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
Itinerary
Pass by: Cobh (Cork) Cruise Ship Terminal - We collect passengers from the cruise ship at 07:30 for departure @ 08:00. Where your ship docks later than 07:30 the tour will begin 30 minutes after disembarkation commences.
Our first stop of the day is Blarney. Visit the most famous Castle in all of Ireland!! Lie back and kiss the magical Blarney Stone and get the gift of the gab! Your admission is included saving you 12 euro. WE ARE HAPPY TO INCLUDE ADMISSION TO BLARNEY CASTLE: others will make you join a queue and pay at the gate!
You will also have time to visit the world famous Blarney Woolen Mills. Famed as the largest Irish Store in the world, many take advantage of its tax free shopping offers on quality Irish products.
Our next stop is the beautiful town of Midleton, famed as being the home of Jameson distillery since 1825. Today it is home to many Irish whiskeys such as Jameson, Powers, Paddy, Redbreast, Green Spot, previously produced in separate distilleries. In 1992, the Old Midleton Distillery reopened as a visitor's centre, known as the Jameson Experience.
Our last stop before boarding the ship, Cobh is famed as the final departure point for the Titanic. Built on a side of the hill, time permitting, we visit the St. Coleman's Cathedral one of the most magnificent Cathedrals in the country. Time permitting, those on ships with late departures will have time to visit the Titanic experience 100m from where the ships dock.
Pass by: We structure each tour to make sure you are back on board at lease 1 hr before time for departure. The service ends back at the dockside after approximately 8 hours on tour. If the boat is leaving earlier we will amend the itinerary as necessary.
Meeting point
Start Location
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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
Outstanding staff
This was an outstanding tour with Ryan as our guide. It was fast paced enough to enjoy the island, with slow enough to be able to observe and have a leisure morning.
Worth it!
Great tour! They picked us up at the port. We went to the Blarney Castle but didn’t want to wait 1.5 hours to kiss the stone. The Blarney Gardens are very beautiful. The Jameson tour was informative with a little sampler afterwards. Our driver was fun and we made it back to our cruise ship in plenty of time
Fabulous! While we...
Fabulous! While we didn't spend the time to wait in line to kiss the Blarney stone, the grounds were spectacular and the greeting of bagpipes playing was magical! The Jameson distillery was very enjoyable and was a nice contrast to the castle. A great day!
It was a very good experience.
My wife and I are in our 80’s and don’t move so quickly anymore. The tour leader was very helpful. We never felt rushed and the other people on the tour were also very considerate and helpful.
Not as Promised-do not book
Poor - rating should be 0. A large bus arrived for a large group 31+ people with no explanation of what happened to the small group tour in a small van. No wifi, no water, no tour of the town or cathedral. We arrived and parked quite a distance from the Blarney Castle and had to walk about 15 minutes to stand in 1.5 hour line to get to the top. We were given no information on the Woolen Mills and by the time we walked back from the castle we needed to be on the bus. The distillery tour was great but overall a disappointing tour.