Castles · Tour
The Old Streets of Cork No Coach Can Enter, and Blarney House by the Lake
Blarney Castle goes back further than most visitors assume, to before the 12th century. What stands now is stone fortification with rooms and battlements you can walk, inside gardens large enough to be an attraction in their own right, rock formations included.
At the top is the Stone of Eloquence, better known as the Blarney Stone, and kissing it means lying back over a drop while somebody holds your legs.
Paths through the grounds lead to Blarney House, which looks out over the lake.
The second half of the day is Cork itself, and the guide takes the older streets, the ones a full-size coach cannot get down.
What's included
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Itinerary
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Blarney Castle & Gardens
Pickup at an agreed location, then the short drive to Blarney village. On arrival, the castle and its history, then the gardens and grounds, and the stone at the top for anyone who wants it.
Extra fee
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Blarney Woollen Mills
A stop at the Woollen Mills, with the history of the place and a steer towards what is actually made in Ireland.
Extra fee
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Cork
Back into Cork city, with the guide covering its history. The English Market, then St Fin Barre's Cathedral, past the Cork City Gaol, and on to the Bells of Shandon. The route takes in the older streets, which the larger coaches cannot reach. At the end, a drive back to your accommodation. The itinerary can be changed on request.
Not included
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Blarney castle
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
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- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Up to 8 travelers per booking.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guiding available in: en.
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