Shore Excursion From Cork: Including Blarney Castle and Kinsale
Overview
The tour begins with a pick up from the cruise liner terminal in Cobh, Cork Harbour, where your driver will be waiting for you to drive to Blarney Castle. Admission to the Blarney Castle and Gardens is included. Take a panoramic drive through Cork City, where your guide will point out the highlights of the southern capital. In the afternoon visit Kinsale and tour Cobh.
Inclusions
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Blarney Castle and Gardens Entry Fee included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- WiFi on board
- Back at port 1 hour before last boarding.
- Entry/Admission - Blarney Stone
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Cobh, Cobh, County Cork
We will collect you in style from your Cruise Ship. When you leave the Ship, turn to the right, and your guide will be waiting for you near the pedestrian exit gate. We collect passengers from the cruise ship at 07:30 for departure @ 08:00. Where your ship docks later than 07:30 the tour will begin 30 minutes after disembarkation commences. We like to get ahead of the crowd and avoid the queues in Blarney!
Stop At: Blarney Stone, Monacnapa, Blarney, Cork Ireland
Our first stop of the day is Blarney. Visit the most famous Castle in all of Ireland!! Lie back and kiss the magical Blarney Stone and get the gift of the gab! Your admission is included saving you 15 euro. WE ARE HAPPY TO INCLUDE ADMISSION TO BLARNEY CASTLE: others will make you join a queue and pay at the gate! You will also have time to visit the world famous Blarney Woolen Mills. Famed as the largest Irish Store in the world, many take advantage of its tax free shopping offers on quality Irish products.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By: The English Market, 41 Princes Street, Cork T12 RW26 Ireland
We depart Blarney and take a panoramic drive through Cork City. We view the highlights of this fine City such as the River Lee, St Finbarre's Cathedral, Shandon Bells, English Market and Grand Parade. Cork was recently considered by the Lonely Planet one of the 10 must see cities in the world. Some of its famous sons include Henry Ford, Michael Collins and of course world famous footballer Roy Keane.
Stop At: Charles Fort, Summercove, Kinsale Ireland
We drive through the beautiful Cork Countryside to the charming town of Kinsale! Enjoy typical views of the rolling fields of West Cork and also a stop overlooking picturesque Kinsale Harbor and its 2 forts - Charles Fort and James Fort. It was just off the Old Head of Kinsale that in 1915 the Lusitania sank with grave loss of life.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Kinsale Tourist Information Centre, Pier Rd, Town-Plots, Kinsale, Co. Cork, P17 C973, Ireland
Our next stop is the historical town of Kinsale for, a town famed for the battle of Kinsale in 1601. Today it is Ireland's gourmet capital with winding streets, great pubs and fine restaurants. On our standard 8h tours we stop in Kinsale for lunch, however depending on the departure time of the ship this must be at the drivers discretion (NO EXCEPTION). The town is beautifully situated at the mouth of the harbor and is exceptionally colorful with picture post card buildings and many country Irish folk with strange and distinguished accents
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Cobh Cathedral, Cathedral Terrace, Cobh None Ireland
If time allows, we can explore Cobh Cathedral.
Pass By: Port of Cobh, Ringmeen, Cobh, Co. Cork, Ireland
We depart Kinsale and to make sure you are back at least 1 hour before departure. The service ends back at the dockside after approximately 8 hours on tour. If the boat is leaving earlier we will amend the itinerary as necessary.
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Cobh, Cobh, County Cork
We will collect you in style from your Cruise Ship. When you leave the Ship, turn to the right, and your guide will be waiting for you near the pedestrian exit gate. We collect passengers from the cruise ship at 07:30 for departure @ 08:00. Where your ship docks later than 07:30 the tour will begin 30 minutes after disembarkation commences. We like to get ahead of the crowd and avoid the queues in Blarney!
Stop At: Blarney Stone, Monacnapa, Blarney, Cork Ireland
Our first stop of the day is Blarney. Visit the most famous Castle in all of Ireland!! Lie back and kiss the magical Blarney Stone and get the gift of the gab! Your admission is included saving you 15 euro. WE ARE HAPPY TO INCLUDE ADMISSION TO BLARNEY CASTLE: others will make you join a queue and pay at the gate! You will also have time to visit the world famous Blarney Woolen Mills. Famed as the largest Irish Store in the world, many take advantage of its tax free shopping offers on quality Irish products.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By: The English Market, 41 Princes Street, Cork T12 RW26 Ireland
We depart Blarney and take a panoramic drive through Cork City. We view the highlights of this fine City such as the River Lee, St Finbarre's Cathedral, Shandon Bells, English Market and Grand Parade. Cork was recently considered by the Lonely Planet one of the 10 must see cities in the world. Some of its famous sons include Henry Ford, Michael Collins and of course world famous footballer Roy Keane.
Stop At: Charles Fort, Summercove, Kinsale Ireland
We drive through the beautiful Cork Countryside to the charming town of Kinsale! Enjoy typical views of the rolling fields of West Cork and also a stop overlooking picturesque Kinsale Harbor and its 2 forts - Charles Fort and James Fort. It was just off the Old Head of Kinsale that in 1915 the Lusitania sank with grave loss of life.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Kinsale Tourist Information Centre, Pier Rd, Town-Plots, Kinsale, Co. Cork, P17 C973, Ireland
Our next stop is the historical town of Kinsale for, a town famed for the battle of Kinsale in 1601. Today it is Ireland's gourmet capital with winding streets, great pubs and fine restaurants. On our standard 8h tours we stop in Kinsale for lunch, however depending on the departure time of the ship this must be at the drivers discretion (NO EXCEPTION). The town is beautifully situated at the mouth of the harbor and is exceptionally colorful with picture post card buildings and many country Irish folk with strange and distinguished accents
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Cobh Cathedral, Cathedral Terrace, Cobh None Ireland
If time allows, we can explore Cobh Cathedral.
Pass By: Port of Cobh, Ringmeen, Cobh, Co. Cork, Ireland
We depart Kinsale and to make sure you are back at least 1 hour before departure. The service ends back at the dockside after approximately 8 hours on tour. If the boat is leaving earlier we will amend the itinerary as necessary.
Additional information
- Infant seats available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Booster/Baby seats required, and available. Please advise if you require at booking.
- Collapsible scooters and wheelchairs can be stored under coach. Responsibility for the passenger for the day.
- Please note the H&S measures may change due to government guidelines.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 58 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.
Fong H
September 2019
The bus left right on time. We had plenty of time at Blarney Castle to wait our turn to kiss the stone and explore the grounds. Kinsale was very pretty. We had a sunny day, so the weather really made our day too. I think our driver's name is Mike. He went out of his way to drop some passengers of...
The bus left right on time. We had plenty of time at Blarney Castle to wait our turn to kiss the stone and explore the grounds. Kinsale was very pretty. We had a sunny day, so the weather really made our day too. I think our driver's name is Mike. He went out of his way to drop some passengers off near the cathedral in the downtown area. That was nice of him.Tim_T
September 2019
Paddy-wagon was the best. I would have giving 5 out of 5 but they changed kissing the stone, line was way too long, and they now charge you for the certificate after. Could have used at least 1 if not 2 more hours there.
Paddy-wagon was the best. I would have giving 5 out of 5 but they changed kissing the stone, line was way too long, and they now charge you for the certificate after. Could have used at least 1 if not 2 more hours there.Terri_S
September 2019
We booked Paddy Wagon independent of our ship offering. Bus was easy to find, driver/guide was super informative and entertaining. Really recommend this group. (We used it in Dublin too and were just as satisfied.)
We booked Paddy Wagon independent of our ship offering. Bus was easy to find, driver/guide was super informative and entertaining. Really recommend this group. (We used it in Dublin too and were just as satisfied.)Yoeri L
September 2019
Great tour, comfortable, funny tour guide who also actually sang Irish songs along the way (and quite good!!). Nice experience with paddywagon, we were the first to arrive at Blarney Castle, avoiding the long lines which formed after our arrival. Would recommend. Back in Port with an hour to spar...
Great tour, comfortable, funny tour guide who also actually sang Irish songs along the way (and quite good!!). Nice experience with paddywagon, we were the first to arrive at Blarney Castle, avoiding the long lines which formed after our arrival. Would recommend. Back in Port with an hour to spare, felt relaxed about making it back to the ship throughout the excursion.SeaMariner22
September 2019
Our tour guide Mike was excellent! His stories and music added to a great tour. Our first stop was a Blarney Castle. Despite being a bit off season, the line to get into the castle was 90 minutes long according to the sign. Unfortunately the line for the castle and to kiss the Blarney Stone was o...
Our tour guide Mike was excellent! His stories and music added to a great tour. Our first stop was a Blarney Castle. Despite being a bit off season, the line to get into the castle was 90 minutes long according to the sign. Unfortunately the line for the castle and to kiss the Blarney Stone was one of the same, so we didn't go into the castle. The rest of the grounds are beautiful and the poison garden was very interesting. There is plenty to explore other than the interior of the castle but those intent on kissing the Blarney Stone need to know the limited time on a tour stop could be a problem. We made a stop at Kinsale which is a very nice waterfront town with shops and eateries before returning to Cobh. Mike did a great job discussing the history of the town and balancing talking with music, giving visitors a flavor of the culture.cearnshaw
August 2019
We were met at our cruise ship and beat all of the other buses away to Blarney. So we arrived early and were able to get to the Blarney Stone with just a 15-minute wait. Then the three hours at Blarney seemed long but we enjoyed the time walking on the grounds and the gardens. Long drive to Kins...
We were met at our cruise ship and beat all of the other buses away to Blarney. So we arrived early and were able to get to the Blarney Stone with just a 15-minute wait. Then the three hours at Blarney seemed long but we enjoyed the time walking on the grounds and the gardens. Long drive to Kinsale with a quick stop at a fort, just time for a picture. The 2-1/2 hours in Kinsale was too long. The driver suggested dinner but we had excellent food on the ship waiting for us. Pretty town but not much to do in Kinsale.