Top Cobh Historical Tours

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.

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.

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.

Enjoy a fantastic historic tour of Cobh with a certified guide. Learn more about Cobh’s importance as a tourist port and strategic military area in Cork Harbour. Dive deep into the story of two of the world’s most famous cruise ships: the Titanic and the Lusitania, and their close historic connections to this place. Little by little, we will get closer to the highest place in town to have a look in Saint Colman’s Cathedral, an impressive building representative of the French Neo-Gothic style which features the largest carillon of the isles. On the way, visit one of the most photographed places in Ireland: West View, where we find the picturesque 19th-century houses of the Deck of Cards. Stop at different lookouts with beautiful panoramic views of Cobh.

Enjoy swift access to one of County Cork’s top attractions with this skip-the-line Queenstown Story tour at the Cobh Heritage Centre. With your ticket in hand, beat the queues and head straight inside Cobh Heritage Centre to begin exploring. From the multimedia and audiovisual displays in place, learn of Cobh’s place in Ireland’s rich history. Gain insight into key events including the Great Famine, the transportation of convicts to Australia, cruise disasters like RMS Titanic and RMS Lusitania, and Ireland’s military and maritime history from the 17th century onward.

Our great adventure starts visiting one of Ireland’s greatest treasures Blarney Castle, the home of Blarney Stone also known as Stone of Eloquence. Do you know if you kiss the stone, it will give you the gift of eloquence? Blarney Castle is more than a castle, it is a complex building divided in different parts: chapel, banqueting hall & family room, young ladies’ bedroom, the dungeon, the great hall, the kitchen… After this visit to the castle, we will drive to Cork where we are going to enjoy a panoramic tour (we don’t stop to visit sites). You will learn the history of English Market, one of the world’s oldest municipal markets, St. Anne’s Church which is known for the famous Shandon Bells tower. We can´t leave Cork without visiting the famous Jameson Distillery, during the tour you will be shown how whisky is made and you will be able to taste it. Maximum 25 pax ( adjustable times based on the schedule of your cruise) PLEASE NOTE: WALKING INVOLVED MISSING YOU ALREADY!!

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.

Discover the rich heritage of Irish whiskey on the Jameson Irish Whiskey Rail Tour. This immersive day trip from Cobh takes you to the iconic Jameson's Midleton Distillery, where you'll enjoy a guided tour showcasing the distillation process and sampling signature drinks. After your distillery experience, explore the charming town of Cobh, with visits to the Lusitania cemetery and St. Colman's Cathedral. The tour includes scenic rail journeys, reserved seating, and all necessary admissions, ensuring a stress-free adventure. - Guided tour of Jameson's Midleton Distillery with tastings included - Visit Cobh’s historic sites: Lusitania Cemetery and Cobh Cathedral - Comfortable rail journey with reserved seats from Cobh to Midleton - Enjoy ample time for lunch and shopping in Midleton

The tour begins with a pick up from the cruise liner terminal in Cobh, Cork Harbour, where your driver will be waiting for you. This half day tour allows you to visit Blarney Castle in just 5 hours and be back on board in good time for dinner. Enjoy a little extra time to sleep, have breakfast and a hot shower before your afternoon tour starts.

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.

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 private tour to a maximum of 6 people will start from your ship . Your driver/ guide will take care of you as you visit Blarney Castle and Gardens . After the Blarney experience of about 2 hours you will then take a lovely sightseeing tour to the town of Kinsale . In Kinsale you enjoy lunch on your own followed by time to explore the narrow streets of this charming and historical town . Cobh is a where your ship will dock and we should have some time to spare to visit the beautiful Cathedral which overlooks the Irish Sea and out onto the Atlantic Ocean . The tour is listed for 6.5 hours we use this to ensure you get back near your ship in Cobh in good time for departure. Please note if any member of the tour do not wish to do the Blarney Castle section they can enjoy Blarney Village and Blarney Wollen Mills .

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.