Killarney

Guided Killarney National Park Walking Tour

4.8(382 reviews)2hFree cancellation

Description

Meeting point at 11am for this 2-hour guided walk in Killarney National Park is oSheas Funeral Home V93 KX 61 opposite St. Marys Cathedral which dates from 1842. Cross the road entering the National Park by the lovely thatched cottage and walk up the hill to Knockreer House, and Dairy Cottage where President Charles De Gaulle of France spent nearly two weeks in June 1969. Just after this a great vista of the lake, and mountains opens where you are likely to see some of our native red deer grazing in the fields.Walk with your local guide who knows all the best places off the beaten path as he was born just a short distance away. Slán go fóill (bye a while).

Highlights

Excellent Quality
Private and Luxury
Short term availability
Weather Dependent - Weather-Proof
Walking Tours
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Nature Walks
Small Group
Nature and Wildlife Tours

What makes this experience special

Language guide

Inglese, Spagnolo

Transfer included

Raduno al punto d'incontro

What's included

Included

Special footwear not required, but if you have walking boots you are advised to wear them

Not included

Food and drinks

Itinerary

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Meet your guide at 11am outside O'Sheas Funeral Home opposite St. Marys Cathedral for a two hour walk of Killarney National Park. This can be extended to a longer walk if desired. The cathedral was designed by Augustus Welby Pugin who came over to Killarney from London, and building commenced in 1842. During the great famine the unfinished building was used as a shelter for starving people who came in from the countryside. The lovely thatched cottage Deenagh Lodge which once served as a gate lodge is now a popular tea rooms during the summer months. Queen Victoria was a visitor to this area back in 1861 arriving in Killarney by train, a new age travel as the railway first opened in Killarney in 1853. Sika deer were introduced to the area from Wicklow in 1865, and there is now a good number of them. The native red deer are a bigger attraction they came close to extinction but thankfully there now is a good size herd in the National Park. The year 1969 was an exciting one as Charles De Gaulle spent nearly two weeks in a cottage nearby with a big security presence. The film Ryans Daughter was filmed in Dingle, but the love scene was done in the National Park. Not surprising as the scenery speaks for itself. All the local guides have a great love of their home place, so you can be guaranteed an informative tour.

Meeting point

Departure Point: 11am outside O'Sheas Funeral Home opposite Killarney Cathedral Address: Lower New Street, Killarney Directions: The tour starts outside O'Sheas Funeral Home opposite Killarney Cathedral Dates: Daily

Useful information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available

More than 1 day before100% refund
Between 0 and 1 days before0% refund

Prices by age band

Neonato4-7 anni
Bambino8-12 anni
Giovane13-17 anni
€12
Adulto18-65 anni
€16
Senior66-99 anni
€12

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Available options

Irish and Spanish languages.
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