Dingle Peninsula Day Tour from Limerick: Wild Atlantic Way

Drive the Wild Atlantic Way and walk three miles of golden sand at Inch Beach

An eleven-hour guided day tour from Limerick through the Dingle Peninsula, traveling the Wild Atlantic Way with stops at Inch Beach, Slea Head Drive and Dingle fishing village. The route covers mountain passes, beehive huts four thousand years old, views of the Blasket Islands, and the villages where Ryan's Daughter and Far and Away were filmed. Live guide commentary, air-conditioned coach and hotel pickup are included. Return to Limerick is around 7 pm.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Dingle Peninsula and surroundings

• Depart Limerick City via Adare
• Pass through Killarney town
• Stop at Inch Beach
• Drive Slea Head on Wild Atlantic Way
• Visit Dingle village
• Return to Limerick City

The experience

The tour leaves Limerick at 8 am and heads south through Adare into County Kerry's mountains, arriving in Killarney before turning toward the peninsula. Inch Beach comes first: a three-mile stretch of golden sand facing the Atlantic, famous for surfing and fishing and the film locations shot along its shoreline. The beach sits at the start of Slea Head Drive, the route that winds through Gaelic-speaking villages and past four-thousand-year-old beehive huts, with views across to the Blasket Islands and the rock formation known as the Sleeping Giant.

The drive passes through Ballyferriter and the coves at Coonenoole and Clogherhead before reaching Dingle village itself. The fishing town sits on the peninsula's northern coast and is known for its fifty-two pubs, its role in multiple films, and Fungi the Dolphin, who has lived in the harbor for thirty years. After time in the village, the coach heads back over the mountains to Limerick, arriving around 7 pm.

The coach is air-conditioned and carries WiFi. The guide provides live commentary throughout the day. Pickup is at Arthur's Quay Park in Limerick at 8 am, though alternative collection points at Dublin Road near UL Campus (8:10 am) and Adare Heritage Centre (8:30 am) are available if arranged in advance with the operator.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned coach with WiFi on board.
• live guide commentary in English.
• driver and guide for the full day.
• all taxes, fees and handling charges.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Jan 2027

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (under 13)

GroupUp to 56

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Paddywagon Tours

Is this one for you?A shared coach tour suits travelers who want the route planned and the stops explained without driving themselves, and the eleven-hour span fits the peninsula's scale into a single day from Limerick. If you prefer to set your own pace at each beach or village, a self-drive rental gives you that freedom at the cost of navigating the mountain roads yourself.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (under 13).

How long is the drive from Limerick to the Dingle Peninsula?

The full tour runs eleven hours from pickup to return, with the journey to Killarney and then to Inch Beach taking the first portion of the morning. The route covers mountain passes and coastal roads, so travel time varies with stops.

What is Inch Beach like, and how much time do we spend there?

Inch Beach stretches three miles along the Atlantic coast and is one of Ireland's most famous beaches, known for golden sand and surfing. The itinerary includes a stop there, though the exact duration depends on the day's pace and group size.

Is Fungi the Dolphin still in Dingle?

Fungi has lived in Dingle harbor for thirty years and is the village's most famous resident. The tour stops in Dingle town, where you'll have time to explore and learn more about the dolphin from locals.

What films were shot on the Dingle Peninsula?

Ryan's Daughter and Far and Away were both filmed on the peninsula. Scenes from Ryan's Daughter were shot along Inch Beach's shoreline, and Far and Away used locations at Coonenoole and Clogherhead.

Can I arrange a different pickup location in Limerick?

Pickup is at Arthur's Quay Park at 8 am by default, but you can request Dublin Road near UL Campus (8:10 am) or Adare Heritage Centre (8:30 am) if you contact the operator by phone or email by 6 pm the evening before.