Cork City Ramble
Overview
This guided walking tour reveals the diverse and interesting background of Cork City Centre. It highlights the maritime, merchant and social history of Ireland's second City. The tour is guided by local professionals with insights and stories that the travel guides miss!
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entry/Admission - Huguenot Cemetery
- Entry/Admission - Cork City Tourist Information Centre
- Entry/Admission - Rory Gallagher Place - Cork City
- Entry/Admission - St Patrick Street
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Cork City Tourist Information Centre, 125 Saint Patrick's Street, Cork T12 AE81 Ireland
Guide will meet you here and introduce themselves and update you on health and safety and content of the tour
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: St Patrick Street, Cork Ireland
See the meandering route of the Main Street and the remaining boathouse entrances
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Opera Lane, Off Patrick Street, Cork Ireland
Walk along Cork's newest street and plan what shops to visit in your free time !
Stop At: Crawford Art Gallery, Emmet Place, Cork T12 TNE6 Ireland
Learn of the fascinating emergence of Corks most renowned gallery and its amazing exhibits
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Rory Gallagher Place - Cork City, Rory Gallagher Place, Cork Ireland
Visit the Rory Gallagher Memorial and hear of the great performers connections to Cork and his musical achievements
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Huguenot Cemetery, Carey's Ln, Centre, Cork, Ireland
Hear the story of the arrival of the Huguenots to Cork and their subsequent influence and impact on the commercial and political life of Cork
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Coal Quay Market, 3 Cornmarket Street, Cork Ireland
Learn about the past importance of this once maritime marketplace
Stop At: Grand Parade, Centre, Cork, Ireland
Stroll along this resplendent street learning about the Berwick fountain, Bishop Lucey Park and Grand Lodge of Tuckey Street
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Nano Nagle Bridge, Grand Parade, Cork Ireland
Learn the moving story of the pioneering achievements of Nano Nagle at the first bridge in Cork city named after a woman. See the locations of the nearby Fortress and Cathedral
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: South Mall, S Mall, Centre, Cork, Ireland
Learn of the commercial importance of this business street and see more examples of the boathouse entrances. See the war memorial and the National memorial
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The English Market, 41 Princes Street, Cork T12 RW26 Ireland
Tour concludes outside the main entrance to the English Market, learn about the origin and operation of the market, Queen Elizabeth visit and the amazing array of foodstuffs and traditional fare in this vibrant market.
Duration: 10 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Cork City Tourist Information Centre, 125 Saint Patrick's Street, Cork T12 AE81 Ireland
Guide will meet you here and introduce themselves and update you on health and safety and content of the tour
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: St Patrick Street, Cork Ireland
See the meandering route of the Main Street and the remaining boathouse entrances
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Opera Lane, Off Patrick Street, Cork Ireland
Walk along Cork's newest street and plan what shops to visit in your free time !
Stop At: Crawford Art Gallery, Emmet Place, Cork T12 TNE6 Ireland
Learn of the fascinating emergence of Corks most renowned gallery and its amazing exhibits
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Rory Gallagher Place - Cork City, Rory Gallagher Place, Cork Ireland
Visit the Rory Gallagher Memorial and hear of the great performers connections to Cork and his musical achievements
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Huguenot Cemetery, Carey's Ln, Centre, Cork, Ireland
Hear the story of the arrival of the Huguenots to Cork and their subsequent influence and impact on the commercial and political life of Cork
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Coal Quay Market, 3 Cornmarket Street, Cork Ireland
Learn about the past importance of this once maritime marketplace
Stop At: Grand Parade, Centre, Cork, Ireland
Stroll along this resplendent street learning about the Berwick fountain, Bishop Lucey Park and Grand Lodge of Tuckey Street
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Nano Nagle Bridge, Grand Parade, Cork Ireland
Learn the moving story of the pioneering achievements of Nano Nagle at the first bridge in Cork city named after a woman. See the locations of the nearby Fortress and Cathedral
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: South Mall, S Mall, Centre, Cork, Ireland
Learn of the commercial importance of this business street and see more examples of the boathouse entrances. See the war memorial and the National memorial
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The English Market, 41 Princes Street, Cork T12 RW26 Ireland
Tour concludes outside the main entrance to the English Market, learn about the origin and operation of the market, Queen Elizabeth visit and the amazing array of foodstuffs and traditional fare in this vibrant market.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Visitors are expected to abide by whatever public health protocols are in place at the time.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Boyd_R
April 2023
a very lovely experience and customized tour. Our guide was passionate and eager to share her knowledge of and love for Ireland and Cork in particular.
a very lovely experience and customized tour. Our guide was passionate and eager to share her knowledge of and love for Ireland and Cork in particular.ferdinand r
May 2022
Great historical knowledge of the past from Viking time to the present. Also, the tour around the city gives you a visual understanding of where important places are such as the English Market, Huguenot’s burial site and Saint Peter’s an Paul Catholic Church.
Great historical knowledge of the past from Viking time to the present. Also, the tour around the city gives you a visual understanding of where important places are such as the English Market, Huguenot’s burial site and Saint Peter’s an Paul Catholic Church.Avrilflorida
September 2021
Great tour. Loved all the history of Cork. Noel was a brilliant tour guide and made us laugh with some funny stories. We highly recommend him.
Great tour. Loved all the history of Cork. Noel was a brilliant tour guide and made us laugh with some funny stories. We highly recommend him.patrick88760
May 2022
Barry gave the tour today - enthusiastic, friendly, knowledgeable and great craic! Tour covers many secret gems around the town! In a very walkable area this packs so much into a very reasonable price!! Highly highly recommend (even as an Irish person!!)
Barry gave the tour today - enthusiastic, friendly, knowledgeable and great craic! Tour covers many secret gems around the town! In a very walkable area this packs so much into a very reasonable price!! Highly highly recommend (even as an Irish person!!)Jeff_G
April 2022
This was a good walking tour of the downtown Cork area. We learned a lot about the history and sites in the area, ending at the English Market.
This was a good walking tour of the downtown Cork area. We learned a lot about the history and sites in the area, ending at the English Market.marksY2648LZ
April 2022
Great walking tour,all over the city. History lessons for all. Very interesting and a fun morning. Enjoyed learning all about the city and it’s history.
Great walking tour,all over the city. History lessons for all. Very interesting and a fun morning. Enjoyed learning all about the city and it’s history.