Full Day Private Cultural Tour in Dingle Peninsula
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9 Ratings
County Kerry
Immerse yourself in the beauty and history of the Dingle Peninsula on a full-day private cultural tour. Discover breathtaking landscapes, intriguing historical sites, and the heart of Irish culture.
Duration: 6 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Conor Pass - Conor Pass rises 456 feet vertically from the sea, to serve as a passageway between the Sliabh Mish Range and Mount Brandon. It is Ireland’s highest mountain road. This winding, alpine route offers breathtaking views for those brave enough to travel the precipitous road where Blackface Mountain sheep are more abundant than cars. The pass’s summit offers breathtaking views of Brandon Bay to the north and Dingle Bay to the south. As we move on, the landscape transitions to a deep glacial cirque, dotted with magnificent alpine lakes and waterfalls. Many travellers skip this route because it is difficult, but with Mossie’s Tours, you are free to sit back and enjoy the view.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Expert tour guide and storyteller
  • Pick up and drop off service
  • Climate-controlled comfort with in-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Meals
  • Entrance fees at Fahan Beehives and hold a baby lamb €4 (Optional)
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Come along as we uncover this spectacular spot for you.

Get to wander around the stunning terrain and fascinating historical spots of the Dingle Peninsula with our lively, local tour leaders, Helen and Mossie.

Over the millennia, individuals have marvelled at the views overlooking the tough coastline of the Dingle Peninsula and the vast sea beyond. Join us to delve deeper than just the physical sights and awe-inspiring landscape, and connect with the soul of the Irish - their people, traditions, tales, and melodies.

Location
Conor Pass
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Sarahbu2400js
May 23, 2024
Dingle Peninsula day trip is a must. - Husband and I enjoyed a full day with Helen touring the entire Dingle Peninsula. She was a wealth of information and was very accommodating with our preferences. We loved the variety of places and sites that we visited. From the circles, bee hive homes, coastline, and beaches, she had the inside scoop. It was one of the highlights of our 2 week long trip to Ireland.
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Intownfortheevening
May 16, 2024
Best Dingle and Ring of Kerry tours - Mossie's knowledge of the history, culture and people of this beautiful country led us to fall in love with the Dingle and Kerry peninsulas. He drove safely on the narrow, breathtaking roads and was sensitive to our mobility needs. He knew the short cuts and made sure we saw all that we wanted to see and more. Mossie was fun and engaging and had the best stories to tell. Mossie's 2 day, all day tours were the best way we could have begun our trip.
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Stevewr8737pz
May 15, 2024
As Good As It Gets - My wife and I, with another couple who were our trip companions, took each of Mossie's full days tours of the Dingle and Kerry peninsulas. I can't say enough about the quality of the experience. We'd heard about how good Mossie was from my brother. We were not disappointed. The mundane: Mossie's van was impeccably clean and late model. He was mic'd up so the couple in the back could hear his every word. He was on time. He welcomed questions. The exceptional: Mossie's command of Irish history is encyclopedic. His own experience growing up on a subsistence farm on the Dingle peninsula, speaking Gaelic exclusively until his tenure in the Irish Navy, teaching himself English, his world travels, his time as a touring vocalist singing traditional Gaelic ballads, his years as a tour guide all over Ireland, his involvement in the community issues of the day, his extensive contacts all over the island: These collectively give him a a deep well of knowledge to draw from. But delivery is everything, and boy does he deliver. He is sharp witted, quick with a gentle pun or a funny story, likely to break into song or a poem, unafraid to weave the difficult truths of a long Irish history into a hopeful and promising portrayal of the Ireland of today. He is energetic, warm and personable. Our small group came away with far more than we could have expected and an insight into and appreciation of Ireland that we will carry with us. The rest of our time in Ireland was seen in part through eyes trained by Mossie, something we greatly appreciated. Our tours with Mossie were exceptional.
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Kelster
May 5, 2024
A Dingle Peninsula tour with highlights, hidden gems, history and humour not to be missed! - My family had the great pleasure of spending the day with Mossie touring all the wonders that the Dingle Peninsula had to offer. In addition to the points of interest we had on our bucket list, we were able to experience special sites that would have been lost to us without his guidance and will be very special memories for us. Driving the coast is not for the faint of heart so having an expert at the wheel ensured that our whole family were able to soak in all the beauty in true comfort and security. Beyond the gorgeous scenery, we loved learning all about the fascinating history of Ireland. Mossie is a true expert on the heart and soul of Ireland and brought a wealth of knowledge that enriched our holiday and understanding of our historical roots. Our time with Mossie will definitely be one of the greatest highlights of our entire trip and we highly recommend his tour if you want an experience that goes above and beyond tourist attractions in Dingle.
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65nancy
May 2, 2024
Fun Filled Day - My husband and I were very fortunate to find Mossie's Tour. He picked us up at our BnB and we knew immediately upon meeting him it was going to be a great day! He took us to so many spots we never would have found on our own. He had so much knowledge of the area and it was amazing how much we learned with him. He made the tour fun with his interesting stories. I would highly recommend Mossie!
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Kellyfp7573pq
Apr 18, 2024
I'd give Mossie 100 ⭐️'s if I could! - I just can't say enough about Mossie and our March 26, 2024 Full Day Dingle Peninsula Tour! There were seven of us with ages ranging from 20's to 70's. He's a kind-hearted, informative, funny, accommodating, and engaging man with a fantastic voice! We all felt like he was part of our family by the day's end. Between the stories, the history, the songs and the conversations, Mossie (or his given name, Maurice, as my mom referred to him 😂), really set the bar high! He took us to Conor Pass, Slea Head Drive, the Beehive Huts where we held lambs, Famine Tour, Coumeenole Beach, Dunmore Head Walk, Gallarus Oratory, and Kilmalkedar. We even drove through the little village where he was born. He had a bluetooth headset so we could hear him through the vehicle audio which was a huge bonus for those in the back and/or hard of hearing. He picked us up at the Dingle Benners hotel and on our way back pointed out a few nice restaurants and pubs to go to for great pub food. I can honestly say this day was my absolute favorite of the 10 days in Ireland. I'd love to reserve the Spirit of Ireland tour with his wife Helen when I'm able to get back there. 100% recommend. Thanks Mossie, for a fantastic day!
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Fearless31215338148
Mar 27, 2024
Best Tour On The Emerald Island - This was the best tour experience I’ve ever had. Helen, Mossie’s wife, was incredibly responsive and friendly. Booking was easy. Mossie was on time, vehicle was spotless, and he immediately felt like family. Such a great guy, who is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his county and his countries history. Not only was the tour amazing, but we had many conversations about the rest of the country. He knows what stops have the best views, which ones to skip, and even took us to some of the map spots. I really can’t say enough good things about it. If you are looking for a private tour, look no further. I will continue to return to Mossie any time we are back on the island. I feel like I have an Irish uncle now.
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Genew672
Nov 12, 2023
Fun & Knowledgeable. A Great Day! - If there’s a better tour, I’d be amazed. Mossie takes you on a journey that the tour books can’t touch. His knowledge of the Dingle area and Peninsula comes from living there. It’s not prescribed. He talks to you about your interests and then makes sure you have a great time. Even “officiated” at our vows renewal at Kilmalkedar church.
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Susanhu9733dg
Oct 30, 2023
One of the gems of Ireland! - Touring with Mossie was a rich experience. We saw areas of Dingle that would have been missed, learned history we hadn't known, and visited places you wouldn't otherwise find when travelling on your own. It was a very personal and fun day traveling around the Dingle Peninsula and downtown areas. Mossie is a delightful and knowledgeable guide to spend the day with. We highly encourage it!
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