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St Patrick Street - St. Patrick’s Street, known to locals as ‘Pana’ is the main shopping boulevard. It has a fascinating history including the Burning of Cork which took place in 1920. Hear the whole story!
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The English Market - The oldest food market in Ireland, dating from 1788; this is still the best loved shopping experience in Cork. From cheeses to olives and even tripe and drisheen, the English Market is a world of wonder for foodies
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St Fin Barre’s Cathedral - A magnificent cathedral deigned by architect William Burgess. It has a Gothic design similar to Notre Dame. See the famous angel who it is said will play her trumpet on the ‘Last Day’ to alert Corkonians to get into heaven!
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Coal Quay Market - The old Corn Market and Coal Quay of Cork. The Corn Market dates from the 1720s and is one of the oldest buildings in the city. It also has the city crest of Cork, 1st used in 1458 and still in every day use today.
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Rory Gallagher Place - Cork City - A tribute to Rory Gallagher, one of the greatest guitarists of all time. Jimi Hendrix said he was the ‘greatest guitarist in the world’!
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Cork Vintage Quarter - See the vintage and second hand shops that abound in Cork for a great and unusual array of clothing, books and all sorts of everything.
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Bishop Lucey Park - When the city was first built it was fully walled. In Bishop Lucey Park you can see the remnants of the old city wall dating from the 12th Century.
- Customizable Cork tour tailored to your interests.
Cork is an enchanting tiny city residing on the edges of the Lee River. The accompanying guide is a ‘Certified National Tour Guide’, prepared to show you all the major spots from the beloved St. Patrick’s Street, or ‘Pana’ as it’s fondly called locally. Here you’ll discover a variety of stores and observe Cork locals engaging in their preferred activities of socializing and conversing. We’ll visit the renowned English Market, the oldest food market in Ireland. Other priceless gems of Cork city include St. Finbarr’s Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, University College Cork, and the Hugenot Graveyard. Viewing Shandon Bells at St. Anne’s church is a must-do where you can enjoy the finest city vistas and ring the bells to your wish! Or just meander through the historical alleyways and picture life as it was years ago.
This tour can be tailored to involve everything that draws your interest, from food and amusement, to history and architecture, or music and culture.
After this tour, you’ll become a connoisseur in all matters Cork!
- Walking time is included in tour duration
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.