Full Day Ireland Ancient East Private Tour

8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

What Makes This Tour Unique?

This isn’t just a tour—it’s a day designed entirely around you.

Forget rigid schedules, crowded coaches, and rushing from one attraction to the next. As a fully private and customisable experience, the day unfolds at your pace, allowing you to spend more time in the places that interest you most and less time where it doesn’t.

Whether you’re fascinated by the ancient history of Ardmore, the medieval charm of Youghal, the craftsmanship behind Ireland’s famous whiskey at Midleton Distillery, or the rich maritime heritage of Cobh, the itinerary can be adapted to suit your interests throughout the day.

With personal attention, local knowledge, and the flexibility to make spontaneous stops along the way, you’ll experience Ireland beyond the guidebooks. This is not a scripted tour—it’s a relaxed, authentic journey shaped around your curiosity and preferences.

Your day. Your pace. A truly private Irish experience.

Everything is built around you.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Cork & Kerry Private Guided Tours.

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees: A tasting at Midleton Distillery (optional and paid on site)

Itinerary

Ardmore Round Tower And Cathedral

1 h 30 min

Ardmore one of Irelands oldest Christian settlements. Here you’ll see a Round Tower dating back to the 12th, century, St. Declan’s Cathedral he bought Christianity to Ireland before Saint Patrick.and enjoy some amazing coastal views.
St. Mary's Collegiate Church

30 min

What an unbelievable structure , this church built in 1220 and still in everyday use has so much history attached to it.
Youghal visitor centre

15 min

A quick stop here at the heritage centre, if you’re looking for that special memory from your trip to Ireland , grab a coffee or use the rest rooms. Excellent stop.
Midleton Distillery Experience

30 min Admission not included

To round off our day we pay a visit to Midleton Distillery for a tasting our perhaps you want to pick up some merchandise from the shop you won’t be disappointed.
Cobh Heritage Centre

30 min

We take in a tour of this historic town . With stops at Saint Colman’s Cathedral and unbelievable structure, a visit to the Heritage Centre this is a pretty good place to start if you’re trying to trace your Irish ancestors.

Another stop at the Annie Moore Statue .

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

From the Tourist Information Centre our meeting point will be outside the main door.

For your pick up point from hotels we’ll meet at the main reception area of their hotel.

From a cruise ship in Cobh your meeting point will be at the Annie Moore Statue across from the Heritage Centre.

End point

From the Tourist Information Centre our meeting point will be outside the main door.

For your pick up point from hotels we’ll meet at the main reception area of their hotel.

From a cruise ship in Cobh your meeting point will be at the Annie Moore Statue across from the Heritage Centre.

Pickup points

The Metropole Hotel
Rochestown Park Hotel
Actons Hotel Kinsale
The Address Cork
Moxy Cork
Hayfield Manor Hotel
The Kingsley
Maryborough Hotel & Spa
The Montenotte Hotel, an SLH Hotel
The Imperial Hotel

From hotels your meeting point will be the main reception area of your hotel.

From your cruise ship docked in Cobh as you disembark from your ship you’ll be turning to your right, as you pass the main exit to your right beyond this gate you’ll see a statue of Annie Moore. It’s here I’ll be waiting for you holding a board up with your name on it.