Ireland · COBH TOURS
Send this to whoever is doing the planning: 15 cobh tours, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the detail that decides it.
Review of the Cobh shore excursion to Blarney Castle and Kinsale, with practical tips on timing, queues, guides, value, and port return.
“We had a wonderful time! Lots to explore at Blarney Castle and Gardens. Our driver was a lot of fun and kept us entertained. Kinsale was really nice to explore.”
Walk Cobh’s Titanic Trail with a historian-trained guide, exploring Titanic, Lusitania, emigration, Cork Harbour, and St. Colman’s Cathedral.
“We first took this tour 2 years ago with Maureen and wanted take it again with her, but Dennis led our group. Both were great. You will like this simple but informative walking tour. It is hilly though up to the cathedral.”
Explore Cobh’s Queenstown Story, an emotional self-guided museum on Irish emigration, the Great Famine, Titanic, and Lusitania.
“Excellent interactive museum. We were given the name of an emigrant to follow through the museum as if we were the one experiencing it. Very clever way to keep us engaged. We also enjoyed an amazing Irish scone with cream and jam, and an excellent cuppa.”
Walk Cobh’s 16 historic sites with storyteller Kieran, tracing Irish independence, local rebels, the Aud, and more in 90 minutes.
“Kieran was an excellent guide. Knowledgeable and enthusiastic with a mountain of good local stories that you won't find in the history books. He really brought the history of Cobh to life. Very good value.”
Review of the Cobh to Blarney Castle rail and coach tour, with Cork sights, Cobh Cathedral, practical tips, price advice, and honest drawbacks.
“It was a great tour. It covered many interesting locations, including the Blarney Castle. It gave a great overview of Cork. Andrew, the guide, was so knowledgeable and entertaining and kind. Darrin was an amazing driver and also very kind. I would highly recommend this tour. Great value for the price.”
Review the Cork shore tour to Blarney Castle and Jameson Distillery, with practical advice on timing, value, queues, transport, and cruise safety.
“Excellent tour! We were on a Cruise Ship, so having this as a small tour group was a nice change. They got us to the castle early before the tour bus rush which allowed us to get up to the stone quickly without too much wait. Informative guide. The whole experience was smooth and I would highly recommend booking!”
Review of a private seven-hour Cork tour visiting Blarney Castle, Kinsale, Cobh, and Blarney Woollen Mills in comfort.
“Our tour guide and driver, Derek, met us at the port of Cobh. Unfortunately the weather was against us and the rain was pouring down. He therefore advised us to go to Kinsale first in the hope the weather would brighten up. We had morning tea with scones in The Blue Haven (delicious) and the made our way to the dramatic coastline to experience beautiful scenery. We visited the Lusitania Museum and Old Head Signal Tower which was very moving and gave us time to reflect and remember with respect those lives lost and changed by such an awful event. Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance a place to remember 343 firefighters…”
A practical review of Darren’s private Cork tour, covering Blarney Castle, Kinsale, Old Head cliffs, the 9/11 garden, and Cobh.
“Darren Haddock was our guide and he was amazing - everything you expect in a tour guide. He was prompt, he was knowledgeable, engaging and extremely organized. Communication prior to the tour was on spot, he knew when we were arriving. We were so happy to be in a private tour so we could go where the large tour buses couldn't. Darren is great in getting you to the Blarney Castle before all the large tour busses get there so that we had VERY little wait to kiss the Blarney Stone. The park around the castle was so beautiful and serene. Darren had planned the schedule extremely well and had…”
Explore Blarney Castle, Cork, Kinsale, and Cobh on a flexible private tour from the cruise terminal with a local Irish guide.
“We had a wonderful day on our private tour to Blarney Castle, Kinsale, Cork, and Cobh. Maurice was our driver and he was terrific. Most importantly, we were 1st in line at Blarney Castle, and that started our day off splendidly. We went straight up the stairs and our group was first to the Blarney Stone on top of the castle. On the way down, we visited all the remaining areas of the castle and could already see the line was at least an hour long wait. We roamed the gardens, saw the Blarney owners' house, and learned a lot of history. We ate lunch and walked a bit in…”
Explore Cobh’s 16 historic sites, ambush spots, safe houses, and detention centers with passionate guide Kieran in a two-hour walking tour.
“The guide was passionate and knowledgeable about the Irish history”
Explore Cobh’s Titanic Trail and Queenstown Story Heritage Center in three hours, with expert history, harbor stories, and a signed guidebook.
“What a tour! Marian, our walking tour guide, was excellent. She was personable and knowledgeable. She took questions and explained in detail all the point stops of the tour. I will recommend her to all my family and friends. We love the Heritage Center; there is so much information, and we took our time exploring and learning more about Queenstown Cobh and how important the town is in history. We love our signed book from Michael Mattun”
Review of a private Cobh shore excursion to Blarney, Cork, Kinsale, and Cobh, with practical advice on timing, value, guides, and stops.
“Driver was on time and easy to find at the meeting point. There were two couples and the driver had a Mercedes sedan. Bryan was a good driver and very Knowledgeable about the area, made good suggestions for the sites we visited and for Read more”
Review of a private Cork tour to Blarney Castle, Jameson Distillery, and Cobh, with limousine transport, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“Interesting to see how the Irish Whiskey was made. We had a fantastic tour guide at the distillery. She was so knowledgeable and it probably helped that she liked her whiskey!”
Explore Blarney Castle, Midleton whiskey, and Cobh on a private Cork tour with pickup, a guide, and flexible timing for up to four.
“Darren was absolutely the best person and gave us the best day ever. I recommend him hands down. Just absolutely lovely!! The only way to go in Cork!! I could never thank him enough!”
Explore Blarney Castle, Cork, Kinsale, and Cobh on a small-group shore tour with a luxury Mercedes van and ship-safe timing.
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