I was expecting the usual wander around a scenic old castle, and paid for my ticket. Turns out that it's only possible to go on a guided tour. This turned out to be really excellent, brought alive by the guide for 45 minutes into this amazingly well restored tower. Recommended. Do it.

What a gorgeous place, you can see why they built a castle here. Eight on the waters edge, very peaceful and a perfect place to stop for a walk or picnic. The castle has been rebuilt and you can for a not too exorbitant fee do a guided tour inside.

We arrived at Ross Castle on a jaunting car tour, we had a lovely walk around and saw how the castle was and how the rooms were set out before. It was a really nice little tour. There was a little shop there also for refreshments.

They give a guided tour of the restored Castle which cost a lot of money. It was donated to the Irish Government. Very Interesting and knowledgeable guide even adds a touch of humor to what happened at Ross Castle over the year.

This castle is in a very beautiful and picturesque setting. Well worth seeing. The tour guide was very knowledge and I learned a couple of new things. However, note that as in most tower houses, the additional levels are accessed by going up the tight round tower stairs, so the 45 minute tour might not be for everyone. Photos inside were not allowed, even without a flash. The staff there were very pleasant and happily called a cab for us as we had walked 30 minutes to the castle, and it had started raining. It is a must see castle, even if you do not take the required guided tour.

We arrived just in time for a guided tour which is the only way to see inside the castle, so the information boards in a room next to reception, which can be viewed free of charge, had to wait until after the tour. It’s a minimal cost for the guided tour and a smallish group due to the logistics of getting everyone up and down the single spiral staircase. The guide was very informative with a light and entertaining manner and I’m sure everyone left having learned not only about the castle and its history but also about the medieval period in which it was built and lived-in. Highly recommended.

Very photogenic castle in Killarney National Park. I highly recommend the boat tours that depart from the area! There are restrictions and a cute little cafe outside the castle. Great place to grab a coffee and take a little rest during your time in the park.

Wonderful restored castle. Guided tour with great information and excellent views. This was the best medieval era castle we visited in Ireland. We went in early spring, but I understand in summer there are boat trips across the lake to other sites like Muckross House, Meeting of the Waters, etc. I would recommend this to anyone traveling to Killarney. Note: Only guided tours are available and there is a fee for that. I think it is well worth it, especially considering the restoration work that had been done.

While I have been to the outside of Ross Castle many times.i had never been inside to do the tour . This is a great tour . The guide is very friendly and informative and really helps you to visualize what it would have been like to live in that castle . Beautiful location and beautiful scenery. The tour itself is short but worthwhile doing if you have 45/50 mins to spare. There are no photos allowed inside the castle and I think this is a good idea as it really is a pleasant surprise when you get to see inside of it

Very pretty when early time with sunny day that reflection so beautiful for photo taking. And then join the tour for castle visit that the guide so informative and castle itself also keeping in good condition. the view of top floor also impressive. worth to visit