• Slea Head Drive - Rahinnane Castle: Starting in Dingle, the tour follows the picturesque Slea Head Drive through the countryside, passing Ventry’s deep-water natural harbor. The journey includes a visit to Rahinnane Castle, a 15th-century tower house within an ancient ringfort. Entry is €2 per person.

• Cross at Slea Head - Beehive Huts & Hold a Baby Lamb: Continuing from Rahinnane Castle, the tour proceeds along Slea Head Drive to Slea Head. Along the route, visitors can explore ancient structures like beehive huts and stone ring forts. “Hold a baby lamb” is a popular activity, with a €4 per person fee to visit the lambs, beehive huts, and a stone ring fort.

• Coumeenoole Beach - Near a Star Wars filming location on Dunmore Head, Coumeenoole Strand offers a stunning spot for photography or a relaxing walk along the water’s edge. The beach provides breathtaking views of the rugged coastline, especially at low tide, making it a favorite stop on the tour.

• Dun Chaoin Pier - The iconic winding path to Dunquin Pier is the historic departure point for Great Blasket Island settlers. Today, it serves as a launch point for tripper boats to the island. The paths atop the cliff offer spectacular views, with the option to descend the steep path for photos from lower vantage points.

• Clogher Strand - At Clogher Head, enjoy panoramic views of the Dingle Peninsula’s western edge. This expansive vista also overlooks the 2016 Star Wars filming location at Sybil Head.

• Gallarus Oratory - Departing the ocean and coastline, a scenic 15-minute drive leads to the 8th-century Gallarus Oratory, showcasing a remarkable example of ancient stone architecture.

• Kilmalkedar Church - This 12th-century Romanesque church ruin, built on an earlier monastic site, features a unique standing stone with a “needle hole” and ogham script. Nearby, a large stone cross, St. Brendan’s House, and excellent views of the church in the rural landscape can be found. Close to the church, explore the Keelers, a bullaun stone, a well marked by a cross slab, and the ancient stone ring fort at Caherdorgan, along with the ruins of St. Brendan’s Oratory.

• Dingle - After visiting Kilmalkedar Church, enjoy a 15-minute scenic drive back to Dingle for a lunch break in this historic maritime and fishing town.

• Dingle Peninsula - Post-lunch in Dingle, explore fascinating historical and cultural sites east of Dingle, including a famine tower, a medieval stone bridge, and a grotto above Dingle Bay. Navigate narrow lanes through stunning scenery and vistas en route to Minard Castle.

• Minard Castle - Possibly Ireland’s most picturesque castle, located by a stream flowing into Dingle Bay. Discover various views of the castle from the boulder beach and walk on the sand if the tide permits.

• Lough Anascaul - From Minard Castle, head to Anascaul village and take the old road uphill for breathtaking views. This tour section passes several abandoned, charming ruins. Visit the cemetery where local Antarctic explorer Tom Crean is buried. The journey back to Dingle includes parts of the ancient road, concluding the tour.

• Private transportation
• Photography Hints & Tips for capturing nicer images of people and scenery
• I’m happy to take Photos of you and your Group using your phones or cameras

• Snacks

On this Heritage tour of the Dingle Peninsula, participants will uncover and explore numerous significant sites while enjoying breathtaking scenery. In addition to enhancing photography and composition skills with any camera or phone, the operator is delighted to use their own photography expertise to capture stunning photos of participants against the beautiful backdrop of the Dingle Peninsula.

Participants can simply relax and enjoy this delightful tour, or if they wish to capture special moments at the fabulous locations visited, the operator will offer tips and guidance on improving photography with any camera or phone. All locations are easily accessible, with no strenuous walking or climbing required!

The operator has been a frequent visitor to the Dingle Peninsula throughout their life, as their mother was originally from Dingle. Having lived here for over 20 years, the operator has spent the majority of the last 30 years discovering excellent locations and the best spots to capture the area’s beauty as a local landscape photographer.

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