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

Overview

Discover the best of Cork and Tipperary, without the hassle of driving, on this day tour from Dublin. Visit the area's highlights, including the Rock of Cashel and Blarney Castle and Gardens, with your guide, and enjoy free time to explore Cork at leisure. and follow in time-honored tradition by kissing the Blarney Stone. Top off the trip with tax-free shopping in the Blarney Woolen 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

• Learn about local history and culture from your guide

• Free time to explore Cork and 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 24.00 Admission into Blarney Castle and Gardens.

• WiFi on board

• USB ports to charge your devices while on tour

What's Not Included

• Food and drinks

• Gratuities

Itinerary

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.