Discover Blarney Castle, Cork City, and Kinsale on a tailored shore excursion. Enjoy local insights, shopping, and scenic views. Book your adventure now!
Discover Blarney Castle, Cork City, and Kinsale on a tailored shore excursion. Enjoy local insights, shopping, and scenic views. Book your adventure now!
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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…
- 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 Mills is part of your 2-hour visit to Blarney.
- Blarney Woollen Mills - Take a break to shop at the world’s largest Irish store, enjoy a coffee and a delicious scone, or savor a delightful Irish Coffee.
Please note that your 2-hour visit to Blarney includes time to explore the Castle, Gardens, and Woollen Mills.
Enjoy free Wi-Fi during your visit.
Time spent here is included in your total approximate 2-hour stay in Blarney.
- The English Market - Delight in a panoramic driving tour of Cork city. Discover sights like The English Market, Shandon Bells, and Murphy’s Brewery. Be captivated by the history of this intriguing rebel city, from the Viking era through the Anglo-Norman Invasion to the modern formation of our state.
- Kinsale - Wander through the charming winding streets of Kinsale village and choose from many excellent restaurants for a delightful lunch or perhaps sample a local drink.
During your stroll, you will see the 12th-century St. Multose Church, Desmond Castle & International Museum of Wine, The Giants House, and Market Square.
The duration here is up to 2 hours, depending on your ship’s docking and sailing time.
- Cobh Cathedral - Enjoy a brief stop at this magnificent Cathedral, home to the largest carillon of bells in Europe. Take in the breathtaking harbor views while learning about the ill-fated Titanic, mass emigration, rich maritime history, the beautiful Gael, and much more.

- 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
- 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
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
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…
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 unique Cork City
• Free time in the picturesque town of Kinsale for lunch and exploration
• A visit to the magnificent St. Coleman’s Cathedral
Up to 8 hours of tour time (adjusted to match your docking and sailing schedule)
Our bus tour departs and returns right at your ship in Cobh/Cork.
Based in Cobh, we have over 50 years of experience.
Our driver/guides are all locals, offering interesting facts, fascinating history, fun stories, songs, and jokes.
- Front seats can be reserved if you have mobility issues (let us know after you book)
- Good agility is required for the famous Blarney stone which has lots of challenging steps up to it
- Our tours are for ships that dock in Cobh/Cork
- Live commentary is while on the bus only - Blarney Castle is a self guided tour.
- Kissing the Blarney Stone requires good agility
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.