Cobh (Cork) to Blarney Castle & Kinsale - Shore Excursion
Overview
Exciting Shore Excursion from Cobh to Blarney Castle, Cork City, Kinsale and Cobh. Bus Tour starts/finishes at your ship and is tailored to suit your docking/sailing times.
Our Bus Tour Includes:
• Admission To The Famous Blarney Castle & Gardens
• Shopping at Blarney Woolen Mills - The Worlds Largest Irish Store
• Driving Tour of Unique Cork City
• Free Time in Picturesque Kinsale for lunch and exploring
• The Option of a Free Walking Tour in Kinsale
• A Visit To The Magnificent St. Coleman's Cathedral
Up to 8 hours Tour day (Tour times are tailored to work with your docking/sailing times)
Our bus tour departs/returns right at your ship in Cobh/Cork
We're based in Cobh and have over 50 years experience.
Our driver/guides are all locals and have lots of interesting facts, fascinating history, fun stories, songs and jokes.
What's Included
- Storage for wheelchairs, scooters, etc
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Option of Free Walking Tour in Kinsale
- Admission To Blarney Castle & Gardens
- Pick up from your ship and return to same
- Live commentary on board from local experienced guides
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Normally departure is 8am sharp but if you ship docks later than 07:30 our tour will depart precisely 30 minutes after the first passengers disembark.At The Port in Cobh - When you get off your ship, turn right and walk 1 minute to the port gates. Our team will be there holding "Butlers Tours" signs (Watch out for our red hats)At The Port in Ringaskiddy - When you get off your ship, turn left and walk 2 minute to the port gates. Our team will be there holding "Butlers" signs (Watch out for our red hats and hi-viz jackets) We will escort you to your bus 3 minutes away.Do not delay getting to your bus as a quick getaway will put you ahead of the crowds and avoid long lines at Blarney Castle.
What To Expect
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Blarney Castle & Gardens
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Blarney Woollen Mills
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The English Market (pass by)
Kinsale
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Kinsale
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Cobh Cathedral
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Front seats can be reserved if you have mobility issues (let us know after you book)
- Good agility is required for the famous Blarney stone which has lots of challenging steps up to it
- Our tours are for ships that dock in Cobh/Cork
- Live commentary is while on the bus only - Blarney Castle is a self guided tour.
- Kissing the Blarney Stone requires good agility
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 1000 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-37261P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Storage for wheelchairs, scooters, etc.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Option of Free Walking Tour in Kinsale.
- Admission To Blarney Castle & Gardens.
- Pick up from your ship and return to same.
- Live commentary on board from local experienced guides.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Cobh (Cork) to Blarney Castle & Kinsale - Shore Excursion is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Cobh (Cork) to Blarney Castle & Kinsale – Shore Excursion will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Storage for wheelchairs, scooters, etc
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Option of Free Walking Tour in Kinsale
- Admission To Blarney Castle & Gardens
- Pick up from your ship and return to same
- Live commentary on board from local experienced guides
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Front seats can be reserved if you have mobility issues (let us know after you book)
- Good agility is required for the famous Blarney stone which has lots of challenging steps up to it
- Our tours are for ships that dock in Cobh/Cork
- Live commentary is while on the bus only - Blarney Castle is a self guided tour.
- Kissing the Blarney Stone requires good agility
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 1000 travelers
