Cork Culinary Tour: Discover Local Cuisine with Expert Guides

Embark on a Cork Culinary Tour and immerse yourself in the vibrant local cuisine. Explore the historic English Market, indulge in artisan cheese, fresh seafood, and traditional Irish fare, and end the tour with a delightful gastro-pub experience.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The English Market - Guests get to sample the best in local produce and meet the local friendly traders of the English Market
  • The Long Valley Bar - Guests enjoy a light lunch with a local brew
  • Coal Quay Market - Stop a moment to reflect on days of old when this square was a bustling, thriving open-air market where traders known as shawlies, traded everything from salted fish, to potatoes, to onions.
  • St. Peter and Paul’s Church - Enter this magnificent, 19th Century church, designed by the world-renowned architect Pugin, with its stunning carved angels and marble pillars.
What's Included
  • Snacks
  • Sharing Platter and Brew
  • Alcoholic Beverages
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

Discover Cork, the ‘City of a Thousand Welcomes’ with our experienced, local guides who share their passion and knowledge of their beloved city. Our tours are designed to bring people together, with a mission to deepen human connection through storytelling and food (and drinks, of course!) The tour wanders through Cork’s famous food and beverage market, the English Market, in operation since the 18th century. Here guests get to meet and chat with local traders for a bit of ‘the craic’( Irish for fun) Cork Culinary Tour takes in the very best the city has to offer. With pre-booked tastings of local award-winning cheese, mouthwatering seafood fresh from the Atlantic, handmade Irish bread, gourmet country sausage, and more, all washed down with a creamy stout. The tour finishes in a relaxed heritage pub where guests can enjoy a relaxing local beverage of choice.

  • For Cruise ship passengers you need to organise transportation. This tour is not within walking distance to ship.
  • Not recommened for those with difficulty standing.
  • Not recommended for those with mobility issues.
  • Not suitable for those with food allergies or vegans
Location
Cork Tourist Information Centre
Saint Patrick's Street
Outside Tourist Office, Across from the Father Matthew Statue, Patrick's St. 11.00 Please arrive 10 mins before the tour start time. Please Note: If you are arriving by ship it is important to let us know in advance. You will need to organize a train ticket or book a taxi.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Mcdadem8
Aug 4, 2024
The English market was... - The English market was incredible! Appreciate Amanda's knowledge of Cork and the establishment. Amanda adds a special touch to the tour that makes it a memorable experience in Cork.
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Alexander_a
Aug 2, 2024
Fantastic Food Tour - This is an awesome food tour. Ireland is not known for their food and honestly I'd eaten most of the foods before. But everything was of the highest quality at the market. Absolutely delicious, mostly healthy with plenty of protein. The Guinness in a traditional pub at the end was great too. Highest Recommendation.
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L3463
Jul 27, 2024
Amazing - Amanda was amazing, very passionate. She disclosed very interesting stories about the city. She made ourselves surprised in a good way by singing an Irish song while drinking our Irish coffee. The food was delicious. This is definitely something to do if you want to visit Cork being guided by a knowledgeable guide.
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Susan
Jul 21, 2024
Fabulous food tour - Very well organized tour with amazing food! My husband and daughter loved the beef pie, and they accommodated my request for vegetarian food with no ptt RToem. Our guide, Kerry, was fabulous.
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Beverly_q
Jul 20, 2024
Lots of different food options - Our tour guide Carey was fabulous! Lots of great history and food options from a locals point of view. She was so sweet and friendly
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Melissa_g
Jul 19, 2024
Terrific Tour and Guide - This was a great tour. We met our guide Terrie right on time. She is extremely friendly and informative. Our first stop was for Irish coffee in a historic pub. After that we walked through the English Market stopping at several food stalls for samples. All were delicious. Our tour ended at another pub for a pint. Through out the tour we learned about the history of Cork and learned why it is considered the food capital of Ireland. I highly recommend!
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Jupiter_l
Jul 16, 2024
Worth it - We enjoyed the pacing of the tour. Not rushed, very informative, and great selection of local flavors. The tour guide also had great insights into the history of Cork. A great way to spend an early afternoon!
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Kara_h
Jul 14, 2024
Fantastic food tour! - If you have the chance, do this tour! Our tour guide Kerry gave us some great history and background on Cork the took us on one of the best food tours we have ever done. Come hungry and prepare for a great time !
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Irene_e
Jul 14, 2024
Fantastic - What a lovely tour! Amanda is a fantastic guide. She showed us many beautiful sites in the City Centre. The food tour was delightful. Such tasty food all locally sourced. The Irish coffee was grand and we were even sung too! Such a beautiful voice! Must do tour while in Cork!
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Shawn_m
Jul 9, 2024
Tastings, yes please! - Carrie was such a doll! An amazing and knowledgeable tour guide! She took us all around Cork explaining the history. We had fantastic trains in the English market. Don't miss this experience if you find yourself in Cork.
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