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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.
The Basics
Rail and bus tours that showcase the best of the Irish western and southern coasts—including the Ring of Kerry scenic drive, the Cliffs of Moher, Galway Bay, and the Burren—often includes a stop at Blarney Castle. Find an itinerary to suit your interests, and choose one with a tour guide to learn about the history of the castle and the stone. Make the most of your time with combination tours to other sites such as the Rock of Cashel, the Celtic Cathedral, the Hall of Vicars, the Galtee Mountains, and County Kildare.
The Basics
Rail and bus tours that showcase the best of the Irish western and southern coasts—including the Ring of Kerry scenic drive, the Cliffs of Moher, Galway Bay, and the Burren—often includes a stop at Blarney Castle. Find an itinerary to suit your interests, and choose one with a tour guide to learn about the history of the castle and the stone. Make the most of your time with combination tours to other sites such as the Rock of Cashel, the Celtic Cathedral, the Hall of Vicars, the Galtee Mountains, and County Kildare.
Things to Know Before You Go
How to Get to Blarney Castle
Located only 6 miles (10 km) northwest of the city of Cork, the Blarney Castle & Gardens are easy to reach on a simple afternoon trip from the city. The castle is also often experienced as a stop on a trip from Dublin to Cork, or vice versa. Blarney is 385 miles (620 km) from Dublin.
When to Get There
The castle is open daily from 9am to sunset; as with most popular attractions, it’s best to get there early to beat the crowds. Although chilly, Christmas time is lovely at the castle, which is sumptuously decorated for the season.
Exploring Cork City
A Cork day trip often includes time in the city as well as a visit to Blarney Castle. Stroll down St. Patrick Street and stop for lunch at the English Market, which hosted a visit from Queen Elizabeth II of England in 2011, or do some tax-free souvenir shopping at Blarney Woollen Mill. The Irish countryside throughout County Cork is picturesque and makes for a lovely drive.
- Come prepared with layers for Ireland's famously unpredictable weather.
- Prepare to wait in line if you’d like to kiss the stone.
- Stone kissing is best suited for those who are able-bodied, as the line winds up steep staircases to the castle’s top.
How to Get to Blarney Castle
Located only 6 miles (10 km) northwest of the city of Cork, the Blarney Castle & Gardens are easy to reach on a simple afternoon trip from the city. The castle is also often experienced as a stop on a trip from Dublin to Cork, or vice versa. Blarney is 385 miles (620 km) from Dublin.
When to Get There
The castle is open daily from 9am to sunset; as with most popular attractions, it’s best to get there early to beat the crowds. Although chilly, Christmas time is lovely at the castle, which is sumptuously decorated for the season.
Exploring Cork City
A Cork day trip often includes time in the city as well as a visit to Blarney Castle. Stroll down St. Patrick Street and stop for lunch at the English Market, which hosted a visit from Queen Elizabeth II of England in 2011, or do some tax-free souvenir shopping at Blarney Woollen Mill. The Irish countryside throughout County Cork is picturesque and makes for a lovely drive.
Address: Blarney, County Cork, Ireland
Hours: Daily: 9am–sunset
Admission: Adults: € 10
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Day TripsBlarney Castle Day Tour from Dublin: Including Rock of Cashel & Cork City
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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- 12 hours
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Day TripsCork and Blarney Castle Rail Tour from Dublin
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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- 12 hours
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Multi-day Tours3-Day Cork, Blarney Castle, Ring of Kerry and Cliffs of Moher Rail Tour
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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Overnight Tours2-Day Cork, Blarney Castle and Ring of Kerry Rail Trip from Dublin
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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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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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Overnight Tours2-Day Southern Ireland Tour from Dublin:Including Blarney and Cliffs of Moher
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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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Immerse yourself in the rich culture and visual wonders of Ireland on an enriching 9-day tour from Dublin. Alongside a hospitable guide, explore the magical kingdom of Kerry, home to the staggering 750-foot (228-meter) Cliffs of Moher, and capture the wild spirit of the rural Connemara region. See historical monuments in Derry; gaze at the mystifying rock sculptures at Giant’s Causeway; and gain fascinating insight into the rich culture and history of Ireland from your knowledgeable guide. Spend eight nights in comfortable accommodation and enjoy a traditional Irish breakfast every day.
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Multi-day Tours4-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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Multi-day Tours7-Day Grand Small-Group Tour of Ireland from Dublin
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Multi-day Tours5-Day Spectacular South and West Small-Group Tour of Ireland from Dublin
Discover the windswept landscapes and cultural charm of south and west Ireland on an enriching 5-day tour from Dublin. In a small-group, you’ll follow the rugged curve of Wild Atlantic Way, gaze at the UNESCO-listed Cliffs of Moher and kayak alongside dolphins in Dingle Bay. Capture the bohemian spirit of Galway and admire the dramatic features of the Ring of Kerry before battling the crashing waves of Lahinch. Four nights’ accommodation, round-trip transport from Dublin and select activities are included.
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Multi-day Tours10-Day Ultimate Small-Group Tour of Ireland from Dublin
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Multi-day Tours3-Day Blarney Castle, Kilkenny and Irish Whiskey Small-Group Tour from Dublin
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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Multi-day Tours3-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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Multi-day Tours3-Day Tour of Southern Ireland from Dublin
Maximize time spent in Ireland on this 3-day tour of the countryside from Dublin. See iconic landmarks including the Cliffs of Moher and historic Blarney Castle. Visit the scenic town of Killarney, explore the rugged coastline of the Dingle Peninsula, and listen to traditional music. Round-trip transportation and a local guide are included.
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Multi-day Tours6-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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- 6 days
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ChristmasChristmas in Ireland - 4 Day Tour
Discover Ireland during the magical time of Christmas during this 4-day tour. See some of the country’s most famous landmarks and city such as the Ring of Kerry, the Cliffs of Moher, Cork, the Blarney Stone and learn about each location’s history from your informative guide. See the Emerald Isle decked out for the holidays and experience a real Irish Christmas in the town of Dingle on the day.
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- 4 days
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Multi-day ToursThe Emerald Tour 4D/3N
Our small group sizes allow us to provide a friendly focused service, and clients get the attention they deserve, while accessing sites larger groups are not able to. Maximum 16 people per tour.
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Multi-day Tours7-Day Ireland to Island Small Group Tour from Dublin
Get more from your small group tour with the Ireland to Island experience. Featuring Ireland and two of its most famous islands this tour never disappoints. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site and Puffin sanctuary, Skellig Michael, delve into Ireland’s past by visiting the Rock of Cashel steeped in 1000 years of history and explore the beautiful seaside village of Cobh, the final port of the marvellous Titanic. Explore Killarney National Park and visit the jaw dropping sights of The Cliffs of Moher. Sail across Galway Bay to the spectacular Aran Islands and soak up the atmosphere in the artsy city of Galway. Of course, no trip to Ireland is complete without a trip to one of our famous distillers, so let’s meet the makers of our beloved Jameson!
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Nature & Wildlife5 Day Backpacker Tour of Southern Ireland from Dublin
Amazing five-day tour around the spectacular south and west of Ireland that will bombard your senses and change your life forever. We’ll show you places you never imagined existed and will never forget. Discover what great craic the Emerald Isle is, from incredible landscapes, mountains, sandy beaches and castles, to nights squeezed into the local pub with traditional live music and a pint of the black stuff in hand.
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- 5 days
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Multi-day Tours7 Day Emerald Explorer Small Group of tour of Ireland
This expertly guided road trip, along 1100km of ever-changing landscape, along The Wild Atlantic Way is a great way to explore Ireland.
Take in Clonmacnoise, once a huge monastic city; kiss the Blarney Stone and get the gift of the ‘gab’ (talk); handy for getting to know your small tour group.
Then how about Kinsale harbour where wild, Red Snapper and John Dory fight it out to be your catch of the day and into The Ring of Kerry, with only the Atlantic separating the 40 shades from the 50 U.S. states.
Cool down with Fungie, Dingle’s resident dolphin who came for the fish in 1984 and stayed for the craic or stand on The Cliffs of Moher and feel you’re at the edge of the world.
And in between the heritage and culture, there’ll be ceol agus craic (music and boldness), seafood and banter, city (Galway) and island hopping (Aran)and an epic road-trip you’ll never forget.
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- 7 days
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Day TripsRock Of Cashel And Blarney Castle Private Chauffeur Full Day Sightseeing Tour
You will be greeted by your chauffeur guide at the reception of your hotel or your location / address in Dublin City. You will have a stress-free luxury day tour in an Executive Mercedes Benz V Class MPV.. Suitable for up to 6 passengers.
It is a flexible tour. You have the option of including or excluding sites according you preferences.
Tour starts and ends in Dublin.
Lunch pub stop along the way.
Just sit back and relax and enjoy the day tour in Comfort, Safety and Style The vehicle and Chauffeur are fully licensed and insured in accordance with The Irish Government Transport Authority.
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- 8 to 9 hours
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