• Old Head Golf Links - Visitors can enjoy the stunning golf course and historic views of Kinsale. The operator will also share the story of the ‘Lusitania’ and its tragic sinking off Kinsale’s coast.
• Kinsale - Next, the tour proceeds to Kinsale, where guests will have 1.5 hours of free time! Known as one of the most picturesque towns in Cork, Kinsale is nestled in the shelter of Kinsale Harbour and is a delight to explore. Stroll through the medieval lanes and visit some of the historic buildings. There is a wonderful selection of small shops, and for those feeling hungry, a wide variety of lunch options. Kinsale is renowned as the gourmet capital of Ireland, offering an opportunity to sample many local dishes and a vast array of seafood plates.
• Cork City - After exploring Kinsale, the tour returns to Cork City to cover the city’s historic highlights.

  • First, the English Market.

  • Next, St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral.

  • Afterwards, Cork City Gaol.

  • Later, The Bells of Shandon.

  • The tour will also explore the older streets of Cork, which are inaccessible to larger coaches.

  • Finally, guests will be driven back to their accommodation.

• Blarney Castle & Gardens - At the top of the castle lies the Stone of Eloquence, better known as the Blarney Stone. Here, visitors can hang upside down over a sheer drop to kiss the stone, which is said to bestow the gift of eloquence.

There are paths around the grounds leading to the Blarney House, which overlooks a nearby lake. Enjoy a perfect day in the charming Blarney village and explore the Blarney Castle and its grounds, before returning to Cork City for further cultural exploration!

• Private transportation
• English-Speaking Guide
• In-vehicle air conditioning

• Admission fees
• Lunch
• Dinner

Overview of your Kinsale and Cork City tour:
Kinsale is a historic port and fishing town on Ireland’s south east coast, near the old Head of Kinsale. It is famously known for its Michelin-starred Bastion restaurants and for holding annual gourmet food festivals.

The town also has notable buildings, which include Desmond Castle, the 17th-century pentagonal bastion fort of James Fort on Castlepark peninsula, and Charles Fort.

From 1694, Kinsale served as a supply base for the Royal Navy vessels for the South of Ireland and due to this a number of storehouses were built. Then in 2005, Kinsale became Ireland’s second Fair Trade Town, with Clonakilty being the first.

It is a vibrant towm with bright streets and was rated among the 20 most beautiful villages in the UK and Ireland in 2020.

Enjoy viewing Charles Fort, Kinsale Town and a view of the Old Head Golf Course before returning to Cork City for further fun!

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