Top Things to do in County Cork
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What to do and see in County Cork, Province of Munster: The Best Sightseeing Tours
Discover the best top things to do in County Cork, Ireland including Private Tour of the Ring of Beara from Kenmare with wifi on board, Private Ring of Beara Day Tour from Killarney, Cliffs of Moher Private Tour from Cork, Private luxury tour Cork - Wild Atlantic Way, Kinsale, Timoleague Abbey & more, Visit 16 Sites Key Historical Sites And Experience Cobh Rebel Tours, Ring of Kerry Private Tour from Cork, Titanic Trail Guided Walking Tour Cobh, Award-Winning Smoked Salmon Tasting and Private Smokehouse Tour with a Local, 2-Day Cork, Blarney Castle and Ring of Kerry Rail Trip from Dublin, Cork Hop on Hop Off Sightseeing Tour (Hopper Bus).
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1. Private Tour of the Ring of Beara from Kenmare with wifi on board
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Ring of Beara tour through Healy Pass, Derreen Gardens, visit Cable Car station to Dursey Island. Garnish Island optionally (depended on boat availability). Drive through all most colorful villages of Beara Peninsula along the coast with spectacular view at Atlantic Ocean. Visit to Uragh Stone Circle beautifully located between two lakes with a view at mysterious waterfall.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation
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2. Private Ring of Beara Day Tour from Killarney
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Ring of Beara tour through Healy Pass, Derreen Gardens, visit Cable Car station to Dursey Island. Garnish Island optionally (depended on boat availability). Drive through all most colorful villages of Beara Peninsula along the coast with spectacular view at Atlantic Ocean. Visit to Uragh Stone Circle beautifully located between two lakes with a view at mysterious waterfall. As private tour, we can customise it. We can visit some places out of bitten tracks. We can stop whenever we want, also for food in some restaurant serving local people mostly. Private tour is great experience, it gives time and flexibility.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation
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3. Cliffs of Moher Private Tour from Cork
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
The Cliffs of Moher is Ireland’s most visited natural attraction with a magical vista that captures the hearts of up to 1 million visitors each year. The Cliffs rise up to 214 (700 feet) at the highest point and range for 8km over the Atlantic Ocean on the Western seaboard of Co. Clare.
Inclusions: Local guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By XO2travel2
My husband and I have traveled to Europe over a dozen times in the last twenty years. We’ve always traveled independently doing our own research and making our own reservations. We’re very comfortable taking public transportation in Europe and have also driven rental cars. A few years ago, we started purchasing small group or private tours for day trips and museum tours. We find them to be a great value for the personalized experience you receive. The key is doing your research ahead of time and finding the right tour company for you. For our trip to Ireland in August 2019, I found several highly-rated companies that offered day trips in southern Ireland. We ended up selecting MunsterBus Tours and had a fantastic experience. We booked with MunsterBus Tours because of their good customer reviews and excellent customer service in planning the trip – specifically my interactions with Linda Conway. Linda and I emailed back and forth to plan our two day trips for 4 adults. She was very responsive and professional (with a nice sense of humor). She took the time to really think about the information I sent her and then responded with detailed information and personalized itinerary options for us to consider. I also emailed Linda while in Ireland for advice with something not related to our day trips and she responded immediately with very helpful suggestions. Great customer service! We were also delighted to find the actual day trips were very enjoyable. Our driver and guide for both days was Craig. He was knowledgeable, helpful, patient and a very good driver. He did a great job balancing informing us, entertaining us (we had fun singing Irish songs) and giving us quiet time. Craig made our time in southern Ireland even more enjoyable. When we return to continue our exploration, we will definitely use MunsterBus Tours!!
4. Private luxury tour Cork - Wild Atlantic Way, Kinsale, Timoleague Abbey & more
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Discover the Wild Atlantic Way and historic Kinsale and west Cork on this 7 hour private luxury tour. Explore the magnificent and scenic Charles "Star Shaped" Fort, uncover the ancient ruins of Timoleague Abbey and wander the colourful, narrow streets and laneways of the medieval town of Kinsale. All this while meandering along the Wild Atlantic Way and rolling countryside of west Cork.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cork City and area including Castlemartyr, Fota, Cobh, Longueville House and Kinsale., Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By PaigePags
We just got home from spending 5 days with Ronan from Gan Tours! Words are not enough to express how much more (more of everything) Ronan made our trip. There were five ladies on this trip; he had his hands full with us, and he couldn't have been more courteous, pleasant, polite, charming, knowledgeable, and considerate. He was an excellent driver and would regale us with tales of Irish history,fascinating Irish politics, and stories along our journey across Ireland as we drove to the many typical sites of a first visit (Ring of Kerry, Cliffs of Moher, King John's Castle, Killarney, Dingle, and more). We often made many side stops to take in the wonders of Ireland. Ronan knew all of the spots and took us to some off the beaten path places to see more of the scenic landscapes we all clamored to see. On our first day, Ronan suggested a change in the schedule to accommodate the weather we were having to maximize our visits. it turned out to be a perfect suggestion because we had less rain and more Ireland. I'm sure (although I didn't ask) that Ronan cleaned our Mercedes van every day before he picked us up and he would often give tips for wonderful restaurants to eat, things to see in town and places to shop; he was also happy to make reservations if we needed. Ronan was fantastic and such a great part of our trip to Ireland. I am so grateful we hired him and will definitely hire Gan Tours the next time we visit. He was so good natured about our joking with him and quickly picked up on our family dynamics and was able to joke back good-naturedly and add to the fun. He was the consummate guide and definitely made our trip to Ireland a success! Well done Gan Tours and a Grand time for sure! Thanks Ronan!
5. Visit 16 Sites Key Historical Sites And Experience Cobh Rebel Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 65 reviews
VISIT 16 KEY HISTORICAL SITES AND EXPERIENCE 90 MINUTES ON A WALKING TOUR WHEN YOU VISIT THE PLACES VISITED BY LEADING FIGURES LIKE JAMES CONNOLLY, ROGER CASEMENT, PATRTICK PEARSE AND MANY OTHERS. VISIT LOCATIONS OF AMBUSHES AND INCIDENTS WHERE COBH VOLUNTEERS TOOK ON THE MIGHT OF A EMPIRE.VIEW BUILDINGS ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPUBLICAN AND THIER ENEMIES. SAFE HOUSES AND TRAINING HALLS, BARRACKS AND PLACES OF DETENTION.ENJOY 90 MINUTES STEPPING BACK IN HISTORY WITH OUR LOCAL TOUR GUIDE AND HISTORIAN KIERAN MCCARTHY WHERE HE BRINGS THE STREETS ALIVE WITH HISTORY.
Inclusions: Tour guide
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By 623kirstym
This tour was FANTASTIC. I really enjoyed this. I learnt so much and loved the passion in all of his stories! Would thoroughly recommend this to anyone. Wouldn't suit anyone who is unable to walk up hills. But for anyone else I would 100% recommend!
6. Ring of Kerry Private Tour from Cork
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 16 reviews
The Ring of Kerry (or Iveragh Peninsula) is the Kerry tourist trail and part of the mystical and unspoilt region of Ireland that has attracted visitors for hundreds of years. Its spectacular beauty is beyond question, part of the Wild Atlantic Way in the Southwest region a 112 mile drive out into the Atlantic on a peninsula.
Inclusions: Transport by private vehicle, Private tour, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By XO2travel2
My husband and I have traveled to Europe over a dozen times in the last twenty years. We’ve always traveled independently doing our own research and making our own reservations. We’re very comfortable taking public transportation in Europe and have also driven rental cars. A few years ago, we started purchasing small group or private tours for day trips and museum tours. We find them to be a great value for the personalized experience you receive. The key is doing your research ahead of time and finding the right tour company for you. For our trip to Ireland in August 2019, I found several highly-rated companies that offered day trips in southern Ireland. We ended up selecting MunsterBus Tours and had a fantastic experience. We booked with MunsterBus Tours because of their good customer reviews and excellent customer service in planning the trip – specifically my interactions with Linda Conway. Linda and I emailed back and forth to plan our two day trips for 4 adults. She was very responsive and professional (with a nice sense of humor). She took the time to really think about the information I sent her and then responded with detailed information and personalized itinerary options for us to consider. I also emailed Linda while in Ireland for advice with something not related to our day trips and she responded immediately with very helpful suggestions. Great customer service! We were also delighted to find the actual day trips were very enjoyable. Our driver and guide for both days was Craig. He was knowledgeable, helpful, patient and a very good driver. He did a great job balancing informing us, entertaining us (we had fun singing Irish songs) and giving us quiet time. Craig made our time in southern Ireland even more enjoyable. When we return to continue our exploration, we will definitely use MunsterBus Tours!!
7. Titanic Trail Guided Walking Tour Cobh
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 119 reviews
Titanic Trail Guided Walking Tour of Cobh Operating daily since 1998, this 1 hour gentle stroll through the heritage town of Cobh explores the diverse and magnificent history of Cork harbour, its environs and the architecturally preserved streetscape. The engaging narrative brings together the amazing maritime, emigrant and social history of the area. Cobh was the main departure point for millions of Irish emigrants to the US. It was the last port of call for RMS Titanic, it received the victims and survivors after the sinking of the Lusitania during the first world war. Over many centuries, the invasions, departures, arrivals and utilisation of the port by many different peoples have crafted a fascinating story that will enthral and engage the visitor no matter what their interests. Created by the renowned Dr Michael Martin, this tour will bring you new knowledge and fascinating insights into world stories in the environment in which they were created.
Inclusions: Public tour
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Connector670435
An informative and moving experience here. But the entire town with its amazing cathedral overlooking the sea is amazing. And like the 99% of irish people we met, they were warm and friendly. Cant say the same about the whether though.
8. Award-Winning Smoked Salmon Tasting and Private Smokehouse Tour with a Local
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Meet your host Anthony, a charming Irishman with a dry sense of humor at his traditionally-inspired modern smokehouse for your tour and tasting of their award-winning smoked foods. The Ummera smokehouse smokes organically farmed salmon fished from the west coast of Ireland and grown to the highest standards. You will learn about how Anthony cures his salmon using the wet curing process, the same process his father started with in the seventies! Discover how oak sawdust renders a smooth and lovely flavor to their smoked salmon, before you sit down at a farm table outdoors (weather permitting) to taste a variety of their smoked foods, including their smoked duck which won a 3-star gold award! Your smokehouse tour will last about 45 minutes before you enjoy a tasting of smoked salmon and meats at Ummera. Your tasting will be paired with three locally crafted ciders, from a dry sparkling to a sweet cider, all produced by Anthony's brother-in-law at Stonewell Cider.
Inclusions: Private smokehouse tour and tasting with your host Anthony, Locally crafted cider pairing (3 kinds), All taxes, fees and handling charges, Gratuities, Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off
9. 2-Day Cork, Blarney Castle and Ring of Kerry Rail Trip from Dublin
Overall Ratings
4.2 based on 43 reviews
Explore Cork, Blarney Castle and the stunning coastal scenery of the Ring of Kerry at your leisure on this relaxed overnight rail and coach tour from Dublin. With an overnight stop in the lively town of Killarney, this is the ultimate opportunity to soak up the friendly Irish culture and enjoy the company of the charming locals.
Inclusions: Host on trains, Breakfast, Information pack, Reserved seats on trains, Driver/guide, All travel by rail and coach from Dublin Heuston Station, Overnight accommodation including full Irish breakfast
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By JarveC
As a party of four we have just had an amazing 3 night 4 day experience on the Emerald Pullman First Class Train Trip. The journey took in many of Ireland's most scenic & spectacular locations including Waterford Crystal, Killarney, The Ring of Kerry , Cliffs of Moher & Galway Bay to name just a few .. We experienced first class service from the time we left Connolly Station. The whole experience was completely relaxing and hassle free as everything was organised for us every step of the way, from the lovely hotels we stayed in to the wonderful tours of our beautiful country. Would highly recommend Railtours Ireland if planning a staycation and a huge thanks & appreciation to Jim Deegan and his very professional team for a great holiday in Ireland.
10. Cork Hop on Hop Off Sightseeing Tour (Hopper Bus)
Overall Ratings
3.3 based on 16 reviews
With the Cork Hopperbus passengers can hop-on board any time of day and use their ticket over 24 or 48 hours to take in the ‘must see’ attractions in County Cork.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Hop-on hop-off tour, WiFi on board
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By Gary E
We did the half day tour starting at Dingle. Picked up at Heatons excellent guest house, drove the headlands in driving rain and wind, but still a fantastic trip. Tour of beehive huts, famed beaches, and Oratory. Spring would be grand with LOTS of fuschias.
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