Cobh (Cork) to Blarney Castle & Kinsale - Shore Excursion
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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
Cobh (Cork) to Blarney Castle & Kinsale - Shore Excursion
Had a great day out on this tour. Emails sent beforehand with meet up point etc were nice and clear and the team got us to Blarney Castle well before the ships tours arrived which meant we didn't have a long wait to get into the castle. Overall, very happy with the tour and they got us back well before the ship was due to leave as promised.
Excellent trip to The Castle and Kinsale
We had an excellent time visiting the Blarney Castle! Our group of 6 kissed the Blarney Stone! The guides were very informative and friendly. Butler Shore Tours was very professional and ready for us as we disembarked the ship. I would highly recommend this company for a future tour. It was worth the price we paid. The castle and the surrounding grounds were a beautiful experience. Make sure you go straight to the castle to kiss the stone if that is what you want to do. It does get crowded later in the day.
Great value and experience
Great value and no worries about pickup and return to cruise ship. Guide was excellent and my only regret was not having more time
Europe
was what they offered ,nice place had fun
Easiest tour guides to...
Easiest tour guides to find when exiting our ship. Lovely guides who sang to us and showed us such a beautiful part of Ireland. Blarney Castle was stunning, and the town of Kinsale had very nice shops and restaurants to visit.