Cork Food Tour
Recommended by 99% of travelers
Cork, Ireland
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
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Overview
To experience the culinary scene in Cork, don't miss this foodie-friendly guided tour designed for travelers to embrace the city's burgeoning culinary world. The highlight of your tour is a visit to the famed English Market where you can chat with local traders (or have the craic, as locals might say), while feasting on local treats like fish and bread, as well as tasty sweets. Wrap up your gastronic outing with a light pub lunch, included in the price.
- Experience the gastronomic culture of Cork on a guided foodie tasting tour
- Stop at Cork's Coal Quay Market, and the famous 18th century English Market
- Get a personal culinary experience with a private tour, with your group only
- Meet-up at the centrally-located Cork Tourist Office, steps from the river
Sample Menu
Starter
Gourmet Delights
Seafood Platter/ cheese tastings/gourmet sausage/soda bread/ Irish Coffee/ hand made chocolates
What's Included
- Snacks
- Sharing Platter and Brew
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Private transportation
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Cork Tourist Information Centre125 St Patrick's St, Centre, Cork, T12 AE81, Ireland
Outside Tourist Office, Across from the Father Matthew Statue, Patrick's St. 11.00 Please arrive 10 mins before the tour start time. Please Note: If you are arriving by ship it is important to let us know in advance. You will need to organize a train ticket or book a taxi.
End point
- The Imperial Hotel & SPA76 S Mall, Street, Cork, T12 A2YT, Ireland
The tour will conclude near the Imperial Hotel, making it ideal for taxi or bus pickups, and it is just a 5-minute walk to the starting location.
Operating hours.11:00 am
Itinerary
1
The Long Valley Bar
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Cork
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
St. Peter and Paul's Church
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
The English Market
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
Mutton Lane Inn
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
6
The Chocolate Shop
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- For Cruise ship passengers you need to organise transportation. This tour is not within walking distance to ship.
- Not recommened for those with difficulty standing.
- Not recommended for those with mobility issues.
- Not suitable for those with food allergies or vegans
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 207 reviews
Gina_W, Apr 2026
What a great craic we had with Gráinne! We ended up being the only ones on the tour and it felt like we explored Cork with an old friend. We ate and ate and ate… and drank and chatted and learned about the city. It’s a day we’ll never forget. Thanks again, Gráinne!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hello Gina, thank you for your wonderful review. I'm thrilled you enjoyed the tour and that Grainne took great care of you! Best regards, Frances
Haley_C, Mar 2026
Our walking food tour with Celia was absolutely the highlight of our trip. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the area and the local food and people. Celia took us to some fantastic pubs and through the English market. More than samples too - we left the tour absolutely stuffed after all the delicious food and drinks. Celia also gave us some great recommendations for more shopping and visiting around Cork. It was an unforgettable day!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hello Haley, Thank you for your wonderful review. I am thrilled that you enjoyed the tour and loved the tastings. I will share this review with Celia to brighten her day. Regards, Frances
Sharon_P, Nov 2025
I had an absolutely fantastic experience on this tour in Cork! Every stop offered something delicious, and I love getting to try such a great variety of local flavors. Our God Kate was exceptional - so knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely fun to talk to. She shared so many interesting stories and insights that really brought the city to life.
The whole day felt less like a tour and more like spending time with friends, enjoying great food and great company. I would highly recommend this experience!
Jeffery_P, Nov 2025
Our host was wonderful and made the entire experience memorable. The pace and stops were perfect. Very interesting indeed.
Diane_D, Nov 2025
It was excellent
Far better than expected, Kate was great, her knowledge of both the history and food culture really impressed us. And the food was so delicious!,
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ThomasMangan, Oct 2025
Kate was an amazing guide who knew an amazing amount about the local food scene and local history. Her walk through of the English Market and the selection of foods we got to sample was outstanding! Very grateful for the tour and would recommend to others.
Hans_U, Oct 2025
Our guide Kate did a wonderful job conducting our tour. She was from the area and knew so much about the history and had personal stories which were related to the tour. All the food stops we made were delicious as well. We've done these tours before & this was the best so far, mainly due to Kate.
david_g, Sep 2025
Amanda is the best posdibly guide you could ask for! Food choices were fabulous. Her knowledge of history is wonderful. And her singing voice is a dream! Most unexpected was her finding a walking stick for my wife - absolutely unexpected and appreciated!!
Leslie_C, Sep 2025
This was one of our favorite tours of our entire trip! Frances and her associate were just delightful people that anyone would want to spend an afternoon with. The knowledge and passion they both had for Cork and their expertise about the English Market was phenomenal. Their ability to explain the historical significance of first, the Black Shawl women and the surround areas, and second, the generational ownership of the individual vendor stalls was very impactful to us. My ancestors are from Cork so visiting it with someone so knowledgeable was important. The vendors whose wares we sampled were a perfect choice to showcase quintessential Irish cuisine. (The meat pies were fabulous). The commentary they both added to our tour was significant, detailed, and interesting. We also appreciated that we were given time at each booth to shop if we saw something we wanted to explore further. We ended our tour in a lovely bar when we could drink a beer with them both. By the time we parted ways, both my husband and I felt like we were saying goodbye to old friends. We would definitely take this tour again not only to see the market again, but to get to visit with the two of them. They were fun and engaging and clearly enjoyed what they were doing.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Hello Leslie, It was lovely to hear from you and even better to read this wonderful review. Thank you so much, but it was our pleasure having you on the tour. Come back to see us for another tour in Ireland or Bordeaux! Frances
Jessica_A, Sep 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Amanda was great! Knowledgeable, funny, quirky. The food was a good representation of Cork and the stories and history gave a wonderful sense of the place.
We highly recommend the tour!
Mindy_P, Sep 2025
Wonderful introduction to the Cork food scene. Kate took us all around the city Centre and showed us points of interest while walking to each of our tasting destinations. All were exceptional as well as Kate!!
Elena_V, Sep 2025
We had the absolute best time on this food, beer, and Irish coffee tour. Our guide, Amanda, was truly the star of the show. She was incredibly energetic, fun, and had such an upbeat personality that made the whole experience fantastic. She didn't just walk us through the city; she brought it to life with interesting historical tidbits and pointed out local architecture, which gave us a deeper appreciation for Cork.
The food selection on the tour was top-notch. We got to sample a wonderful variety of local delicacies, including delicious meats, savory pies, artisanal cheeses, fresh seafood, and decadent chocolates. And of course, the beer and Irish coffee were a perfect addition.
The highlight of the entire tour, however, was without a doubt Amanda's incredible singing. It was an unexpected and delightful surprise that elevated the tour from great to truly unforgettable. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Cork, and especially for anyone who wants to experience the city's food scene with a truly amazing guide.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Hello Elena, Thank you for the glowing review which I passed to Amanda and that will make her day. At Bonner Travel, we offer several Culinary Tours around Ireland and Bordeaux, France. We would love to have you, your family or friends return, and we offer you a 10% reduction on future bookings. Kind regards, Frances
Stephen_C, Sep 2025
Exceeded expectations. Kerry (sp?), our guide, was exceptional. History tour combined with tasting first rate food. Every stop was perfectly orchestrated with the vendors. We tasted local sausages, Irish coffee, and from the English market -sliced meats, bread, meat pies, chocolate, and fresh seafood including oysters, prawns, smoked mackerel, etc. All so delicious and in perfect quantities! We ended the tour with a beer tasting and we were able to linger a little longer with the people we met on the tour who were all equally outstanding. Highly recommend this tour (especially with Kerry). She was the best! A talented and fantastic representative of Cork. She made the day very memorable.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Hello Stephen, Thank you for the glowing review. We are delighted you enjoyed the tour and yes, Kerry is amazing! Please come back to enjoy another tour with Bonner Travel with 10% coupon. Regards, Frances
Ben_R, Sep 2025
Absolutely loved the experience. Our guide, Amanda, was personable, lovely, informative, and so much fun! And the food? Unbelievable. PLEASE give this is a shot if you’re traveling to Cork and want to learn more about the city, it’s history, and it’s panorama of personalities. 10/10 would recommend to families and couples on the road!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Hello Ben, thank you for the wonderful review. I have passed it on to Amanda and that will make her day. Please come back and see us on another tour. We are giving you 10% off for family or friends who travel with us or who take one of the culinary tours.
Kimberly_B, Sep 2025
This was a wonderful tour. We were able to see the heart of Cork and taste their wonderful food. Our guide was excellent, Carrie (sp?). Thank you for this opportunity.
Glenn_J, Sep 2025
Kerry was superb - well versed in Cork history and a delight to spend the day with. The food and drink was all excellent on this culinary tour.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Hello Glenn, Thank you for the great review. I was the guide with Casey's group from the ship yesterday. I wonder if you would let him know about the tour you did. Regards, Frances
Nicole_R, Aug 2025
Great experience! Meeting point was convenient. Tour guide Karri was very knowledgeable and engaging. Food was tasty. Adult beverages included for those over 18. We learned a lot of history! We attended at lunch time. Some members of our party were not entirely full at the end, but others were full. One participant with food allergies was able to eat substitute items whenever there was an allergen present in the primary food offerings. Three hours on foot with just a little time spent sitting at the middle.
Anthony_P, Aug 2025
Our guide Amanda was excellent. Extremely knowledgeable of the history of the area and the cuisine. The walking culinary tour was a great way to explore some of the hidden gems for local food and pubs that we otherwise may have overlooked.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hello Anthony,
Thank you for the lovely review. We are delighted you enjoyed the tour. We are offering a 10% discount for future tours for family and friends. Check us out on Bonner Travel. @bonnertravel.
Maria_H, Aug 2025
Kerry, our guide, was on time and well versed in the Cork culture. Every stop on the tour was prepared for our small group. We sampled fresh, locally produced food and drink at authentic Irish establishments. A great way to tour the city. We would definitely recommend to future travelers.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hello Maria,
Thank you for the lovely review. Kerry will be delighted. We are offering you a 10% discount for future tours for family and friends. Follow on Social Media ....@bonnertravel
ldlsmith, Aug 2025
Kerry was an excellent guide. She loves the city of Cork and was knowledgeable about its history. The food venues were yummy.
Carol_R, Aug 2025
A lovely day of history and wonderful farm to table food in Cork. Kerry was lovely and related the history of Cork to the food we ate. Everything was delicious, and becoming acquainted with Kerry and Cork will inspire us to return. Thanks for a beautiful day!
Kathy_G, Aug 2025
Not to miss! Fabulous food and Kerry was fantastic as a guide both in knowledge and wit. Would do it again!
Jessica_G, Aug 2025
Kerry is the absolute sweetest soul I have met! Her knowledge of Cork and the stories she told along the way were so interesting!
Mary_E, Aug 2025
Carrie provided a historical background as part of this tour which was an additional bonus. We loved all the places we went for tastings, especially the markets and historical bars. The Bemish Beef Pies were amazing. A great experience overall and Carrie was a great tour guide who made sure we all felt included in the experience.
kristen_c, Aug 2025
What a treat this was. Amanda was lovely, funny, and full of knowledge. We really enjoyed our time and the coziness of the tour. Definitely recommended. Be sure to wear good walking shoes and prepared to book it, there’s lots to see!
June_R, Aug 2025
Celia was an absolute gem. This was not only the best food tour we have ever been on, it was the best tour period. We had such a good time and were very well fed with absolutely incredible food. I'll be thinking about that beef and Beamish pie for weeks to come. Beyond the food, this is a great way to see a decent amount of Cork and get some good local history with a personal perspective. Can't recommend highly enough.
Dia_N, Aug 2025
Kelly was fabulous & knowledgeable. The food choices were delicious. We were stuffed and had a lovely time touring Cork.
Sarah_K, Jul 2025
Amanda was amazing! Bright and sassy personality and she made this tour a great way to discover such a great city in its history and food. The food was simple, but filling. All locally sourced, from sausages and potatoes to oysters and shrimp, bread, cheese, and meat pie. Two alcoholic drinks including an Irish coffee and a Murphy’s stout of options for those who don’t drink alcohol. Amanda had stories and SONGS. She sang and danced, even got my 16-year-old son to dance. Great cozy pubs, exploration of the English Market, and introductions to the tucked away and main areas of the city. Take time at the end to go back to the English Market and get things you want and come hungry and ready to walk. You’ll get your fill and your steps in for the day. (And bring water. There are a few restroom stops along the way, but don’t be shy to ask)
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you Sarah for such an uplifting review! It made my day and I am sure Amanda will love it too.
Come back soon as we have plenty of other tours to try. Frances
mark_m, Jul 2025
Wonderful tour of Cork with a frequent stop for delicious food, exceeded my expectations for sure. Highly recommend
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Hi Mark, Thank you for the review. It was great to meet you and your lovely family. Enjoy the rest of the cruise and come back soon. Fran
Patti_M, Jul 2025
A great food and educational experience! We had a good overview of the history of Cork and tasted great local food. Kerrie was wonderful!
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