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
  • 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
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

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…

Location
Blarney Castle & Gardens
Monacnapa,
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Spc_cowboy
May 4, 2026
Better than expected - There was more to this attraction than just the Blarney Stone. The gardens were beginning to bloom and provided an abundance of colors, variety, and textures. Truly amazing to see. The castle was very impressive, of course. Tall and impregnable, very imposing to medieval invaders. We spent 2 hours here but could have easily spent 4 if we weren’t on a tight schedule. Go early, the crowd was small and manageable for us when we got there soon after opening. Busses started showing up as we were leaving, adding to the crowd. Staff was super helpful when trying to kiss the Blarney Stone. They spray disinfectant between “kisses” and help you bend backwards to reach, very big reach. Not suitable for babies in strollers or people in wheelchairs or walkers, the stairs are not accessible.
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Darryl_t
May 4, 2026
Wonderful experience -great tour! - Great! Wonderful tour with an awesome tour guide - Jaime was an articulate and knowledgeable tour guide, and the bus driver, Dan. Both did an excellent job. And the trainee who was also on the bus did great. Jaime sang Irish songs, and so did the trainee, who sang a few songs as well. Overall, a great experience!
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Craig_d
May 4, 2026
We beat the cruise ship... - We beat the cruise ship crowd to Blarney Castle and enjoyed a nice walking tour through Kinsale. A very enjoyable tour.
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Barbara_a
May 4, 2026
Very fun and the grounds... - Very fun and the grounds and history were amazing our Tour Guides John and John were very knowledgeable and had a wonderful sense of humour .
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Allison_m
May 2, 2026
Definitely recommend - This was an incredible tour. Our guide was Jamie and he was a font of information. We learned so much about Ireland. The weather was cool and very wet but it did not dampen the day at all. It did however make us shorten the time at Blarney. We decided to dry out instead of spending time walking the gardens. I wish we had brought raincoats so we could have done the whole garden. Kinsale's history is wonderful. Jamie recommended several eating options. We chose Fishy Fishy. Great service and great food. Would definitely recommend this tour
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Susan_d
May 2, 2026
Excellent tour - Easy pick up from the port. Well organized and a great way to spend the day. Lots of free time to explore on your own.
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Allison_l
May 2, 2026
Blarney castle - Jamie and Dan were great hosts and guides! Jamie is like a walking encyclopedia of Ireland. Thanks for an unforgettable adventure!
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Ronald_l
May 1, 2026
John can sing - This tour takes you to the best areas in the south. John is very interesting and serenades you with songs and stories.
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Bruce_d
May 1, 2026
See Blarney Castle, Kinsale and Colman Cathedral with a true local - My wife and I did the Tour to Barney Castle, Kinsale and Colman Cathedral. We enjoyed the day very much despite the very wet weather. Dan (our driver) and Jamie (Tour guide) did a great job and you could tell is very passionate about his home in Ireland and is well known in his home town of Kinsale. Jamie even sang a few Irish songs for us to liven up the bus journey. Definitely recommend this Tour and this group.
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Dan_p
Apr 30, 2026
Excellent tour and... - Excellent tour and professionally managed. Tour operator was early and we were able to get to the castle before the cruise tour groups which saved a lot of time. Tour returned to the cruise terminal with plenty of time before last call.
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From $93
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).