Private Shore Excursion from Bantry Port (Approx. 7–8 Hours)

The Beara Peninsula – Wild, Colourful & Unforgettable

Step off your ship and into a world of winding coastal roads, rainbow-hued villages, and jaw-dropping mountain scenery. The Beara Peninsula isn’t just a place you visit—it’s a place you feel. Remote, rugged, and wonderfully authentic, this full-day adventure will show you the very best of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way.

Tour Highlights

🌿 Glengarriff – Gateway to Beara
Start your journey in this postcard-perfect village, where mountains tumble into the sea and woodlands line the valleys.

⛰ Adrigole & Hungry Hill – Big Views, Bigger Landscapes
Drive beneath the towering Caha Mountains, with Hungry Hill looming dramatically above and Bantry Bay stretching out beside you.

⚓ Castletownbere – Ireland’s Fishy Capital (In the Best Way!)
This bustling harbour town is the beating heart of Ireland’s white fishing fleet. Wander the lively streets, watch the boats unload, or treat yourself to seafood so fresh it almost jumped onto the plate.

🚡 Dursey Island Cable Car – Quirky & Scenic
Snap some photos at Ireland’s one-and-only cable car, which carries locals, sheep, and the occasional adventurer across the waves to windswept Dursey Island.

🛥 Optional: Bull Rock Rib Tour (12-hour port stay required)
Feeling adventurous? Hop aboard a rib boat for a thrilling 90-minute ride (€60pp, booked directly). Cruise out to Bull Rock, nicknamed “Ireland’s Rock of Gibraltar”. Marvel at its dramatic sea caves, seabird colonies, and Atlantic views you’ll never forget. (Note: weather-dependent—this is Ireland, after all!)

🎨 Allihies – Colour with a Copper Past
Once a thriving copper mining village, Allihies is now a riot of brightly painted houses set against cliffs and Atlantic waves. A perfect place for a wander and some vibrant photos.

🏘 Eyeries – A Rainbow by the Sea
Think Ireland is all green? Think again! Eyeries is one of the country’s most colourful villages, with every house painted a different bold shade. Add in sea views and mountain backdrops, and it’s pure magic.

🛤 Healy Pass – Ireland’s Rollercoaster Road
Wind your way up and over one of Ireland’s most scenic drives. With hairpin bends, sweeping valleys, and dramatic vistas, every turn is a new wow-moment.

🌿 Return via Glengarriff
Settle back and enjoy the scenery as we make our way back to Bantry, soaking up a few final glimpses of Beara’s wild beauty.

Tour Details

• Duration: 7–8 hours (longer if optional rib tour is added)

• Start/End Point: Bantry Port (cruise ship pick-up & drop-off included)

• What’s Included: Colourful villages, stunning coastal drives, the Healy Pass, and optional rib tour (€60pp, 90 mins, 12-hour port stay required)

• Important: The rib tour is weather-dependent (and this is Ireland, so pack a smile and a raincoat just in case!). Please let us know in advance if you’re booking it.

This is your holiday; please relax and enjoy your time with your About Ireland Taxi Tours Driver.

Private Shore Excursion from Bantry Port (Approx. 7–8 Hours)

Mountains, Heritage & Island Gardens

Set out from Bantry on a full-day private tour through the breathtaking landscapes of West Cork and Kerry. From twisting mountain roads and colourful heritage towns to island gardens alive with exotic blooms, this journey is a perfect mix of wild scenery and cultural charm.

Tour Highlights

🛤 Healy Pass
Begin your adventure with one of Ireland’s most dramatic drives. This winding mountain road carves its way through the Caha Mountains, offering sweeping views across the Beara Peninsula, valleys, and glittering lakes.

🏘 Kenmare
Arrive in the vibrant heritage town of Kenmare. Famous for its colourful streets, boutique shops, and warm atmosphere, it’s the perfect place to stretch your legs and enjoy a leisurely lunch.

🏡 Molly Gallivan’s Cottage & Traditional Farm
Step back 200 years at this restored stone cottage and farmstead. Discover how rural families lived off the land, explore the traditional farm, and browse the craft shop filled with locally made goods.

🌿 Glengarriff
Return towards Bantry via the picturesque village of Glengarriff, nestled between forested hills and the waters of Bantry Bay.

🏝 Garnish Island (Weather & Time Dependent)
End your day with a short boat trip across Bantry Bay, often accompanied by playful seals, to the world-famous Garnish Island Gardens. Wander through Italianate terraces, exotic plants, and colourful formal gardens—a truly unique highlight of West Cork.

Tour Details

• Duration: 7–8 hours

• Start/End Point: Bantry Port (cruise ship pick-up & drop-off included)

• Highlights: Healy Pass, Kenmare, Molly Gallivan’s Cottage, Glengarriff, and (weather permitting) the boat trip to Garnish Island’s renowned gardens

This is your holiday; please relax and enjoy your time with your About Ireland Taxi Tours Driver.