Cobh to Blarney Castle & Kinsale

Discover Blarney Castle, Cork City, and Kinsale on a tailored shore excursion. Enjoy local insights, shopping, and scenic views. Book your adventure now!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Blarney Castle & Gardens - Here you will have the opportunity to kiss the famous Blarney Stone, explore the 15th century castle and wander discover the magnificent gardens. Admission to the castle and gardens is included in your tour price.
    Our visit to Blarney will be up to 2 hours in total depending on your ships docking/sailing schedule.
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What's Included
  • Live commentary on board from local experienced guides
  • Storage for wheelchairs, scooters, etc
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Admission To Blarney Castle & Gardens
  • Pick up from your ship and return to same
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Exciting Shore Excursion from Cobh to Blarney Castle, Cork City, Kinsale, and back to Cobh. The bus tour begins and ends at your ship, customized to fit your docking and sailing schedule.
Our Bus Tour Includes:
• Entry to the renowned Blarney Castle & Gardens
• Shopping at Blarney Woolen Mills - the world’s largest Irish store
• A driving tour of the…

Location
Port of Cobh
Departure time is EITHER 8am OR 30 minutes after docking is complete (whichever is later) When you get off your ship, turn right and head for the gates. Our team will be there holding signs with "Butlers Shore Tours" on them and will escort you to your correct bus.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Steve_s
Sep 30, 2024
Good tour - Great driver (Joel) and tour guide Ian. Big crowds at the castle (not the tours fault) grounds are amazing. The stop at Kinsale was good. Great woolen shop in Kinsale.
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Shivasai
Sep 28, 2024
Exploring Cobh: A Journey Through History and Scenic Beauty - Cobh, a charming harbor town in County Cork, offers a variety of fascinating places to visit. Here are some highlights: 1. **Spike Island**: Often referred to as "Ireland's Alcatraz," this historic island has served as a monastery, fortress, and prison. Today, it's a popular tourist attraction where you can explore its rich history and enjoy stunning views of Cork Harbour. 2. **Titanic Experience Cobh**: Located in the original White Star Line ticket office, this interactive museum provides a poignant insight into the Titanic's last port of call. It's a must-visit for history enthusiasts. 3. **St. Colman's Cathedral**: This magnificent Gothic Revival cathedral dominates the town's skyline. Its intricate architecture and panoramic views from the bell tower make it a favorite spot for visitors. 4. **Cobh Heritage Centre**: This museum offers a deep dive into Cobh's maritime history, including its role in the emigration of millions of Irish people and its connection to the Titanic and Lusitania disasters. 5. **Deck of Cards**: These colorful, terraced houses are one of Cobh's most photographed landmarks. They offer a picturesque view, especially when seen from the waterfront. 6. **Fota Wildlife Park**: Just a short drive from Cobh, this wildlife park is home to a variety of animals from around the world. It's a great place for a family outing. 7. **Cobh Museum**: Housed in a former Presbyterian church, this museum showcases artifacts and exhibits related to the town's history, including its maritime and military past. 8. **Cobh Harbour**: Take a leisurely stroll along the waterfront, enjoy the scenic views, and perhaps even take a boat tour to explore the harbor and its surroundings.
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Bonnie_s
Sep 28, 2024
Cork from Ringaskiddy - Kevin our guide and Paul our driver were excellent. I travel with a mobility scooter and they were most helpful in getting me set up at each stop and to make sure I was doing OK. Apart from the weather our tour was great.
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Barbara_k
Sep 27, 2024
Our tour guide Ian was... - Our tour guide Ian was very informative and funny. We had plenty of time at each spot. We got to Blarney Castle early which allowed us to kiss the Blarney stone without long lines.
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Stacey_d
Sep 27, 2024
Highly recommend - Ian and Joe are terrific and knowledgeable. Visited Blarney Castle and other stops. Timing was perfect for each stop. Lunch at Dino’s was excellent. Enjoyed every minute of our day. Thank you.
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Alison_t
Sep 15, 2024
Enjoyable day! - Ian, tour guide, was fabulous. He shared lots of information and history of Cobn and Cork. Blarney Castle is 102 steps up/down to lay down on your back and dip your head back to kiss a stone. Steps are very narrow and windy. If health issues, may not want to do this. Our bus driver was amazing, driving skills on the narrow roads were unbelieveable.
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Gatorgals
Sep 15, 2024
Great tour in Cobh - We thoroughly enjoyed our Blarney Castle and Kinsale tour with Butler’s Tour Company and our wonderful guide Ian and fantastic driver Jeff!! They were waiting for us as soon as we got off the ship, so we were some of the first people at the castle. We enjoyed exploring the castle grounds and kissed the Blarney Stone, then we went to Kinsale and loved exploring that town and having lunch there. All the other stops were wonderful and we would highly recommend this tour company to anyone that comes into Cobh!!
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Mike_m
Sep 16, 2024
Enjoyable day at the Castle - Walking the grounds around the Castle was very nice, and the Blarney House is very picturesque. Line to the stone at the castle was very long, decided to spend time walking the grounds. Still worth seeing castle even if you don’t kiss the stone. Visit to Kinsale for lunch, shopping and walking around harbour was very enjoyable.
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Margarett88
Sep 10, 2024
Get Your Blarney and your Beauty - Blarney Line can be long but guide is flexible. Kinsale is the birthplace of my ancestors and always a delight. The driver and guide were knowledgeable and helpful.
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Ann_c
Sep 27, 2024
Port cancelled due to weather - Our cruise ship was unable to tender due to weather conditions so our port was cancelled. As a result we were not able to do this excursion. Needless to say we were very disappointed. Those who booked through Princess received a refund. I am hoping Viator will do the same as the excursion was cancelled. I have booked 6 excursions through Viator this cruise so I am curious see how this matters is settled. Hoping Viator does the right thing. I will follow up with the results.
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