Cobh Rebel Tours: Step Back in History and Visit 16 Prominent Historical Sites

Experience a 90-minute walking tour of Cobh’s 16 prominent historical sites, visited by leading figures of Irish history. Step back in time and explore locations of ambushes, safe houses, and more!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cobh Rebel Walking Tours - Kieran will meet you outside the Cobh Heritage Centre, where the tour will begin at the first of the 16 sites: the “Aud,” the anchor of the German arms ship that was scuttled and sank near the mouth of Cork Harbour in 1916.
    Kieran will bring history to life as if you were there, taking part in the ambushes yourself. Feel…
What's Included
  • Tour guide included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a 90-minute walk to 16 significant historical sites associated with eminent figures such as James Connolly, Roger Casement, Patrick Pearse, and more. Witness the locations of attacks and confrontations where Cobh volunteers confronted an entire empire. Marvel at buildings linked with the Republicans and their adversaries, incorporating safe…

Location
Cobh Heritage Centre. The Queenstown Story
The guide will be wearing a miltary uniform of a Irish volunteer outside The Heritage Centreby The Quays. Sigh Post are avaiable to direct travellers
Cancellation Policy

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

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Lauren_s
Mar 21, 2026
Kieran - Fantastic Guide! - We had such a lovely afternoon with Kieran, exploring Cobh’s rich history, on a day with perfect weather, no less. We were very lucky to have been the only two on that particular tour, so it felt like a private one! Kieran came with so much knowledge and facts you might find hard to believe (especially if you’re visiting from another country). He never missed an opportunity to answer questions or tell us fun stories while we walked between sites. We really appreciated the entire experience and learned so much, we found ourselves chatting about all of our newfound knowledge on the way back to our hotel. It’s certainly a tour you’ll need to catch if you’re headed to Cobh. Thank you for making our afternoon so interesting, Kieran!
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Kate_b
Jan 12, 2026
A Unique and Eye-Opening History of Cobh - This walking tour gave us an incredible history of Cork, and particularly how Cobh has played such an enormous part in the Irish resistance over the years. Our guide was not only knowledgeable and entertaining, but he also engaged us throughout the tour in unexpected ways. We went into neighborhoods and learned about some of the historic residents of the areas. We thoroughly enjoyed this tour and cannot recommend it enough. Thank you so much!
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Faraway24023474594
Dec 30, 2025
A fantastic tour and great experience - A fantastic experience with Kieran. The tour was exceptionally informative and engaging. I learned so much about the history of Cobh and the war of independence in the local area and around the world. A must do if in the town. Thank you Kieran!
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Lucyannehickey
Nov 1, 2025
Great Guide, Great Stories, Great Tour! - Absolutely loved the Cobh Rebel Walking Tour! It was such an interesting and enjoyable way to see Cobh and really get a feel for its history. Kieran, our guide was fantastic — so knowledgeable, passionate, and full of great stories that brought the past to life. We learned so much and saw parts of Cobh we might have missed otherwise. A brilliant mix of history, local insight, and beautiful sights!
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Newyorkfranky
Oct 19, 2025
Great Tour! - Kieran was excellent - he brought me on an unbelievable journey back in time. His knowledge and ability to tell a story are second to none. I really enjoyed it and would highly recommend it.
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Craig_b
Oct 17, 2025
Unfold the colorful history of Cobb with Kieran - Very informative and engaging. Kieran artfully unfolded a very complex history as we walked through the town. His engaging stories - as colorful as the houses of Barrack street - brought history alive. Highly recommended tour!
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W4949begeraldinem
Sep 16, 2025
Learnt so many things about my home town I didn't know before. - I live in Cobh and done the tour last Saturday with family. I learnt so much and Kieran was a great guide and very informative 👍.
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Robert_b
Sep 6, 2025
This is an excellent... - This is an excellent tour! The guide is very knowledgeable and makes it all interesting and easy to grasp. Highly recommended.
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Jennifera586
Aug 24, 2025
Best tour of our trip! - This was wonderful! Our guide did a fantastic job weaving the history of Ireland and Cobh from the Famine through to the 20th century. We came away with a better understanding on significant event in Ireland's history, including the rise of the IRA and fight for Irish independence. You also get a wonderful walk around the town center, up towards the cathedral and down the deck of cards houses.
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172fay
Aug 21, 2025
Historical history tour - Very much enjoyed this tour. The guide was very knowledgeable regarding local (Cobh) and Irish history and made it very interesting for us.
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From $40
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).