Shore Excursion From Cork: Including Blarney Castle and Kinsale
The tour begins with a pick up from the cruise liner terminal in Cobh, Cork Harbour, where your driver will be waiting for you to drive to Blarney Castle. Admission to the Blarney Castle and Gardens is included. Take a panoramic drive through Cork City, where your guide will point out the highlights of the southern capital. In the afternoon visit Kinsale and tour Cobh.
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Shore Tour from Cork
A shore tour of Cork, visiting Blarney Castle, Kinsale and Cobh
Pickup included
What's included in Shore Excursion From Cork: Including Blarney Castle and Kinsale
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
CobhPass-by Only
We will collect you in style from your Cruise Ship. When you leave the Ship, turn to the right, and your guide will be waiting for you near the pedestrian exit gate. We collect passengers from the cruise ship at 07:30 for departure @ 08:00. Where your ship docks later than 07:30 the tour will begin 30 minutes after disembarkation commences. We like to get ahead of the crowd and avoid the queues in Blarney!
Blarney Stone
Our first stop of the day is Blarney. Visit the most famous Castle in all of Ireland!! Lie back and kiss the magical Blarney Stone and get the gift of the gab! Your admission is included saving you 15 euro. WE ARE HAPPY TO INCLUDE ADMISSION TO BLARNEY CASTLE: others will make you join a queue and pay at the gate! You will also have time to visit the world famous Blarney Woolen Mills. Famed as the largest Irish Store in the world, many take advantage of its tax free shopping offers on quality Irish products.
The English MarketPass-by Only
We depart Blarney and take a panoramic drive through Cork City. We view the highlights of this fine City such as the River Lee, St Finbarre's Cathedral, Shandon Bells, English Market and Grand Parade. Cork was recently considered by the Lonely Planet one of the 10 must see cities in the world. Some of its famous sons include Henry Ford, Michael Collins and of course world famous footballer Roy Keane.
Inclusions
- WiFi on board
- Driver/guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Live commentary on board
- Blarney Castle and Gardens Entry Fee included
- Back at port 1 hour before last boarding.
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Booster/Baby seats required, and available. Please advise if you require at booking.
- Collapsible scooters and wheelchairs can be stored under coach. Responsibility for the passenger for the day.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We collect passengers from the cruise ship at 07:30 for departure @ 08:00. If your ship docks later than 07:30, don't worry! The tour will begin 30 minutes after disembarkation commences. Example. If you dock at 11:00 am, we will operate the tour as soon as customers have disembarked the liner.
Meeting / End Points
- Cobh (Cork) Cruise Ship Terminal - We collect passengers from the cruise ship at 07:30 for departure @ 08:00. If your ship docks later than 07:30, don't worry! The tour will begin 30 minutes after disembarkation commences.
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Ticket Redemption
This shore excursion is operated by Irish cruise specialist, Paddywagon Tours. Your bus will likely be a green tour coach with "Paddywagon" written on the side in yellow. The tour representative will also have the lead passenger name(s) supplied above on their clipboard, so keep your eyes and ears out. Dockside can be busy during disembarkation. Thank you for your business. We wish you a great experience on shore. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions. Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port
