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
Blarney, castle and the gardens
Michael did an amazing job of walking us through the town as well as showing us all throughout the castle in the gardens. Extremely informative and delivered in a true Irish experience.
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Better instructions on where to meet. Across the Blarney Hotel at the big tree in the center of the green grass square. May 19th 2026, 10am. Ann did an amazing job. I can’t imagine anyone better
Top notch tour
We spent a very enjoyable morning with Ann, our charming, knowledgeable, and funny guide. She brought the history of Blarney Castle and the surrounding grounds to life with fascinating stories and humor. Her enthusiasm and insight made the tour both engaging and memorable. I hold no ill will that I didn’t win her bag of Taytos.
Awesome
Our tour guide was amazing. Ann provided so much personal history as well as Irish and castle history.. Well worth it.
Blarney
Ann was incredible. She had great knowledge of the area and the garden. Loved her stories and folklore.