Shore Excursion: Cork and Blarney Castle Visit from Cobh by Train
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- 6 h 30 min
- Cancelamento gratuito até 24 h antes
- Guia em inglês
- Confirmação imediata
Destaques
Depart Cobh Railway Station for a scenic train ride to Cork to visit the Blarney Castle and Gardens on this 6.5-hour tour. Kiss the Blarney Stone if you want, then explore Cork on a city tour, before returning to Cobh. Once you’re back in Cobh, visit the cemetery to learn about the victims of the Lusitania, before being returned to your ship.
Inclui
O que está incluído
- Live commentary on board the coach
- Fully escorted by host on train
O que não está
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerário
Check-in at the Victorian Cobh Railway Station at 9:50am for the 10am departure of your train. Enjoy a scenic rail journey from Cobh, along the banks of the River Lee with views of Blackrock Castle before arriving into Cork Kent Station. Transfer to Blarney Castle and Gardens, where you can kiss the famous Blarney Stone if you want. There will be free time for shopping and lunch (at own expense) at Blarney Village. Then explore Cork on a city tour, where you will experience the sights and sounds of the famous English Market during your brief visit.
Return to Cobh to visit the fabulous Cobh Cathedral, St Colman’s. See Cobh cemetery and the mass graves of the Lusitania victims, as well as the grave of Jack Doyle.
Cancelamento
Cancelamento gratuito até 24 horas antes do início, com reembolso total.
Avaliações
4,6
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5Great tour- Totally recommend
We had a fantastic time on this tour. Our guide John Todd was so knowledgeable and really friendly and welcoming. Blarney was well worth the visit and the beautiful Cobh Cathedral was stunning. We booked directly with the company before travelling to Cobh with MSC cruises on a 4-day break. The train station is next to the port and we were warmly welcomed by Ritchie- very visible in his bright yellow jacket- making him easily identifiable. Brilliant company. Would definitely recommend.
5Good experience once you get past the train ride
The beginning of this excursion was a bit of a mess....There were so many people booked and no one could hear the tour guide and his instructions for the train. My husband and I also could not sit together on the train because it was a bit of a cluster boarding...Once we broke up into busses the experience got a lot better. The castle itself was really fun to walk around and see and everyone got a chance to kiss the Blarney Stone if they wanted! We do recommend this trip but I wish there were less people per excursion booked!
5Well planned
Very well planned. Had a dedicated train car from COBH to Cork then a bus to Blarney and back to COBH. They had staff at each connection to make it clear and easy. Guide provided a good mixture of information and guided walks and free time.
5Definitely worth the hype!
Our tour guide Andrew was very nice and informative. He told us a lot of info and always made sure we were ok. Visited the Blarney Castle. The line up was very long almost an Hour. But the experience was fun. Kissing the rock was quite uneasy as you had to go upside down. But lots of people did it. I think it’s worth the hype. The garden was beautiful. The tour was fun especially they had a private train just for this tour. Very close from the cruise port to meet up. Strongly recommended rather than doing with the cruise ship.
5We really enjoyed our...
We really enjoyed our **Cork and Blarney Castle excursion from Cobh by train**. It was a great way to see and learn about the area while visiting from the cruise ship. The excursion starts at the train station in Cobh, where a train is brought in specifically for this tour. One thing we really appreciated was that the train makes special arrangements for the excursion, so you don’t have to follow the train’s normal stops and schedule. After the train ride, we transferred to a bus where our guide shared information about the area, its history, and what to expect at Blarney Castle. Our guide did a wonderful job providing history and interesting information throughout the day. We learned about the Titanic’s connection to the area, the jail, the cathedral, and even stopped at a cemetery where our guide shared the story of those who lost their lives in the Lusitania disaster. The countryside we traveled through was beautiful, and the bus ride gave us a great opportunity to see more of Ireland beyond the immediate tourist areas. The biggest thing to be aware of is that the time at Blarney Castle is limited, especially if you are visiting during a busy time of year. When we arrived, the wait to enter the castle was already about 90 minutes. We decided not to wait, while three couples in our group chose to wait and were still able to make it back to the bus on time. However, they didn’t have time to explore the grounds. The grounds are absolutely stunning! There are so many different gardens and areas to explore, each with its own unique character. We were glad we had the opportunity to experience them, even though it meant choosing the gardens over going inside the castle. Overall, we would highly recommend this excursion. It was well organized, informative, and a wonderful way to experience more of Ireland from Cobh. Just be aware that depending on the time of year and the crowds, you may have to choose between spending your limited time waiting to see the castle or exploring the incredible gardens and grounds. For us, the beautiful scenery, history, and overall experience made it well worth it!
5Can't give up the chance...
Can't give up the chance to kiss the Blarney Stone. The wait was about an hour and it was good that Richard, our guide had advised to head to the castle to get that task done. Noel was our driver and got us all back safely.
Antes de ir
- Ponto de encontro
- Check in at the Victorian Cóbh Railway Station at 09:10 for the 09:30am departure with our representatives in bright yellow jackets. There is a special entrance gate from the cruise pier into Cóbh Railway Station. Please note train departure time may vary depending on cruise ship schedule.
- Recolha
- Todos se encontram no ponto de partida; não há recolha.
- Tipo de bilhete
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Tamanho do grupo
- Até 53 viajantes
- Operado por
- Railtours Ireland First Class
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
- Children U16 cannot book independently. They must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.
How it compares in Cobh
- Its from-price is 85% below the median of the 17 viagens de um dia we list in Cobh.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 2 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.
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