Private Dingle and Slea Head tour with accredited guide

A local guide shapes the route to what interests you, not a fixed itinerary.

This is a private tour of Dingle and Slea Head for up to four people with an accredited local guide who has over 15 years of experience. You stop when and where you wish, and the route is tailored to your interests rather than locked to a schedule. The tour covers the Dingle Peninsula's most scenic stretches on the Wild Atlantic Way, including Connor Pass, Gallarus Oratory, Dunquin Pier and a choice of shops or attractions in town. The guide speaks English or French, and pickup is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Gallarus Oratory30m
2. Connor Pass1h

Explore Dingle Peninsula and Slea Head

• Drive Dingle Peninsula and Slea Head
• Stop at beach for stroll and photos
• Drive scenic Wild Atlantic Way route
• Stop for coffee or lunch
• Walk down Dunquin Pier
• Guided visit to Gallarus Oratory
• Browse shops and taste Murphy's ice cream
• Drive over Connor Pass
• Optional visit to Dingle Crystal
• Optional visit to Brian de Staic jewellery

The experience

Dingle sits at the westernmost edge of the Dingle Peninsula, and this tour treats the whole landscape as your route. You're not following a bus full of people. You're traveling with a guide who knows the area and can adjust the day based on what you want to linger over. The drive itself is the attraction: Connor Pass has narrow steep roads and opens onto views across the peninsula, and the Slea Head Drive runs along the Wild Atlantic Way with stops at a beach for a walk, Dunquin Pier where boats leave for the Blasket Islands, and Gallarus Oratory, a small stone church you visit on foot. The guide leads you through each stop rather than leaving you to figure it out alone.

Between the major sites, the route includes time to browse shops in Dingle town, grab coffee or lunch where you choose, and taste Murphy's ice cream if that appeals. There are also optional visits to Dingle Crystal, a family business in hand-cut Irish crystal, and Brian de Staic, an award-winning jewellery workshop. Complimentary bottled water is provided throughout the day. The tour runs seven to eight hours, which gives you time to move at your own pace without rushing between stops.

Pickup is included, and the guide speaks English or French. The vehicle fits up to four people comfortably, so families or small groups travel together without joining strangers. Let the operator know in advance if you need an infant seat.

What’s included

• Professional accredited guide with over 15 years of experience.
• pickup from your location.
• stops at Connor Pass, Gallarus Oratory, Dunquin Pier and a beach on the Slea Head Drive.
• time for shopping or ice cream in Dingle town.
• complimentary bottled water.
• optional visits to Dingle Crystal and Brian de Staic jewellery workshop.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up toStart time

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Guided Tours with Mary G

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to move at your own pace and let a local guide respond to what interests you most, rather than follow a set schedule with a group. The private format and tailored route work best for families or small groups who have specific sites in mind or want flexibility to linger longer at one stop.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and French.

What is Gallarus Oratory and why is it on the route?

Gallarus Oratory is a small stone church on the Dingle Peninsula, built centuries ago and still standing intact. The guide leads a walk through it as part of the tour, so you learn its history rather than just passing by.

Can I choose which stops to visit, or is the itinerary fixed?

The itinerary is tailored to suit your needs and interests. You stop when and where you wish, so if you want to spend extra time at one beach or skip an optional site like the crystal workshop, the guide adjusts the day accordingly.

What is Connor Pass and is it difficult to drive?

Connor Pass is a mountain pass on the Dingle Peninsula with narrow, steep roads and views across the landscape. The guide drives it as part of the scenic route. You're a passenger, not driving yourself.

Is lunch included in the tour?

The tour includes a stop for coffee or lunch, but you choose where and what you eat. Complimentary bottled water is provided throughout the day.