Cork City Ramble
- 1h 15m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This guided walking tour reveals the diverse and interesting background of Cork City Centre. It highlights the maritime, merchant and social history of Ireland's second City. The tour is guided by local professionals with insights and stories that the travel guides miss!
Inclusions
What's included
- All Fees and Taxes
Itinerary
Guide will meet you here and introduce themselves and update you on health and safety and content of the tour
See the meandering route of the Main Street and the remaining boathouse entrances
Walk along Cork's newest street and plan what shops to visit in your free time !
Learn of the fascinating emergence of Corks most renowned gallery and its amazing exhibits
Visit the Rory Gallagher Memorial and hear of the great performers connections to Cork and his musical achievements
Hear the story of the arrival of the Huguenots to Cork and their subsequent influence and impact on the commercial and political life of Cork
Learn about the past importance of this once maritime marketplace
Stroll along this resplendent street learning about the Berwick fountain, Bishop Lucey Park and Grand Lodge of Tuckey Street
Learn the moving story of the pioneering achievements of Nano Nagle at the first bridge in Cork city named after a woman. See the locations of the nearby Fortress and Cathedral
Learn of the commercial importance of this business street and see more examples of the boathouse entrances. See the war memorial and the National memorial
Tour concludes outside the main entrance to the English Market, learn about the origin and operation of the market, Queen Elizabeth visit and the amazing array of foodstuffs and traditional fare in this vibrant market.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 283 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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2Just okay
Lots of history, historical names and timelines, we thought too much. The buildings and the information about where the river used to flow were interesting. More talk about types of architecture would have been good. It would have been nice if we were provided a map, because at the end of the tour, we really didn’t know where we went or where we were at the end. There were no suggestions for food, music or beverages.
5Informative and relaxed
It was a nice easy ramble full of information and history. I enjoyed all aspects of the tour. I wish we would have done it when we arrived but alas that was late Saturday and no tours in a Sunday
5A great introduction to Cork
Mary was a wonderful guide- full of interesting facts and a great sense of humour and connection to Cork and it’s history.
5Excellent Eddie.
Our guide Eddie was just superb. His level of knowledge was fantastic and his whole demeanour and approach to our group was friendly and welcoming. We have undertake tours in many cities and this was the very best.
5The most history packed into ~ 75 minutes that I ever experienced or enjoyed. Eddie is a master storyteller and saint!
Eddie is very knowledgeable, charismatic and deeply engaged throughout the walking tour. Pace and time at each stop was very appropriate for the traveling group (skewed older, 60's 70's). We already loved Cork city and this enriched and deepened our hearts for this special city. I'd love to take another tour of the city and showcase different landmarks and historical notoriety.
5Good tour
Learned a lot Very interesting and informative Liked it tons and tons Couldn’t have walked anymore. I was tired when I got back and my dogs were barking!!
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Fàilte Ireland Tourist information Office on the corner of Patrick Street directly opposite the famous Fr. Matthew Statue near St Patrick's Bridge. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to departure time.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 25 travellers
- Operated by
- The Titanic Trail Ltd
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Cork
- Its from-price is 94% below the median of the 177 experiences we list in Cork.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 6 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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