Dingle Heritage & History Photo Tour

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7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

We visit significant photogenic historical sites as we travel though this spectacular scenery. At each location, we’ll hear some of the history and legends from the Neolithic settlers, early christians, Vikings as well as the darker medieval periods under Norman and English rule.
If you’re capturing precious moments at the fabulous locations we’re visiting, as a professional photographer, I’m available to provide tips and tuition on how to improve your photography with any camera or phone. I’m also more than happy to use my own photo skills to take amazing photos of you in the gorgeous backdrop of the Dingle Peninsula.
Simply sit back, relax and enjoy this wonderful tour as all the locations are easy to access with no strenuous walking or climbing!
My relationship with the Dingle Peninsula spans a lifetime, as my mother was a native of Dingle. I’ve spent annual childhood family holidays here and much of my adult life exploring this area through the lens as a landscape photographer.

What's Included

5 seater minibus
Entrance to Farms with Castle and Beehive Huts usually €4 - 5 per person, payable on site

Meeting and pickup

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

Collection from any Airbnb, Guest House or your accommodation within a mile of Dingle Town or meet at 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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End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • Slea Head Drive (Pass by)

    We leave Dingle Town as our day begins along the scenic Slea Head Drive, winding through a peaceful rural landscape with sweeping views of Ventry Harbour, before we make our first stop at Rahinane Castle.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    Explore the ruins of an attractive 15th Century tower house castle that was built within an 8th Century ringfort, set in picturesque farmland overlooking Ventry Harbour.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Fahan BeeHive Huts

    This area of the Dingle Peninsula has many ancient sites that have Beehive Huts, Stone Forts or Fairy Forts as well as stone walls, some dating back from Neolithic Times. We view the ruins as we learn about the construction and folklore of these unique buildings.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Cross at Slea Head

    Standing beside the Cross at Slea Head, you are met with an outstanding vista of the Blasket Islands. We hear the story of the Great Blasket Island, uncovering the lives of its former residents and get to hear about the ruins of the village abandoned in 1953.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Dun Chaoin Pier

    We view the iconic twisting concrete pathway down the cliff to the pier at Dunquin. It was originally built to provide easy landing as the islanders would row their currachs through the Blasket Sound, with supplies, animals and anything else they needed to transport to and from the mainland.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Riasc

    Riasc Monastic Settlementis an early medieval site where we see the foundations of dry stone walls, circular clocháns or beehive huts, and a small rectangular building as well as inscribed standing stones and cross slabs.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Gallarus Oratory

    Dating back to perhaps the 7th Century this intact rectangular dry stone building is an amzing example of early Christian architecture.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Kilmalkedar Church

    Site of a 6th Century monastery and the remains of a 12th Century Church, that has a number of artefacts spread over a large site. We explore the history of the area including the links to St. Brendan the Navigator. Following our visit here we head back to Dingle for a lunch break of around 60 mins

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 8

    Garfinny Bridge is a 15th Century bridge built using dry stone corbelling technique spanning the Garfinny River a couple of miles east of Dingle Town. It is the only bridge in Ireland designated as an Irish National Monument.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9

    We visit the An Gráig Standing Stone which is a split standing stone, set in a magical landscape of ancient monuments and exquisite views of the Dingle Peninsula and Dingle Bay.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Minard Castle

    One of the most scenic castles in Ireland presents us with the ruins of a 16th Century tower, that stands on a prominent hill above a boulder beach looking out over Dingle Bay. Although we can only view the castle from the surrounding area, the views are spectacular. There’s also a Holy Well a short walk from where we park.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

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

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Archaeology Tours
Limousine 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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