Top Cork Classes & Workshops

Create custom cocktails on this distillery tour and masterclass led by the founder and head mixologist of Cork’s Rebel City Distillery. Many distillery visits focus only on production without teaching visitors how to properly enjoy the spirits they're tasting. On this small-group experience, master shaking and stirring methods to create two bespoke drinks using spirits crafted on-site.

Get a true taste of Irish heritage at the Jameson Experience in County Cork. On this tour of the old Midleton distillery, learn about the distillation process, visit a restored 19th-century warehouse where Jameson is aged in oak casks, and sample some of the finished product during a tutored tasting in the Jameson Bar.

Explore traditional flavors during an Irish gastronomy experience in Kinsale. Learn about local honey and the fermentation process to turn honey into mead. Hear stories about mead over centuries of Irish history and sample a variety of meads and cocktails during a guided tasting. Experience another side of Kinsale’s culinary history with a visit to a meadery.

Capture the wild spirit of the Ring of Kerry on an exhilarating full-day tour of the region’s natural highlights from Cork. Travel through the magical landscapes of Kerry and visit an array of quaint villages, blissful beaches, and sweeping valleys. Admire the colorful houses and ancient traditions of Sneem Village; absorb the coastal splendor of Dingle Bay; and gaze at magnificent views of mountains, lakes, and valleys in Killarney National Park. Receive an interesting introduction to the history and culture of Ireland from your expert guide on this enriching tour.

Take a creative break in County Cork with a craft lesson at Europe’s only toy soldier factory. After your instructors guide you through the process of making a miniature model of your choice, enjoy a walk through the factory’s miniature model exhibitions, including historical dioramas and Lord of the Rings characters.