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Our boat tour, based in Kinsale, County Cork, provides family-friendly boat tours of Kinsale Harbour and the Bandon River. We offer mackerel and lobster fishing, interaction with wildlife, and sightseeing tours in Kinsale Harbour. Explore Kinsale Harbour's man-made fortifications, natural coves, islands, beaches, and wildlife with your tour guide, in Kinsale in County Cork. The boat trips explore the natural beauty of Kinsale Harbour. The tour is narrated by your Captain so you are guaranteed a great craic on your day out The business operates a pleasure cruise skippered by an experienced navigator and his canine first mate. Born into a seafaring family, your captain has spent most of his life around boats and served as a navigations officer for forty years in the merchant navy. Brian is enamored by the sea and very passionate about sharing the beauty of his local area of Kinsale.
Price: $629.41
Duration: 3-4 hours
Experience the world’s only daily placenames walking tour, an intimate, luxury experience (max 8 guests) along the stunning Wild Atlantic Way. Regularly featured on TV and in the media, this unique tour unlocks the hidden history of Castlehaven through its placenames—revealing Viking traders, Gaelic chieftains, and long-lost ways of life. Discover names like Carrig na Saighneoirí, a tiny headland named after the medieval pilchard fishermen who made the O’Driscolls and O’Donovans as wealthy as European royalty. Explore Beann tSídháin (peak of the faeries ) and An Glaisín Álainn (the beautiful little stream), where the landscape itself tells a story. Your experience includes a gourmet picnic of West Cork cheese, smoked seafood from Union Hall, and Celine’s home baking, making this an unforgettable blend of culture, history, and artisan food. 12:00 Noon Daily | Max 8 Guests | Includes Artisan Picnic
Price: $159.07
Duration: 3-4 hours
Rated 5 stars . This is why you choose a private tour. So you can travel stress free Take in the stunning views on your journey. Visit hidden jems where tour buses can't reach.And it's you who decides when we move on .Its your day so let's make it a day to remember. You will travel in a modern clean taxi. That can accommodate 4 people but 3 would be comfortable. The world famous Blarney Castle will be your first stop a 15th century medieval stronghold. Here you will also get to kiss the Blarney stone.And stroll through the stunning gardens. We then travel to kinsale the stunning views the charming little streets .Out to the cliffs take in the amazing views it has to offer. We also visit the Garden of Remembrance. Dedicated to the 343 fire fighters who lost there lives on September 11th in the twin towers attack in 2001. Last but not least we make our way to Cobh cathedral and a panoramic view of cobh Taking in the breathtaking views of the harbour.
Price: $640.85
Duration: 6-7 hours
Begin with a guided Distillery Tour before learning the basics of Mixology and create bespoke cocktails to enjoy in our eclectic Drink Studio. Discover the history of cocktails and the technique of creating a perfectly-balanced cocktail in a fun, engaging environment in a stunning boutique space. Learn shaking & stirring techniques, and create two custom cocktails using spirits crafted at our distillery under the guidance and support of our Head Mixologist. Experience available only by bookings and not available for walk-ins. Experience Summary : Guided tour of distillery + Cocktail Class + Create 2 Custom Cocktails + Complementary Gin & Tonic on arrival Every Friday & Saturday at 5.45pm, Duration : 1 hour 30 minutes ,
Price: $57.22
Duration: 1 hours
Relax in a luxury sedan or executive tourer with your own professional local guide, and let the day unfold at a pace that's perfectly yours. Feel the thrill of Blarney Castle and its gardens, find a keepsake at Blarney Woollen Mills, fall for the colourful harbour charm of Kinsale, and finish in Cobh, where history and heart meet by the water. Along the way, your guide brings each place to life with stories, history and local insights, so you'll feel connected to Cork rather than just passing through. Linger where you love, pause for photos and enjoy a smooth, comfortable journey between stops. Perfect for couples, families, cruise guests and small groups, it's a personal, polished way to experience Cork and head home with memories to treasure. We're proud of our five-star reviews, 100% traveller recommendation rating and Viator Badge of Excellence since 2023. Your guide is also a member of the Independent Tour Guide Association of Ireland, so you're in expert, trusted hands.
Price: $795.34
Duration: 7 hours
There are is an amazing collection of stories in the local folklore of this area and during this tour we visit the areas where these stories happened. It is truly a magical way to experience Irish and local culture.
Price: $88.12
Duration: 2 hours
Embark on an exhilarating exploration of the enchanting landscapes of West Cork with our eBike Adventure. This brand new tour is a unique, hilly spin that is nearly all on bóithríní, the narrow country lanes typical of rural Ireland. The sophisticated suspension of our state-of-the-art eBikes makes tackling these slopes a breeze, opening up the undulating terrain for us to explore like never before. Starting and finishing in the picturesque village of Leap on the Wild Atlantic Way, this thrilling circuit weaves through the heart of West Cork, reaching out to the captivating corners of Myross, Leap, Rosscarbery, and Glandore. With a distance of approximately 40 kilometers, our e-bike tour is a delightful combination of natural beauty, rich history, and cultural heritage. This tour promises a feast for your senses.
Price: $141.90
Duration: 4 hours
Three Cork highlights, one private vehicle, and a day that's entirely yours. Your group travels together in a private vehicle with a local guide who knows every road and every story. Kiss the Blarney Stone, stroll the gardens, enjoy lunch at Jameson Distillery Midleton, then finish by the water in Cobh, with its colourful streets, hilltop cathedral and the story of the Titanic's last port of call. There's room for a photo stop, a scenic detour or a local story you won't find in a guidebook. Guests often tell us it didn't feel like a tour, it felt like a perfect day out in Cork. Perfect for families, cruise passengers and small groups. Backed by five-star reviews, a 100% traveller recommendation rating, Viator's Badge of Excellence and membership of the Independent Tour Guide Association of Ireland.
Price: $795.34
Duration: 8 hours
We’ll begin our evening with a bit of background, getting you acquainted with this amazing phenomenon. This will include the science and the lore that surrounds bioluminescence. Then, as the night sets in, we'll head for a refreshing dip very close to the shore. Armed with, wetsuits, swim buoys and lights, we'll embrace the waters, hoping to be surrounded by the natural luminescence that has, over the years, become a part of West Cork's legacy. We stay in water that participants can stand in or is less than 10m away from the shoreline but participants do need to be able to swim. But the night doesn't end with the dip. As we return to the sands, a fire pit awaits, casting its warm glow over the beach. It's here that we'll settle down, sipping on a comforting hot drink and sharing stories of the sea, of the land, and of the people who've called it home.
Price: $113.29
Duration: 2 hours
Overview of your Cork tour: Did you know that the Blarney Castle originally dates from before the 12th Century? It has beautiful stone fortifications, accessible rooms and battlements, and it's surrounded with gorgeous extensive gardens which in and of themselves present various attractions such as several natural rock formations. At the top of the castle lies the Stone of Eloquence - better known as the Blarney Stone. Here, you'll be able to hang upside down over a sheer drop to kiss the stone (which is said to give you the gift of eloquence). There are paths touring the grounds that lead to the Blarney House, which overlooks a nearby lake. Enjoy an idyllic day in the beautiful Blarney village and venture exploring the Blarney Castle and its grounds, before returning to Cork City for further exploration of our culture!
Price: $1,373.25
Duration: 7 hours
This tour is 100% authentic and tells the real story of Samhain from a local perspective. During the tour with your Seán na gealaí guide, you will explore local stories and places behind the bean sí and the púca.
Price: $44.63
Duration: 1 hours
Join us on a fun coastal foraging & folklore tour! Learn fascinating stories & facts about our seaweeds, shellfish & plants. Look at the unique Celtic & coastal mythology of Ireland. Your guide is a Marine Biologist with an extensive knowledge of the coastal environment, plants and animals.
Price: $57.22
Duration: 1 hours
Have only a few days, but want to to see as much of the breathtaking Southwest of Ireland as possible? Are you ok with being on the move? Then Killarney Guided Tours' 4 days of luxury, taking you from Cork to Killarney to Galway (or Limerick) is for you! Taking advantage of the easy Irish rail system, you simply take the train from Dublin to Cork, Kent Station, where Killarney Guided Tours be waiting. We'll be on our way in elegance to Killarney with stops all along the way. After three overnights in Killarney, and two full day tours, its off to the Cliffs of Moher enroute to Galway where you can overnight or continue onward to Dublin via train. This chauffeured tour takes you to some of the most beautiful places in the South of Ireland and can be easily reversed. An ideal tour package for those arriving/departing from Dublin, but wanting to see a little more of iconic Ireland. It's always "Your Tour - Your Trail"™ so enjoy not only the destination but the journey. Join us in 2024!
Price: $4,405.84
Duration: 96 hours
Like a "Pick your own Path" adventure book, you decide which path we follow, even your guide won't know which tour they will be taking you on until you decide upon arrival, making this the most spontaneous, immersive and hysterical walking tour in Cork City. Will we be retracing the footsteps of Cork’s famous on a “All the Worlds a Stage/Screen” adventure or meeting those responsible for our “Rebel City” reputation or maybe we’ll be stepping back in time to meet some actual “Saints and Sinners” or perhaps you'll become part of the action yourself on our "Medieval Madness" tour. No matter what you choose you’ll discover the highlights of Cork’s 1500-year history, meet a city full of quirky characters, engage with our local hysterical actor guide as you laugh, act and sometimes dance your way around the City on this truly unique walking tour that’s all about what you Pick... and Cork obviously.
Price: $22.89
Duration: 1 hours
We provide authentic tours for small groups up to six people where you enjoy the personal experience travelling with our expert tour guide/driver. You also stop at your favourite places on the tour and the tour guide will teach you about the Irish culture, our traditions, learn from the drivers knowledge and enjoy the Irish humour. Our professional tourguide/driver will answer your questions, suggest great restaurants to dine in and help you with any requests that you may have. Our clients travel in very comfortable , airconditioned vehicles which are very spacious.
Price: $1,831.00
Duration: 48 hours
Having toured the length and breadth of Ireland for over 20 years, we have developed our tours to maximise our clients experience of Ireland. This tour takes in the beautiful Blarney Castle with its stunning scenery and history with an experienced driver guide. Filled with knowledge and interesting snippets of history, you will be able to make the most of your visit to Blarney and Kinsale taking in the beauty of the Irish countryside along the way.
Price: $1,052.82
Duration: 8 hours
At the iconic Blarney Castle you have the opportunity to kiss the legendary Blarney Stone before getting a private guided tour through the stunning grounds and gardens , this is what separates Sean’s tour from the rest , join him on the Blarney adventure followed by a scenic , historic and cultural tour to ensure you have a day to remember. He will give you all the folklore, history and culture of his native county in his modern spacious air conditioned minibus.As we meander our way through the city and county some traditional music helps to set the tone and the elevated seating in your modern a/c vehicle ensures you are in for a day to remember. Having completed The National Tour Guide certification and a promise that i do all tours myself you are guaranteed a National Tour guide as your driver.
Price: $1,028.79
Duration: 8 hours
A great tour if you are visiting Kinsale for the first time! This is the way to see the absolute best of Kinsale town and all the sights around Kinsale harbour. Using e-bikes, your guide will cycle with you around the coast, visiting mighty forts and beautiful beaches. From high level roads, we'll stop to enjoy views of Charles Fort, James Fort and we'll cycle through colourful, picturesque Kinsale. We'll visit Sandycove, where you can try to spot some of the wild goat population who live on Sandycove island. The pace is relaxed and the views are spectacular! Please note that this cycle is best suited to confident cyclists who are comfortable with steep up and downhills and are happy to cycle in traffic. Any remaining time not accounted for in the attractions list is spent cycling and exploring the Kinsale area by electric bike. This bike tour is a great way to see beyond Kinsale town.
Price: $77.25
Duration: 2 hours
Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: EUR
- Languages: English, Irish (Gaelic)
- Climate: Oceanic
- Timezone: Europe/Dublin
- Population: Approximately 220,000
- Best Time to Visit: best time to visit Cork is from May to September for pleasant weather.
- Visa Requirements Visitors from the EU, UK, and many other countries do not require a visa to enter Ireland for short stays. US citizens can enter visa-free for tourism or business for up to 90 days. Some nationalities may require an e-visa or visa on arrival; it is advisable to check specific requirements before travel.
About Cork
Cork is a vibrant city in southern Ireland known for its rich history, lively cultural scene, and scenic waterfront along the River Lee. It combines a charming old-world atmosphere with modern amenities, making it a captivating destination for travelers. The city is famous for its friendly locals, bustling markets, and a strong sense of community. Visitors are drawn to Cork’s unique blend of historic architecture, including medieval churches and Victorian buildings, alongside contemporary art galleries and theaters. Cork’s culinary scene is exceptional, with fresh seafood and traditional Irish fare widely available. The city also serves as a gateway to the beautiful landscapes of County Cork, including rugged coastlines, rolling countryside, and quaint villages. Whether exploring historic sites, enjoying festivals, or sampling local cuisine, Cork offers a warm and authentic Irish experience that appeals to a wide range of travelers.
Cork Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of South West Ireland
- Duration Range: 2 to 10 hours
- Group Size: Private or shared tours
- Difficulty Level: Beginner to Advanced
- Recommended For: The best time to visit Cork is from May to September for pleasant weather. Pack layers and waterproof clothing due to Ireland’s variable climate. Respect local customs such as greeting with a friendly hello and tipping in restaurants (around 10%). Cork is generally safe, but standard precautions apply. Use euros for payments; credit cards are widely accepted, but having some cash is useful for markets and small shops. Learn a few basic Irish phrases to enhance your cultural experience.
Average Tour Price: $65
Lowest Price Tour: $39
Highest Price Tour: $180
Important Tour Information
- Bring comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing
- Check tour cancellation and refund policies
- Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes early
- Carry valid identification and tour booking confirmation
Frequently Asked Questions
Local Food & Cuisine
Cork’s food culture is renowned for its emphasis on fresh, local ingredients, especially seafood such as oysters, mussels, and smoked salmon. Signature dishes include Irish stew, seafood chowder, and soda bread. The city is home to many excellent restaurants and gastropubs, such as Market Lane and Café du Midi, where traditional and modern Irish dishes are served. Dining customs favor casual, friendly atmospheres with an emphasis on quality and seasonality. Visitors should not miss trying the local cheeses and craft beers.
Getting Around
Cork is accessible by air through Cork Airport, with flights connecting to major European cities. The city is also well served by rail and bus networks linking it to Dublin, Limerick, and other parts of Ireland. Within Cork, public buses and taxis are common for getting around. The city center is compact and walkable, making walking a convenient option. Car rentals are available for exploring the wider region. Transportation costs are moderate, with various ticket options for tourists.
Travel Tips
The best time to visit Cork is from May to September for pleasant weather. Pack layers and waterproof clothing due to Ireland’s variable climate. Respect local customs such as greeting with a friendly hello and tipping in restaurants (around 10%). Cork is generally safe, but standard precautions apply. Use euros for payments; credit cards are widely accepted, but having some cash is useful for markets and small shops. Learn a few basic Irish phrases to enhance your cultural experience.
Culture & Customs
Cork’s culture is characterized by warmth, friendliness, and a strong sense of local identity. Social customs include informal greetings and a love of storytelling and music. The city hosts important events like the Cork Jazz Festival and the Cork Midsummer Festival, celebrating music, arts, and community spirit. Visitors should be polite, patient, and open to engaging with locals. It is customary to respect quiet hours and dress modestly when visiting religious sites.
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