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Open Top Bus Tour: Discover City's History & Culture
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185 Ratings
Cork
Discover Cork’s history and culture on an open-top bus tour. Capture Instagram-worthy photos and enjoy a fun family adventure.
Discover Cork’s history and culture on an open-top bus tour. Capture Instagram-worthy photos and enjoy a fun family adventure.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- The English Market - Enclosed market, long tradition of fine foods and wines that are on offer from over 40 traders.
- Cork City Gaol - Step back in time to see what the 19th/early 20th century was like in Cork both inside and outside the prison walls.
- St. Anne’s Church - Shandon is a district in Cork city noted for the world-famous…
- The English Market - Enclosed market, long tradition of fine foods and wines that are on offer from over 40 traders.
- Cork City Gaol - Step back in time to see what the 19th/early 20th century was like in Cork both inside and outside the prison walls.
- St. Anne’s Church - Shandon is a district in Cork city noted for the world-famous Shandon Bells that you can ring when you hop off at this stop.
- University College Cork (UCC) - University College Cork was founded in 1845 as one of three Queen’s Colleges located in Belfast, Cork, and Galway. Full of many interesting buildings and features you can wander around the campus or take a guided audio tour.
- Crawford Art Gallery - The gallery’s collection comprises of almost 4,000 works, ranging from eighteenth-century Irish and European painting and sculpture.
What's Included
- Open Top Bus
- Open Top Bus
What's Not Included
- Local Attraction Entry
- Local Attraction Entry
Additional Information
Purchase your ticket on board (cash/card accepted) or online in advance (recommended).
The Recorded Tour commentary is in English and offers an informative and enjoyable way to learn about the city’s history, architecture, and culture.
Capture amazing Instagram-worthy photos from the upper deck.
A fantastic family activity with the thrill of an open-top bus.
Purchase your ticket on board (cash/card accepted) or online in advance (recommended).
The Recorded Tour commentary is in English and offers an informative and enjoyable way to learn about the city’s history, architecture, and culture.
Capture amazing Instagram-worthy photos from the upper deck.
A fantastic family activity with the thrill of an open-top bus.
Location
Grand Parade
You can board our City Sightseeing Tour at the bus stop on the pavement outside Cork City Library. Our logo is displayed on the bus stop shelter.
First departure 9.30am. Please ask driver for last departure as this can change.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.0
(185 Ratings)
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Dana_l
Jul 25, 2025
This was a great way to... - This was a great way to see the most of the area and know where we wanted to revisit once done with the bus. The only challenge was knowing where to meet it when we first got off the train. I wish there had been a pointer with the tickets that indicated the exact location.
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Mary_l
Jul 11, 2025
Lot of good Information... - Lot of good Information but not overwhelming
Drivers were friendly
Timing between buses was excellent
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Urlaubam
Jun 19, 2025
City tour with flexible entry and exit - One day ticket for 24 hours, which allows you to travel all the sights of Dublin. Very convenient is that you can get on and off at the stations as you like. The different narratives of the guides are then also varied.
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Debbiep842
May 22, 2025
Very good way to see and learn at the same time. - This was an excellent way to learn about Cork City and see some interesting places while someone who knows where they're going does the driving. We didn't hop on/hop off at any of the spots, but it's a perfect way to get around if that is in your plans. I would recommend this to anyone.
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Laurenpw06
May 18, 2025
Great way to see the City - Really good experience on the bus, drivers are knowledgeable and engaging.. you get to see Cork from all angles. Beautiful city
My only criticism is I wish the bus went out to The Blarney Castle and Blackrock Observatory not sure if it could be done logistically, but it's not a massive issue as both are really accessible by public transport... Will 100% use the bus again when I return
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736loisb
Nov 7, 2024
Great Tour - Great way to see the city & felt our driver was a personal guide, such a lovely lady (sorry did’nt get her name) she was so helpful and knew the city well, good value
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Timea_m
Jul 10, 2025
One bus has a very... - One bus has a very squeaky brake and the female navigator's voice is hardly understandable.. i have noticed other business had mmorel information than this bus and the iaudio ser up made it clear and undersable rhe jjurney.
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Donald_d
Apr 29, 2025
Limited buses and stops - It had limited run times, only one bus running and only a few stops. If you got off it was over an hour until the next bus came. I’ve had better hop on hop off in other cities because of more stops and more buses to catch if you got off.
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Rick_k
Oct 29, 2024
Definitely worth a ticket - The tour was great and I would definitely recommend. Lots of good local information and places to see. Great way to get your bearings of the city.
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Karen_s
May 27, 2025
Skip this if u don't have all day - 24 hours valid yes but you must start on day u order and nb the bus stop schedule is nonstop at viator but elsewhere. Bus schedule is short too. So if u arrive midday, better to use public transit. I misunderstood the communications with the bus tour people and so wasted $100 trying to use it the next day but within 24 hrs of the time it would have been valid. Too many private busses around. Very confusing
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