Cobh (Cork) to Blarney Castle & Kinsale - Shore Excursion

By Butlers Shore Tours

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Overview

Exciting Shore Excursion from Cobh to Blarney Castle, Cork City, Kinsale and Cobh. Bus Tour starts/finishes at your ship and is tailored to suit your docking/sailing times.

Our Bus Tour Includes:
• Admission To The Famous Blarney Castle & Gardens
• Shopping at Blarney Woollen Mills - The Worlds Largest Irish Store
• Driving Tour of Unique Cork City
• Free Time in Picturesque Kinsale for lunch and exploring
• The Option of a Free Walking Tour in Kinsale
• A Visit To The Magnificent St. Coleman's Cathedral

Up to 8 hours Tour day (Tour times are tailored to work with your docking/sailing times)

Our bus tour departs/returns right at your ship in Cobh/Cork

We're based in Cobh and have over 50 years experience.

Our driver/guides are all locals and have lots of interesting facts, fascinating history, fun stories, songs and jokes.

Activity location

Blarney Castle & Gardens
- Monacnapa,
- T23 Y598, Blarney, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

Blarney Castle & Gardens
- Monacnapa,
- T23 Y598, Blarney, Ireland

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Cobh (Cork) to Blarney Castle & Kinsale - Shore Excursion in English

8h
Opening hours: Mon 8:00am-10:00am
English

Pickup included

Travellers

Language options: English

Price details

CA $126.21 x 1 AdultCA $126.21

Total

Until Sun, May 10

What's included, what's not

Live commentary on board from local experienced guides
Storage for wheelchairs, scooters, etc
Air-conditioned vehicle
Option of Free Walking Tour in Kinsale
Admission To Blarney Castle & Gardens
Pick up from your ship and return to same
Food and drinks
Service charge

Know before you book

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Specialised infant seats are available
Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Front seats can be reserved if you have mobility issues (let us know after you book)
Good agility is required for the famous Blarney stone which has lots of challenging steps up to it
Our tours are for ships that dock in Cobh/Cork
Live commentary is while on the bus only - Blarney Castle is a self guided tour.
Kissing the Blarney Stone requires good agility

Activity itinerary

Blarney Castle & Gardens

2h
Admission ticket included

Here you will have the opportunity to kiss the famous Blarney Stone, explore the 15th century castle and discover the magnificent gardens. Admission to the castle and gardens is included in your tour price. Our visit to Blarney will be up to 2 hours in total depending on your ships docking/sailing schedule. Shopping time at Blarney Woollen Mills is included in your 2 hour visit to Blarney

Blarney Woollen Mills

30m

Take time out to shop at the Worlds largest Irish Store, Indulge in a coffee and delicious scone or even sip on a sumptuous Irish Coffee. Please note that your 2 hour visit to Blarney includes time to visit the Castle, Gardens and Woollen Mills. Avail of the free wifi while you are here. Time spent here is part of your total 2 hour approx. stay in Blarney.

The English Market (Pass by)

Enjoy a panoramic driving tour of Cork city. See the sights like The English Market, Shandon Bells and Murphy's Brewery. Be enthralled by the history of this fascinating rebel city from the the time of Vikings through to The Anglo Norman Invasion and right up to the modern times of the formation of our state.

Kinsale

2h

Stroll around the very charming winding streets of the village of Kinsale and choose from one of the many fine restaurants to enjoy a great lunch or maybe even sample a local drink. On your stroll you will get to see the 12th century St. Multose Church, Desmond Castle & International Museum of Wine, The Giants House and Market Square. Duration here is up to 2 hours depending on your ships docking/sailing time.

Kinsale

30m

While in Kinsale you will have the option of taking our 30 minute free walking tour of Kinsale which will greatly enhance your experience of this charming village

Cobh Cathedral

15m

We will enjoy a short stop here at this majestic Cathedral with the largest carillon of bells in Europe. Take in the stunning harbour scenery here while you learn about the ill fated Titanic, mass emigration, rich maritime history, the gorgeous gael and much more.

Location

Activity location

Blarney Castle & Gardens
- Monacnapa,
- T23 Y598, Blarney, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

Blarney Castle & Gardens
- Monacnapa,
- T23 Y598, Blarney, Ireland

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