Cork Chat and History Walking Tour
Cork is a beautiful small city on the banks of the River Lee. The guide is a 'Registered National Tour Guide' and will show you all the highlights from St. Patrick's Street, affectionately known locally as 'Pana', where you will find a host of shops and see of Corkonians engaging in their favorite pastimes of meeting and chatting. We will see the famous English Market, Ireland's oldest food market. Other jewels in the crown of Cork city are St. Finbarr's Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, University College Cork, and the Hugenot Graveyard. Shandon Bells at St. Anne's church is a must-see where you can get the best views of the city and rings the bells to your own tune! Or just take wander through the historical lanes and imagine life in days gone by.
The tour can be devised for you to include all the things that interest you from food and entertainment, to history and architecture, or music and culture.
After this tour you will be an expert on all things Cork!
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Cork Chat and History Walking Tour
What's included in Cork Chat and History Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
St Patrick Street
St. Patrick's Street, known to locals as 'Pana' is the main shopping boulevard. It has a fascinating history including the Burning of Cork which took place in 1920. Hear the whole story!
The English Market
The oldest food market in Ireland, dating from 1788; this is still the best loved shopping experience in Cork. From cheeses to olives and even tripe and drisheen, the English Market is a world of wonder for foodies
St Fin Barre's CathedralPass-by Only
A magnificent cathedral deigned by architect William Burgess. It has a Gothic design similar to Notre Dame. See the famous angel who it is said will play her trumpet on the 'Last Day' to alert Corkonians to get into heaven!
Inclusions
- A wealth of information on all things Cork related! We can deliver a tour specific to tour interests
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Walking time is included in tour duration
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Up the hill to Shandon and look for the 'Goldie Fish'.
- Where St. Patrick's Street meets the Grand Parade.
End Points
- Beside the Opera House
