Slea Head Photo and Sightseeing Tour

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3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Explore the stunning Slea Head Drive on this relaxing 3.5 hour photo and sightseeing tour, where breathtaking landscapes and rich history come together. Led by George, you'll visit picturesque locations including Slea Head and Gallarus Oratory, visiting the ancient beehive huts and ring forts while hearing the stories and legends associated with them. Enjoy personalized photography tips to capture your unforgettable moments, while traveling in a small group of up to six participants. This intimate tour allows for plenty of outdoor exploration and engagement with the beautiful Dingle Peninsula.

- Duration: Approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes
- Maximum group size of 6 for a personalized experience
- Visit iconic landmarks of Coumeenoole Strand, Dunquin Pier and Clogher Head
- Pickup available from your accommodation or a designated point in Dingle

What's Included

5 seater minibus
Hold a baby lamb, beehives and forts

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

The Fungi Dolphin Statue beside the Tourist Office in dingle
6 Slea Head Dr, Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ireland Eircode or ZIP is:

V92 HHTO

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Meeting point

The Dingle Dolphin Statue, The Quay, Farrannakilla, Dingle, Co. Kerry, V92 HHTO I'll generally be parked just inside the car park 30 yards away

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • Slea Head Drive (Pass by)

    After meeting in Dingle, we follow the Slea Head Drive on a scenic tour of the countryside, passing the deep-water harbour at Ventry, before emerging along the edge of Dingle Bay. From here we take in the ocean views and the ancient stone walls, including a number of archaeological sites dating back to 4000 B.C.

    Admission ticket free
  • Hold A Baby Lamb (Pass by)

    Visit and hold the lambs, then explore and learn about the ancient fairy forts and beehive huts on this farm. This style of Beehive Hut was also built by monks in the 6th Century on Skellig Michael some 20 miles to the south and we discover how these structures were used for the filming of Star Wars in more recent times.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Cross at Slea Head

    After exploring the landmarks, including another Star Wars filming location, and hearing the history of the last Blasket Islanders, we learn photo composition during a phone or camera class with George. Then there’s time to take in the wonderful views and take a short walk along this scenic road, to capture even more spectacular coastal vistas.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Coumeenoole Beach

    Discover the Hollywood history of Coumeenoole Strand and Dunmore Head, paddle along the sandy beach, and capture the dramatic coastal views that make this location a tour favourite.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Dun Chaoin Pier

    The iconic twisting path down to Dunquin Pier is the historical departure point for the settlers on the Great Blasket Island. These days it is used for the tripper boats visiting the island. Superb vistas are to be captured along the paths at the top of the cliff, with the option of walking down the steep path to capture photos at lower vantage points.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Clogher Strand

    We stop at Clogher Head to take in panoramic views of Clogher Strand and the western edge of the Dingle Peninsula. This wide-open vista also looks across to the filming location of Star Wars on Sybil Head in 2016.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Gallarus Oratory

    Leaving the ocean and the intriguing coastline behind, we take a scenic 15-minute drive to the 1200-year-old Oratory at Gallarus, where we hear the stories of St Brendan the Navigator and the pilgrimages made following his journey. We’ve time to explore and photograph this wonderful example of an ancient stone roofed building.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Kilmalkedar Church

    The ruin of this 12th century Romanesque church is built on an earlier monastic site and has a unique standing stone with a “needle hole” and ogham script carved down the side. A few yards away is a large cross carved from stone. Close by is St. Brendan’s House, with access to excellent views of this church in the rural landscape. Discover how the Vikings visited this area and left their placenames in the landscape.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Dingle Darkroom

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Shore Excursions
Small Group
Additional fees
Port Pickup

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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