IRELAND
Ireland's standouts.
The 10 most popular horses tours in Ireland. What each one actually includes, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
Dublin to Wicklow small-group tour with a 1.5-hour horse ride, Guinness Lake, Sally Gap, and Glendalough Upper Lake in one day.
“Great time horse riding and seeing the Wicklow mountains. Kevin was a great guide with opportunities for photo stops and story telling.”
Ride a jaunting car through Killarney National Park to Ross Castle with witty jarvey history, deer sightings, and MacGillycuddy Reeks views.
“My family had fun and it was a great way to get a glimpse of Killarney in a hour. Our kids loved the carriage ride and we appreciated getting to have a quick stop to stretch our legs at Ross Castle. Definitely recommend!”
Guided horse riding in Killarney National Park past Lough Leane, with calm horses, helpful guides, and mountain views near town.
“We had a beautiful day of horseback riding through the Killarney national park. Our guide brought us along several picturesque paths showcasing the natural beauty of the area. There were red deer, sika deer, and cows in the fields. We could see the lake in the distance but we did not go down near it.…”
Small-group horseback trek in Wicklow Mountains with a beginner lesson, calm horses, and scenic riding along the King’s River valley.
“Despite the rain, it was so peaceful and picturesque. Great either solo or with friends. Would do it again!”
A guided one-hour horseback ride in Killarney National Park with helmet and boots included, capped at 16 riders.
“Beautiful trail ride through National Park with lots of deer. Horses were well behaved. We even got to trot twice! Don’t miss this activity when in Killarney.”
Guided 2-hour horseback ride in Killarney National Park. Helmets and boots provided, deer sightings possible, beginner friendly in Co Kerry.
“Beginner friendly, kind with good instructions. Ride was beautiful and the guides stopped for plenty of pictures. Highly recommend!”
Guided 1-hour horseback ride from Westport to Clew Bay’s strand, with Croagh Patrick views, island spotting, and options for all skill levels.
“Great guide and experience, all 7 of us, including 4 kids! Very helpful staff and booking online was easy.”
Horse-drawn carriage tour in Killarney: deer parks, Lakes views, Inisfallen ruins, Ross Castle photos. 1 hour, English, private.
“Sunday 9th March 25. Me and my partner went for a 1 hour ride around Killarney national park on Malachi. The driver ( Im terrible with names, sorry) was very knowledgeable about the history or the park and other areas of Killarney. He had good chat with us throughout the drive, stopping to let us…”
Guided 1-hour horseback trek near Lisdoonvarna with helmets and half chaps, plus Burren famine ruins and big Cliffs of Moher views.
“This was our first time ever riding horses. The team was extremely welcoming and patient as we got a hang of it. Highly recommend.”
Guided Burren Trail horseback ride from Lisdoonvarna, 3 or 4 hours, small group, helmet and half chaps included, dramatic views.
“Stunning scenery, lovely horses. Peter did an amazing job catering to all levels of riders on the trip.”
