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Blarney Castle Tour: Highlights of Cork & Tipperary
4.5
1,864 Ratings
5 Beresford Pl
Immerse yourself in Irish history and culture on a day tour to Blarney Castle, Cork City, and the Rock of Cashel. Kiss the Blarney Stone, explore Cork’s highlights, and marvel at the ruins of the Rock of Cashel. Admission fees included!
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Paddywagon Tours - We depart Dublin @ 08:00, driving through the midlands down to Blarney, in the beautiful County Cork. We will pass through the Golden Vale, the most fertile lands in all of Europe with green fields as far as the eye can see.
What's Included
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- On-board WiFi
- USB ports to charge your devices while on tour
- EUR 22.00 Admission into Blarney Castle and Gardens
- EUR 8.00 Admission into Rock of Cashel
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Explore the best of Cork & Tipperary on this highly-rated day tour from Dublin.
Visit Ireland’s most renowned castle - Blarney Castle. Relax and kiss the enchanting Blarney Stone to gain the gift of eloquence for 7 years.
Spend 90 minutes in Cork to discover the highlights of the Southern Capital, including the English Markets, which recently hosted Queen Elizabeth II of England during her state visit to Ireland.
Experience the Rock of Cashel - a stunning ruin that overlooks the plains of Co. Tipperary.
Your ticket includes admission fees to Blarney Castle and Gardens worth EUR 22.00 and entrance to Rock of Cashel worth EUR 8.00!
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Baby and booster seats available, please notify us with your booking if you require.
- Collapsible wheelchairs can be stored underneath, and are the responsibility of the passenger.
- Bookings made through Viator will automatically be signed up for the pickup point and collection time specified in the booking.
- If you wish to change your reservation to one of the other pick-up locations offered by Paddywagon Tours, you will need to contact us by telephone or email not later than 17:00 the evening prior so that we can guarantee the change. Please note that changes are only guaranteed once confirmed in writing by us.
- If you wish to depart the tour in eg Cork instead of returning to Dublin you are welcome to do so. Please simply inform the driver first thing in the morning of your intention not to return to Dublin and remind him again as you are leaving the tour. You are welcome to bring luggage with you which can be stored in the luggage compartment. Hand luggage can be stored in the overhead compartment. Valuables are stored at your own risk and the company cannot be held liable for damage or loss
- As is typical throughout the industry, tour vehicles do not have washrooms for hygiene reasons. Accordingly, ample restroom breaks are factored into the itinerary
Location
5 Beresford Pl
Beresford Place
Bus collects from the corner (outside) of 5 Beresford Place and Gardiner Street Lower, Dublin
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Jessicadk7997uf
Aug 31, 2024
Great experience! - This tour was awesome! Alex our guide was simply amazing and so knowledgeable about everything. I loved his stories that he told and the information he had about the Rock of Cashel and the Blarney Castle. I enjoyed that he gave everyone an option to stay at the Blarney or go to Cork since there was so many tour buses. My husband and I, opted to stay in Blarney so we could kiss the stone which was worth doing at least once. Overall wonderful tour. As Alex says, great craic tour!
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Connorcw2697rz
Aug 31, 2024
Frank is the man! Amazing first tour to kick off my recent trip - Our recent guided tour from Dublin was absolutely top-notch, and a big reason for that was our amazing guide Frank. This guy was a world-class storyteller. He mixed tales from his own life with the rich history of Ireland, and it was completely captivating to listen to during our bus rides. Frank's warmth and humor made the whole trip a blast, and his stories even left me in awe (and admittedly a little misty) at certain points.
Our first stop, the Rock of Cashel, was like stepping into a whole new world. It was the perfect way to start our adventure, setting the tone for our unforgettable week. Cork seemed like a pretty cool city, but time constraints limited our exploration. I'm glad I got to see a little bit of it at lunch, and I will definitely want to travel there again. However, the highlight of the tour was undoubtedly Blarney Castle. The castle grounds surrounding it were gorgeous.
Honestly, kissing the Blarney Stone wasn't even on my radar before the trip. But after all the travelling involved just to get to Ireland, when I stepped off the bus I was determined not to miss out.
I highly recommend this tour, it was a major highlight of my whole trip to Ireland.
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4v2s7jhv8b
Aug 31, 2024
Beautiful sights! - We had a lot of fun. This was an all day tour and we got to see a lot of cool things. The timings were different and there was a lot of time on the bus but it was still a fun day!
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Kazi_r
Aug 30, 2024
A memorable tour - All the cites visited were spectacular. The tourist guide named Aaron was amazing. He was informative and friendly.
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Rebecca_z
Aug 30, 2024
Great for solo travelers - Perfect for what it is. Plenty of time at sites and timely our guide Richard was the best. Even got a nap in on the bus
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Kndn1987
Aug 30, 2024
Usually don’t like big bus tours- but paddywagon rocks!! - Amazing! Richard was SUCH an awesome tour guide! He was super fun, told great stories and jokes, explained the history in a fun way. We normally don’t do big bus tours because they’re not great but we did two days with Paddywagon and loved it. Thank you so much!
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Nomad07143987359
Aug 29, 2024
Great bus driver - Richard O’Brien was an excellent tour guide. Knowledgeable and humorous. A skilled driver and knew how to time our stops.
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R2526spjg
Aug 29, 2024
Well kiss my…. stone! - We have been on holiday for a week and my only regret is that we didn’t find Richard O’Brien sooner. The gent is top notch and full of history. He laid out the rules for an amazing day - Don’t be late! He will respect your time and get you where you need to go. Booking a trip with Paddywaggon tours is highly recommended, but Richard makes it amazing.
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Daniel_m
Aug 29, 2024
Great Guide- beautiful country - We very much enjoyed our Driver. Ryan and in particular his knowledge of Irish history that he shared with us. The castles were most interesting but the beautiful countryside was our highlight.
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Sarah_m
Aug 31, 2024
Disappointing Experience Due to Poor Communication, But an Outstanding Guide - I want to preface this review by saying it does not reflect our guide, Brian, who was absolutely fantastic. He deserves 5/5 stars for his knowledge, enthusiasm, and the way he shared Irish history with us. Brian truly made the most out of a disappointing situation, and if the trip had lived up to what was advertised, this would have easily been a 5-star experience.
Unfortunately, the rest of the trip did not measure up. First, the Wi-Fi, which was advertised as available, was completely non-functional. We found out later that this wasn’t a temporary issue but has been a problem across all fleets as they search for a new provider. This was frustrating, especially since it wasn’t mentioned anywhere before the trip.
The timing of the trip was also significantly off, and we weren’t notified of any changes until we were already on the bus. The schedule on the website wasn’t updated, nor was this mentioned in our reminder email, which made the whole experience feel like a bait and switch.
At the Rock of Cashel and Cork, we were only given half the time originally promised. The quick photo stop on the side of the road at Cashel felt unnecessary and could have saved time that we could’ve spent exploring the site itself. Cork felt more like a quick, easy stop rather than a meaningful visit, and it would have been much better if we had time to grab lunch there.
In summary, while Brian’s guiding was exceptional, the overall trip was a letdown due to poor communication and misleading advertising. With some updates and honesty about what’s being offered, this could be a great experience.
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