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 the free Wi-Fi available 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 the state.
- Kinsale - Wander through the charming winding streets of Kinsale village and choose from numerous fine 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.
- Kinsale - While in Kinsale, you have the option to join our complimentary 30-minute walking tour, which will greatly enhance your experience of this delightful village.
- 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.

- Pick up from your ship and return to same
- Live commentary on board from local experienced guides
- Admission To Blarney Castle & Gardens
- Option of Free Walking Tour in Kinsale
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Storage for wheelchairs, scooters, etc
- Pick up from your ship and return to same
- Live commentary on board from local experienced guides
- Admission To Blarney Castle & Gardens
- Option of Free Walking Tour in Kinsale
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Storage for wheelchairs, scooters, etc
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Embark on an exhilarating shore excursion from Cobh to Blarney Castle, Cork City, Kinsale, and back to Cobh. This bus tour conveniently begins and ends at your ship, with schedules customized to align with your docking and sailing times.
The Bus Tour Features:
• Entry to the renowned Blarney Castle & Gardens
• Shopping at Blarney Woolen Mills - the…
Embark on an exhilarating shore excursion from Cobh to Blarney Castle, Cork City, Kinsale, and back to Cobh. This bus tour conveniently begins and ends at your ship, with schedules customized to align with your docking and sailing times.
The Bus Tour Features:
• Entry to the renowned Blarney Castle & Gardens
• Shopping at Blarney Woolen Mills - the largest Irish store in the world
• A scenic driving tour of the distinctive Cork City
• Leisure time in the charming town of Kinsale for lunch and exploration
• An optional complimentary walking tour in Kinsale
• A visit to the stunning St. Coleman’s Cathedral
Enjoy a tour day of up to 8 hours, with times adjusted to fit your docking and sailing schedule.
The bus tour departs and returns directly at your ship in Cobh/Cork.
With over 50 years of experience, our company is based in Cobh.
Our driver/guides are all locals, offering intriguing facts, captivating history, entertaining 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.