Food and drink Cork, Ireland

Cork Culinary Tour

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About this activity

Discover Cork, known as the 'City of a Thousand Welcomes,' with our experienced local guides who share their passion and knowledge about this beloved city.

This tour will take you through Cork's famous food and beverage market, the English Market, which has been operating since the 18th century. Guests will have the opportunity to meet and chat with local traders, adding a bit of fun and "craic" to the experience.

The tour highlights the very best that Cork has to offer, including pre-booked tastings of award-winning local cheese, mouthwatering seafood fresh from the Atlantic, delectable meat pies, gourmet country sausage, and more, all under the auspices of your local, friendly guide.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–12
Operated by: Bonner Travel

Ages: Children (4–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–101 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Alcoholic Beverages
Included: Snacks
Included: Sharing platters

Not included

Not included: Private transportation

Itinerary

The Long Valley Bar

45 min

Guests enjoy a cheese platter with a local brew
Cork

15 min

Learn about Cork's heritage and long-standing tradition as a food capital as you wander through the alleys and lanes of the city
St. Peter and Paul's Church

10 min Admission included

Enter this magnificent, 19th Century church, designed by the world-renowned architect Pugin, with its stunning carved angels and marble pillars.
The English Market

40 min Admission included

Discover the heart of Cork's culinary scene. Chat with local suppliers and vendors as you taste the best of Irish seafood, gourmet sausage, delectable pies and much more.
Mutton Lane Inn

30 min Admission included

Step into a pub dating back to the mid-18th century, steeped in history and stories, and enjoy a creamy, cosy Irish Coffee.
Stop 6

10 min Admission included

No tour is complete without a visit to the local chocolatier, especially for chocolates made from the cream of beautiful Irish cows!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Outside Tourist Office, Across from the Father Matthew Statue, Patrick's St. 11.00 Please arrive 10 mins before the tour start time.

Please Note: If you are arriving by ship it is important to let us know in advance. You will need to organize a train ticket or book a taxi.

End point

The tour will conclude near the Imperial Hotel, making it ideal for taxi or bus pickups, and it is just a 5-minute walk to the starting location.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
For Cruise ship passengers you need to organise transportation. This tour is not within walking distance to ship.
Not recommened for those with difficulty standing.
Not recommended for those with mobility issues.
Not suitable for those with food allergies or vegans