Electric Bike Tour of Kinsale with Expert Local Guide
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Included / Excluded
- Tons of fresh air and a little bit of exercise
- Top Quality Electric Bikes - All less than 1 year old
- Smart Helmets (Walkie Talkie Helmets for easy Communication)
- Local Guides
- Food and Drink
- Guide Gratuities (Optional)
Itinerary
Pass by: Built in 1610, the old court house of the 1700's is on the towns historic market square, and now home to Kinsale Museum.
Pass by: Also known as the "French Prison" the castle has been part of Kinsale since the early 16th century, was originally built as the customs house of the town. Today it is the home of the International Museum of Wine.
Pass by: Carmelite Church on lower catholic walk built in 1735, however the Carmelite's first came to Kinsale in the 14th century.
Pass by: Erected in 2001 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Battle of Kinsale.
As one of the country’s largest military installations, Charles Fort has been part of some of the most momentous events of Irish history.
On the out squirts of Kinsale the pub sits next to Charles Fort and only a matter of meters away from the Atlantic ocean. Providing a spectacular view point back across in to the harbour of Kinsale.
Pass by: The Old Head of Kinsale in County Cork is one of Ireland’s most spectacular coastal areas.
Pass by: As a traditional walled town, you will cycle the original boundary and visit the sites of the 5 gates.
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Minimum height: 146cms (4ft 6in)
- Maximum weight: 125kgs (275lbs)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers
Traveler reviews
Entertaining and Educational Bike Tour
Miley made for a friendly, fun, and energetic guide. The e-bikes were well maintained and had plenty of power to overcome the hills with minimal effort. We rode about 8 miles and stopped for a snack at Joe’s cafe about halfway through. Would highly recommend as a way to get to know Kinsale.
If You Do One Thing in Kinsale, Do This
If you can ride a bike, do this tour. Full stop. We traveled all over Ireland, and this e-bike tour through Kinsale was one of the best experiences of the entire trip. The bikes themselves are easy to handle and genuinely well-designed. They take the hills out of the equation, so you’re never gasping for breath when you should be taking in the view. Our guide, Mylie, made the tour. He was down to earth and humble about his own knowledge, but he brought Irish history to life and showed us exactly where Kinsale fits into the bigger picture, delivered in a way that was substantive without ever feeling like a lecture. The helmets came with a built-in communication system, so we could talk with Mylie seamlessly while riding, no shouting over wind or falling behind to catch what he said. He kept us safe and comfortable the whole way while clearly knowing far more than he let on. Kinsale has plenty of other tours, mostly walking tours in large groups shuffling through town. This one is different. On the e-bikes, you get the historical depth and you cover real ground, every corner of the city and the coastline around it, all the scenery you’d miss on foot. And thanks to the headsets, you never lose the narration while doing it. If you only have time for one tour in Kinsale, make it this one.
Kinsale e-bike tour
Great way for the family to see Kinsale and learn about its history and current events. Mylie was an excellent guide. Would definitely recommend.
Icing on the cake, from a truly special city.
A complete joy! Miley has warmth of an old friend, sharing the sights and knowledge of his city. We had a sunny day and 360 degree views of the city and surrounding area. The history was a delight to hear, the charm of the guide, and the equipment with audio helmets was an excellent touch. I highly recommend the tour, you can't go wrong. A couple tips, show up early and grab a coffee at Jo's, you won't be disappointed, besides Miley will certainly appreciate the added connection. Next, when you stop by the Charles Fort, ask if you can pay the entrance fee and take 15-30 min for a quick look. I bet Miley would have some interesting facts as well to share. Enjoy the ride!
Awesome Electric bike tour of Kinsale with Miley
Our guide, Miley provided a wonderful bike tour of Kinsale. It was the highlight of my day in Kinsale. He provided a wonderful history of various sites of Kinsale that I would not have known, had I not taken tour. You do not have to be an avid biker to enjoy this trip, but recommend being in good physical shape.