This Is Cork Tours Cork's Many Childhoods A Family Tour

4.5 (2 reviews) 1 h 30 min – 1 h 50 min Free cancellation

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This Is Cork Tours Cork's Many Childhoods A Family Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

This particular tour is aimed for the eyes and ears of kids [7ish to 12ish years old] to experience different times in Cork's history and what people their age did then.

There's games, treats and stories to help give context.

You will be greeted with a warmth and ease that feels like you’ve bumped into a knowledgeable friend on the street who happens to be walking the same direction as you.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min – 1 h 50 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: This Is Cork

What is included

Included

Included: Snacks: A spoon of honeycomb. These are tastes as opposed to a snack
Included: Carbonated beverages: A taste of the soda mentioned on the tour.

Itinerary

St. Peter's Cork

30 min

We gather at the starting point of the story, as well as the walking tour.

We walk up the rest of the street towards North Gate Bridge and stop at several points of interest as we pass.

[we won't remain standing for long at any point]
Shandon Sweets

30 min

From North Gate Bridge, we walk towards this shop/factory,

(the various points of interest en route do not appear on the preset options here.)

There are several conversation starters and photo opportunities on the way, as we we talk about childhood in different decades of Cork's history.

There is the option to buy sweets in the Factory's Shop too.

[we won't remain standing for long at any point]
The Butter Museum

2 min Admission not included

We walk past it on the tour, but I encourage a tour there as well on your visit to Cork.
Stop 4

30 min

This area is where we end up the tour, it is very close to where our tour starts.

We will cover the trading and stalls that have occurred there for generations, how much the river was used for commerce, the potential for modern rooftop farming and see one of the finest examples of Cork's coat of arms.

[we won't remain standing for long at any point]

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet Outside St Peters (formerly The Vision Centre) on Suuth Main Street

End point

We do a 1.3km loop, and end up a 5 min walk from where we leave.

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.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Terrain: Pavements & Streets, Moderate tempo. Some Hills. Not Suitable for strollers
Not recommended for kids under 7