Private Tour: Dingle Peninsula from Killarney
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Private Tour: Dingle Peninsula from Killarney
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Private Tour: Dingle Peninsula from Killarney

6 h
Private
About this activity
The Dingle peninsula gets is name from the largest town on the peninsula. The peninsula is often called Corca Dhuibhne, even by English speaking people. It means "tribe of Duibhne". On the peninsula there are two mountain ranges: the Slieve Mish Mountains in the east, and another range of mountains in the west that has no name. Mount Brandon is the tallest mountain in Ireland after the peeks of the MacgillyCuddy Reeks outside Killarney.

The Connor Pass is an absolute highlight that cannot be missed. It starts just outside the town of Dingle and ends on the other side of the peninsula near the village Castlegregory. It is Ireland's highest mountain pass. It is a narrow, twisting road surrounded by sharp drops and lakes. As such, coaches are prohibited from driving this road.

Just off the very westernmost point on the peninsula you will find the Blasket Islands. Until the 1950s these islands were inhabited and from Dunquin, on the mainland, you can still see the remains of the main village on the Great Blasket island. Many of the old inhabitants became famous writers and poets and the Blasket Centre has a fascinating exhibition on the literary heritage of the islands.

A large part of the peninsula is designated as a so called "Gaeltacht". This means the Irish language is the primary language spoken here. Road signs, for example, are all in Irish language.

The tour includes all the important highlights on the Dingle peninsula such as the Connor Pass, Ferriter's Cove, Gallarus Oratory and the Blasket Centre. We will pass many colorful villages such as Dingle, Castlegregory, Dunquin and Annascaul. Your guide can point you to excellent restaurants and bars in these places to stop for a tasty lunch, Irish pint of plain, or coffee.
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Included
  • Driver/guide
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Private tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
Not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance fees for certain local attractions
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please note: you will need to contact the supplier to arrange your itinerary, further details will be provided on the voucher
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
70%
Reviews
4.5
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kalmi2000
3 | 2018-07-06

We did the Ring of Kerry tour the previous day, and it was incredible, so we had high expectations for our tour of Dingle Peninsula. We booked this tour a little last-minute. Unfortunately, the tour didn't quite meet our expectations. It was basically a taxi ride in a small car around the peninsula. Our 'guide', Donall, barely spoke the entire 7 hours. I basically had to plan out all our stops, as he didn't seem knowledgeable about the sights and points of interest along the route. He was very polite and did stop where we asked. The views are spectacular, and Inch Beach and the Beehive Huts are definitely worth the trip. But if I had to do it again, I'd plan ahead and request one of the other guides with better reviews. We had Angela for the Ring of Kerry tour, and she was completely amazing.

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Catherine C
5 | 2017-08-10

Clients who I sent on this tour a group of 6 came back with Rave Reviews!!

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Karla G
5 | 2017-07-16

The tour of the Dingle Peninsula was magnificent! We sat back as the beautiful scenery appeared after every turn. Our tour guide, Dan, added to our experience and comes highly recommended. Dan's knowledge of the area and stops along the way gave us insight that we never would have found on our own. It was a magical day and Dan made us all feel like we were part of his family. The pick up at the hotel we were staying at also enhanced the day since we did not have to worry about transfers to and from the start of the tour. We highly recommend this excursion!

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Laura F
5 | 2017-04-03

This was an amazing day on the Dingle Peninsula. Absolutely worth the month, and we got to see so many different sites that we probably would have missed driving on our own. Dingle and Connor Pass are must-see places when in this area of Ireland.

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alicehill65
5 | 2016-06-05

South Kerry Taxi was the tour operator. Our driver was very courteous and knowledgeable about the Dingle Peninsula. At first I was a bit put off by the size of the vehicle, but my concern was unfounded. With the smaller vehicle we were able to travel some very interesting roads that large vehicles would have trouble navigating. We were pleasantly surprised by a visit to a crystal cutting studio that our driver knew... saved us a trip to Waterford!! Having a private tour for visiting the Peninsula is the only way to go. Booking through Viator was very convenient.

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