Castles · Tour
The Lusitania Tower on the Old Head, and Eight Stops with Sean
At Blarney the stone is only the beginning: what follows is a private guided tour of the grounds and gardens, which is the part most itineraries leave to chance.
After that the day widens out into eight stops across the city and the county, with the folklore, the history and the culture told from the driver's seat of a modern air-conditioned minibus. The seating is elevated, so the countryside is visible from every seat, and there is traditional music between stops.
Sean holds the National Tour Guide certification and runs every tour himself, so the guide you book is the guide you get.
What's included
- Elevated seating to enhance the touring experience
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Use of USB ports to keep phones ,cameras ,tablets,P.C’s etc c
Itinerary
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48 Grand Parade, Centre, Cork
Sean will be holding a laminated A4 sheet with your name on it.
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Blarney Castle & Gardens
Blarney Castle, its gardens and the paths through them. Kiss the stone for the gift of eloquent speech, then walk off under the trees.
Extra fee
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Blarney Woollen Mills
After the castle, the largest Irish shop in the world: shopping, a meal in the restaurant, or a drink in the pub.
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The English Market
One of the oldest markets of its kind in Europe, going back to 1788. A food market built on local produce, and the one Queen Elizabeth visited on her Cork trip in 2011.
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St Fin Barre's Cathedral
St Fin Barre's Cathedral, Gothic, built between 1864 and 1879 on a religious site that goes back to the 6th century. Going inside is optional and costs a small fee.
Extra fee
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Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance
A quiet garden commemorating those who died on 9/11, with a direct connection to the New York Fire Department.
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Charles Fort
A bastion fort with views over Kinsale town and its harbour.
Extra fee
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Old Head
The Old Head of Kinsale: clifftop views, the Lusitania tower and the story of the sinking, and the golf course along the headland.
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Kinsale
The old town of Kinsale, narrow streets and all, known for its food and called the gourmet capital of Ireland.
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48 Grand Parade, Centre, Cork
Not included
- Lunch
- Blarney Castle entrance fee not included
- St Finbarrs Cathedral entrance fee is not included
- Charles Fort entrance fee is not included
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- Remaining Time is for the Travel time
- Up to 15 travelers per booking.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guiding available in: en.
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