Cork and Blarney Castle Train Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the historic Blarney Castle
- Kiss the Blarney Stone for eloquence
- Stroll through Cork's vibrant city center
- Enjoy scenic train ride from Cobh
- Discover local shops and eateries in Cork
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip train tickets from Cobh to Cork
- Guided tour of Blarney Castle
- Free time to explore Cork city center
- Meals and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Confirm the train departure times from Cobh to Cork and back.
- Be aware that kissing the Blarney Stone requires climbing a steep staircase.
- Note that the tour operates in English; ensure you are comfortable with the language.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for exploring the castle and city.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for the day.
- Bring a camera to capture the scenic views and historic sites.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
Good to know
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
- Children U16 cannot book independently. They must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.
Traveler reviews
We enjoyed our visit to...
We enjoyed our visit to the Blarney castle with our awesome guide Richie and driver Tim who maneuvered the coach with ease through tough areas. We would definitely recommend this tour! We even got an added bonus by Tim taking us to a cemetery and St Coleman‘s Cathedral that was not listed in the description of the tour so we got to see more than what was expected.
Blarney Castle
This was a very nice excursion. Our tour guides Rich and Andrew were lovely gentlemen. We enjoyed talking with them. The tour started right off the ship and so we did not have far to walk. The gardens at the Blarney Castle were beautiful. We also had time to shop and get a bite to eat. Unfortunately, a woman forgot her cellphone at the castle, and we lost about 45 minutes waiting for her to retrieve it, so we did not get to tour the cathedral in Cobh at the end. People were not happy about this; however, it was very nice of the driver to accommodate her. All in all, I would definitely recommend this excursion.
Tour guides fun and informative.
This was a very interesting tour; the train ride was informative and so easy to get to. You get off the ship and walk to the train station, could not have been easier. After train ride we took a bus to Blarney Castle, our guide (Richie) and driver (Tim) were very informative and fun. We were not actually able to enter Blarney Castle due to the wait time, but we toured the gardens and thoroughly enjoyed the day.
Great time
We would highly recommend it Andrew our narrator gave us the best insight he could thank you very much
Great trip
Great excursion. You can either get in line to kiss, visit the barney stone or view the beautiful gardens. We did not have time.for both. Lots of shopping which we could not do either. Andrew and Dan our bus driver were fantastic! Highly recommend