Top Cobh Day Trips

Make the most of your time in port on a shore excursion from Cobh and discover county highlights, including Blarney Castle, Kinsale, and Cobh Cathedral. Enjoy round-trip transportation for seamless transfer between dispersed locations, and gain insight into the region from your guide’s on-board commentary. Benefit from tailored departure times according to the duration your docking.

Your shore tour departs from your ship at the port of Cobh/Cork or Ringaskiddy first heading for Blarney Castle where you will have up to 2 hours free time to Kiss the legendary Blarney stone, explore the amazing gardens, take in some shopping at the famous Blarney Woollen Mills. After our visit to Blarney we will enjoy a panoramic driving tour through Cork city centre taking in famous landmarks such as The Shandon Bells and The English Market and learning all about the fearsome Vikings and Anglo Normans in Cork. The next leg of our trip will be through picturesque rolling Irish countryside as we meander our way to the charming village of Kinsale dubbed "Ireland's Gourmet Capital". Perfect for lunch! ++Porting at Ringaskiddy? No problem, our tour departs from here as well.+++ Official guides and Tour Escorts Guarantee back to ship on time If your ship does not port, then we offer a 100% refund ** Entrance to Blarney Castle & Gardens is Included in our Price **

Get the most out of your time in Ireland by exploring its beautiful scenery and historic sites. You won’t have to arrange transport, as train tickets and coach transfers are included. Enjoy exploring Blarney Castle, with free time to go shopping, get lunch, and take a city tour of Cork. Traveling with a guide to accompany you means you’ll learn as you tour Ireland’s highlights and you won’t have to navigate.

Rated 5 stars . This is why you choose a private tour. So you can travel stress free Take in the stunning views on your journey. Visit hidden jems where tour buses can't reach.And it's you who decides when we move on .Its your day so let's make it a day to remember. You will travel in a modern clean taxi. That can accommodate 4 people but 3 would be comfortable. The world famous Blarney Castle will be your first stop a 14th century medieval stronghold. Here you will also get to kiss the Blarney stone.And stroll through the stunning gardens. We then travel to kinsale the stunning views the charming little streets .Out to the cliffs take in the amazing views it has to offer. We also visit the Garden of Remembrance. Dedicated to the 343 fire fighters who lost there lives on September 11th in the twin towers attack in 2001. Last but not least we make our way to Cobh cathedral and a panoramic view of cobh Taking in the breathtaking views of the harbour.

We offer fun and upbeat tours. Our aim is to make your trip an enjoyable and memorable experience. We have been in business for over 15 years and have over 60 positive reviews. Being in a private vehicle offers the traveler more flexibility as to time spent in different locations. We go out of our way to make your trip a magical experience.

Maximize your time on land in Ireland on a full-day shore excursion. From Cork Harbour, travel through the Irish countryside to the 13th-century Blarney Castle. Kiss the world-renowned Blarney Stone for good luck, if you like. Return to Cork for a coach tour of the city’s sights; visit the charming town of Kinsale, and make a brief stop in Cobh, famous as the departure point of the Titanic.

Make the most of your time while your ship is docked at Cobh cruise port ,and discover three of south Ireland’s highlights, on this full-day shore excursion. Visit Blarney Castle to kiss the Blarney Stone, explore Cork, then continue through rolling countryside to the fishing port of Kinsale before returning to Cobh, the last port-of-call of the Titanic, and if time allows, seeing its impressive cathedral.

Maximize time in County Cork with a full-day private tour. Meet your local guide at the pick-up location of your choice and set out to see the historic Blarney Castle, the colorful fishing village of Kinsale, and Cork City. Skip the hassle of navigating and leave the driving to your private guide. Itineraries can be customized according to your individual interests.

This is why you book a private tour. You get to travel in comfort. Its your day so the tour is built around you. On a private tour you have the benefit of deciding when you want to move on to the next attraction. We vist the world famous Blarney Castle and Gardens. This is where the famous stone is located. We next vist the renowned Jameson distillery where you will go behind the scenes and learn the secrets of the famous Irish whisky.After your tour you will get the opportunity to sample the different flavours of whisky on offer . We finish up back in the beautiful port of Cobh the last port for the tittanc. You will get to see where the passengers purchased there tickets for the famous ship.On our way through the streets of Cobh we will stop at the Catholic Cathedral. Built in the 18th century. After this stop we arrive back at your drop off point . It's a day to remember and most of all it's stress free touring. For you and whoever is touring with you.

Explore Cork Harbour and Cobh by electric bike. The only cycle tour in Cork to take you across the River Lee - from the cathedral town of Cobh the final berthing place of the Titanic to the bustling Marina Market . Begin in Cobh, where we see Cobh Heritage Centre, St Colman’s Cathedral and Spike Island. Cross by ferry and continue between native trees, shrubs and wildflowers along the Cork City to Passage West Greenway, a repurposed old railway line. Travel the tree lined Marina alongside the world’s second largest natural harbour. Hear about the exploits of Cork’s sporting heroes as you pass Páirc Uí Chaoimh Stadium, the home of Cork GAA (Gaelic Athletic Association) where Ireland’s ancient games are played. The return journey involves a short stop at the majestic Blackrock Castle, a 16th century castle, home to an Observatory.

Cobh is best known as an early stop on the RMS Titanic’s fateful voyage in 1912, but there’s a lot more to its history than just that one event. Uncover some on this short tour of the central city. Visit a number of locations where the history of the Irish Republic was written by Cobh volunteers: safe houses and prisons, barracks and sites where raging battles took place. Discover this often-unspoken side of the city with the help of your guide, a local historian.

The waterfront town of Cobh in County Cork has a long and fascinating maritime history. Avoid wasting time wandering aimlessly with this guided tour, which is designed by a local historian. See key maritime sights around town, and learn about Cobh’s connections to the Titanic and Lusitania, and about the many millions of Irish emigrants who departed on ships from its port.

Having toured the length and breadth of Ireland for over 20 years, we have developed our tours to maximise our clients experience of Ireland. This tour takes in the beautiful Blarney Castle with its stunning scenery and history with an experienced driver guide. Filled with knowledge and interesting snippets of history, you will be able to make the most of your visit to Blarney and Kinsale taking in the beauty of the Irish countryside along the way.

Avoid the crowds and discover Cork at your own pace with this private full-day tour of the city and surrounding towns aboard a spacious vehicle. Explore Blarney Castle—the home of the famous Blarney Stone—and wander around the brightly colored waterfront buildings of Kinsale before a visit to Cobh: the last port visited by the Titanic before the famous 1912 disaster.

This tour takes travelers on a less visited route through the Blackwater Valley which has a rich history and beautiful scenery. Enjoy an authentic Irish experience as you travel through beautiful towns and villages and learn about the interesting characters who lived and thrived here. This day tour is filled with lots of interesting places, historical structures and fun and enjoyable experiences for people of all ages to enjoy.

Our expert driver guides set our private day tours apart by bringing great knowledge and advice to every trip. This Cliffs of Moher Day Tour is a once in a lifetime experience and ideal for people of groups (individuals, couples, families, multi generational) of all ages. This day tour is a cultural experience taking you through some of the best scenery in Ireland and immersing you in the natural environments from the Cliffs themselves to the lunar landscape of the BuBurren. Your driver guide can discuss your itinerary with you and offer flexibility where possible. We make every effort to exceed your expectations on this wonderful day tour. From the moment we meet, we will make you feel relaxed and confident that you are in the very best of hands. We live by the mantra that we are only as good as our last tour and this drives us to enjoy every day and make every experience count.

Your driver guide would be at your disposal for the duration of your tour. Of course you can decide to extend or reduce times. At one of the locations. You may decide to visit, including Blarney Castle, The English Market Cork, Jameson Distillery Midleton.

Our private day tour will take you into the hidden heartlands of Ireland to the historical Rock of Cashel. Travel time to Cashel.is 1.5 hours from Cork. The Rock of Cashel is fabled to have been created by St Patrick himself, the Rock predates this and was a seat of high importance in Ireland. Converted to a christian site in medieval times, it is dotted with structures almost 1,000 years old and a visit here is really a wonderful experience. From the Rock, we travel nearby to the medieval Hore Abbey and learn a little more about its development and influence on Irish history throughout the ages. From Hore Abbey, enjoy some time in Cashel town itself known for its great food and atmosphere before we continue to Cahir Castle. This Castle was used in the Film Braveheart and stands remarkably well preserved. One has the option to enjoy a guided tour, go self guided or perhaps enjoy a walk along the riverside before we return to Cork. Travel time from Cahir to Cork is 1 hour 15 minutes.

This private Cork tour combines three unforgettable experiences in one relaxed day: Blarney Castle, Jameson Irish Whiskey and the historic harbour town of Cobh. Travel in a luxury private vehicle for a maximum of 7 guests, giving your group more space, comfort and privacy than standard small taxi-style tours. Your day is guided by a professional local chauffeur guide who understands how to balance famous attractions, scenic stops and relaxed timing. The itinerary is flexible, allowing you to enjoy each destination at your own pace without feeling rushed. This tour is especially suited to families, cruise passengers and small groups who want a polished, comfortable and fully private way to experience Cork. With all five-star reviews, a 100% traveler recommendation rating, Badge of Excellence recognition and membership of the Independent Tour Guide Association of Ireland, this tour offers trusted local guiding with a premium private feel from start to finish.

We pick you up from your hotel in Cape Town at a given time. From Cape Town we use a shared minibus or coach depending on the number of passengers we have on the day. We drive outside Cape Town and stop at a fuel station in Worcester for 15 minutes bathroom break and passengers may purchase coffee and snacks. We then proceed to the Game Reserve, and we arrive at 09:00 am. Upon arrival at the game reserve, we are welcomed by a friendly team. We sip on our welcome drinks as we make our way to the restaurant to enjoy a scrumptious buffet breakfast before the Quad Bike game drive. Visitors may expect to see the Big five which are Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo and Leopard. Along these big five animals we get the opportunity to encounter other mammals such as Zebra, Giraffe, Eland, Springbok and Hippopotamus. After a game drive the team will take you to the restaurant where we will enjoy a heartly buffet lunch. After lunch visitors may have time at leisure exploring the reserve.

This day tour takes in the most scenic sections of the famed Ring of Kerry and the beautiful towns of Killarney and Kenmare. Leaving Cork, we travel straight to Killarney town, the main town on the Ring of Kerry to soak up the atmosphere before heading down to the stunning Ross Castle on the banks of the largest lake in Killarney National Park. After a stroll around the grounds and perhaps a guided tour of the castle, we continue to the picturesque Muckross House and Gardens. This hunting lodge once accommodated Queen Victoria and its location on Muckross lake is second to none. Enjoy the formal gardens or perhaps decide to take on the experience of a jaunting cart trip or a guided tour of the House or local traditional Farms. From Muckross we continue on the Ring of Kerry route stopping off at Torc Waterfall and Ladies View before we pass through the mountain pass of Molls Gap and into the historic Kenmare town. Enjoy some peace and quiet in Kenmare before we return to Cork.