Cork City to Blarney Castle Private Taxi Tour in new AC Minibus

Discover Cork City’s hidden gems and Blarney Castle’s magic with a passionate guide. Enjoy history, storytelling, and traditional music on this private taxi tour.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Blarney Castle & Gardens - Explore the renowned Blarney Castle, kiss the Blarney Stone to gain the gift of eloquence, and unwind in the picturesque castle grounds.
  • Blarney Woollen Mills - Shop at the largest Irish store in the world.
  • Cork City Hall - Discover the historic city hall, which was burned down during the War of Independence. Learn about Cork’s history, especially the turbulent times during the war, and hear stories of those who planned, fought, and endured in the struggle for Irish freedom.
  • The English Market - Visit one of Europe’s oldest markets, famously toured by Queen Elizabeth II in 2011.
  • Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral - Admire the stunning Gothic architecture built between 1864 and 1879. This religious site dates back to the 6th century and is a must-see on your visit to Cork.
  • The Lough - Enjoy the serene lake in the city, featuring an island in the center and abundant wildlife, including ducks, geese, swans, and birds.
  • University College Cork (UCC) - Tour the historic university, established in 1845 as one of three Queen’s Universities in Belfast, Cork, and Galway.
  • St. Anne’s Church - Ring the famous Shandon Bells in the belfry and take in spectacular views of Cork City.
What's Included
  • USB outlet in back of vehicle for charging (bring your own cable)
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
Additional Information

On the Cork City and Blarney tour, explore the renowned Blarney Castle before uncovering the city’s hidden treasures. Learn about Cork’s rich history from your enthusiastic tour guide, whose love for this charming place is evident through captivating stories and traditional music as we wander through the city and county. Multi-day tours are available upon request.

  • Travel time is included in the total tour duration.
  • Up to 7 people can be taken comfortably in my new Ford Transit Custom.
Location
National Monument - Cork
Grand Parade
Its easy to find next to the river and 2 minute walk from Patrick street (the main street in Cork City). I will be waiting there at the agreed time in a black Ford Transit Custom 8 passenger vehicle, it's a new air conditioned minibus.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Patrick_w
Jul 29, 2024
Take a ride with Sean You’ll love it - Sean getting off the ship. From his first below, I knew this would be a good trip. He’s very knowledgeable about all the goings on in Cork city and Barney Castle and many other things. He’s a great storyteller makes you feel like you were. Cork Was great he had many stories and made us feel like we were there when it was going on. The castle was fantastic. So much history take a ride with Sean. It’ll be the best part of your trip it was for us. Thanks, Sean.
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Melissa_t
Jul 4, 2024
Excellent tour of Cork and the Blarney Castle - Wonderful tour of Cork city highlights and the Blarney Castle. Our guide Sean was very knowledgeable and informative. He provided us with an interesting and fun tour that was well planned and perfectly timed so that we could skip the lines and avoid the crowds at the Blarney Castle. We enjoyed our day taking in the many sights of the city. Great communication before and throughout the tour. Highly recommend!
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Christy_p
Jun 23, 2024
Great Tour! - We were traveling on a cruise ship with 4 young adults (19-23) and a stop in Cork. Sean gave an excellent tour and kept everyone engaged. We purchased Blarney Castle tickets ahead of time so we had less than a 45 min que to "kiss the stone". Communication throughout the booking process was superb. We made it back to our ship with plenty of time to spare. We highly recommend Sean's tour!
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James_s
May 31, 2024
Cab tour with Sean - Request Sean Holihan. He was the best guide out of 20+ tours with Viator. He was prompt, friendly, knowledgeable of Irish and Cork history. He correctly advised us to get of the ship early and get to Blarney as early as possible. We didn't have a wait and by the we finished, the line was past the one hour mark. The rest of tour was pleasant seeing the other landmarks in Cork. He picked us up and dropped us off right at the gangway. He immediately answered messages. Great day.
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Anonymous
May 29, 2024
Blarney Castle Tour with Sean - Great excursion. Blarney Castle is a must! Sean was an excellent guide, giving very informative commentary. In coordinating the booking for my group, I needed to make changes. Sean's immediate follow-up was better than any tour operator I've ever used. I highly recommend Sean and this tour.
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Sineadh923
Apr 5, 2024
10/10 Experience- Sean is the best! - In the past I have travelled to Ireland with family, but this time I decided to make the journey with friends. We were staying in Cork for three days and wanted to make sure we saw all that Cork City had to offer. Sean was perfect for the job. He was able to show us all of the historical landmarks and unique spots in the city that we would've otherwise missed had we been left to our own devices. He frequently stopped the van so that we were able to get out, walk around, and explore on our own. We made stops at St. Fin Barre's Cathedral, Blackrock Castle, and the Blarney Stone and the Woollen Mills to name a few. Sean is truly so knowledgable about all things Cork and did not hesitate to capture the perfect photo for us. These photos are some of my friends and I's favorite pictures from the trip to look back on. I would highly recommend booking with Sean if you want a proper tour and are looking to gain incredible insight into the beautiful history that is Cork.
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J7408oncarolinef
Apr 4, 2024
BEST tour EVER! - BEST TOUR EVER! My 5 friends and I were on a 3 day trip to Cork. Being unfamiliar with the area we decided to book with Sean to get a tour of the city from someone who knows the city best! this was the best decision we could have made. Sean was incredibly knowledgeable about the city of cork and all of the surrounding areas. He made sure my friends and i didn't miss a good photo opportunity (and was a great photographer at that). Sean also let the girls and i take our time in the wool mills shop and never made us feel rushed!! i would 1000% recommend Sean and any of his tours to everyone coming to Cork.
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Emilyjf5888fg
Jul 16, 2024
Over priced for a taxi - I traveled to Ireland with a group and on the day Sean was very kind and the tour was very good but it was very expensive for a taxi and not a luxury minibus as advertised. The tour we took lasted a little over 5 hours and cost our group 600 in European euros. When we returned to the ship we found out other passengers had a taxi tour and had been charged 60 European euros per hour. So why had we been charged 300 more. We sent an email to the organisation that looks after taxis in Ireland so we could understand and they explained that we should have been charged what was on the meter and not double the cost. Sad to see taxi drivers take advantage of tourists.
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