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Private tour of, Blarney Castle, Cork City and Kinsale

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Let us do the driving when you arrive in Cork / Cobh.
We aim to give passengers the best possible experience. We really go that extra mile to make sure you leave with wonderful memories.
We are all local drivers with a great knowledge of our locality. We are all full and are fully licensed and insured by the national transport authority of Ireland.

Irish people by nature are a proud race, and we take huge pride in showing you beautiful sights and making sure that nothing is too much trouble for us .
We offer upbeat, informative and fun tours of our locality.
We use modern air conditioned Cars with seating for 4 passengers.

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Blarney Castle & Gardens Entrance Fee
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I can pick up at Cobh Cruise ship terminal in Cork Harbour or at a hotel in the Cork area by arrangement

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Casement Square
Ballyvoloon, Cobh, Co. Cork, P24 KX99, Ireland

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Blarney Castle & Gardens

First stop on our trip is a visit the beautiful and historic Blarney Castle, kiss the stone to get the gift of the gab or just stroll through the magnificent gardens full of native and exotic plants and trees. (Admission to Blarney Castle is €18 for an adult with a reduction for seniors.) Credit card is accepted.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Cork

Here we will visit Cork City with its narrow streets and steep hills which offer great views. Take a stroll through the English market and sample the fair or just soak up the atmosphere of a city that has been in existence for over 800 years.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Kinsale

We visit the beautiful fishing town of Kinsale with its beautiful scenery and home to Irelands best seafood restaurants. Take a stroll along its narrow laneways and maybe even stop off for a Guinness if you fancy.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Cobh

We arrive back where we started at the town of Cobh (cove). This town was the scene of the mass immigration to all corners of the earth but especially the U.S.A. It was also the last port of call for the infamous Titanic and you will see where the passenger boarded on that faithful day. I will escort you to your ship from here and bid you a fond farewell.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Operated by a business

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A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (IST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
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  • Service animals allowed
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