Sightseeing Tours: Blarney Castle and Cork Coach Tour

Location: Dublin
From $80.95 per person

Date and Participants

About the Experience

Starting point: Suffolk St, 2, County Dublin, Ireland - Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the Tour start time.

Ending point - Dame Street, Dublin City Centre.

 

6:50 AM: DEPART DUBLIN
We will meet in front of the Molly Malone statue on Suffolk Street (sitemap is available within the link to the booking page). Before leaving you’ll meet your fun-loving and knowledgeable tour guide and your fellow travel companions! Our exciting day tour will begin by travelling through Ireland’s southern terrain. As we leave the city behind us, we’ll soon pass into an area referred to as “The Curragh” within County Kildare. This region is absolutely perfect for breeding and training horses..

10:20 AM: KISS THE STONE AT BLARNEY CASTLE
We arrive at Blarney Castle, which is the highlight of the tour for most. Blarney Castle is known around the world for its famous Blarney Stone. Kiss the stone and receive the “gift of the gab”. Blarney Castle isn't all about the Stone; the Blarney castle itself is worthy of exploration as are its fantastic lush grounds and woodland walks. There is much to see and explore. See the Rock Close and find the Wishing Steps to make a wish!

12:15 PM CORK CITY – GUIDED WALKING TOUR
Ireland’s second largest city, known as the ‘Rebel City’, take time to explore its vibrant Irish atmosphere. Here in Cork you will be met by a local guide who will bring you on a walking tour throughout the city. Discover the history and the famous places Cork has to boast. If you have time, make sure to visit The English Market which has plenty of Irish produce food to choose from. Following your guided tour of the city you will have some time to explore and sample some local cuisine.

3:30 PM: ROCK OF CASHEL
We will arrive at one of Ireland’s 7 Wonders - the Rock of Cashel! Here we’ll explore the Hall of Vicars, Cormack’s Chapel, Celtic Cathedral, Round Tower, and the surrounding grounds filled with ancient high crosses! In addition, you’ll have the marvellous opportunity to gaze upon one of Ireland’s oldest Romanesque wall paintings inside the world-famous historical landmark!

7:15 PM: ARRIVE BACK IN DUBLIN
To finish off, we’ll arrive back in Dublin to reminisce about all of the exciting highlights!

Important Notes:
  • All times are approximate and subject to change based on traffic conditions
  • We suggest you wear comfortable clothes and shoes for the time of the year