Dublin to Rock of Cashel, Cork City & Blarney Castle Guided Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the historic Rock of Cashel
- Wander through the vibrant streets of Cork City
- Kiss the famous Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle
- Enjoy scenic views of the Irish countryside
- Learn about Ireland's rich history and culture
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Dublin
- Guided tours of Rock of Cashel, Cork City, and Blarney Castle
- Entry fees to all mentioned attractions
- Meals and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates in English; consider language proficiency.
- Check the availability of the Blarney Stone kissing session, as it may be subject to restrictions.
- Be prepared for a full-day excursion with multiple walking tours.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a light raincoat or umbrella, as weather can be unpredictable.
- Ensure you have a valid passport or ID for travel.
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
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Baby and booster seats available, please notify us with your booking if you require.
- Collapsible wheelchairs can be stored underneath, and are the responsibility of the passenger.
- Bookings made through Viator will automatically be signed up for the pickup point and collection time specified in the booking.
- If you wish to change your reservation to one of the other pick-up locations offered by Paddywagon Tours, you will need to contact us by telephone or email not later than 17:00 the evening prior so that we can guarantee the change. Please note that changes are only guaranteed once confirmed in writing by us.
- If you wish to depart the tour in eg Cork instead of returning to Dublin you are welcome to do so. Please simply inform the driver first thing in the morning of your intention not to return to Dublin and remind him again as you are leaving the tour. You are welcome to bring luggage with you which can be stored in the luggage compartment. Hand luggage can be stored in the overhead compartment. Valuables are stored at your own risk and the company cannot be held liable for damage or loss
- As is typical throughout the industry, tour vehicles do not have washrooms for hygiene reasons. Accordingly, ample restroom breaks are factored into the itinerary
Traveler reviews
Great day at The Rock
The Rock of Cashel was amazing to see. Our guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. The lunch in Cork city was well organized making it quick to give time for sightseeing.
Trip - blarney and cork
It was really nice , we had time to visit on the stops . Got to kiss the Blarney Stone with small wait and had time to walk around and explore the rest of the park area . Cork city was really nice .
Great!
Michael was a great guide! We had a blast on our tour. I just recommend that the tour operator company make the pickup location more accurate, however Michael was there to guide us to the correct spot. Crowd sizes were great and didn’t take away from our time to spend sightseeing, and the bus had a comfortable amount of passengers; not too crammed.
It beats driving there yourself
Good way to pack in some major sights with insightful and amusing commentary from our driver come guide Alex. Be prepared for a long day with a flavour of many things Irish including culture and history. Consider a guided or audio tour at the Rock of Cashel to get a better appreciation of the significance of the site (it’s a fairly short stop). Look up a walk in Cork that allows you to see the highlights, but leave 20-30 minutes for lunch. At Blarney, you’ll have to kiss the stone, even when the queue is long, but do walk around the lovely gardens. If it sounds like a full day, it is, but you wouldn’t want to try and do it all in a hire car. Enjoy!
The trip itself was...
The trip itself was fantastic. Many beautiful sites to see. Our tour guide, Shay, couldn’t have been better. He gave loads of interesting facts along the way, was so pleasant and funny, and just a real friendly guy! Would love to do a tour with him again.