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You will walk from the Car Park to the top and Bray Head and discover the history of this part of Valentia from the neolithic period to modern time. All with amazing view of the Skelligs, the Atlantic, Portmagee, and the entrance to Valentia Harbour. The walk starts in the carpark, looking onto Foilhomurrun Bay. This is where the first transatlantic cable came ashore and is also the site of a Cromwellian fort. After this you will follow the track up Bray head. Along the way you will see standing stones, ancient field enclosures, the unique ruins of Crompeol village, monastic huts with stone carvings, and finally the signal tower from the Napoleonic period. A walk through thousands of years of history in some of the most beautiful landscape in Ireland. The tour will be given by a local historian experienced in historical walks around Valentia and South Kerry, making it a unique tour.

Historical Walking Tours in Valentia and the Skellig Region

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Driving the Ring of Kerry and the more far-flung Skellig Ring is a must-do while in southwest Ireland, but focusing on the road means missing the scenery. This private tour provides all transportation so you can relax and keep your eyes trained on the impossibly green vistas and dramatic cliffs. Your dedicated guide will tailor the itinerary to your interests; stops can include Valentia Island, Macgillycuddy Reeks, Sneem, Waterville, the Bog Village and others.

Private Tour of Ring of Kerry & Valentia Island

1 day 7 hoursFree Cancellation

from $1,199

Join us as we reveal this amazing location to you. You will explore the Dingle Peninsula's breathtaking landscape and intriguing historical places in comfort with our engaging, local guides, Helen and Mossie. For thousands of years, people have stood in awe as they looked over the Dingle Peninsula's rugged coastline to the sea beyond. Join us to look beyond the sites and amazing scenery and into the hearts of the Irish people, culture, stories, and songs.

Full Day Private Cultural Tour in Dingle Peninsula

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Spectacular Mountain Walks & Cliffs on the Wild Atlantic Ocean : : Transatlantic Cable 1866 Story :Slate Quarry Story & Grotto from 1954 The Marion year : Visit to the Lighthouse & Talk given by a Retired Lighthouse Keeper After 30 years Service : You can spend time on a long or short walk towards the LOOK OUT HUT in Bray Head Valentia Island with its unique heritage is accessible by Road & Car Ferry .Knightstown planned by the Knight of Kerry is the main village and built around the Harbour Valentia Island has many historic buildings from the Cable era of the mid 1800's when the First Transatlantic cable was laid Travellers can see where the First Transatlantic Cable was laid from Valentia Island to Newfoundland in Canada connecting Europe to America 1866

Valentia Island Tours and sightseeing

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

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