Blarney Castle and Kinsale Shore Excursion
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the historic Blarney Castle
- Kiss the Blarney Stone for eloquence
- Stroll through the charming streets of Kinsale
- Enjoy scenic views of the Irish countryside
- Learn about Ireland's rich history and culture
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Cork Harbour
- Guided tour of Blarney Castle
- Visit to the picturesque town of Kinsale
- Meals and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour is wheelchair accessible; please inform the operator in advance.
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Pets are not allowed on this excursion.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a raincoat or umbrella, as Irish weather can be unpredictable.
- Ensure you have a valid passport or ID for the shore excursion.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infant Seats Available
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Booster/Baby seats required, and available. Please advise if you require at booking.
- Collapsible scooters and wheelchairs can be stored under coach. Responsibility for the passenger for the day.
Traveler reviews
Paddywaggon give blarney a stone
We picked up our Viator Paddywaggon trip from our cruise ship at Cobh. The ship docked a day later than expected but the Paddywaggon was there waiting for us. The tour guide was accommodating, funny and very pleasant at all times. We had commentary along the way about the sights. When we arrived at Blarney Castle he advised us to go straight to the stone before the queues, great advice as we only queued for 20 mins. It was a great trip, we had time to wonder at each place have some lunch in Kinsale and back to the port in time to pick up the ship. I would definitely recommend this trip.
The driver, Liam, was a...
The driver, Liam, was a great ambassador for both Paddywagon Tours and the people of Ireland. Plenty of time at Blarney Castle and Kinsale to do the touristy things.
Great Tour
Loved Blarney Castle and Kinsale. DJ, our tour guide, arrived at the castle right when it opened so we didn’t have to wait in a long line and was very knowledgeable about all of the areas that we visited.
Bucket List - Check!
This tour was really great in that our driver/guide beat the crowds to the Blarney Stone, enabling us to kiss it before the queues got too long. He was very knowledgeable about the area and his stories were very entertaining. Our tour was geared around our cruise ship so we went to Kinsdale for lunch. There isn't much there except a little town that seems to have been set up for tourism. We would have much preferred to have spent a little more time at the Blarney Stone (there was more to do there) and then gone to the adorable, quaint little town of Cork instead of Kinsdale. But overall it was a good day. Bucket list checked off!
Great guide, plenty of...
Great guide, plenty of time at each stop. Very nice day. Beautiful castle grounds. A little extra time at castle would have been better and less time in Kinsdale would have worked.