Dublin to Rock of Cashel Cork City and Blarney Castle Guided Tour
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Dublin, Ireland
- 12 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Discover the wonders of Blarney Castle on a full-day tour from Dublin
- Follow the tradition by kissing the legendary Blarney Stone and receive "the gift of the gab" for seven years
- Learn about local history and culture from your guide
- Free time to explore Cork and shop till you drop in the Woollen Mills before returning to Dublin
What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Live commentary on board
- Driver/guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- EUR 8.00 Admission into Rock of Cashel
- EUR 24.00 Admission into Blarney Castle and Gardens.
- WiFi on board
- USB ports to charge your devices while on tour
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 5 Beresford Pl, Gardiner Street Lower, Mountjoy, Dublin 1, D01 V2V4, Ireland
Bus collects from the corner (outside) of 5 Beresford Place and Gardiner Street Lower, Dublin
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.8:00 am
Itinerary
When in Ireland, it’d be a shame to miss visiting the most famous castle, Blarney Castle, and kissing the Blarney Stone to receive “the gift of gab for seven years.” This hassle-free group tour takes you there, plus to several other highlights around Cork and Tipperary.
You’ll meet your guide and driver at the easy to locate departure point, and then you can get settled into your air-conditioned bus with Wi-Fi to keep you connected. Your guide will provide commentary along the way, and give you way more information than any guide book could.
Your driver will take you to Blarney Castle and gardens, to Cork for a comprehensive city tour, and also to the Rock of Cashel to learn about its rich history and take photos of its medieval architecture.
You don’t need to worry about logistics or navigating the narrow roads. Just relax and soak up the Irish sites and stories.
You’ll meet your guide and driver at the easy to locate departure point, and then you can get settled into your air-conditioned bus with Wi-Fi to keep you connected. Your guide will provide commentary along the way, and give you way more information than any guide book could.
Your driver will take you to Blarney Castle and gardens, to Cork for a comprehensive city tour, and also to the Rock of Cashel to learn about its rich history and take photos of its medieval architecture.
You don’t need to worry about logistics or navigating the narrow roads. Just relax and soak up the Irish sites and stories.
Paddywagon Tours (Pass By)
1
Rock of Cashel
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
2
Cork
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Blarney Castle & Gardens
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Paddywagon Tours (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infant seats available
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Baby and booster seats available, please notify us with your booking if you require.
- Collapsible wheelchairs can be stored underneath, and are the responsibility of the passenger.
- Bookings made through Viator will automatically be signed up for the pickup point and collection time specified in the booking.
- If you wish to change your reservation to one of the other pick-up locations offered by Paddywagon Tours, you will need to contact us by telephone or email not later than 17:00 the evening prior so that we can guarantee the change. Please note that changes are only guaranteed once confirmed in writing by us.
- If you wish to depart the tour in eg Cork instead of returning to Dublin you are welcome to do so. Please simply inform the driver first thing in the morning of your intention not to return to Dublin and remind him again as you are leaving the tour. You are welcome to bring luggage with you which can be stored in the luggage compartment. Hand luggage can be stored in the overhead compartment. Valuables are stored at your own risk and the company cannot be held liable for damage or loss
- As is typical throughout the industry, tour vehicles do not have washrooms for hygiene reasons. Accordingly, ample restroom breaks are factored into the itinerary
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 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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Featured review
Lauren_R
Brian was a fantastic tour guide! His vast knowledge of Irish history and the way he mixed in personal stories of his time growing up in Ireland made it a really amazing experience. The locations we stopped at were also lovely, especially Blarney. Overall, highly recommend this experience to any looking for a nice day trip.
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Julie_K, Jul 2026
Karl was our bus driver and tour guide for the day and he made it a great day! Our group was small and as luck would have it, almost half of the folks on board had a J name. We had a fabulous day cruising around in the Paddywagon, saw some amazing sights and made new friends.
Beverley_C, Jul 2026
The scenery was absolutely incredible and breathtaking. Our bus driver/tour guide was excellent—friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. His insights and enthusiasm made the experience even more enjoyable and truly memorable. Overall, it was an outstanding tour that I would highly recommend.
Ella_K, Jul 2026
Jerry our tour guide was very nice! and it felt more hands off as we got to mostly explore the locations by ourselves once we got there. Lunch in Cork was very smooth as we were able to order the food at the optional restaurant before getting there so upon arrival we could immediately eat and have more time to explore the city. He also gave us more time at Blarney Castle to ensure we could que and have a chance to kiss the stone. Would recommend this tour.
Tamara_S, Jul 2026
Fantastic tour. Driver was great, ride was safe and this tour gave you the right amount of time everywhere. Highly recommend.
James_P, Jul 2026
Both castle sites are great! The walk from parking to Blarney Castle plus the steps up to kiss the stone may be a bit of a challenge for some - but worth it. Grounds of Blarney at beautiful - but tour time is limited - would have liked an earlier pick up time to allow for more time at Blarney and Cork.
Elaine_C, Jul 2026
The places we visited were amazing . The gardens were enormous and I kissed the blarney stone. Cork is also very beautiful. The driver was not so friendly which surprised me.
Kat_A, Jul 2026
Tour guide/bus driver was very knowledgeable. The tour was very well planned out. My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed our day.
Veronica_T, Jul 2026
It was great! Lots of history and learnings! Kevin out your guide and driver is very knowledgeable and kind.
Deborah_B, Jul 2026
Having someone else do the driving for you and telling you the history, folk lore stories, and jokes along the way was great. I would have liked a little more time in Cork. Only had time to eat, not shop or sight see, but the meal was fantastic. Suggest grabbing food at the toilet break convenience station, eating on the bus, and then that would free up your time to have the full hour in Cork to explore and shop. At Blarney Castle, we had just enough time to use the bathroom, grab a coffee, kiss the Blarney Stone, and see part of the gardens. We had plenty of time at Cashel Rock. It was a lovely way to see many things in a short amount of time. Well worth the price we paid.
Laura_K, Jul 2026
We had a lovely experience! Felt a bit rushed at Blarney, and couldn't really see much at Cork due to time, but our guide Michael was fantastic! The sites were overall amazing for what we were able to see!
Rita_R, Jul 2026
Driver provided an oral history of Ireland which I appreciated. Blarney Castle and the grounds were gorgeous. Probably not an ideal tour for kids with restless legs as there is a fair amount of travel time (3.5 hrs home although a rest stop was provided.)
Susan_H, Jun 2026
Excellent. Your guide was very informative and friendly, funny and all around nice person. Wonderful.
Elizabeth_S, Jun 2026
Driver was knowledgeable and entertaining. Castle and grounds are beautiful. Not enough time in Cork and it was cut short due to traffic
Paula_B, Jun 2026
We had the best tour guide! We can't remember his name but he was amazing! We did 4 tours on our trip and he stood out from all the rest! He was extremely friendly, knowledgeable and helpful! Now that we know where to see who you're booking through we would definitely do our tours with the paddy wagon again! The bus was clean & roomy. He had no issues of bringing food or drinks on board. He made sure we got to spend as much time as possible at our stops and he treated us to a surprise stop! It was a fantastic day!
Marieke_v, Jun 2026
Our trip to Blarney Castle, Rock Of Cashel and Cork was amazing and worth the long day! Our driver, Davey was an amazing tour guide, very knowledgeable and the right amount of Irish humour. We enjoy his commentary very much. Even though the weather was warm, he kept us as comfortable as could be expected. We also enjoyed the locations and time that was designated to each and appreciated Davey's must see tips. Thank you for a wonderful day trip Davey! A trip to the south of Ireland well worth taking!
M&M, Canada
Yvonne_M, Jun 2026
This was a great trip and the driver and trip guide was extremely knowledgeable and was a pleasure to be with for the day. He was attentive to his guests, answered all questions and gave good tips for where to eat and go while in Dublin.
Kailie_S, Jun 2026
Great day tour option from Dublin. Guide/driver was awesome. Changed the timing up a bit so we had more time at Blarney and less in the city if Cork which was much appreciated. Unless you’re a fan of cities, the stop in Cork wasn’t that great for me. Otherwise had a great time.
Scott_L, Jun 2026
Our tour guide Dave made the tour. He provided just the right amount of history and information, and did not give us information overload. His recommendations for each of the stops, as well as Dublin were spot on.
Lauren_P, Jun 2026
The tour guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. Perfect trio for a solo traveler and/or groups! The bus was also comfortable and relaxing.
Thomas_V, Jun 2026
Long day but my favorite part was Blarney Castle. The guide made sure there were plenty of bathroom breaks and stops at convenience stores.
Todd_S, Jun 2026
It’s a 12 hour day but a fun day, seeing lots of places. Remember to wear comfortable shoes. Our guide, Edward/Eduardo was great, telling us about some of the history of Ireland and the places that we were going to.
Brandi_T, Jun 2026
We had a lovely day, an interesting experience, and a knowledgeable driver who made sure we arrived safely and comfortably at each destination.
Greg_L, Jun 2026
First, this is a long day. A full 12 hours with at least 6+ hours in the bus. Despite that, this is a great day trip from Dublin. If visiting Dublin, it is nice to get out of the city for a day.
The trip has 4 stops- 1 hour in you stop at a rest station for drinks, snacks and a bathroom break. Then a little over an hour to the Rock of Cashel. This place is beautiful and worth the stop. We were. Here about 45 minutes. Then another 2 hours on the bus to reach Cork. Cork is a fun clean city. A lot of shopping and food options. You have about an hour and half here. Make the most of it. This is followed by about a 20 minute ride to the Blarney grounds. Everything is amazing here. The castle is beautiful and the grounds are immaculate. You have about 2 hours here. The hike to the Blarney stone is relatively easy if you can walk steps. The line was short, but it could be very long. The town is cute and a nice place to grab a drink after. To finish the trip you have about a 2 hours trip back to the rest station, the. Another hour and 20 minutes back to Dublin. Great trip, but be prepared for a long day.
bala_r, Jun 2026
Taste of southern Ireland with whirlwind stops at major cities and attractions. Too quick a stop Cork to properly explore the city. Blarney had adequate time
Peggy_W, Jun 2026
A very good and interesting experience. Our bus driver/tour guide was excellent. He gave us background/historical information is a very interesting way. We had a very enjoyable time. We had plenty of time to explore each stop on our excursion. I would highly recommend.
Paul_G, Jun 2026
Better to cab to the pickup spot, goggle directions is spotty if you're walking. David was fantastic
James_K, Jun 2026
Keith and Larry were great guides and full of knowledge and tips. Very enjoyable and entertaining. Wish we had more time at Blarney Castle
Megan_L, Jun 2026
Great day. Easy journey. Dave, our driver was outstanding. Blarney was the cream on top. Happy times
Irene_P, Jun 2026
The bus will be parked with others on the city street, not at a specific building so it was a bit confusing. Our driver was both amusing and informative. Be sure to kiss the Blarney Stone.
EdmaliIrizarrySuarez, Jun 2026
Liam helped us get to a beautiful part of Ireland that really exceeded expectations. The beautiful castles and scenery made this an unforgettable experience.
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