Cobh to Blarney Castle & Kinsale

Discover Blarney Castle, Cork City, and Kinsale on a tailored shore excursion. Enjoy local insights, shopping, and scenic views. Book your adventure now!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Blarney Castle & Gardens - Experience the chance to kiss the renowned Blarney Stone, explore the 15th-century castle, and admire the stunning gardens. Entry to the castle and gardens is included in your tour package.
    The visit to Blarney will last up to 2 hours, depending on your ship’s docking and sailing schedule.
    Shopping time at Blarney Woollen…
What's Included
  • Live commentary on board from local experienced guides
  • Storage for wheelchairs, scooters, etc
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Admission To Blarney Castle & Gardens
  • Pick up from your ship and return to same
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Exciting Shore Excursion from Cobh to Blarney Castle, Cork City, Kinsale, and back to Cobh. The bus tour begins and ends at your ship, customized to fit your docking and sailing schedule.
Our Bus Tour Includes:
• Entry to the renowned Blarney Castle & Gardens
• Shopping at Blarney Woolen Mills - the world’s largest Irish store
• A driving tour of the…

Location
Port of Cobh
At The Port in Cobh - When you get off your ship, turn right and walk 1 minute to the port gates. Our team will be there holding "Butlers" signs (Watch out for our red hats)
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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198johnn198
Sep 9, 2025
Fabulous day at Blarney Castle and Kinsale. - My wife and I took the Blarney Castle & Kinsale full day excursion. Just before the tour we were informed that we could not be picked up in the port but outside, which we later found out this was due to third party intervention. We wondered how Butlers staff would respond. We need not have worried as it was exceptional. In fact it was so good that we were the first coach to arrive at Blarney Castle which meant we were able to ascend the tower to the stone before any queues formed. This meant we had more time to explore and enjoy the beautiful gardens and surrounding area. We then had an enjoyable drive through Cork before a stop at Charles Fort then onto the lovely town of Kinsale. Then a lovely return journey through the Irish Countryside back to the ship. From first contact with office staff right through to being dropped off back at the ship the service was exceptional. With special mention to Tour Guide Niall and Coach Driver Donald who not only kept us informed but entertained. Well done to everyone at Butlers for a memorable day in Ireland.
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Joes4477
Sep 9, 2025
Fun in Ireland - This was a fabulous tour, and our guide Ian was great. Kissing the Blarney Stone is am experience not to be missed. Kinslale is a cute village.
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Paulri8594ig
Sep 7, 2025
Well done Mr Butler, Jamie & Kevin. - Excellent. Value for money. Exceptionally well organised~ asking us to start early meant we were first at Blarney Castle so ahead of the endless queue. Kinsale was lovely taster of S Eire and also a quick intro to Cobh itself.
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Janet_e
Sep 7, 2025
Friendly and knowledgeable - The tour guide Ian was marvellous and friendly as well as being very knowledgeable of the area. Make sure everyone had water and made sure everyone was comfortable. He also had a great sense of humour
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Timothy_g
Sep 7, 2025
Very friendly relaxed Bus trip. - Easy access with staff on hand 2 minutes walk from cruise boat. Excellent tour guide and trip with about 2 hours at Castle and then 2 hours town. Almost first in line for castle which was essential as huge queues to kiss Blarney Stone otherwise. Castle grounds are a must. Great tour guide and trip.
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Bobh7007
Sep 7, 2025
Excellent . In depth... - Excellent . In depth tour and guide was clear about every aspect. Well priced tour. Guide got us into each attraction without any wait time especially at Blarney Stone
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Ginaroo
Sep 6, 2025
Great tour - Great company and tour from Butler’s Tours. Very responsive and helpful, made it easy to find when getting off the ship. Gave good info to have best experience at Blarney Castle and lots of time at sites.
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Warren
Sep 5, 2025
Great tour of Blarney Castle and area around Cork. - Tour was well planned, and professionally carried out. Kevin and Billy were great with our group. Communication was clear and staff was easily visible with their red caps. They got us to Blarney Castle just as they were opening so we didn’t have the long lines to see the Blarney Stone. Highly recommend.
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Corrine_h
Sep 5, 2025
Thank you Ian Butler - Extraordinary tour and historical descriptions! Native tour guide, up on all current events! Thanks!
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William_h
Sep 5, 2025
Beautiful countryside - You get to see some of the Irish countryside while traveling to the locations. Our guide, Kevin, was very knowledgeable and shared lots of info about Cork.
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