- The English Market - There has been a market on this site since 1788 and its official name is the Princes Street
Market.
The reclaiming of marshy lands strongly influenced the development of the market. The
channels in between were in
filled to form many of today’s st
reets such as St Patrick’s, Grand Parade
and Princes Street, proving ideal in forming the market.
- St Patrick Street - The street once formed a curving part of the River Lee and was initially turned into a canal, alongside
which quays and sh
ops sprang, until, in 1780, it was completely filled in to form the street it is today.
- Butter Museum - The Cork Butter Museum is located in the building that used to house the Cork Butter
Market.Opened in 1770, it became the largest butter exc
hange in the world and traded for 150
years, exporting Cork butter worldwide and bringing great wealth to the city.
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St. Anne’s Church - In the Shandon district of the city, is one of Cork’s most famous landmarks, the pepper pot like steeple of
St. Anne’s Church, which at a massive 170 feet has continued to dominate Cork’s skyline since 1722. - St Fin Barre’s Cathedral - St Fin Barre is the legendary Patron Saint of Cork, who arrived in the seventh century and built the
monastic set
tlement at the mouth of the River Lee, which became an important portal from county
to city.
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Elizabeth Fort - Elizabeth Fort was built in 1601, following Queen Elizabeth I’s order for five star
shaped forts to be
built outside the
defence walls to protect the coastal towns of Ireland.
- Self-paced
- Self-Guided Audio Tour
- Downloadable link for mp3 file and map
- Zip folder with audio files and map
- Audio Device
- Transportation
- Food/Drinks
- Headphones
- Admission Fees
This enchanting auditory excursion escorts you along the famous St Patrick’s Street, and the captivating English Market filled with the echoes of St. Anne’s Church bell sounds.
Our self-contained audio walk is ideally designed for foot travelers, letting you dictate the speed and leisurely uncover the narratives of this vibrant city.
Delve into the chronicles of Cork, from its origins along the River Lee and Saint Fin Barre’s establishment of a religious house, to the Viking supremacy, Norman governance, the conflict of the Roses, Protestant transformation, and the Irish independence revolution.
To explore this riveting city at your own convenience, just install this self-guided auditory tour, plug in your earpieces, unfold the map that is provided with your download, and commence your walk.
The journey will take around two hours. However, you have the option to pause the audio instruction whenever required. Take time to enjoy a meal or engage in some retail therapy as you continue.
Please remember, this tour is only available in the English language.
- Advisable to wear comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, warm clothing
- Please note this is an audio tour. No physical guide will accompany you.
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please download the audio file and make it ready before you start your journey
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
