Ireland · CORK TOURS
Cork is a food city with a harbour attached, and most tours here head straight back out of it — to Blarney, to Cobh, to Midleton or west to Kinsale. These 15 are priced and timed, with a note on which run as cruise shore excursions.
Review of Paddywagon’s Ring of Kerry day trip from Cork, with scenic stops, guide tips, costs, timing, and advice on who should book.
“Paul has been a really wonderful driver and guide. Recommended”
Review of the Cork to Cliffs of Moher day tour, with Limerick, the Burren, Bunratty Castle, timing, value, and practical tips.
“This was the best trip I had in a long time! Everything was beautiful but the most amazing for me was the Kerry Bog village. It was really breathtaking, just a shame that it was only 30 minutes. Overall still amazing experience, I would love to do it again.”
Tour Midleton’s historic Jameson distillery, see whiskey aging in oak casks, and compare Irish whiskey styles during a guided tasting.
“Go for the tour, taste the whiskey, and get your personalized bottle! This tour was magical and super informative. Ines was so helpful with questions and she knew every answer to things that we would ask. She made this experience special, bordering on magical!”
Review of the Ring of Kerry tour from Cork, with Killarney, Sneem, Waterville, Torc Waterfall, costs, stops, and practical tips.
“A fun solo bus trip. Sure Wish that the clouds and fog would have cooperated more for the views. Make sure to bring cash for experiences at the stops, such as the Jaunting Cart Ride in Killarney. Kevin was a great guide and really helped to make the experience fun and exceptional, especially with the inclement weather impending views.”
Review of the Cobh to Blarney Castle and Kinsale shore excursion, with practical advice on timing, crowds, value, mobility, and port pickup.
“The tour guide Ian was marvellous and friendly as well as being very knowledgeable of the area. Make sure everyone had water and made sure everyone was comfortable. He also had a great sense of humour”
Review of the Midleton Distillery Experience near Cork, with whiskey tastings, a cocktail, historic equipment, practical tips, and value advice.
“The tour was really informative and so interesting. Everything was explained so well and no questions unanswered”
Review of Cork’s Blarney, Charles Fort, Kinsale and Cobh tour, with practical tips on timing, value, stops, guides and what to expect.
“We had an amazing day! Timing for each stop was just right. Guide was super friendly and informative. Highly recommend.”
Review of the Cliffs of Moher tour from Cork, with the Burren, Wild Atlantic Way, Doolin, Limerick, and Bunratty Castle.
“This tour is long and dragged out, with not enough interesting stops, with the exception of the Cliffs of Mohar. The time spent there was just right. After that, we went on a 2 hour, very boring bus ride to see some moonscape scenery called the Burren, which was a waste of time. Then, our last stop at Bunratty castle, which looked very interesting, was so short we didn’t get to see much of it at all. Our driver Brian, was grumpy and unfriendly, smoked right at the entrance to the bus, and played the radio station for much of trip. . The bus also had an annoying squeak throughout…”
Explore Cork’s waterways, monuments, maritime past, and local stories on a 75-minute guided walk ending at the English Market.
“Aiden was knowledgeable, professional and fun! Wonderful storyteller and good energy. Highly recommend!”
Review of Cork City Ramble, a lively 75-minute walk through Cork landmarks, local stories, maritime history, and the English Market.
“I really got a sense of the history of Cork and its Centre City. Noel, our guide, was lovely. Patient, kind and knowledgeable. His passion for his community, city and country shown through. He added some personal touches to the tour that were particularly special. Mt favorite was the mural of Frederick Douglass. I did not know that he had been invited by the city of Cork to speak there. Viewing his mural so many miles away from my home in the US and the day after Dr. King’s holiday was especially poignant. Highly recommend.”
Explore Cork City Gaol with lifelike cells, prisoner stories, exhibits, and a guidebook. A useful, atmospheric Cork stop for history fans and families.
“Very interesting self guided tour. Learned a lot and it was well done. The stories of actual prisoners was a nice touch.”
Review of Cork’s two-hour donut walking tour, with English Market history, fresh pastries, guide tips, pricing, accessibility, and honest drawbacks.
“Chloe was WONDERFUL. She was kind and patient with all our questions, passionate and informative. She took time with my handicapped parents and made sure all felt welcomed and included. Will definitely recommend this tour to anyone and hope they get Chloe!”
Tour Cork’s Rebel City Distillery in a former Ford factory, taste gin and absinthe, and meet the people behind this lively local spirit maker.
“This tour was awesome! It was great getting to talk to Bhagya, and I loved how personal the whole experience was. I highly recommend for those interested, especially since it is one of the easier walks (compared to other distillery experiences).”
Review of Cork Harbour’s 2-hour scenic cruise, with Blackrock Castle, naval history, river views, practical tips, and value advice.
“I’ve forgotten the name of the women running the tour at this point however she was absolutely fantastic and made the tour something I will be booking again I hope you do more sunset tours so I can book”
Cruise from Baltimore along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way to spot whales, dolphins, seals, birds, sunfish, and basking sharks.
“Really nice experience, plenty of wildlife, from Dolphins, Minke whales, basking sharks etc”
Pick a coast road, a castle or a counter.
