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Private Cork City Tour, Kinsale and Jameson Distillery

4.4 (21 reviews) 8 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Private Cork City Tour, Kinsale and Jameson Distillery

About this activity

This great tour starts at one famous fishing town and its historic port: Kinsale

We drive back to Kinsale and visit Charles Fort, situated on a cliff overlooking Kinsale harbour.

Then we will explore Kinsale. Kinsale is a busy town with a wide choice of bars, restaurants and cafes.

Then we will drive back to Cork. Cork is the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland. It is a vibrant city with plenty of things to see. On this tour we will pass by some of its main attractions: the English Market, one of the world’s oldest municipal markets. St. Anne’s Cathedral which is known for the famous Shandon Bells tower, St. Patrick´s Street, main shopping street in the city, The Victorian Quarter, The house of Annie Moore - Ellis Island´s first immigrant, Huguenot Cemetery and Elizabeth Fort. Small stop at Saint Fin Barre´s Cahedral, have your camera ready!!

We can´t leave Cork without visiting the famous Jameson Distillery

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At a glance

Duration
8 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–30
Guide
English
Operated by
Top Private Tours UK

Ages: Adults (2–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Professional Local Guide
  • Included: Private Tour
  • Included: Charles Fort
  • Included: Port pick up and drop off
  • Included: Jameson Distillery Ticket

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities
  • Not included: Shandon Bells tower

Itinerary

  1. Cobh

    5 min

    Cruise Port pick up

  2. Kinsale

    one hour

    Kinsale is a busy town with a wide choice of bars, restaurants and cafes. Enjoy browsing its many shops and take your time wandering around its narrow streets or along the waterfront

  3. The English Market

    20 min

    One of the world’s oldest municipal markets which gained worldwide fame when Queen Elizabeth II dropped by on her first state visit to the Republic of Ireland in 2011,

  4. The Cathedral of St Mary & St Anne & Visitor Centre

    30 min Admission included

    St. Anne’s Cathedral which is known for the famous Shandon Bells tower where visitors can ring the bells from the first floor and see the internal workings of the clocks. The views from the tower are spectacular

  5. St Fin Barre's Cathedral

    15 min Admission not included

    This cathedral features splendid stained glass windows, marble mosaics and rich sculptures.

  6. Midleton Distillery Experience

    2 hours Admission included

    During the tour you will be show how whisky is made and you will be able to taste

  7. Charles Fort

    50 min

    This late 17th-century star-shaped fort with five bastions was one of the largest British military installations to be built in the country. It was made a National Monument of Ireland in 1973.

  8. Annie Moore Statue

    Passing by

    Ellis Island´s first immigrant

  9. Elizabeth Fort

    Passing by

    Use as a military barracks, prison, and police station

  10. St Patrick Street

    Passing by

    Main shopping street in the city. It has twice won the award as Ireland's best shopping street, colloquially known as “Pana”

  11. Cobh

    5 min

    Cruise port drop off

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Rochestown Park Hotel
  • Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork City
  • Cork Airport Hotel
  • The Address Cork
  • Hayfield Manor Hotel
  • Fernhill Lodge Carrigaline
  • The Hatch Rooms
  • The Residences At The Montenotte Hotel
  • Maryborough Hotel & Spa
  • The Village Hotel Douglas
  • Cork Airport

and 22 more pickup points

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

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

4.4 out of 5 · 21 reviews
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Private Cork City Tour, Kinsale and Jameson Distillery

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