Dingle Peninsula Tour
Duration
9 hours, finishing at Dusk
Cost
From €100 per person
Group & party rates
Available for 2+
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Dingle Peninsula Tour
This day tour of the Dingle Peninsula meanders along winding backroads, traverses narrow mountain passes, and journeys alongside the rugged coastline and cliff edges of the Wild Atlantic Way, offering you a once-in-a-lifetime visual experience as well as the chance to take some incredible photographs that showcase the iconic landscapes of the Dingle Peninsula.
Bring absolutely any camera or phone and let our assistance, tips and advice on technique and composition improve your photography as we tour. Alternatively you’re more than welcome to just relax and enjoy all the interesting sites, antiquities and wonderful locations that we visit during this tour.
We begin by following The Slea Head Drive, catching the morning light illuminating The Blasket Islands as we visit the iconic locations of Slea Head, Coumeenoole, Dunquin Pier and Clogher Head, as well as some less frequently visited spots along the way. Following a break in Dingle, we recommence the tour during the late afternoon or early evening with a journey up the Conor Pass to take in the viewpoint at 1500ft or 500M and the highest road in Ireland.
After visiting more great locations around the north and east of the Dingle Peninsula, we head west to the coastline, to witness the quieter atmosphere of the evening and hopefully capture an amazing sunset and dusk to bring the tour to an end.
With between 15 and 20 different locations visited during the day, this tour is reasonably fast paced and therefore not an ideal learning environment. Please see our Beginners Photography Workshop And Tour if you would like to tour and learn how to use the settings on your camera as we visit these wonderful locations.
If you’re a keen photographer, there’s always time to explore each location and get your tripod out if you so wish! For participants without a tripod we do have a few that can be used for the duration of the tour.
As the Dingle Peninsula contains a wealth of great photography locations. I recommend a two day Dingle Peninsula tour to see the wide variety of subjects and varying terrain.
This tour is specially designed for individuals and small groups, however if you want to guarantee your very own “Private Tour” please book all 6 seats and then the tour runs at your own pace and direction.
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Key things to know:
- Photo & Sightseeing tour of the Dingle Peninsula
- Bookable online from March - October Please contact us for winter availabilities
- For your own "Private Tour" please book all 6 places
- There are 2 sessions of approximately 4.5 hours with a break in between
- You’ll receive expert tuition, guidance, and tips on how to make your photographs better
- Ideal for capturing great images, whether you use a phone or a camera
- All locations on this tour are easily accessible using paths directly from the minibus
- No strenuous walking or climbing involved
EXCELLENT Based on 72 reviews Posted on Allen B18. September, 2023.Verified Wonderful tour of some unique and photogenic spots. George knows some great spots and is easy to talk to about cameras and technique. We were looking for some off the beaten path spots and we found them.Posted on Thom B10. August, 2023.Verified Great Custom Tour This review is long overdue. We booked a private, extended, all day custom tour with George last summer and it was great for me an my partner. He handled picking out all the stops, made changes based on the weather, and successfully avoided all the tour bus crowds. It was quite nice not having to worry about planning and driving all the day long, and he took us to some very nice photo spots we likely would not have found. He was a great, friendly tour guide, knowledgeable photographer and safe driver on those tiny winding roads. Would definitely recommend booking a tour with him!Posted on Mary Clare G11. July, 2023.Verified Engagement & Couples Photoshoot - June 2023 We booked the engagement & couples photoshoot with George and had the best experience! Our photos turned out absolutely beautiful. During the photo tour we also got to see some of the most scenic parts of Dingle, George really knew all of the best places to go. We highly recommend this George & Dingle Darkroom!Posted on Kelli B14. June, 2023.Verified Memorable Experience! George was not only incredibly passionate about his hometown, he was very knowledgeable on all of the unique photo spots to capture a memorable experience! His knowledge of technique and technical aspects really shined as he helped me with both. It was a great learning experience!Posted on Tammy V17. May, 2023.Verified Do it!!! George is awesome and brought that special/personal touch to our experience driving us around Slea Head Drive and used his years of experience to show us great views and tidbits of information along the way. My family really enjoyed the whole experience and we are very grateful we found George!! He was very helpful with explaining how to use our cell phones to take better pictures. He took many great pictures of our family with the beautiful scenary that we will treasure forever.Posted on David U10. April, 2023.Verified Great Experience! Even though the afternoon was rainy and grey, George did an excellent job of not only helping me to understand my camera more, but also took me to the most beautiful areas around Dingle. He asked me ahead of time what kind of camera I had and with just a few knowledgeable questions, completely planned our time for maximum results. No matter what your photography skills are, I feel that any time spent with George is well worth it!Posted on heatherceline1. March, 2023.Verified Great teacher George was professional and patient. He met me at my (low) skill level and improved my use of my cell phone. I also learned about composition and depth- of- field and took not-so-bad photos by the end of the day. Recommend!Posted on SANGLIM3. September, 2022.Verified A terrific experience indeed! Having been to Ireland once and knowing the many opportunities I would have to take landscape photos again, I was seeking out an expert who could guide me around the Dingle peninsula and offer professional input that might improve confidence and get more from my camera. My experience with George at Dingle Darkroom couldn't have been better. Exactly what I wanted to improve my photography skills and learn more about the area. George had a curriculum in mind, he immediately began to access my photography knowledge, and then appropriately offered suggestions both for how to take and where to take photos. I feel more confident about taking and sharing my photos and look forward to my next adventure in Ireland with George leading the way.Posted on Stephanie19. June, 2022.Verified Scenic photography tour Slea Head George was an excellent guide who gave my two daughters immense knowledge about their cameras and how to capture excellent quality photos. In addition to helping the girls with their cameras he gave us a lot of great information on other sites to see while staying in Dingle.Posted on Amy M14. June, 2022.Verified Fantastic way to see Dingle area while learning how to take great photos! What a great way to learn more about photography and the area. George was a patient, thorough teacher who ensures that everyone gets the experience they want, all while sharing his Irish hospitality.