Blarney Castle Day Trip from Dublin: Explore Irish Countryside and Medieval Castles
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Molly Malone Statue
Embark on a day trip from Dublin to Blarney Castle and explore the stunning Irish countryside. Discover the legendary Blarney Stone, visit the medieval Cahir Castle, and uncover the rich history of the Rock of Cashel.
Duration: 13 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Molly Malone Statue - We will meet in front of the Molly Malone statue on Suffolk Street. Our exciting day tour will begin by travelling through Ireland’s southern terrain. Before leaving you’ll meet your fun-loving and knowledgeable tour guide and your fellow travel companions!
What's Included
  • Entrance fees included
  • Professional driver/guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicles
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

The excursion to Blarney Castle includes a bus tour through the scenic landscapes of Ireland, a trip to the globally renowned Blarney Castle and its Blarney Stone. In addition, you will explore the ancient Cahir Castle, and be introduced to a significant ecclesiastic landmark, the Rock of Cashel, which served as residence to the King of Munster before being handed over to the church.

  • Infants are welcome, provided that customers bring their own safety seats
  • Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
  • The tour involves cross-country driving, taking up a noticeable portion of the trip. Please be prepared for a long day.
  • The bus journey to the Rock of Cashel lasts around 2.5 hours. Breaks will be taken at service stations in road, where you can buy food and use the toilet facilities.
  • There are steep steps at Blarney Castle, this part of the tour may not be suitable for people with limited mobility.
Location
Molly Malone Statue
Suffolk Street
Please be there 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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John_t
Mar 30, 2024
Bus to cork - The drive is a little long but the scenery is to die for. We were given a history lesson before each destination to give a deeper understanding to pair with the stunning visuals.
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Corey_w
Mar 20, 2024
Must see tour! - First, Adrian was an amazing tour guide, that took the time to tell us about his home and the island’s history. Second, as an Irish/American, I couldn’t help but feel the steps my ancestors took on this tour. Well worth every penny!
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Kevin_w
Mar 19, 2024
Entertaining, and Brilliantly Conducted - The high point of the day was the tour guide/driver. He was pleasant, informed, entertaining and everything anyone could have asked for. He kept us together without pressure and complemented the tour with excellent historical and anecdotal commentary. You should be proud of the excellent job he did for and with us. After all, the castles will always be the same but its the quality of the tour guide that makes the difference and this young gentleman was superior to almost any I have experienced with other tours in other places.
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Anngellel
Mar 17, 2024
Amazing tour - Excellent tour. Adrienne was our driver/tour guide. He was exceptional!!! Knowledgeable and passionate about history of Ireland. I learned so much. He is witty and humorous. Thought 12 hours would seem too long, but he filled in the drive time with interesting stories. Best tour I’ve ever been in. Thank you Adrienne.
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Sayafk
Mar 16, 2024
Scenic and Diverse!! - Impressive history delivered by a witty, informative, warm and approachable guide (Paul) permanently stamped the stunning antiquities, and rolling countryside in our collective hearts ❤️. Regardless of the weather, do not hesitate to take this diverse and scenic tour. Blarney Castle and Cashel Rock are as impressive in their role of Irish Heritage as they are stunning photo opportunities. The gardens at Blarney were ENCHANTING despite the rainy weather….. Will not hesitate to recommend, nor REPEAT on a next trip for more time on the gardens….. One could easily spend a day exploring it’s wondrous attractions in every corner…. Hope this helps :)
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Trevor_b
Mar 16, 2024
Great Tour - The experience was wonderful and Adrian was an excellent guide. Blarney Castle was beautiful and the smaller group together improved the quality of the trip. The Rock of Cashel was breathtaking. The balance of guided and free time improved the experience.
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Chrishz4702xt
Mar 15, 2024
Great day - Our Guide Adrian was fantastic!!!! Learned a lot of history that I never knew. The fact that there were next to no crowds at the castle made it a perfect day
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I4484ylmichelles
Mar 12, 2024
Unforgettable - The Blarney Castle Day Trip from Dublin was my favorite part of my trip to Ireland. The bus took us through the countryside on our way to the Blarney Castle. We got to see a lot of Ireland this way.
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Cassandra_s
Mar 17, 2024
Amazing experience, a must-do tour in Ireland - The castle tours themselves were a 5 star experience, but I knocked one star off as I found our driver Adrian to be a bit crass and did not cease to talk and/or sing throughout the entire time on the road. Although I appreciate the engagement and information shared about what we were passing by/seeing, some breaks in between for some quiet would have been appreciated. I would say not to let this stop you from this tour though, it was a great value and Blarney Castle alone made it worth it, the grounds & structure itself were absolutely stunning. Bring good footwear and rain gear!
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Ramona_h
Apr 3, 2024
No Customer Service - Our family travelled from Chicago to Ireland and booked this tour prior to arriving in Dublin. We misjudged how long it would take us to get to the meeting point in the morning and arrived 2 minutes late. Th meeting point is a statue and from there the guide takes you to the bus, which is a half block away. Another tour guide informed us that our bus had already left. I immediately contacted the tour operator to see what can be done and eventually got a response that since we were not there exactly on time that they do not do anything to help except reschedule for another day. This was not an option as we had other tours planned. I asked why they don't do a headcount and perhaps give those that are missing an extra 5 minutes. Maybe they should check the statue meeting place for the missing people. People travel a long way and deserve better than this. I did not receive a response. I asked for a full or partial refund and they said once the bus leaves on time, they are completely not at fault. I think they want people to miss the bus so that they can pocket the entire amount. I understand this is a business and they need to make money, but the pass through cost (tickets for castle) should be refunded. Do not take this tour.
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