(Small Group) Shore Tour from Cork: Blarney Castle & Jameson Distillery
Overview
This small-group shore excursion from Cobh Cruise Terminal accommodates no more than 24 passengers on a luxury small van and allows for a particularly intimate day on shore. 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 you to Blarney Castle and Castles, where the admission 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 Jameson @ Midleton and enjoy a tour of this famous whiskey distillery.
GUEST ADVICE:
During peak- season (May 1st - September 30th) multiple cruise ships are expected at the major ports on a daily basis. This small group tour tends to sell- out well ahead of departure for most dates within this period. Accordingly, we recommend advance reservation where possible, to avoid disappointment.
GUEST ADVICE:
During peak- season (May 1st - September 30th) multiple cruise ships are expected at the major ports on a daily basis. This small group tour tends to sell- out well ahead of departure for most dates within this period. Accordingly, we recommend advance reservation where possible, to avoid disappointment.
Inclusions
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Live commentary on board
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Midleton Distillery Experience
- Entry/Admission - Blarney Castle & Gardens
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Port of Cobh, Ringmeen, Cobh, Co. Cork, Ireland
Cobh (Cork) Cruise Ship Terminal - 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.
Stop At: Blarney Castle & Gardens, Monacnapa, Blarney, Cork T23 Y598 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 12 euro.
WE ARE HAPPY TO INCLUDE ADMISSION TO BLARNEY CASTLE:
others will make you join a queue and pay at the gate!
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Blarney Woollen Mills, Blarney, Cork Ireland
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: 30 minutes
Stop At: Midleton Distillery Experience, Distillery Walk Old Midleton Distillery, Midleton P25 Y394 Ireland
Our next stop is the beautiful town of Midleton, famed as being the home of Jameson distillery since 1825. Today it is home to many Irish whiskeys such as Jameson, Powers, Paddy, Redbreast, Green Spot, previously produced in separate distilleries.
In 1992, the Old Midleton Distillery reopened as a visitor's centre, known as the Jameson Experience.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Cobh Cathedral, Cathedral Terrace, Cobh None Ireland
Our last stop before boarding the ship, Cobh is famed as the final departure
point for the Titanic. Built on a side of the hill, time permitting, we visit the St.
Coleman's Cathedral one of the most magnificent Cathedrals in the country.
Time permitting, those on ships with late departures will have time to visit the
Titanic experience 100m from where the ships dock.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Cobh, Cobh, County Cork
We structure each tour to make sure you are back on board at lease 1 hr before time for 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: Port of Cobh, Ringmeen, Cobh, Co. Cork, Ireland
Cobh (Cork) Cruise Ship Terminal - 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.
Stop At: Blarney Castle & Gardens, Monacnapa, Blarney, Cork T23 Y598 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 12 euro.
WE ARE HAPPY TO INCLUDE ADMISSION TO BLARNEY CASTLE:
others will make you join a queue and pay at the gate!
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Blarney Woollen Mills, Blarney, Cork Ireland
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: 30 minutes
Stop At: Midleton Distillery Experience, Distillery Walk Old Midleton Distillery, Midleton P25 Y394 Ireland
Our next stop is the beautiful town of Midleton, famed as being the home of Jameson distillery since 1825. Today it is home to many Irish whiskeys such as Jameson, Powers, Paddy, Redbreast, Green Spot, previously produced in separate distilleries.
In 1992, the Old Midleton Distillery reopened as a visitor's centre, known as the Jameson Experience.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Cobh Cathedral, Cathedral Terrace, Cobh None Ireland
Our last stop before boarding the ship, Cobh is famed as the final departure
point for the Titanic. Built on a side of the hill, time permitting, we visit the St.
Coleman's Cathedral one of the most magnificent Cathedrals in the country.
Time permitting, those on ships with late departures will have time to visit the
Titanic experience 100m from where the ships dock.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Cobh, Cobh, County Cork
We structure each tour to make sure you are back on board at lease 1 hr before time for 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
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Please note the H&S measures may change due to government guidelines.
- 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.
Elizabeth_S
May 2023
Our driver was great , very friendly and funny, we arrived before the crowds and there were no lines. So worth the money
Our driver was great , very friendly and funny, we arrived before the crowds and there were no lines. So worth the moneyBill S
June 2019
Gabriel was a fabulous guide and a ton of fun.We enjoyed his singing and "musical accompanyment". A highlight.
Gabriel was a fabulous guide and a ton of fun.We enjoyed his singing and "musical accompanyment". A highlight.Gonetroppo59
July 2018
We booked Paddywagon Tours as ships shore excursions are too expensive. Found them on TripAdvisor and was swayed by reviews. Must say we were completely satisfied. The driver, John, was very knowledgeable and had typical Irish humor. He even sung a song a song or too and threw in a few gags which...
We booked Paddywagon Tours as ships shore excursions are too expensive. Found them on TripAdvisor and was swayed by reviews. Must say we were completely satisfied. The driver, John, was very knowledgeable and had typical Irish humor. He even sung a song a song or too and threw in a few gags which made the trip to Blarney seem very short. Would definitely recommend for future shore excursion travelers.Debra P
September 2017
I'm not sure how this is considered luxury??? It was a small bus. The young lady was just okay as a guide.
I'm not sure how this is considered luxury??? It was a small bus. The young lady was just okay as a guide.
carrierejean23
May 2017
Gabrielle loved him..he sang, told us jokes and was very informative. Very personal tour and would go again in a heartbeat. Loved it!
Gabrielle loved him..he sang, told us jokes and was very informative. Very personal tour and would go again in a heartbeat. Loved it!
GammaMik
October 2023
Fantastic tour. They took excellent care of our vacation experience, ensuring that we were the first to get to Blarney Castle. So many participating in the cruise ship excursion did not get the same experience. Lovely tour of Jamison and local area.
Fantastic tour. They took excellent care of our vacation experience, ensuring that we were the first to get to Blarney Castle. So many participating in the cruise ship excursion did not get the same experience. Lovely tour of Jamison and local area.