Dingle Peninsula & Slea Head - Private Tour
- 6–7 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Enjoy your 7 hour tour of Dingle and Slea Head with full information provided by your driver, beginning with a pick up from your accomadation in Killarney. On departure from Killarney you will firstly stop at beautiful Inch Beach, travelling along The Wild Atlantic Way you arrive at Dingle. On the Slea Head drive you will visit Dún Beag Fort (400BC), the 6th century bee hive hut's, Reask Monastic site, Kilmalkedar Church, Gallarus Oratory and returning to Killarney via The Connor Pass.
Inclusions
What's included
- Live commentary on board provided by your Irish driver/guide
- Irish driver/guide with full local knowledge & history
- Bottled water supplied by driver/guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges (fuel surcharge & parking etc)
- Private tour provided for your party or individual need.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off to any place of accomadation
- Transport by private vehicle with on board comentery
What's not
- Gratuities
Itinerary
The iconic Gallarus Oratory is located in the heart of the Kerry Gaeltacht, on the very western tip of the Dingle peninsula. The Oratory is completely built from locally sourced stone and its shape resembles an upturned boat. Some believe it may be 1300 years old. A local tradation states that anyone who climbs through the tiny window is guaranteed access to Heaven.
The 500BC Dún Beag Fort is an impressive and elaborate example of a promontory fort. Its location makes it one of the most dramatic archaeological sites on the Dingle Peninsula. This area also offers panoramic sea views.
The ruined Romanesque church visible today dates to the first half of the 12th century, and certain features are similar to those found in Cormac's Chapel on The Rock of Cashel in Co. Tipperary. Also, visible on the site are a sun dial, large stone cross and alphabet stone (inside the church near the chancel arch). Some fine stone carvings can also be found inside the church.
The Conor Pass is one of the highest mountain passes served by road. It is 456 metres (1496 ft) high. The views from the road are breath taking, as the glaciated landscape of mountaind and corrie lakes come into view. From the scenic car park at the summit there are views as far as the Aran Islands in Co Galway.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
3.8
- 52
- 41
- 30
- 20
- 11
Ratings come from 4 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Kerry Taxi Tours
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is smart casual
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
How it compares in Killarney
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 76 day trips we list in Killarney.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 54 of 76.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Killarney
Killarney is a small County Kerry town beside a national park of lakes, mountains and old woodland, and the usual start of the Ring of Kerry.
Killarney National Park, on the town's doorstep, takes in three lakes and ancient oak and yew woods, with the MacGillycuddy's Reeks rising to the west, where Carrauntoohil is the highest mountain in Ireland. Muckross House is a Victorian mansion with gardens on a lake shore, Muckross Abbey is a ruined friary, Ross Castle stands on the water, and Torc Waterfall drops through the woods. The park shelters Ireland's only native herd of red deer.
Top-ranked sights in Killarney: Killarney National Park, Ladies View, Ross Castle.
