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The famous Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle & Gardens is officially called the Stone of Eloquence, with a legend that states if you kiss the stone, you will never be at a loss for words. People travel from all over the world to kiss this mystical stone, which can only be done by hanging upside down over a sheer drop from the castle's tower. In addition to the draw of the stone, the 600-year-old fortress also boasts an array of handsome gardens and several interesting rock formations known collectively as Rock Close and given whimsical names such as Wishing Steps and Witch's Cave. Take your turn to kiss the stone, but don't leave the castle without exploring the grounds a bit too.

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Blarney Castle & Gardens

Daily: 9am–sunset

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Monacnapa, Blarney, County Cork

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Blarney Castle Day Tour from Dublin Including Rock of Cashel & Cork City

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Explore hidden gems and popular attractions around County Cork on this Blarney day tour from Dublin. Travel deep into the Golden Vale of County Cork with your guide and soak up some free time in Cork to explore at your leisure, before exploring the famous Rock of Cashel. Then, visit Blarney Castle and follow in time-honored tradition by kissing the Blarney Stone. Top off the trip with tax-free shopping in the Woollen Mills before returning to Dublin.

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Blarney Castle Day Trip from Dublin

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Enhance your experience of Ireland with a full-day excursion to three of the country’s top attractions. From the comfort of a luxury coach, travel through the Irish countryside to visit Blarney Castle, famed for the enchanting Blarney Stone, which grants those who kiss it the gift of gab. See, too, Cahir Castle and the Rock of Cashel Cathedral and gain insight into the region’s rich heritage from your guide.

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Cobh (Cork) to Blarney Castle Half Day Shore Tour

Maximize your time in Cork on a half-day shore excursion from Cobh, and benefit from departure times tailored to your time in port. Discover regional highlights such as Blarney Castle, the Blarney Stone, and the city of Cork, and hear regional insights provided by your driver-guide. Relax with round-trip transfer from your port and free time to shop at Blarney Woolen Mills.

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Cobh (Cork) to Blarney Castle & Kinsale - Shore Excursion

Make the most of your time in port on a shore excursion from Cobh and discover county highlights, including Blarney Castle, Kinsale, and Cobh Cathedral. Enjoy round-trip transportation for seamless transfer between dispersed locations, and gain insight into the region from your guide’s on-board commentary. Benefit from tailored departure times according to the duration your docking.

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Cork and Blarney Castle Rail Tour from Dublin

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Take a Dublin rail tour to Blarney Castle, the medieval stronghold of southern Ireland. On this historical and cultural day trip, you’ll course through Ireland by train and coach, enjoying views of the lush countryside on your way to tour the castle grounds and plant a kiss on the Blarney Stone. Then take a city tour of Cork and visit the Queenstown Story Heritage Center in Cobh, Ireland’s largest emigration port.

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3-Day Cork, Blarney Castle, Ring of Kerry and Cliffs of Moher Rail Tour

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Discover the natural and cultural highlights of Ireland on an unforgettable 3-day tour to Cork, the Ring of Kerry, and the Cliffs of Moher from Dublin. Relish the romance of traveling by train and coach through the stunning natural scenery of Ireland as you visit iconic attractions like Blarney Castle and the UNESCO-listed Cliffs of Moher. Delve into the rich culture of Cork on a city tour; enjoy spectacular coastal vistas as you travel along the Ring of Kerry; and enjoy traditional Irish hospitality during overnight stays in Killarney.

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6-Day All Ireland Tour from Dublin

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Visit some of Ireland’s most popular attractions during this 6-day tour from Dublin. Choose from three different lodging options, and have your accommodations and transport taken care of for five nights and six days. Pass the Peace Wall in Belfast, visit Giant’s Causeway, and kiss the Blarney Stone in Cork. Travel along the Ring of Kerry, and see the Cliffs of Moher, and the Dark Hedges, made famous by 'Game of Thrones.'

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6-Day South of Ireland Tour from Dublin

Journey across Southern Ireland on this 6-day tour that lets you choose from three accommodation options. This tour provides you with accommodations and transport for five nights and six days. Some of the stops along the way include Adare, Inch Beach, the Dingle Peninsula, Cork, Cobh, Cong, and Killarney. Travel around the Ring of Kerry, see Blarney Castle and Bunratty Castle, and make a visit to the Cliffs of Moher. Go to the Guinness Storehouse brewery, and down a pint of beer, and take pictures at the 13th-century Corcomroe Abbey.

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Private Tour of Blarney Castle, Cork City and Kinsale

Maximize time in County Cork with a full-day private tour. Meet your local guide at the pick-up location of your choice and set out to see the historic Blarney Castle, the colorful fishing village of Kinsale, and Cork City. Skip the hassle of navigating and leave the driving to your private guide. Itineraries can be customized according to your individual interests.

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2-Day Cork, Blarney Castle and Ring of Kerry Rail Trip from Dublin

Enhance your experience of Ireland’s stunning coastal scenery on a relaxed 2-day trip to Cork and the Ring of Kerry from Dublin. Travel through Ireland’s beautiful countryside and visit iconic attractions like Blarney Castle, home to the famous Blarney Stone, and the gorgeous Dingle Bay. Enjoy an overnight stay in the convivial town of Killarney; revitalize with a fulfilling full Irish breakfast; and learn about the rich culture and history of the region from a professional guide.

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5-Day Escape to the South West (*Includes entry to the Cliffs of Moher)

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Ireland’s dramatic west coast can be difficult for visitors to navigate, but this 5-day tour from Dublin makes it easy to see the country’s spectacular Atlantic scenery, from the Cliffs of Moher and Dingle Peninsula to Killarney’s Ring of Kerry. Along the way, tour a renowned whiskey distillery, pop into authentic Irish pubs, and kiss the famous Blarney Stone. Hotel stays and all other details are arranged for a stress-free adventure with a small group of fellow travelers.

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2-Day Cork and Blarney Castle Rail Tour from Dublin

Journey from Dublin on a two-day rail and coach tour through Irish countryside and Ireland's Ancient East en route to some of the country’s most beloved attractions. You’ll visit Blarney Castle and its very kissable Blarney Stone as well as Queenstown Story Heritage Center at Cobh’s Victoria Station, where generations of Ireland emigrants set off for new lands. This getaway excursion includes an overnight stay at a four-start lodging. It also features a city tour of Cork with a trip to its English Market, an 18th-century covered food market that’s easily one of the country’s best.

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7-Day Great Atlantic Adventure Small-Group Tour of Ireland from Dublin

Experience the Emerald Isle on a 7-day small-group tour of Ireland’s natural and historical highlights from Dublin. With a guide you’ll stray from the beaten path and visit the Ring of Kerry, Connemara, and County Mayo. Ascend to the summit of Croagh Patrick; discover the coastal beauty of Dingle Bay; and see the UNESCO-listed Cliffs of Moher. Six nights’ accommodation, Irish breakfasts, and round-trip transportation from Dublin are included.

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4-Day Cork, Ring of Kerry, Dingle, Cliffs of Moher and Galway Bay Rail Tour

Spend four days exploring southwest Ireland, with visits to the Blarney Stone, Cliffs of Moher, Dingle and more, on this rail and coach tour from Dublin. Travel by rail to Cork city, and visit Blarney Castle to kiss the legendary Blarney Stone. Continue by train to Killarney for a 3-night stay, and trace the scenic ring of Dingle and stunning Ring of Kerry by coach. Then, visit the epic Cliffs of Moher and Galway Bay before returning to Dublin. B&B accommodation with breakfast and all rail and coach transport are included (unless hotel upgrade for extra cost is selected).

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$1,372.76

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4-Day Ring of Kerry, Limerick, Cliffs of Moher, Galway and Connemara Rail Tour

Enjoy Ireland’s spectacular southern and western coastlines on this 4-day rail and coach tour from Dublin. Visit highlights including Cork city, the Blarney Stone and Limerick; and take coach trips around the beautiful Ring of Kerry and Galway Bay, and to the epic Cliffs of Moher and Connemara. See wild beaches and fjord-like bays; visit pretty villages and castles, and absorb Ireland’s traditional rural charms en route. Three nights’ accommodation in Killarney, plus daily breakfasts, and all rail travel and coach trips are included.

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$1,231.01

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6-Day All Ireland Rail Tour from Dublin

Hop across the other side of Ireland to experience the cities and sights of the Wild Atlantic Way on this six-day sightseeing tour. Accommodation and transport are sorted, saving you time you might have spent organizing and giving you the opportunity to focus solely on what the west coast of Ireland has to offer. Travel to cities and towns like Cork, Limerick and Galway, and encounter local highlights like the Cliffs of Moher, the Aran Islands and the Connemara district. You can even kiss the Blarney Stone!

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$1,983.36

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2-Day Southern Ireland Tour from Dublin:Including Blarney and Cliffs of Moher

Southern Ireland is said to be one of the most beautiful places in the world. See its majestic beauty for yourself during this 2-day tour that takes you to the area’s top highlights with round-trip transport from Dublin included. See Blarney Castle and the famous Blarney Stone, Bunratty Castle, the Rock of Cashel, the Burren, and the Cliffs of Moher. Plus spend time cruising through the stalls at the English Market in Cork, and catch sight of King John's Castle and River Shannon in Limerick.

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$206.08

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3-Day Cork, Blarney Castle, Ring of Kerry and Dingle Peninsula Rail Tour

See the highlights of southwest Ireland on a 3-day Cork City, Ring of Kerry, and Dingle Peninsula tour from Dublin. Travel by train to Cork, and visit the Cobh Heritage Centre and Blarney Castle, home to the Blarney Stone—said to bless you with eloquence. Continue by rail to spend two nights in pretty Killarney, and admire the stunning scenery of the Ring of Kerry and Dingle Peninsula by coach before returning by rail to Dublin. All coach and rail transport and two nights’ accommodation in Killarney are included.

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3-Day Blarney Castle, Kilkenny & Irish Whiskey Tour (*inc. entry to Distillery)

Discover the countryside of Southeast Ireland without the stress of planning on a 3-day tour with round-trip transport from a central Dublin location. In addition to navigating, your guide provides little-known facts and stories at stops along the way, including the Kinsale harbor, West Cork’s beaches, Blarney Castle, and the mountains of Glendalough. Two nights of accommodation are included for your convenience.

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5 Day South of Ireland Tour

This is a private & luxurious way to travel in Ireland. Enjoy a private guide chauffeuring you around all the best sites in ireland. You will not only arrive relaxed & connected to friends & family with free on board wifi & mineral water, but also privately escorted by your own guide who is familiar of each site.

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Rock Of Cashel And Blarney Castle Private Chauffeur Full Day Sightseeing Tour

Explore Ireland beyond Dublin with a full-day private tour to the Rock of Cashel and Blarney Castle. Get picked up at your hotel or the address of your choice in Dublin and set out on a sightseeing tour in a luxury vehicle, suitable for up to six passengers. Customize the tour according to your interests or visit top landmarks, the Rock of Cashel and Blarney Castle. The itinerary includes a stop for a pub lunch.

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5 hours
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$1,471.98

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8-Day Adventure Tour on Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way

Maximize time in Ireland with a comprehensive 8-day tour of the Wild Atlantic Way. Set out from Cork City on an outdoor adventure that includes landmarks like Blarney Castle, Killarney National Park, and the Cliffs of Moher. Go cycling in the countryside, climb aboard a boat on the lakes of Killarney, and explore the Aran Islands during this tour.

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8 days

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$2,242.86

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7 Day Emerald Explorer Small Group of tour of Ireland

Discover the beauty of the west of Ireland with a seven-day tour departing from Dublin. Explore the Wild Atlantic Way with a small group and see popular landmarks including the Aran Islands, the Cliffs of Moher, and the Ring of Kerry. Skip the hassle of planning and leave the driving to your guide during this multi-day itinerary that includes the charming villages of Doolin and Dingle, historic sites like Blarney Castle, and the scenic region of Connemara.

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7 days

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$2,006.25

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7-Day Ireland to Island Small Group Tour from Dublin

Get ready to immerse yourself in all things Ireland on this small-group tour. Over seven days with a local guide, you’ll scout for puffins at a puffin sanctuary, see the Rock of Cashel, explore Killarney National Park and the Cliffs of Moher, sail to the wild Aran Islands, dive into Galway’s artsy culture, tour the Dingle Peninsula, stop at a Jameson distillery, and so, so much more.

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$1,880.86

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What's the best way to experience Blarney Castle & Gardens?

The best ways to experience Blarney Castle & Gardens are:

Blarney Castle Day Tour from Dublin Including Rock of Cashel & Cork City
Blarney Castle Day Trip from Dublin
Cobh (Cork) to Blarney Castle Half Day Shore Tour
Cobh (Cork) to Blarney Castle & Kinsale - Shore Excursion

What are Blarney Castle & Gardens hours of operation?

Blarney Castle & Gardens hours of operation: Daily: 9am–sunset. Buy tickets in advance on Viator. If you book with Viator, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund.