Afternoon Shore Tour from Cork Blarney Castle
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
The tour begins with a pick up from the cruise liner terminal in Cobh, Cork Harbour, where your driver will be waiting for you. This half day tour allows you to visit Blarney Castle in just 5 hours and be back on board in good time for dinner. Enjoy a little extra time to sleep, have breakfast and a hot shower before your afternoon tour starts.
Inclusions
What's included
- Admission fee
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not
- Lunch
Itinerary
Your afternoon adventure begins at historic Blarney, the site of Ireland’s most legendary fortress. We aim to arrive at 13:45, giving you ample time to explore the grounds and soak in the atmosphere. Take the opportunity to ascend the battlements and lean back to kiss the world-famous Blarney Stone. From the castle's highest point, you’ll be treated to panoramic views of the lush landscape—a vista so vibrant you’ll finally understand why Johnny Cash sang about the "Forty Shades of Green." To keep your visit seamless and stress-free, we’ve included your admission ticket in the tour price. This allows you to walk straight in, bypassing the ticket kiosks and saving you EUR 24.00. Before we depart at 16:00, be sure to visit the Blarney Woollen Mills. Located right next door, this iconic flagship store offers a premium selection of tax-free Irish crystal, knitwear, and traditional crafts to remember your trip by.
Departing the castle grounds, we transition into a panoramic tour of Cork City—often hailed by those who live here as Ireland’s "real capital"! Cruising along the banks of the River Lee, we’ll point out the striking Gothic spires of St. Finbarre’s Cathedral, the landmark Shandon Bells, and the vibrant English Market, a cornerstone of local culture for centuries. This is a city of icons. You'll learn about revolutionary leader Michael Collins, who negotiated the British Empire's departure from Ireland and Manchester United’s legendary captain, Roy Keane. We’ll also highlight the local heritage of Henry Ford; the man who "put the world on wheels" and whose family roots are firmly planted right here in the Rebel County.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Cobh (Cork) Cruise Ship Terminal - We collect passengers from the cruise ship at 12:45 for departure @ 13:15. If your ship docks later than 12:45, don't worry! The tour will begin 30 minutes after disembarkation commences.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 58 travellers
- Operated by
- Paddywagon Tours
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Cobh
- Its from-price is 90% below the median of the 17 day trips we list in Cobh.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 11 of 17.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Cobh
Cobh is a harbour town on Great Island in Cork Harbour, with a cathedral above rows of coloured houses and a history as the Titanic's last port of call.
Cobh stands on Great Island in Cork Harbour, a broad natural harbour, with terraced houses in many colours climbing the hill from the waterfront. St Colman's Cathedral, a Gothic Revival church with a carillon of forty-nine bells, towers over the town. Cork city lies a short rail journey to the north-west.
Top-ranked sights in Cobh: St. Colman's Cathedral (Cobh Cathedral), Cobh Heritage Centre (The Queenstown Story), Titanic Experience Cobh.
