Cork City Bike Tour | Local Guide | E-Bikes Available
- 2h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover Cork with a local guide on this relaxed small-group bike tour. Over 2.5 hours you'll explore riverside paths, parks, historic neighbourhoods and many of Cork's best-known landmarks. By bike, you'll cover far more ground than a walking tour while still having plenty of time to stop for stories, photos and a closer look at the places that make Cork unique. Highlights include Fitzgerald's Park, University College Cork, St Fin Barre's Cathedral, Shandon and the River Lee. Along the way you'll hear stories about Cork's history, culture and everyday life from a Cork-born guide. With a choice of standard bikes or e-bikes, this tour is an ideal introduction to Cork and a great way to get your bearings early in your visit. • Small-group guided bike tour • See more of Cork than on a typical walking tour • Visit Cork's landmarks, parks and riverside paths • Learn about Cork's history, culture and local life • Local recommendations for food, music and places to visit
Inclusions
What's included
- Local guide
- Use of bicycle
- Use of helmet
What's not
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
Pass Crawford Art Gallery in historic Emmet Place, one of Cork's cultural hubs. Surrounded by elegant Georgian buildings and overlooked by Cork Opera House, this area has been at the centre of the city's artistic and cultural life for generations. Learn about its history and importance to modern Cork.
Pass the Butter Museum and hear how Cork became one of the world's largest butter export centres. Discover how the butter trade helped shape the city's economy and influenced Cork's development for centuries. Learn why Cork is home to one of the world's only museums dedicated to butter.
Stop in Fitzgerald's Park, one of Cork's most beautiful green spaces. Enjoy views of the River Lee as you explore tree-lined pathways, sculptures and gardens that change with the seasons. Along the way, hear about the 1902 Cork International Exhibition and discover local favourites including the Cork Disco Tree, rose garden and lily pond.
Visit Daly's Bridge, Cork's famous Shaky Bridge. Cross this historic suspension bridge, discover how it earned its nickname and enjoy views of the River Lee and the surrounding riverside scenery.
Visit the grounds of St Fin Barre's Cathedral and admire one of Cork's most impressive buildings. Learn about a site that has been associated with Christian worship for over 1,500 years while taking in the cathedral's striking neo-Gothic architecture. On a sunny day, it is one of the city's most photographed landmarks.
See Cork's National Monument and learn about some of the key events in Ireland's journey towards independence. Located in the heart of the city, the monument commemorates important figures and uprisings that helped shape modern Irish history.
Visit the grounds of University College Cork, one of Ireland's most attractive university campuses. Explore its historic grounds, impressive architecture and beautiful gardens while learning about the university's history and its important role in Cork city life. Keep an eye out for some of the campus's most distinctive buildings and hidden gems.
Tour includes a stop aSee the famous Shandon Bells and the distinctive red sandstone tower of St Anne's Church, one of Cork's most recognisable landmarks. Learn about the history of this historic neighbourhood and discover why generations of Cork people have looked to Shandon as a symbol of their city.t St. Annes Church
Stop in Bishop Lucey Park, a recently refurbished green space in the heart of Cork City. Overlooking the busy Grand Parade and close to the English Market, the park offers a peaceful contrast to the surrounding streets. Discover sections of Cork's medieval city walls, see Christchurch and hear stories that bring Cork's history to life.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 87 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5James is knowledgeable...
James is knowledgeable and humorous. Good history lesson Well thought out route and good working order bikes.
5Great Tour!
Really nice tour! The ebikes were fun taking us where our feet could not with limited time. Mikey was a great guide keeping us safe seeing the hot spots and historical places of Cork. Lots of history and funny stories shared.
5Fantastic bike tour.
Great tour with James today. Really nice guy, made the our fun and interesting. Information provided in advance perfect. Thanks
5Bike tour Cork
Mikey was our guide. His was very passionate about his hometown Cork! We enjoyed the tour & history of Cork!
5James was excellent he...
James was excellent he was very knowledgeable about Cork and the history of the city! And he told it in a very colourful way! Very enjoyable!
5Wonderful time, I like bikes
I thought it was something wonderful, the guide obviously loves Cork, and shares it with a passion !!
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet on the riverside of St Patrick’s Quay, directly across from 33 St Patrick’s Quay Car Park, roughly halfway between Mary Elmes Bridge and Brian Boru Bridge.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 8 travellers
- Operated by
- Beyond the Glass
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code: Wear comfortable clothing suitable for cycling in.
How it compares in Cork
- Its from-price is 89% below the median of the 177 experiences we list in Cork.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 19 of 177.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Cork
Cork is Ireland's second city, a river town of steep lanes, a covered market, church bells and a strong food reputation.
Cork centres on an island in the River Lee, with channels of water, bridges and a mix of Georgian streets and Victorian shopfronts. The English Market, a covered food hall that dates to 1788, sells fish, cheese, spiced beef and baked goods. St Anne's Shandon has a tower topped by a golden salmon, and visitors can ring its bells. St Fin Barre's Cathedral rises in the French Gothic style.
Top-ranked sights in Cork: Blarney Stone, Kinsale, The English Market.
Special offers in Cork
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