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

Cobh, Ireland

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  • 8 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

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.
  • Avoid hidden costs with included admission to Blarney Castle
  • Learn about Cork’s history and culture from your driver-guide
  • Enjoy free time to intimately explore Kinsale and Blarney
  • Maximize your time in port with a comprehensive sightseeing itinerary

What's Included

  • Live commentary on board from local experienced guides
  • Pick up from your ship and return to same
  • Storage for wheelchairs, scooters, etc
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Admission To Blarney Castle & Gardens
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Departure & Return

This operator has two meet-up options available. You can either meet at the departure point below or select a location for pick-up.

Departure Point

  • Port of Cobh
    Kilgarvan, Cobh, Co. Cork, Ireland

    Departure time is 8am or 30 minutes after disembarkation begins (whichever is later) When you get off your ship, turn right and head for the gates. Our team will be there holding signs with "Butlers Shore Tours" on them and will escort you to your correct bus.

Pickup Details

  • Cobh (Cork)

Departure Time

8:00 AM

Return Details

This activity will end right where it started.

Please Note

Departure time is 8am or 30 minutes after disembarkation begins (whichever is later)

What To Expect

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Front seats can be reserved if you have mobility issues (let us know after you book)
  • Good agility is required for the famous Blarney stone which has lots of challenging steps up to it
  • Our tours are for ships that dock in Cobh/Cork
  • Live commentary is while on the bus only - Blarney Castle is a self guided tour.
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travellers

Cancellation Policy

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Traveller Tips

The tour is almost the same as the ship excursion, but the price is a lot less.
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Magical Day
Marcia_S, Aug 2022
Enjoyed the commentary that included interesting Irish history which enhanced the tour. Beautiful day. Would recommend to anyone experiencing Ireland for the first time
Kissing the stone and...
Mary_G, Aug 2022
Kissing the stone and viewing the gardens. Loved the local foods and bought sweaters and hats weather great
We were picked up at the...
Jennifer_A, Aug 2022
We were picked up at the port for a beautiful tour from Cobh to Cork. Blarney Castle is great with beautiful gardens. Driver got us there first and told us to go to castle first to beat the rush and it worked perfectly. Stopped in Kinsale for lunch and he recommended a few restaurants . We went to one, food was good but service was slow. Few more stops Charles fort, and city drive. Was a wonderful day, and the driver was very informative.
Great day out
Clare_M, Aug 2022
Got to Blarney Castle early and beat the queues to the top. So much more to see than the Stone. Kinsale great place to stop for something to eat and drink and the Oysters in Jim Edwards were fab!
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Thanks for the great review - I am delighted you had a great day and made the very most of it.
Great trip to The Blarney castle and Kinsale.
Gary_M, Aug 2022
Ian ,was the tour guide /bus driver.He was very good and informative.We had in the past visited The Blarney castle but never Kinsale. Kinsale was a lovely town to visit.The I wish country side is beautiful and the prices are reasonable if you're going shopping.
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Thank you for your lovely review. I am delighted you enjoyed your shore tour to Blarney Castle and Kinsale.
Wonderful day in Cobh, Blarney, Kinsale
Patricia_D, Jul 2022
Our driver, Niall, was very witty and knowledgeable. We were the first group to arrive at Blarney castle and avoided the 90 minute wait to kiss the stone. Gave us great tips for lunch and sights in Kinsale and Cobh.
Best Full Day Blarney trip ever!
Deanna_M, May 2022
Our Driver / Tour Guide, (Niles) was simply Brilliant (his favorite word). Throughout the trip, he was entertaining and provided so much insight about the city, the countryside and the culture around us. He also went out of his was to make sure that we saw as much as possible, we were able to fit in a number of bonus stops that he gave a lot of color to. Our favorite stop was Blarney Castle! Niles briefed us well to make sure that those who were going to "Kiss the Blarney Stone" had the time. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the castle, the tour and the grounds. Afterwards we stopped off in Kinsale for lunch and visited Kitty Oshea's pub where we had the best food and traditional Irish Coffee (of course, suggested by Niles!). We passed and stopped by a number of other landmarks that were very interesting and historically important for the area. All in all, this trip was well run, exciting, educational, and great fun!
Response from Host, May 2022
Thank you so much for your lovely review. This tour packs it all in a gentle pace and of course Niall makes it so much better with his entertaining commentary.
Fabulous!
Peggy_W, May 2022
Our tour guide Ian made the trip to Blarney Castle and the surrounding countryside very memorable. He was fun and entertaining! The weather was perfect and climbing the castle stairs to the top was well worth the effort!
Response from Host, May 2022
Thank you for your lovely review - I am delighted you had a great days touring with Ian and the weather cooperated too.
Blarney Castle
waysho57, May 2022
Kevin, our driver/guide was outstanding. He got us to Blarney Castle ahead of the ship tour buses so we got into the castle to kiss the stone before the crowds. The drive to Kinsale and the town itself were very nice. Got us back to the ship in plenty of time. I would definitely recommend this tour!
Response from Host, May 2022
Thank you your lovely review. I am delighted you have enjoyed your shore excursion with Kevin. I look forward to the opportunity to be of service to you again.
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Louis_C, May 2022
John was an excellent tour guide. Educated, well spoken, polite and knowledgeable. I would be happy if all Viator guides were like John.
1 traveler found this review helpful
Excellent guide and tour!
MaryE_P, Dec 2019
Full day tour and it was not rushed. Had time for lunch in the lovely little town of Kinsale! Castle was good to see, but very long line to enter, so we chose not to do so. Instead walked the grounds and viewed other points of interest. Very good choice for seeing some of the Irish countryside.
1 traveler found this review helpful
Excellent tour!,,
Eileen_L, Sept 2019
The tour guide, Ian, was fantastic! Pleasant and funny. Took us all over, showed us things, we didnt think it was too long ormtoo short....just right,.,,,i guess a besutiful day helped too!!!
Response from Host, Sept 2019
Thank you so much for your kind words. Ian will be thrilled with your feedback. Go raibh míle maith agaibh, Louise and all at Butlers
Wonderful tour
Pleasealert, Aug 2019
We enjoyed the tour very much. The visit to Blarney Castle was bit rush because of the crowd. Good thing that our guide, Nile, told us to climb the castle first. Otherwise, we wouldn't be able to make it to the top. Stop at Kinsale and having lunch there was nice. Overall, it was a nice experience. NIle was a great guide. We enjoyed his narration and singing.
Response from Host, Aug 2019
Thank you so much for your glowing review. We are delighted you enjoyed your tour so much. We hope to have you on board again soon, Louise and all at Butlers
1 traveler found this review helpful
Great driver/guide
Errol_W, Jun 2019
Blarney castle grounds were fantastic. Kevin was an excellent guide, and providing an entertaining commentary. Lunch in Kinsale was enjoyable, and Cork and Cohb history was interesting.
Response from Host, Jun 2019
Thank you so much for your great review. I know Kevin will be thrilled to read your kind words. We hope to have you on board again in the future. Warmest regards, Louise and all at eCoach by Butlers
1 traveler found this review helpful
Very nice tour
Manuel_Q, May 2019
Thank you E Coach for a great tour, the guide was fantastic & took us to a lot of places & recommended great options for lunch & shopping. We beat the cruise ship crowd & were able to go up Blarney Castle very quickly & kiss the stone
Response from Host, Jul 2019
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are thrilled with your kind words. We genuinely strive to ensure all our guests have a wonderful time on board so to read your words just made our day. We hope to see you on board again soon, Warmest regards, Louise and all at eCoach by Butlers.
1 traveler found this review helpful
Great day!
Candace_B, May 2019
This tour was great! Driver/guide Ian was fantastic. He was a local who was very knowledgeable and told great stories of the area. Blarney Castle grounds are absolutely stunning and the addition of the Kinsale visit was also lovely. Can't recommend this tour enough! We did this as a shore excursion on a cruise and it was better/included more than any ship excursion and cost much less.
Response from Host, Jul 2019
Thank you so much for this wonderful review. I have to agree Blarney Gardens are absolutely stunning and we highly recommend a leisurely stroll around them. Also, Kinsale is such a beautiful town for some lunch. We hope to have you onboard eCoach or our sister brand Butlers Tours should you visit our shores again. Warmest regards, Louise and all at eCoach by Butlers
cobh shore excursion
Carol C, Sept 2018
Great trip! they picked us up right at the ship. Easy to find the person waiting for us. Spent the day touring the area. Lots of time allowed to visit at each location. Great tour guide. really knew the area and full of information. thanks!
Response from Host, Jul 2019
Hi Carol, Thank you so much for your kind words. I will pass on your regards to the team and I know he will be delighted. We hope to have you all on board again in the future. Warm regards Louise and all at eCoach by Butlers.
1 traveler found this review helpful
Very good shore excursion for cruisers
RQE, Sept 2018
We were on Princess cruise, and the bus waited for us at the port. The tour is almost the same as the ship excursion, but the price is a lot less. The guide made sure to bring us back early before ship departure. I’m glad I booked this tour ahead of time as the bus was full of cruise passengers. So worth it!
1 traveler found this review helpful
Nice trip
I O, Jul 2019
Friendly driver. Nice day. Nadeel is de hele lange rij om blarney castle in te kunnen, wij hebben gewandeld, schitterende omgeving, meer en tuinen. Was echt de moeite waard. Woorden Mills is gewoon een hele grote winkel. Mooie en dure spullen. Excursie was moeite waard. Kinsale leuk dorp, lekkere fish en chips bij Dino, erg grote porties.
Response from Host, Jul 2019
Thank you so much for your lovely review. Heel erg bedankt voor uw beoordeling. Ik ben heel blij dat je een geweldige dag hebt gehad om met ons te toeren

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