Make the most of your time in port on a shore excursion from Cobh and discover county highlights, including Blarney Castle, Kinsale, and Cobh Cathedral. Enjoy round-trip transportation for seamless transfer between dispersed locations, and gain insight into the region from your guide’s on-board commentary. Benefit from tailored departure times according to the duration your docking. Admission to Blarney Castle & Gardens is included, allowing you to kiss the famous Blarney Stone, explore the 15th-century castle, and wander the magnificent gardens.

-Avoid hidden costs with included admission to Blarney Castle

-Learn about Cork's history and culture from your driver-guide

-Enjoy free time to intimately explore Kinsale and Blarney

-Maximize your time in port with a comprehensive sightseeing itinerary

What's Included?

Live commentary on board from local experienced guides, pick up from your ship and return to same, storage for wheelchairs etc, air-conditioned vehicle, admission to Blaney Castle and Gardens,

Gratuities, and Food and Drinks are NOT included.

1 Blarney Castle & Gardens

Here you will have the opportunity to kiss the famous Blarney Stone, explore the 15th century castle and wander discover the magnificent gardens. Admission to the castle and gardens is included in your tour price. Our visit to Blarney will be up to 2 hours in total depending on your ships docking/sailing schedule.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

2 Blarney Woollen Mills

Take time out to shop at the Worlds largest Irish Store, Indulge in a coffee and delicious scone or even sip on a sumptuous Irish Coffee. Avail of the free wifi while you are here. Time spent here is part of your total 2 hour approx. stay in Blarney.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

3 Charles Fort

Discover the fascination history of this 17th century fort and the Battle of Kinsale in 1601. Be amazed by the stunning scenery and the very sad tale of The Cunard ocean liner RMS Lusitania. Get you cameral ready for some amazing pics!

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The English Market (Pass By)

Enjoy a panoramic driving tour of Cork city. See the sights like The English Market, Shandon Bells and Murphy's Brewery. Be enthralled by the history of this fascinating rebel city from the the time of Vikings through to The Anglo Norman Invasion and right up to the modern times of the formation of our state.

4 Kinsale

Stroll around the very charming winding streets of the village of Kinsale and choose from one of the many fine restaurants to enjoy a great lunch or maybe even sample a local beverage. On your stroll you will get to see the 12th century St. Multose Church, Desmond Castle & International Museum of Wine, The Giants House and Market Square.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

5 Cobh Cathedral

We will enjoy a short stop here at this majestic Cathedral with the largest carillon of bells in Europe. Take in the stunning harbour scenery here while you learn about the ill fated Titanic, mass emigration, rich maritime history, the gorgeous gael and much more.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Information

Good agility is required for the famous Blarney stone which has lots of challenging steps up to it. Live commentary is while on the bus only. Blarney Castle is a self-guided tour. Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level. This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers.