Cork Culinary Tour

From$155
3 hours
Cork, Ireland

Full description

Discover Cork, the 'City of a Thousand Welcomes' with our experienced, local guides who share their passion and knowledge of their beloved city. Our tours are designed to bring people together, with a mission to deepen human connection through storytelling and food (and drinks, of course!) The tour wanders through Cork's famous food and beverage market, the English Market, in operation since the 18th century. Here guests get to meet and chat with local traders for a bit of 'the craic'( Irish for fun) Cork Culinary Tour takes in the very best the city has to offer. With pre-booked tastings of local award-winning cheese, mouthwatering seafood fresh from the Atlantic, handmade Irish bread, gourmet country sausage, and more, all washed down with a creamy stout. The tour finishes in a relaxed heritage pub where guests can enjoy a relaxing local beverage of choice.

Included / Excluded

  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Snacks
  • Sharing Platter and Brew
  • Private transportation

Itinerary

1

Guests enjoy a cheese platter with a local brew

Duration: 45 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
2

Learn about Cork's heritage and long-standing tradition as a food capital as you wander through the alleys and lanes of the city

Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
3

Enter this magnificent, 19th Century church, designed by the world-renowned architect Pugin, with its stunning carved angels and marble pillars.

Duration: 10 minAdmission: YES
4

Discover the heart of Cork's culinary scene. Chat with local suppliers and vendors as you taste the best of Irish seafood, gourmet sausage, delectable pies and much more.

Duration: 40 minAdmission: YES
5

Step into a pub dating back to the mid-18th century, steeped in history and stories, and enjoy a creamy, cosy Irish Coffee.

Duration: 30 minAdmission: YES
6

No tour is complete without a visit to the local chocolatier, especially for chocolates made from the cream of beautiful Irish cows!

Duration: 10 minAdmission: YES

Meeting point

Start Location

Unknown location

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Easy Public Transport
  • Infants Required On Laps

Good to know

  • For Cruise ship passengers you need to organise transportation. This tour is not within walking distance to ship.

Traveler reviews

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Awesome Experience!

This food tour with Frances was one of our best experiences in Ireland. Full of knowledge, great food, and friendliness. Highly recommend!

ShannonS140May 20, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Excellent!

Frances was fantastic! Loved hearing her knowledge being a local and the food selections she made for us. 10/10 recommend!

Karen_GMay 13, 2026VIATOR

Best in our book!

This tour is 5 star for the Guide and the quality of food samplings. Our guide Kerry, is a phenomenal human. She was incredibly generous with sharing many interesting facts about the city and what it was like to be raised in Cork. The food selected for the tour was so delicious that we went back to buy our own potluck dinner and dessert. You will be very full at the end of the tour as the sampling portions were substantial. Kerry's personal interaction with the vendors and the tour members made this time spent memorable. We have been fortunate to participate in no less than 20 food tours, throughout many countries, and Kerry made this Cork City Food Tour our favorite-to-date.

Charlene_AMay 12, 2026VIATOR

Kerry was awesome! So was the food!

We had a great time. The food choices were awesome. The English market tour was very interesting and delicious. Kerry was a great tour guide who gave us really interesting information on Cork history as well as great food choices around the city. If you are coming to Cork do not miss this tour and request Kerry if possible!!

christopher_sMay 11, 2026VIATOR

Excellent experience....

Excellent experience. Incredible way to experience the English Market and surrounding area. Celia was a gem and full of local knowledge.

Dinesh_SMay 8, 2026VIATOR

Additional information

For Cruise ship passengers you need to organise transportation. This tour is not within walking distance to ship.