Dublin to Rock of Cashel, Cork City & Blarney Castle Guided Tour

Overview

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.

• Discover the wonders of Blarney Castle on a full-day tour from Dublin

• Follow the tradition by kissing the legendary Blarney Stone and receive "the gift of the gab" for seven years

• Drive through County Cork and admire passing views such as the Galtee Mountains and County Tipperary

• Shop till you drop in the Woollen Mills before returning to Dublin

What's Included

• All taxes, fees and handling charges

• Live commentary on board

• Driver/guide

• Air-conditioned vehicle

• EUR 8.00 Admission into Rock of Cashel

• EUR 22.00 Admission into Blarney Castle and Gardens.

• WiFi on board

• USB ports to charge your devices while on tour

What To Expect

When in Ireland, it’d be a shame to miss visiting the most famous castle, Blarney Castle, and kissing the Blarney Stone to receive “the gift of gab for seven years.” This hassle-free group tour takes you there, plus to several other highlights around Cork and Tipperary.

You’ll meet your guide and driver at the easy to locate departure point, and then you can get settled into your air-conditioned bus with Wi-Fi to keep you connected. Your guide will provide commentary along the way, and give you way more information than any guide book could.

Your driver will take you to Blarney Castle and gardens, to Cork for a comprehensive city tour, and also to the Rock of Cashel to learn about its rich history and take photos of its medieval architecture.

You don’t need to worry about logistics or navigating the narrow roads. Just relax and soak up the Irish sites and stories.

Paddywagon Tours (Pass By)

We depart Dublin @ 08:00, driving through the midlands down to Blarney, in the beautiful County Cork. We will pass through the Golden Vale, the most fertile lands in all of Europe with green fields as far as the eye can see.

1

Rock of Cashel

Our first stop will be the world famous Rock of Cashel in Co. Tipperary. One of Ireland's most evocative sites, you can stroll in the footsteps of St. Patrick flanked by ruins, Celtic crosses and round towers. Feel the soul of Ireland. The Rock of Cashel was the traditional seat of the Kings of Munster until they donated the complex to the Catholic Church almost 1,000 years ago for use as a cathedral. One of the best examples of medieval architecture anywhere in Europe. Your entrance fee (EUR 7.00) is included in the price of this tour.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

2

Cork

Enjoy one hour and thirty minutes at leisure in Cork city, Ireland's southern capital. Highlights include the gourmet English Markets (1788) with a large selection of food stalls representing the best of local produce. Queen Elizabeth II of England thoroughly enjoyed meeting local artisans here on her State Visit in 2011! Also known as the “Rebel City” for its fierce resistance during the War of Independence, Cork has a vibrant Irish atmosphere. Perhaps sample a pint of Murphy's Irish Stout or pick up a bottle of Paddy Flaherty Irish Whiskey. Enjoy 1.5 hours exploring Cork City with your family and friends. Join us back on the tour and we will head for the majestic Blarney Castle!

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

3

Blarney Castle & Gardens

Famed in song and story, the Irish are famous for the “Blarney”. Kiss the Blarney Stone and you too will receive this “gift of the gab” - 7 years of eloquent speech. Situated on the battlements of Blarney Castle you will have to bend over backwards to kiss the stone! You have time to enjoy a stroll around the fabulous gardens of the Blarney Estate or maybe enjoy the beautiful Lake Walk. We also visit the Witches Cave in the castle grounds before having plenty of time to indulge in the tax free shopping haven of the Blarney Woollen Mills and craft shop. Your entrance fee (EUR 13.00) is included in the price of this tour.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Paddywagon Tours (Pass By)

Tour ends in Dublin approx. 20:00 in time for evening entertainment.

Additional Info

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

• Infant seats available

• Not wheelchair accessible

• Stroller accessible

• Service animals allowed

• Near public transportation

• Most travelers can participate

• Children must be accompanied by an adult

• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

• Baby and booster seats available, please notify us with your booking if you require.

• Collapsible wheelchairs can be stored underneath, and are the responsibility of the passenger.

• Bookings made through Viator will automatically be signed up for the pickup point and collection time specified in the booking.

• If you wish to change your reservation to one of the other pick-up locations offered by Paddywagon Tours, you will need to contact us by telephone or email not later than 17:00 the evening prior so that we can guarantee the change. Please note that changes are only guaranteed once confirmed in writing by us.

• If you wish to depart the tour in eg Cork instead of returning to Dublin you are welcome to do so. Please simply inform the driver first thing in the morning of your intention not to return to Dublin and remind him again as you are leaving the tour. You are welcome to bring luggage with you which can be stored in the luggage compartment. Hand luggage can be stored in the overhead compartment. Valuables are stored at your own risk and the company cannot be held liable for damage or loss

• As is typical throughout the industry, tour vehicles do not have washrooms for hygiene reasons. Accordingly, ample restroom breaks are factored into the itinerary

• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers