Blarney Castle & Cork City Centre Overview of your Cork tour

Explore Blarney Castle’s ancient fortifications, kiss the legendary Blarney Stone, and discover Cork City’s vibrant culture. Uncover history and charm in one unforgettable tour.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Blarney Castle & Gardens - - The tour will start with you being picked up at an agreed upon location.

  • We’ll then enjoy a short drive to the village of Blarney.

  • On arrival, we’ll marvel at the beautiful Blarney Castle views as I tell you about its history.

  • We’ll continue to explore the beautiful Castle gardens and grounds.

  • Later, you’ll have the opportunity to kiss the Blarney Stone!

  • Blarney Woollen Mills - - Next, we’ll visit the Woolen Mills, where I’ll share some of its extensive history and point out Irish based products for purchase.

  • Cork - - Afterwards, we’ll return to Cork City where you’ll experience some of it’s history through my guidance.

  • On arrival, we’ll visit the English Market.

  • We’ll then go to St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral.

  • Next, we’ll pass by the Cork City Gaol.

  • We’ll continue towards The Bells of Shandon.

  • We’d also enjoy the older streets of Cork which cannot be reached by larger coaches.

  • At last, you’ll be driven back to your accomodation.

This itinerary could be customized upon request.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Admission to attractions during this tour
Additional Information

Overview of your Cork tour:
Did you know that the Blarney Castle originally dates from before the 12th Century? It has beautiful stone fortifications, accessible rooms and battlements, and it’s surrounded with gorgeous extensive gardens which in and of themselves present various attractions such as several natural rock formations.

At the top of the castle lies the Stone of Eloquence - better known as the Blarney Stone. Here, you’ll be able to hang upside down over a sheer drop to kiss the stone (which is said to give you the gift of eloquence).

There are paths touring the grounds that lead to the Blarney House, which overlooks a nearby lake. Enjoy an idyllic day in the beautiful Blarney village and venture exploring the Blarney Castle and its grounds, before returning to Cork City for further exploration of our culture!

Location
Blarney Castle & Gardens
Monacnapa,
Cancellation Policy

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

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Lori
Sep 6, 2024
Cork family tour! - After our original tour guide cancelled on us, we were so fortunate to find Val since the tour he provided was absolutely wonderful . Val was super friendly, extremely patient and accommodating to our requests and provided an excellent tour for our family of 6. (2 Seniors, 3 50somethings and a 26YO). He worked the tour around a time scheduled visit to the Midleton Jameson Distillery, without limiting the length of time at the Blarney Castles & Gardens. Val drove us through the city center showing various historical sights and to see St. Finn-Barre’s Cathedral. Val even offered to help us locate additional tours guides while in the British Isles should we have another last minute cancellation. His hospitality was was greatly appreciated and I would highly recommend Val as a guide for any tour while in the region.
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