Blarney Castle Gardens Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Blarney Castle's rich history
- Kiss the legendary Blarney Stone
- Wander through the enchanting gardens
- Discover the charming Blarney Village
- Enjoy skip-the-line access for convenience
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Skip-the-line access to Blarney Castle
- Guided tour of Blarney Castle and Gardens
- Visit to Blarney Village
- Food and beverages
Itinerary
Discover the history and charms of one of Ireland’s most famous villages.
Enjoy unique access to Ireland’s must-see Blarney Castle & Gardens as well as the opportunity to kiss the Blarney Stone for the forever gift of eloquence better known as Gift of the Gab. This tour includes a fascinating guided walk to some of the Castle Grounds other highlights. Admission is included.
At end of tour enjoy the best hand crafting souvenir shopping in Ireland at the 19th century woolen mills. Admission is Free.
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; ensure you are comfortable with the language.
- Be prepared for a moderate amount of walking; the castle and gardens cover a significant area.
- The Blarney Stone is located at the top of the castle; be prepared to climb stairs to reach it.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning landscapes and historic architecture.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly, as the tour is primarily outdoors.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs.
- Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.
- Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths/sidewalks/curbs will have suitable ramps.
- Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.
Traveler reviews
Maryna was the Best!
Marina was positively WONDERFUL! So knowledgeable about the Castle Grounds & Gardens. She was so sweet. She offered many opportunities to take photos for us with our own phones. Gave the best photo op recommendations. Very lovely tour and experience. 10/10 recommend!
Wonderful tour, Michael...
Wonderful tour, Michael provided so much information about the history of Blarney, and the castle gardens!
Could probably do this on your own
Guide was lovely, upbeat and knowledgeable. We gave it 3 stars because we questioned the value. We had to take a cab to Blarney from Cork. We could have entered the park on our own. I wonder whether one really needs a guide there unless they provided bus transportation and gave us more information on the area.
Best guide
Maryka? Was an EXCELLENT guide. She had great visuals throughout the tour to help enhance what we were seeing giving us an even better understanding of what life would have looked like during specific time periods. While waiting in line she had a lot of little relevant side talks to help pass the time. We would rate her as o e of the better tour guides we have had. Very upbeat and cheerful!
Such a Magical place!
We were lucky enough to have Maryna as our tour guide! She was so friendly and incredibly knowledgeable!