Kinsale Culinary Tour
Recommended by 97% of travelers
Cork, Ireland
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Taste your way through the Irish seaside village of Kinsale with this half-day, small-group culinary tour. Meet your guide for a scenic stroll through Kinsale's colourful streets and harbour, learning about the history of Irish food. Sample traditional fare including local cheese, seafood, craft beer, and brunch. Complete the experience with a lesson in how to make a classic Irish coffee. Note that private transportation is not included.
- Explore Kinsale through its food traditions
- Taste a variety of seafood including oysters
- Sample brunch dishes alongside local flavors
- Learn how to make a classic Irish coffee
Sample Menu
Starter
Tastings
Local award-winning Cork cheese served with local chutneys.
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Local oysters, or mussels or seafood chowder
Enjoy a cup of creamy seafood chowder or oysters fresh from the Atlantic Ocean
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Home made sausage rolls
Enjoy a delectable homemade sausage roll, a real Irish tradition
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Local Chocolates
No tour would be complete without a visit to the local chocolatier.
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Ice Cream
A delightful visit to the local ice cream shop with Ice cream so thick you can hear it moo!
Dessert
A sweet surprise
Enjoy a sweet surprise from the local shop
What's Included
- Brunch
- Snacks
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Gratuities
- Private transportation
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Kinsale Tourist Information Centre, Pier Rd, Town-Plots, Kinsale, Co. Cork, P17 C973, Ireland
Meet at the Tourist Office, Kinsale Monday to Saturday 11 am start time Sunday 11.30 start time Guests should arrive 5 minutes before the tour starts.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Arranged start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
- 02/25/2024 - 10/08/2027
Monday - Saturday : 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday : 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
What To Expect
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
- Not recommended for those with food allergies or vegans
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 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 113 reviews
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What a fantastic culinary tour! Our guide Celia was knowledgeable, witty and passionate about food and the local history and culture. As we walked through the colouring streets of beautiful Kinsale, every stop came with an interesting story, lots of laughs and plenty of delicious food.
Thank you Celia!
(Ladies from Cork, Liverpool, Lisbon and Texas)
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Dear Janice,
Thank you for the great review! I have shared your kind words with Celia—it will certainly make her day.
We are so glad to hear that you and the group enjoyed the tour. regards, Frances
We met Celia (our guide) at the Irish Welxome Center in Kinsale. She was lovely from the start. Celia was fun, knowledgeable and really allowed the group to travel at our own pace. We met some lovely people from the north of Ireland. We sampled delicious food and enjoyed the beauty of Kinsale.
Kinsale was an adorable sweet city with lots of history and personality! The food was delicious and our guide Carrie was very knowledgeable with a super personality!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hello Annette,
Thank you for the wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour, as that is our primary goal. We feel fortunate to have Kerry leading the tours; she is incredibly fun, sweet, and knowledgeable. We hope you will join us again for another tour in the future: https://www.bonner-travel.com/
We have done food tours in many cities, and this one in Kinsale was by far one of the best mainly due to our Tour Guide Celia. She was knowledgeable and a grand storyteller. Stories were fun yet detailed and her beautiful Irish dialect kept us riveted and entertained given what could have been an average tour. The food choices were full and flavorful and highlighted a variety of the local small restaurants. She shared her attention evenly amongst the group and made sure everyone felt comfortable and never rushed. Can’t say enough about what this tour added to our trip to Kinsale.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hello Anne,
Thank you for your wonderful review! It truly makes us happy and reflects what we strive for. We are thrilled to have Celia as one of our guides; she brings warmth and fun to the tours. We hope to see you again someday on another tour! https://www.bonner-travel.com/
Kate was a great ambassador for Kinsale. We loved our “private culinary tour”. My only recommendation would be to explain at the beginning of the tour where we are going and what to expect.
The tour was a wonderful introduction to the locally sourced foods available in Kinsale accompanied by the general history of the area. Our guide, Kate, was interesting and made the tour a memorable experience.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hello Kenny, Thank you for the great review. We are delighted you enjoyed the tour in Kinsale and I have passed the review to Kate to brighten her day. Come back and see us again one day for another tour in Ireland. Regards, Frances
Great way to enjoy the many culinary delights and the people of Kinsale. Cecilia is a great guide and thoroughly enjoyed our time with her.
Response from Host, May 2026
Hello Stephen, Thank you for the great review. We are so happy you enjoyed the tour. Celia will be delighted to receive the review. Regards, Frances
Come hungry! Celia was wonderful. We enjoyed her knowledge of the area, including Cork, and her fun stories. All the stops were amazing and it’s a full meal plus!
This tour is a MUST!!
AMAZING food &
beverages.
Knowledgeable and EXTREMELY FRIENDLY tour guides.
They started by kindly helping us with parking. Then, we were treated to lovely sausage rolls. We stopped at a store and got sweet treats and the most delicious strawberries. After that more walking and history. Followed by a lovely Irish coffee and latte in a little pub. Next, we went to a chocolate shop where the chocolates were made on the premises. You will have a hard time walking away with just a few.
Our last stop was lunch. It was fabulous!!
Oysters, a lovely fish soup, a salad, and the most amazing piece of fried fish. Accompanied with a glass of wine.
As I said, this tour is a must. The tour guides were two of the most lovely ladies I’ve ever met. They took the time to answer our questions and explain the history of Kinsale Ireland.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hello Nancy, Thank you for the glowing review. It was great to meet you and your fantastic son, the town loved him! I hope we see you again one day soon in the not too distant future. Kind regards,
Kate gave us a very personal, local perspective of Kinsale and its amazing food scene. The food was so good we went back for seconds. Portions were very generous. Thanks Kate!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Hello Richard, so happy you enjoyed the tour. Kate is an asset to the company with her passion for Kinsale. We would love to see you back again sometime for another tour in Ireland. Regards, Frances
Our culinary tour of Kinsale was the perfect balance of delicious food and beverage along with some history of the town. Kate was an excellent tour guide - super friendly yet professional and knowledgeable. Our family of four thoroughly enjoyed our time. Thank you!!
The tour did not show case any of the epic cuisine of Kinsale. What a complete disappointment! The food could have come from any pub, and not necessarily a good pub !
It certainly did not showcase the great chefs of Kinsale. It was the low point of our trip.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hello Diane,
I apologise that you were disappointed with the tour. The Kinsale tour, like all of our tours, is designed to provide a taste of local street food while showcasing the local flavours and charm of the town. We do not claim to feature "great chefs" from Kinsale, although we do include recommendations and suggestions for their restaurants as part of the experience. Some custom tours may include evening dining at fine restaurants, but this is only available upon request. If you come back through Kinsale, let us offer you this opportunity. Regards, Frances
We met at the tourist information center, which was nice our guide Celia was very punctual. And we started with her telling some active dots and stories and what the day would hold.. you can show up to this hungry. We had quite a variety of very yummy food and drinks.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you, Michael, for the wonderful review. I have passed it on to Celia to brighten her day. I hope to see you on another tour in Ireland one day.
Regards, Frances
We had a great time with Amanda for the Kinsale Culinary tour. She was fun, very knowledgable, and told great stories. She even surprised us with a special song performance. Highly recommend.
Kinsale is a beautiful city. Cecilia our tour guide was friendly and very knowledgeable. Food was delicious and a nice variety.
Kinsale is the epitome of Irish coastal towns - it has a warm welcoming spirit, beautiful location, great food and great people. We were blessed to have Margaret be our guide, but really she was like a long lost friend. For well over 3 hours she told stories, introduced us to friends and showed us awesome nooks and crannies of this special place. And the food is as good, actually better, than you’ve heard. We left not only with warm memories and full stomachs but with a great new friend. Slainte!
I would give Cecelia, our tour guide (and new girlfriend) a five star rating. She took us all around town, providing 5 different culinary experiences. We loved the Irish coffee, frosted with an inch of whipped cream. She talked about the town and Irish food customs and likes, and she was genuinely interested in hearing from us. The only reason for the 4-star review is that Viator was overly communicative. About one hour before we were scheduled to meet, I was notified that our tour had been cancelled, but it turned out they were referring to a cancellation I had made the month before when I discovered we were accidentally double booked. It was very confusing and we almost missed this wonderful experience. Thank you, Celcelia!!
Simply amazing! Amanda was the best tour guide I have ever had. Knowledgeable on the history and food.
Amanda was fantastic! Fun and informative.
We learned so much history and the food was spectacular!!
We had a wonderful walk and lots of
Conversation with Celia. The food was very good and varied representation of what Kinsale has to offer. The sausage rolls were delicious and the cake and Irish Coffee. Waiting to enjoy our chocolate for when we are less full! We also learned more about Kinsale than we anticipated and got some recommendations for shopping and later entertainment!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hello Tina, Thank you for the great review. we are delighted you enjoyed the tour.
Check us out for future discounts for family or friends. @bonnertravel.
Plenty of great food and our tour guide Amanda was top notch. One of our favorite things we did our entire stay in Ireland.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hello Rachel,
Thank you for the lovely review. Amanda will be delighted. We are offering you a 10% discount for future tours for family and friends. Follow on Social Media ....@bonnertravel
Our tour guide Kerry was extremely knowledgeable about Kinsale, seeing she has lived most of her life here. The food was great, but the highlight of the tour was Kerry’s personal touch. We had the unique experience of being the only two taking the tour which made it that much more personal.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Hello Steven, Thank you for the excellent reveiw. We are blessed to have Kerry and your review will make her day. Come back and see us for another tour soon. Frances
We had a lovely time on the tour with Celia. Come hungry, there is lots of stops for delicious food. The tour was nicely paced, mostly flat route which made it easy for all parties to stay comfortable.
Celia was wonderful and so knowledgeable about the town. Between the delicious food of sausage rolls, Wexford strawberries, Irish coffee, cheeses, chocolates, fish and chips, fish chowder, oyster and mushy peas, we traversed the little town learning about its history and culture. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Hello Condy, thank you for the great review. i am delighted you enjoyed it. Do come back soon as we have other tours you can enjoy. Frances
Just completed the tour with Fran, and I can honestly say it was one of the best experiences I’ve had while traveling. From start to finish, the tour was thoughtfully curated and incredibly engaging. Fran didn’t just guide us through the streets—she brought the city to life through its food, history, and culture.
I came for the food, but I left with a deeper appreciation for the towns heritage and people.
It wasn’t just a food tour—it was a cultural experience that left me feeling more connected and inspired. If you're looking for something that goes beyond the surface, this is it. Can’t recommend it highly enough.
Response from Host, May 2025
Hi Olivia, Thank you so much for that wonderful review. It was so nice to get it early in the morning. Set me up for a great day! I looked for you last night at the Spaniard, but we may have left earlier. Have a wonderful time at the concert and come back again soon.
x Fran
We had an enjoyable walking tour lead by Amanda. We learned interesting Kinsale history and tasted delicious foods and drink.
A great walk through Kinsale with excellent food at various stops. And we learned a lot about the history of that area and Ireland's. Amanda was our guide. Ask for her if possible.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you for the lovely review. I am delighted you enjoyed the tour. Amanda will be pleased with the review!
Love, love, love this experience!! Amanda was our Guide and I cannot say enough wonderful things about her!
The drinks, the food, the conversations were delightful and Amanda was a wealth of information with regard to the history of Kinsale and Ireland. She even surprised us with her incredible singing! She has many talents…including author of a children’s book! I’m so glad we did this tour… I would not hesitate to book this tour!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you, Julie for this super review. We are fortunate to have Amanda on our team. I have passed the review over to her, and I know it will brighten her day. Regards, Frances
Kerry was such a great guide! She loves what she does! We enjoyed the food and the history as well strolled through Kinsale. It was a bit rainy at the start, but the luck of the Irish was on our side. The rain ended and we had beautiful weather! Kerry made the tour so personal and even gave us prints of her paintings. Kerry is a treasure of Ireland!
Amanda was fantastic- full of knowledge and insights…and a few surprises! We’d been to Kinsale 20 years ago and loved it but this was an amazing way to really learn about the history and modern life in Kinsale. Food was plentiful but not overwhelming. We’ve been on many good tours and I’d rate this one highly!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Hello Deborah, Thank you for the great review. We are fortunate to have Amanda on the team. She will be delighted to get the review. Regards,
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