Ring of Kerry & Skellig Ring Private Day Tour
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Ring of Kerry & Skellig Ring Private Day Tour
By Dingle Slea Head Tours
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₹61,707.49
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Ages 0-99
Duration: 8h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Private Driver/Guide
- Bottled water
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
What's not included- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Start:Multiple meeting point options.
- Option 1Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ireland
- Option 2Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland
- Option 3Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Infant seats available
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 126858P4- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 126858P4
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- travelergreggp0 contributionsExcellent way to experience the Dingle peninsulaWe had a private tour for four people (two couples) with Karen. She drove us around the peninsula, stopping at several sites (after checking that we were interested in the location) and providing great information along the way. Karen is very passionate about hiking in the area and suggested several locations where we could get out fo the van for anything from a quick walk to some fairly strenuous “hikes” to the tops of hills with spectacular views in addition to the typical stops at beehive huts, ring forts, etc. This was so much better than just looping around to a pre-set list of locations because we did have a private group and Karen was able to tailor the day to our interests.Written 8 September 2024
- johnhS3667TB0 contributionsGreat option!This is the way to do this in my opinion. This takes the stress out of driving it and allows the person who would have been driving to enjoy the trip also.Written 5 September 2024
- Sunshine8182990 contributionsDez knows Dingle, that’s for sure!Our guide/driver, Dez, was the best! Not gonna lie — I’m not much of a deep-dive history kinda guy, but over the course of four hours, Dez weaved historical insights, modern-day adventures, and downright funny stories together so that I came away with a deeper understanding of how the Ireland of today came to be and the suffering (most of it whitewashed by biased historians) that the Irish people have endured for centuries. The highlight, of course, was Ireland’s countryside. Dez got us “back country” in a hurry. Conor Pass, all of the beaches, beehive hUts, stone forts, lambs, Blaskett Island…everything was beautiful. And for the faint-of-heart, do NOT sit in the front passenger seat! It’s a thrill a minute, for sure, but Dez knows Dingle, so…Written 3 September 2024
- cheryldT6150LR0 contributionsGreat tour - highly recommended!Rory was a great guide. Very knowledgeable and personable. He took us to great spots for photos. Very worthwhile experience!Written 3 September 2024
- r0yceek0 contributionsBeautiful drive and hikesYou won’t want to miss this beautiful scenery, and the historical sites. And you won’t want to drive it yourself, trust me we opted for the drive and hike combination. Our guide, Rory was happy to customize the trip along the way to stay longer or shorter times, depending on what we were interested in. The Cliffside views combined with the fresh air hiking and Rory’s great historical details provided us with the perfect day!Written 30 August 2024
- triptastic1040 contributionsStress-freeThis is a great stress-free way to see the peninsula. Let the professionals do the driving. Sit back and relax, and enjoy the views. Our tour guide Rory is a local and was knowledgeable and friendly. We were allowed plenty of time to enjoy each stop along the way.Written 26 August 2024
- Erin K0 contributionsWorth every penny!Our guide Rory was a gem. Very informative and a great driver. Knows the area very well and can tell you many stories about the area. Highly recommend!Written 26 August 2024
- Alamotraveler0 contributionsAmazing tourWe originally had planned to drive the Dingle Peninsula ourselves, but quickly realized we would miss out on so much by having to focus on the narrow roads. We are so glad we did the tour instead! Rory was an amazing guide who eagerly shared the history and cultural gems of the region. His wife’s grandfather was evacuated from the Blasket Islands, and he had interesting things to share as a result. His first language is Gaelic, but you never would’ve known it because his English was impeccable. He was a tremendously accomplished driver and we highly recommend him to others!Written 25 August 2024
- K6779JKtonyr0 contributionsLocal expert, a wonderful trip.This is a must trip. Rory was so wonderful. He well tell you about everything you can see. Rory is from the area and has excellent local knowledge. Thanks Rory!Written 25 August 2024
- Nomad285770 contributionsSpectacular and Scenic TripOur driver, Dez, was absolutely exceptional not only as a safe driver but as an informed tour guide. His van was clean and comfortable. There were only two couples on t h e tour which gave us lots of time to get to know Dez. He has years of experience driving all over Ireland so his knowledge of the country is rich and thorough. He has a marvelous sense of humor ( like all Irish folks) and an outgoing and expressive personality. The tour took us from one beautiful and interesting sight to another and Dez's explanations enriched each experience. We were very fortunate to have him as our tour guide and we compliment him on his professional presentation and his safe and spectacular scenic trip. We highly recommend this trip to visitors to Dingle. Thank you! Anne & David from Phoenix, ArizonaWritten 24 August 2024
- Sheila K0 contributionsIrish hospitality in a breathtakingy beautiful area!Des Murphy was our tour guide and more then that, he was a historian, archeologist and quintessential Irish friend. We talked about many things Irish, including history, politics, culture, religion, food, the Ryan’s (my family name😀) and narrow roads! You MUST go to Dingle and take this tour! The scenery is breathtaking!Written 21 August 2024
- Owen H0 contributionsGreat time!We had a great tour! The driver was friendly, answered all of our questions, and made sure we felt comfortable. We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking to experience the Dingle Peninsula.Written 19 August 2024
- Billy S0 contributionsInformative and fun.Very good nice and informative driver, Rory. He was able to work us in on a last minute scheduling. For me I didn’t have to drive it so I could look at the sites.Written 18 August 2024
- steve8888880 contributionsamazing tour but confident drivers should drive itRory was an outstanding local guide and great driver. incredible views, pier, beach and star wars set all highlights. there were more spots I would've like to have stopped at, and with the exception of parking at the beach I think most of the drive is doable by a reasonable driver. the road is mostly one way traffic and cliffs are gaurded. so even though the tour was absolutely excellent in every way, in hindsight I would saved the 75 euros and driven at my own pace.Written 18 August 2024
- E1241LYheatherm0 contributionsSleahead tourLoved everything about the trip. So many sites along with great background information from our guide. Views were great and so was the lamb petting/ feeding.Written 18 August 2024
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Sonya M
Palo Alto, CA3 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
We had a great day touring the Ring of Kerry and the Skellig Ring with Colm. The drive is packed with so many beautiful views and interesting historic sites, and Colm's guidance and insights made for a much better experience than if we'd done a self-guided tour. We packed in a lot, and I was really glad we got to view so much of this beautiful region.
Written 9 November 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience touring the Ring of Kerry and the Skellig Ring with Colm! We are delighted to hear that you had a great day filled with beautiful views and interesting historic sites. Colm is truly dedicated to providing insightful guidance, and we're thrilled that it enhanced your overall experience.
It's fantastic to know that you felt the tour covered a lot, allowing you to appreciate the beauty of the region. We appreciate your kind words and hope that the memories of your time with us linger on.
If you ever plan to explore more of the region or have any specific preferences for future tours, feel free to let us know. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable adventure.
Safe travels!
Best regards,
Written 6 December 2023
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Thomas O
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Jul 2024 • Family
The Ring of Kerry private tour was fantastic. My wife and I plus our 3 adult children really had a blast. My wife had a list of sites that she wanted to see and the guide stated that some of these we could do on our own and that he would take us to the more difficult to drive to and through. Be aware that Ireland local roads are stated to be 2 way, but in the view of a U.S. driver, they are 1 way roads, so it's very nice and good to have a local take you to the hard to get to locations.
Written 7 August 2024
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Thank you for your fantastic review of the Ring of Kerry private tour! We're delighted to hear that you, your wife, and your three adult children had such a blast. It's great that your guide was able to tailor the experience to include the more challenging sites, allowing you to focus on the highlights. We completely understand how Ireland's local roads can be a bit of an adventure for U.S. drivers, and we're glad you felt the benefit of having a local expert navigate those tricky spots. Thank you for choosing us for your Irish adventure!
Go raibh míle maith agat from the Dingle Slea Head Tours Team!
Written 13 August 2024
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Amanda C
26 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
This was a fantastic tour of Skellig Ring and several other stops along the Ring of Kerry. Our tour guide, Colm, was wonderful. So knowledgeable and friendly. We felt right at home. What an amazing way to spend a day! Would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to enjoy the sights the Ring of Kerry has to offer.
Written 28 March 2024
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Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic tour of the Skellig Ring and the other stops along the Ring of Kerry. It's fantastic to know that Colm, our tour guide, left such a positive impression on you with his knowledge and friendliness. We're delighted that you felt right at home during your time with us.
We couldn't agree more – exploring the sights of the Ring of Kerry is truly an amazing way to spend a day, and we're honored that you chose to experience it with us. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.
Should your travels bring you back to the area, we would be absolutely delighted to welcome you on another adventure. Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything else we can assist you with in the future.
Written 29 March 2024
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Madison, IN16 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
We enjoyed the Chocolate Factory. But this was not the tour for us. There was a lot of ground to cover in too short a period of time and we did not enjoy being in the van for that long. The next time we will pick a tour with a shorter distance.
Written 23 March 2023
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Thank you for sharing your feedback about your experience with Dingle Slea Head Tours. We appreciate your honesty, and we're sorry to hear that the tour did not fully meet your expectations.
We understand that the distance covered may have been more than you preferred, and we appreciate your input on tour duration. Your feedback is valuable to us as we continuously strive to improve our offerings.
If your future travels bring you back to the area, we'd be happy to assist you in finding a tour that better suits your preferences.
Thank you for choosing Dingle Slea Head Tours, and we wish you wonderful travels ahead.
Written 6 December 2023
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Brent C
Macon, GA6 contributions
Jul 2022
We really enjoyed Rory as our guide for the Kerry & Skellig Ring tour. He asked us what we were interested to see and then offered suggestions to give us a customized route. Amazing views and photo stops, along with engaging conversation. One of best days in Ireland! Highly recommend.
Written 5 August 2022
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Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a great time on the Kerry & Skellig Ring tour with Rory as your guide. It's wonderful that he was able to customize the route based on your interests and provide you with amazing views, photo stops, and engaging conversation. Knowing that it was one of your best days in Ireland means a lot to us! Your high recommendation is greatly appreciated, and we hope to have the pleasure of guiding you on another memorable adventure in the future. Thank you from all of us at Dingle Slea Head Tours!
Written 15 August 2024
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travelalot1955
Huntington, NY16 contributions
Colm was knowledgeable and entertaining. Had I driven on the narrow roads, I would have missed the great sights. Bad weather limited the views but we had a great time anyway including a terrific lunch. Highly recommend the guide. Lots of winding roads.
Written 22 August 2024
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Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time with Colm despite the weather challenges. It's wonderful that his knowledge and entertaining approach helped you make the most of the journey and take in the sights you might have missed otherwise. We're glad the lunch and the overall experience left a positive impression. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon! Safe travels!
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Written 22 August 2024
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Paso Robles, CA41 contributions
Jul 2019
We were 4 Americans, 1st time in the Dingle area...and enjoyed a 2-day private tour of the Ring of Kerry & the Skellig Peninsula with Rory as our driver. One day perfect weather - one day a bit if rain...but not a problem. In addition to the amazing overview & detail of the area, Rory was especially considerate of each passenger's specific interests. When there was limited time (there was a LOT to see & do), we took a vote to decide where to focus our efforts. Again, everyone in our group was extremely pleased with Rory's tour and our expectations were clearly exceeded!
Written 3 November 2019
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Amy Bell
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Sept 2021 • Couples
We had a great day with Rory for the Kerry & Skellig Ring tour. The tour was extremely informative and we had lots of great stops with amazing views and photo opportunities! It was by far one of our best vacation days and an amazing memory of our trip!
Written 21 September 2021
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a great day with Rory on the Kerry & Skellig Ring tour. It’s fantastic to know that the tour was informative and that you enjoyed the many great stops with amazing views and photo opportunities.
We’re delighted that it was one of the best days of your vacation and that it created such an amazing memory for your trip. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for more unforgettable experiences in the future!
Best regards,
The Dingle Slea Head Tours Team
Written 15 August 2024
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MattMcClanahan
New York, New York, United States1 contribution
Sept 2019
Colm gave us a customized four day tour of the Ring of Kerry and Skellig Ring. Three examples: we mentioned we were interested in Irish History, and he took us to see important historical sites. We told him we wanted to see even more ancient sites, and he brought us to four ring forts, he went brought us through miserable drizzle to see ancient carvings. We said we enjoyed beautiful landscapes and he took us through a special access gate to see the Cliffs of Moor.
While nobody can take credit for the weather, when we weren't able to go on the Skellig Michael boat as scheduled (high winds) he NOT ONLY found us great things to do, BUT ALSO, he called the boat operator and worked every angle to help us get to the island the next day. It was a huge highlight.
Plus, we didn't have to worry about driving, about finding places to eat, he took care of us like we were family.
While nobody can take credit for the weather, when we weren't able to go on the Skellig Michael boat as scheduled (high winds) he NOT ONLY found us great things to do, BUT ALSO, he called the boat operator and worked every angle to help us get to the island the next day. It was a huge highlight.
Plus, we didn't have to worry about driving, about finding places to eat, he took care of us like we were family.
Written 4 November 2019
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Michael D
6 contributions
Sept 2019
Despite some foul weather, we enjoyed our day trip with Colin very much. Colin picked us up at our hotel and made up for the bad weather by showing us some out of the way places and engaging us in conversation and answering all of our questions about Ireland. In addition he gave us many valuable tips on the remainder of our stay in Ireland. Rory was helpful and flexible in setting up our trip.
Written 4 November 2019
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Does this tour leave from Dublin?
Written 13 September 2019
Hi! We have a group of 11...would you have any availability on Friday, July 19th for a private tour? Thanks! Trish
Written 3 July 2019
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