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Experience the best of Cork

Cork is Ireland's second city, a river town of steep lanes, a covered market, church bells and a strong food reputation.

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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.

Blarney Castle, where the Stone of Eloquence is kissed, is about eight kilometres to the north-west, and the harbour town of Cobh, the last port of call of the Titanic, lies to the east, with a cathedral over the water. Kinsale, a small harbour town, is known for its food, and Fota Wildlife Park lies near Cobh. West Cork's headlands and fishing villages stretch beyond.

Murphy's and Beamish, two local stouts, are poured in the pubs, and traditional foods include drisheen, a blood pudding, and spiced beef at Christmas. East Cork has a well-known cookery school and many farm shops. Cork Jazz Festival fills the pubs in October, and a soft rain is never far away.

  • 1 hop-on hop-off route
  • Free cancellation on 92% of experiences
  • 4.7 across the top 22

Top 10 attractions in Cork

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  1. Number 1

    Blarney Stone

    4.69k reviewsfrom $15
  2. Number 2

    Kinsale

    4.72k reviewsfrom $21
  3. Number 3

    The English Market

    4.62k reviewsfrom $5
  4. Number 4

    Midleton Distillery Experience

    4.81k reviewsfrom $35
  5. Number 5

    Charles Fort

    4.5875 reviewsfrom $21
  6. Number 6

    Cork St. Anne's Church

    4.3353 reviewsfrom $18
  7. Number 7

    University College Cork

    4.3326 reviewsfrom $25
  8. Number 8

    St. Fin Barre's Cathedral

    4.9219 reviewsfrom $7
  9. Number 9

    Elizabeth Fort

    4.7119 reviewsfrom $10
  10. Number 10

    Butter Museum

    4.990 reviewsfrom $5

Hop-on hop-off in Cork

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Day trips from Cork

44

Guided tours in Cork

62

Walking and bike tours in Cork

22

Food and drink experiences in Cork

15

Outdoor and adventure activities in Cork

6

Family days and theme parks in Cork

5

Go beyond Cork

  1. Cobh · 18 km

    St. Colman's Cathedral (Cobh Cathedral)

    3 days4.52k reviewsfrom $90
  2. Cobh · 18 km

    Cobh Heritage Centre (The Queenstown Story)

    4 days4.51k reviewsfrom $17
  3. Killarney · 72 km

    Killarney National Park

    7–8 hr4.76k reviewsfrom $12
  4. Killarney · 72 km

    Ladies View

    8 hr4.74k reviewsfrom $25
  5. Kenmare · 77 km

    Ring of Beara

    6–8 hr5.022 reviewsfrom $275
  6. Limerick · 79 km

    Bishop's Palace

    2 hr, 30 min4.7300 reviewsfrom $15
  7. Limerick · 79 km

    Treaty Stone

    2 hr3.911 reviewsfrom $332
  8. Tipperary · 79 km

    Rock of Cashel

    2 days4.66k reviewsfrom $15
  9. Waterford · 98 km

    House of Waterford Crystal

    1 hr4.63k reviewsfrom $21
  10. Waterford · 98 km

    Viking Triangle

    2 hr, 30 min4.7273 reviewsfrom $15
  11. Ring of Kerry · 100 km

    Blasket Islands

    4 hr4.91k reviewsfrom $97
  12. Ring of Kerry · 100 km

    Cahergall Stone Fort

    6–8 hr4.9648 reviewsfrom $320

Questions about Cork

What is there to do in Cork?
We list 177 experiences in Cork. The largest groups are day trips (44), city tours (11).
What are the top attractions in Cork?
Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Cork are Blarney Stone, Kinsale, The English Market, Midleton Distillery Experience.
What is the most popular experience in Cork?
By number of traveller reviews it is "Cork Midleton DistilleryJameson Experience & Whiskey Tasting", rated 4.8 out of 5 from 854 reviews.
Is there a hop-on hop-off bus in Cork?
Yes. We list 1 hop-on hop-off bus tour in Cork; the most reviewed is "Hop On/Hop Off Cork City Sightseeing Tour" with 226 reviews.
How long do tours and tickets in Cork take?
The typical experience in Cork lasts about 3.5 hours; the middle half run between 2 hours and 8 hours.
Can I cancel a booking in Cork?
The operator lists free cancellation on 92% of the 177 experiences we hold for Cork. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.

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