Blarney Castle Tour: Ireland's Rich History

Embark on a scenic rail tour from Dublin to Blarney Castle in Cork. Kiss the famous Blarney Stone, explore the castle grounds, and learn about Ireland’s emigrants at the Queenstown Story in Cobh.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Blarney Castle & Gardens - Upon arriving in Cork at 09:35, guests will transfer to the tour coach for a journey through Cork City to Blarney Village and the historic Blarney Castle, which boasts a history of over 600 years.
    Visitors can explore the stunning gardens and take the opportunity to kiss the renowned stone, believed to grant the gift of…
What's Included
  • Qualified driver-guide on coaches
  • Information pack
  • Reserved seats on trains
  • All travel by rail and coach from Dublin
  • Host on trains
  • Attractions Admissions
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information

Your trip to Ireland isn’t whole without stopping by Blarney Castle! During this all-day adventure from Dublin, you’ll have the opportunity to peck the renowned Blarney Stone, roam the castle’s surroundings, and learn about the poignant history of Ireland’s expatriates at the Queenstown Story in Cobh. With train and bus, you’ll embark on a voyage…

Location
Dublin Heuston
Check in is 20 minutes prior to the departure time (6:40AM). Our yellow check-in stand is located close to the Customer Service Desk at Heuston Station where our representative will be waiting for you in their BRIGHT yellow jacket!
Cancellation Policy

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

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Julie_t
May 25, 2026
Excellent tour with Norm!... - Excellent tour with Norm! Well organized and on time! Norm was very knowledgeable, informative and funny! Highly recommend.
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Kerriek2023
May 13, 2026
Cork, blarney, cobh - Paul ONeill (with 2 l's) was humorous, informative and good at getting us to correct spots. Enjoyed the free time, and all the amazings sights of this area of Ireland.
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Annemt80
Apr 6, 2026
Excellent people group of new friends - This experience was amazing we didn’t have to wait in line long to kiss the Blarney Stone went on a Monday though we lo be ed the group went with thanks for a great day
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Kathleen_p
Apr 6, 2026
Blarney Castle and Cork - Great tour. Paul was an excellent guide and Ellie a safe and fun driver. We loved the castle and grounds as well as the heritage center.
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Zolaikha_a
Mar 31, 2026
Fun day - Great ans smooth tour! Great day and well.planned time in each area. Our guide was friendly and amazing!
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Jacqueline_s
Mar 24, 2026
This tour was... - This tour was outstanding. We met at the train station but make sure you arrive early! We did not know the train left at 7am we thought we met at 7am. But we made it. The train was relaxing and fast into Cork. We immediately got on a nice bus and traveled to the Blanery castle. We had a beautiful day and walked the grounds and the castle. We had plenty of time. Then we had a nice ride through Cork onto Cobh. The tour guides were excellent and we leaned a lot. Highly recommend tour!! Train ride back was also relaxing!
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Sharonauffetd
Mar 16, 2026
Great Experience for a Lovely day trip - We booked this excursion through Shore Excursions Group, and our guide, Andrew, made the day truly memorable. The tour started with a scenic train ride and continued by bus, giving us a great mix of experiences. Andrew shared so many interesting details about the area, and his knowledge added so much to the trip. Blarney Castle was definitely a highlight, and we felt the timing at each stop was just right. The smaller group size was also a big plus—much more relaxed than the large cruise‑ship tours. Overall, the excursion was a great value, and I’d highly recommend it to anyone looking for a well-rounded introduction to the area.
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Amber_r
Feb 11, 2026
Great Way to See Sites in Ireland! - We had a great time visiting all of the sites on this trip, worth the price and definitely recommend. The guide did an excellent job giving historical information and when we got to Blarney Castle we really liked that we were given a solo opportunity to explore and experience the grounds on our own. We traveled as a group of 4. Highly recommend packing some snacks, though there are places to eat along the way - we found that food thoughts were last on our mind and were happy to have some snacks available once we got on the train. If the option is available - the Titanic experience was so much fun!
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Roger_f
May 21, 2026
Blarney Castle and Cove tour - The train ride both ways was a welcome opportunity to rest on the second day in country. The Blarney tour was great although more time here and less in Cove would have allowed for a complete garden tour, castle tour and time at the Woolen Mill store. After getting lunch we just did not have time to shop. The time in Cove was good the Cathedral was beautiful. The immigration museum was very Focused on Titanic history and Lusitania sinking.
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Dianne_s
Apr 22, 2026
Train to Blarney Castle - Brian was a friendly and very informative guide. It was a bit disjointed having multiple tours together, but I do understand why they structured it that way. I would recommend. Having participated in a bus tour two days prior, the speed of the train was a welcome change.
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).