Top Things to do in County Kerry
Top 10 Things to do in County Kerry, Province of Munster
Discover the best top things to do in County Kerry, Ireland including Banna Strand, Killarney National Park, Dingle Peninsula, Skellig Michael, Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farms, Ring of Kerry, Dingle Oceanworld, Gallarus Oratory, Gap of Dunloe, Dingle Distillery.
Restaurants in County Kerry
1. Banna Strand
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 525 reviews
Reviewed By GalwaayGalwaygirl34 - Galway, Ireland
Visited this beach while away.Such a beautiful beach , we walked for a long while , the beach is kept spotlessly clean loved it
2. Killarney National Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7,201 reviews
Reviewed By thewarrensDublin - Dublin, Ireland
Spent a wonderful couple of hours walking around this Park! it has really spectacular views of the surrounding area I'm beautiful red deer wandering around very close to you. it is a "must visit" place when you are in Killarney and parts of it are located right beside the centre of Killarney.
3. Dingle Peninsula
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 821 reviews
Reviewed By pupumann0 - Ballycastle, United Kingdom
Cant believe this is my first review of anything dingle related - it truest must be on everyone’s bucket list - the peninsula is very rugged and rural full of beautiful vistas and landscapes and peppered with ancient ogham stones cairns and clachan! And around every corner a wonderful country pub or eatery ! Go south out of Dingle as road is narrow and mostly people use this clockwise road route ;-) slea head is a highlight look out for off road historic sites We visited the group if ogham ancient stones at Colaiste Ide just outside Dingle town at Ventry ! A true highlight not to be missed is the visit to the blanket island interpretive Centre , amazing design very thought provoking and a place for mindfulness and delicious home made food in their cafe mmm rhubarb crumble :-) Everywhere you drive there are remnants of old so photo opportunities everywhere ! No wonder they filmed Star Wars there ! Just go !
4. Skellig Michael
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 736 reviews
Reviewed By Yonderluzt
First, you need to book this well in advance. They only allow so many visitors per day. I won't comment on the tour companies because I only have experience with one (and it was good). Some days the weather is too rough to land boats. Because the trips are booked full weeks in advance, you can't reschdue for another day. That being said, if you get a reservation, and if the weather cooperates, this is well worth the trip. There are a lot of steps, so being in decent shape helps, but I wouldn't call it trecherous by any means. There are plenty of videos that give a good idea of what to expect. Watch them and take that into consideration if you have young children or folks who particularly don't like heights, or jumping on and off a rolling deck, into consideration. IMHO the trip is well worth it.
5. Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farms
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,969 reviews
We have made the decision to close Muckross House, Craft Centre & Garden Restaurant until March 29th in order to help prevent the spread of Covid-19 virus. We have a social responsibility to our staff, families & customers to do what is right. Stay safe and we look forward to welcoming you when this temporary setback passes. Muckross House, Gardens, and Traditional Farms represent the focal point and nucleus of Killarney National Park. This is Ireland's oldest National Park, and it includes the world famous Lakes of Killarney, as well as the mountains and woodlands that surround them. Muckross and Killarney National Park are open daily all year round (expect the Christmas period). Please refer to website for more details on opening times & prices.
Reviewed By ashfordace - Rathnew, Ireland
Our guided tour of this historic house lasted just over an hour and was extremely well curated by our witty and informative guide Aoife.We gained a real insight into how the Victorian gentry and servants lived their lives.This location truly is a national treasue.
6. Ring of Kerry
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,075 reviews
Reviewed By Z1413RXjenniferd - San Diego, United States
How can I put this stretch of road and coast into words? Just breathing, magical, peaceful, beautiful, quiet, magnificent.... Take your time when driving and stop at all things you see. So much to take in. Take plenty of licsture but take moments to close your eyes, breathe and be in the moment. So many fun things along the way and even made some new friends
7. Dingle Oceanworld
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 992 reviews
A large aquarium filled with countless species of marine life.
Reviewed By Thors-other-hammer
Who doesn't love an aquarium? I've been to a good few of them at this stage and this is up there as a really good one. Great for families or anyone looking for an interesting hour or so.
8. Gallarus Oratory
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,593 reviews
Ancient church built over 1,000 years ago.
Reviewed By WeDreamOfTravel - Texas, United States
Amazing original, 7th-century oratory. No mortar was used to construct it; the stones are perfectly fitted together to create the dry and solid structure that has stood the test of time. The area is very peaceful and away from towns. A parking lot and a small visitors' center welcome guests before they proceed along the walkway to the oratory. With only one window and one doorway, the cosy inside of the oratory is rather dark and free from distractions outside, perfect for someone praying inside 1,400 years ago. If you are in this area of Ireland, this is a spot you should consider adding to your itinerary. It's not every day we can enter a 6th century building that is in such fabulous condition.
9. Gap of Dunloe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,550 reviews
Reviewed By 640margueritej
We stayed at the airbnb, Dunloe Cottage, a short walk to Kate Kearney’s Cottage and Heather’s Cafe at the start of the Gap of Dunloe. The Cottage was spacious and magnificently presented and located a 10 minute drive from the Killarney town centre. Dan and Breda were welcoming and very accommodating. Highly recommend spending a few days in the Cottage as a base to explore the Gap, Black Valley and Killarney Lakes. Ideal for hikers/walkers, bike riders and rock climbers.
10. Dingle Distillery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 467 reviews
Producing award-winning Dingle Whiskey, Dingle Original Gin and Dingle Vodka since 2012. Distillery Tours available.. Tour times 10:00, 11:30, 13:30, 15:00 and 16:30. Covid-19 restrictions mean tour spaces are currently limited, so book early to avoid disappointment. Please be advised persons under 12 years old are not permitted on site. Suggested Duration: 45 min - 1 hour
Reviewed By didrike2020
Went to this tour and tasting along with my girlfriend. It’s different from others we’ve been to as this distillery makes gin, vodka and whiskey. We got to sample some whiskey almost right away and then our guide David took us for a tour in the distillery to show us the steps in the process of making whiskey. You can tell that David is really passionate about making these spirits and his enthusiasm is contagious. The way he talked about the drinks they produce reveals that Dingle Distillery is really proud of what they’re doing, as they should be. In the end we tasted vodka and gin which was way better than i thought it would be. Would recommend this tasting to anyone!
