Blarney Castle & Gardens Tours and Tickets

Q: What are the opening hours of Blarney Castle and Gardens?

Ireland’s Blarney Castle and Gardens are open daily for visitors as it’s a popular attraction in Cork County. It’s open from 9am until 4pm every day, but it’s essential to check before your visit to ensure it’s not closed for any reason.

Q: Are there gardens at Blarney Castle that you can explore?

Yes, many travelers visit Blarney Castle to either explore the castle or kiss the Blarney Stone, but the botanic gardens at the grounds are lovely and worth carving some time out for. There are around 60 acres (24 hectares) of garden space with different paths to explore.

Q: How much does it cost to visit Blarney Castle?

If you haven’t booked a tour or tickets in advance that includes your entry and you’re paying onsite, you can expect to pay €20 for an admission ticket to Blarney Castle. However, remember that students, seniors, children, and families get discounted prices. You can also purchase an audio guide if you aren’t part of a tour.

Q: Are there guided tours available at Blarney Castle?

Yes and no—no guided tours are available at Blarney Castle to book the day of your visit, except for an audio tour. However, many tour operators offer guided Blarney Castle & Gardens tours and experiences of the castle and its grounds and gardens. You can also choose to kiss the Blarney Stone while you’re there.

Q: Are there any legends or myths associated with Blarney Castle?

Yes, Blarney Castle is home to the mystical Blarney Stone. The Blarney Stone is built into the castle and has a legend behind it: if you kiss the stone, you will surely be granted the gift of eloquence. Although this is a fun tradition, it does cost more.

Q: Is there parking available at Blarney Castle?

Yes, free parking is available at Blarney Castle and Gardens. It’s easy to park at the castle, and if you’re driving from Cork, the drive is smooth, taking a little more than 20 minutes.

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Shore Excursion from Cobh (Cork) to Blarney Castle and Kinsale

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 **

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Dublin to Rock of Cashel Cork City and Blarney Castle Guided Tour

Discover the best of Cork and Tipperary, without the hassle of driving, on this day tour from Dublin. Visit the area's highlights, including the Rock of Cashel and Blarney Castle and Gardens, with your guide, and enjoy free time to explore Cork at leisure. and follow in time-honored tradition by kissing the Blarney Stone. Top off the trip with tax-free shopping in the Blarney Woolen Mills before returning to Dublin.

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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. First you will arrive in the second largest port in the world famous for the last stop for the Titanic. Second stop takes in the world famous Blarney Castle a 14th century medieval stronghold .You will also get the opportunity to view the gardens Third stop kinsale the stunning views the charming little streets .Out to the cliffs take in the amazing views it has to offer.Last but not least the tranquil visit to the garden of remembrance. Dedicated to the 343 fire fighters who lost there lives on September 11th in the twin towers attack in 2001. Fourth stop Cobh cathedral and panoramic view of cobh

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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!!

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Dublin to Rock of Cashel Cork City and Blarney Castle Guided Tour

Marsha_B, Oct 2025

Great day!

Tour bus was clean and brand new; WiFi and USB ports! Gerry was great…loved his selection of Irish music, from Irish folk songs to U2. He was so nice and knowledgeable.

Dublin to Rock of Cashel Cork City and Blarney Castle Guided Tour

Samantha_J, Oct 2025

Great trip to Cashel, Blarney and Cork

The address is not correct. We were picked up around the corner. Other than that Michael was wonderful! Very kind and knowledgeable. And he drove safely. He also communicated all the details throughout the trip! The bus was clean and comfortable. Michael put the fear in us to make sure we all were back on the bus right on time and it worked!! Always be on time for your fellow passengers and drivers sake! I can’t wait to tour again!

2-Day Cork, Blarney Castle and Ring of Kerry Rail Trip from Dublin

Kathy_M, Apr 2026

Excellent tour of a beautiful part of the country.

Great experience! David, our tour guide, provided a pleasant narrative of all the sights and culture. The overnight accommodations were spectacular as well as the nightlife in Killarney. Highly recommend this tour.

Dublin to Cork, Blarney Castle and Cóbh Heritage Centre by Train

Zolaikha_A, Mar 2026

Fun day

Great ans smooth tour! Great day and well.planned time in each area. Our guide was friendly and amazing!

Dublin to Rock of Cashel Cork City and Blarney Castle Guided Tour

Megan_B, Oct 2025

You don't have to kiss a stone to love Blarney Castle grounds!

After taking two other Viator tours this vacation, we added the trip to Cork as a last minute tour. My friend wanted to see Cork, which was cute, but for me the surprise draw was to Blarney Castle. I knew nothing of the three locations before booking, but we'd had such fun on two other tours we knew we would have fun! The buses are so new and clean & comfy. The plans are mapped out well to facilitate bathroom & stretch breaks. The grounds at Blarney Castle are worth the trip itself!

Dublin to Rock of Cashel Cork City and Blarney Castle Guided Tour

Kristina_r, Apr 2026

Long but beautiful day

We are a family of 20 traveling for my mom’s 70th birthday. The tour was great! It was a long day but it was beautiful! We had perfect weather. We had 3 stops, we felt we had a good amount of time at each place. Our tour guide was great, and helpful. The blarney castle and gardens were beautiful. So glad we did it