Cobh (Cork) to Blarney Castle & Kinsale - Shore Excursion
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Live commentary on board from local experienced guides
- Storage for wheelchairs, scooters, etc
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Admission To Blarney Castle & Gardens
- Pick up from your ship and return to same
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Here you will have the opportunity to kiss the famous Blarney Stone, explore the 15th century castle and discover the magnificent gardens. Admission to the castle and gardens is included in your tour price. Our visit to Blarney will be up to 2 hours in total depending on your ships docking/sailing schedule. Shopping time at Blarney Woolen Mills is included in your 2 hour visit to Blarney
Take time out to shop at the Worlds largest Irish Store, Indulge in a coffee and delicious scone or even sip on a sumptuous Irish Coffee. Please note that your 2 hour visit to Blarney includes time to visit the Castle, Gardens and Woolen Mills. Avail of the free wifi while you are here. Time spent here is part of your total 2 hour approx. stay in Blarney.
Pass by: Enjoy a panoramic driving tour of Cork city. See the sights like The English Market, Shandon Bells and Murphy's Brewery. Be enthralled by the history of this fascinating rebel city from the the time of Vikings through to The Anglo Norman Invasion and right up to the modern times of the formation of our state.
Stroll around the very charming winding streets of the village of Kinsale and choose from one of the many fine restaurants to enjoy a great lunch or maybe even sample a local beverage. On your stroll you will get to see the 12th century St. Multose Church, Desmond Castle & International Museum of Wine, The Giants House and Market Square. Duration here is up to 2 hours depending on your ships docking/sailing time.
While in Kinsale you will have the option of taking our 30 minute free walking tour of Kinsale which will greatly enhance your experience of this charming village
We will enjoy a short stop here at this majestic Cathedral with the largest carillon of bells in Europe. Take in the stunning harbour scenery here while you learn about the ill fated Titanic, mass emigration, rich maritime history, the gorgeous gael and much more.
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infants Required On Laps
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- Front seats can be reserved if you have mobility issues (let us know after you book)
- Good agility is required for the famous Blarney stone which has lots of challenging steps up to it
- Our tours are for ships that dock in Cobh/Cork
- Live commentary is while on the bus only - Blarney Castle is a self guided tour.
- Kissing the Blarney Stone requires good agility
Traveler reviews
Great, but not Great.
Blarney Castle is breathtaking and we only wish the tour allowed us more time there. The drive through Cork was unnecessary and the 2.5 hours in Kinsale was excessive, but a quaint village to visit.
Great trip. Jamie was...
Great trip. Jamie was fantastic. Loved castle and getting there early.Dinosv Restaurant delicious fish and chips..
First at the Blarney Stone!
We were the first bus out thanks to our excellent communication from the company. We were 3rd in line to kiss the stone and had loads of time to explore the gardens. So fun! The Kinsale visit was low key, but a beautiful place with great shopping. Ian and Kevin were excellent! Do this if you want to kiss the stone early!
Disappointed
Guide failed to warn people of the strenuous climb at Blarney Castle and was not very informative about the country. Time spent there not enough with lines at the castle. Once you are in there, there is not a bail out point causing my wife great pain as if warned an activity she would not have done. The time at Kinsale was sufficient but tour guide not informative of the area except a couple of restaurants recommended. They also did not go to cathedral without explanation and our tour returned early. The driver was grouchy, rude and Driving very roughly. Beautiful area just wrong staff to make the day enjoyable
John and Billy were an...
John and Billy were an incredible duo as our tour guide and driver - a fun and informative day. Blarney Castle and Gardens were gorgeous!