Cobh Shore Tour: Blarney Castle & Jameson Distillery
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Blarney Castle's rich history
- Kiss the legendary Blarney Stone
- Discover Jameson Distillery's secrets
- Enjoy scenic drive through Irish countryside
- Visit the charming port town of Kinsale
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Blarney Castle
- Visit to Jameson Distillery
- Transportation from Cobh cruise port
- Meals and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress accordingly.
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Photography is allowed at most sites; check for any restrictions.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven surfaces.
- Bring a light jacket or sweater, as weather can be unpredictable.
- Ensure you have a valid passport or ID for port access.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infant Seats Available
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
Good to know
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Traveler reviews
It was a bit chaotic at...
It was a bit chaotic at first as people didn't know which tour bus to go to. Some got in the wrong bus, so we started late on our tour. Our driver/ tour guide was Paude?, didn't even check our tickets or count the number of people in our mini bus. He just said this tour will go to Blarney and Distillery, and that's how other people realized they were on the wrong bus. Blarney Castle has a long line to get inside the castle or kiss the stone. My group skipped that part and opted to just walk around and go to the gardens which was beautiful. Then we stopped at Woolen Mills to eat and shop. Unfortunately, my family almost got left behind as Paude started to pull out of parking space earlier than the appointed time. My daughter and I, literally have to run and tapped the coach door which startled the driver and when he opened the door for us, he said " I guess I should have done a headcount."We were seated literally behind him, during our drive to Blarney but I guess he didn't notice that the seats were still empty as he was leaving. It was a good thing he could not drive fast out of the parking lot as there' s plenty of tour buses and people walking. Next stop was at the Midleton Distillery. The tour was a bit long, but at the end is the most awaited moment for whiskey tasting. Then back to the port with just enough time for embarkation.
The driver was great. We...
The driver was great. We were at the Blarney Castle when it opened so everyone had time to go up the steps. Time to walk about the grounds and stop at the stores. Rode around Cork and plenty time to enjoy the tour of Jamison. The driver talked about Cork and made the tour intertesting.
Great!
Small bus of 14 passengers was wonderful. Freddie was an excellent guide that took us places the bigger buses couldn’t get to.
Blarney Castle & Jameson Tour
Great tour. Very informative. Long wait at the castle but worth it to say we were there to see the stone and grounds. Excellent tour guide.
Mick is the Man !
Best tour ever in Cork! We were taken to Blarney Castle and got there before the lines and then had a wonderful tour of the Jameson Distillery and enjoyed every part of the day!