Scenic West Cork to Mizen Head departing from Cork City. Guided. Full Day
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Travel along the southern coastline of Ireland's epic Wild Atlantic Way towards Ireland's most south-westerly point, Mizen Head. Immerse yourself in Irish culture on this day trip filled with fantastic photo opportunities. Starting in the historic city of Cork, travel by coach to Ireland’s most South-westerly point and view the dramatic cliff scenery of Mizen Head. As you travel through picturesque villages and towns expect to see some awe-inspiring scenery as Ireland shows off its spectacular landscape. Your trip will include a visit to Gougane Barra, home to Ireland’s oldest National Forest Park, famous for St. Finbarr’s Oratory, its stunning 19 century church. The River Lee rises here amongst panoramic views before winding its way back to Cork Harbour. Wander through Bantry, one of West Cork's most vibrant market towns. Take a walk, do a little shopping or sit down to a traditional cup of Irish tea and perhaps a scone.
Inclusions
What's included
- English speaking guide.
What's not
- Food & drinks.
Itinerary
Explore the wilds of Ireland’s oldest National Forest Park, famous for its stunning 19th century church, St. Finbarr’s Oratory.
Cork's capital town of cool, photograph the colourful streetscapes, visit a museum, or find the perfect pub for a pint of Murphy's!
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.7
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Ratings come from 35 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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5Spectactular views at Mizen and peace at Gougane Barra
great day excursion though lucky with the weather for Mizen head. Might warn travelers of the walk and steps at Mizen head since not suitable for all. Gougane Barra really peaceful spot to stop at.
5This was a great tour....
This was a great tour. Our guide Brian was very helpful and informative. The sights were beautiful. Our family had a great time. Highly recommended!
5Mizen is a very nice view...
Mizen is a very nice view and Bryan did a Great job and He explained every Historical things about the places... I had a Nice trip
5Incredible trip!!
I truly enjoyed this tour. I had already been to the Cliffs of Moher and thought they were spectacular, but in my opinion Mizen Head was even more beautiful. It isn’t an easy hike to see a lot of it but well worth the time and effort. As for the tour, Brian (I hope that’s how he spells his name) was an awesome guide. Informative, funny, accommodating, just the kind of person you would want for a guide on any tour. We saw a lot of small towns on our way to Mizen Head and Brian was quick to offer info about each place and point out things I would have probably missed if he hadn’t mentioned them. This was my third tour on my trip to Southern Ireland and it was far and away the best.
5AWWEsome!
It was an amazing day with lots of wonderful views and drives through quaint towns. Our driver/guide was full of lots of information and gave an interesting remark about every town we went through.
4Stunning beauty
Mizen Head is absolutely amazing. We had an excellent driver and tour guide. The one unfortunate issue was that 90 minutes was not enough time to take in all the beauty of the area and get lunch.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet point St Patrick's Quay opposite Mary Elmes bridge.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Ireland Wild Escapes
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Cork
- Its from-price is 90% below the median of the 44 day trips we list in Cork.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 9 of 44.
- 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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