Highlights of Cork: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
Overview
Experience the Rebel City at your own pace with this affordable audio tour
• See where a marshy landscape was transformed into the vibrant city that Cork is today and why the city once had the world’s largest butter exchange
• Hear from producer Máirín Ahern, an honorary Corkonian who’s worked as a qualified tour guide in the city since 1999
• Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
Please note that this is a hilly walk.
• See where a marshy landscape was transformed into the vibrant city that Cork is today and why the city once had the world’s largest butter exchange
• Hear from producer Máirín Ahern, an honorary Corkonian who’s worked as a qualified tour guide in the city since 1999
• Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
Please note that this is a hilly walk.
Inclusions
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: River Lee, Co. Cork, Ireland
The tour follows a section of the River Lee.
Pass By: Lapp's Quay, Centre, Cork, Ireland
The tour starts on Lapps Quay and follows along the quay for part of the tour.
Pass By: Parnell Place, Parnell Pl, Centre, Cork, Ireland
The tour passes by Parnell Bridge.
Pass By: South Mall, S Mall, Centre, Cork, Ireland
The tour passes by South Mall.
Pass By: The Imperial Hotel & SPA, 76 S Mall, Street, Cork, T12 A2YT, Ireland
The tour passes by The Imperial Hotel.
Pass By: Peace Park, Grand Parade, Centre, Cork, Ireland
The tour passes by Peace Park.
Pass By: Nano Nagle Bridge, Grand Parade, Cork Ireland
The tour passes over Nano Nagle Bridge.
Pass By: South Gate Bridge, S Gate Bridge, Cork, Ireland
The tour passes over South Gate Bridge.
Pass By: The Counting House (Beamish & Crawford), S Main St, Centre, Cork, Ireland
The tour passes by Beamish cork bam.
Pass By: The Oval Bar, 25 South Main Street, Cork Ireland
The tour passes by The Oval bar.
Pass By: Bishop Lucey Park, Between Grand Parade and South Main Street, Cork Ireland
The tour passes through Bishop Lucey Park.
Pass By: Berwick Fountain, Grand Parade, Centre, Cork, Ireland
The tour passes by the Berwick Fountain.
Pass By: Grand Parade, Centre, Cork, Ireland
The tour passes along a section of the Grand Parade.
Pass By: Lavitt's Quay, Centre, Cork, Ireland
The tour passes by Lavitt's Quay.
Pass By: Crawford Art Gallery, Emmet Place, Cork T12 TNE6 Ireland
The tour passes by the Crawford Art Gallery.
Pass By: Comic Vault, 15a Oliver Plunkett Street Lower, Centre, Cork, T12 DP86, Ireland
The tour passes by the Comic Vault.
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: River Lee, Co. Cork, Ireland
The tour follows a section of the River Lee.
Pass By: Lapp's Quay, Centre, Cork, Ireland
The tour starts on Lapps Quay and follows along the quay for part of the tour.
Pass By: Parnell Place, Parnell Pl, Centre, Cork, Ireland
The tour passes by Parnell Bridge.
Pass By: South Mall, S Mall, Centre, Cork, Ireland
The tour passes by South Mall.
Pass By: The Imperial Hotel & SPA, 76 S Mall, Street, Cork, T12 A2YT, Ireland
The tour passes by The Imperial Hotel.
Pass By: Peace Park, Grand Parade, Centre, Cork, Ireland
The tour passes by Peace Park.
Pass By: Nano Nagle Bridge, Grand Parade, Cork Ireland
The tour passes over Nano Nagle Bridge.
Pass By: South Gate Bridge, S Gate Bridge, Cork, Ireland
The tour passes over South Gate Bridge.
Pass By: The Counting House (Beamish & Crawford), S Main St, Centre, Cork, Ireland
The tour passes by Beamish cork bam.
Pass By: The Oval Bar, 25 South Main Street, Cork Ireland
The tour passes by The Oval bar.
Pass By: Bishop Lucey Park, Between Grand Parade and South Main Street, Cork Ireland
The tour passes through Bishop Lucey Park.
Pass By: Berwick Fountain, Grand Parade, Centre, Cork, Ireland
The tour passes by the Berwick Fountain.
Pass By: Grand Parade, Centre, Cork, Ireland
The tour passes along a section of the Grand Parade.
Pass By: Lavitt's Quay, Centre, Cork, Ireland
The tour passes by Lavitt's Quay.
Pass By: Crawford Art Gallery, Emmet Place, Cork T12 TNE6 Ireland
The tour passes by the Crawford Art Gallery.
Pass By: Comic Vault, 15a Oliver Plunkett Street Lower, Centre, Cork, T12 DP86, Ireland
The tour passes by the Comic Vault.
Additional information
- Most travelers can participate
- Not wheelchair accessible
- All of VoiceMap's audio tours are self-guided and users must bring their own smartphone and headphones to take the tour. We urge all our users to wear facemasks and carry hand sanitiser with them to ensure their own protection and the protection of others.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
Debra_P
September 2023
This was my first time using a tour like this. The VoiceMap app worked very well. I would suggest downloading the tour when you have a strong internet connection in order for everything to download quickly.
This was my first time using a tour like this. The VoiceMap app worked very well. I would suggest downloading the tour when you have a strong internet connection in order for everything to download quickly.Ana_B
July 2023
Instructions on how to navigate the system were not given, at least we did not find them. The information given was superficial or too trivial We were expecting more on the history of the city.
Instructions on how to navigate the system were not given, at least we did not find them. The information given was superficial or too trivial We were expecting more on the history of the city.MaryBeth_L
July 2023
It was a well guided tour. Being self-guided allowed us to stop and go as wanted. I highly recommend this.
It was a well guided tour. Being self-guided allowed us to stop and go as wanted. I highly recommend this.AnnetteUrsulaFlynn
March 2023
Superb guidance and very engaging commentary. I couldn't quite work out the automatic way in which the app was to recognise where I was and pick up the narration, but I think that was me rather than it! I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Superb guidance and very engaging commentary. I couldn't quite work out the automatic way in which the app was to recognise where I was and pick up the narration, but I think that was me rather than it! I thoroughly enjoyed it.hammys1958
August 2022
Really enjoyed the tour, first time using the self guided tour. Would definitely do this again. Great commentary throughout the walk.
Really enjoyed the tour, first time using the self guided tour. Would definitely do this again. Great commentary throughout the walk.alainaA5603AP
June 2022
This is our first experience with VoiceMap and it exceeded our expectations. The guide Mairin "gave us" an outstanding tour of the city, asking us to stop at specific points, giving us the history of the place and adding some anecdotes... Since they get your exact location via the phone, the ex...
This is our first experience with VoiceMap and it exceeded our expectations. The guide Mairin "gave us" an outstanding tour of the city, asking us to stop at specific points, giving us the history of the place and adding some anecdotes... Since they get your exact location via the phone, the explanations were very well synchronized with our location and us moving around... With the exception of not being able to "ask questions" (still you can replay a part if you miss something!), this was far superior than an in person guided tour... You do it at your own pace, you can stop for coffee whenever you like and you do not miss anything about the tour. We will do it again!