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Cork City Guided Tour: Stories, Sites, and Secrets

4.9 (37 reviews) 2 h 30 min Free cancellation
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Cork City Guided Tour: Stories, Sites, and Secrets

About this activity

Explore the vibrant heart of Cork through its rich history and intriguing tales. This engaging tour brings the city to life as you discover key sites like St. Finbarr's Cathedral, St. Anne's Church, and the English Market. Learn about Cork's influential figures such as Michael Collins and Cillian Murphy, while uncovering the stories that have shaped this unique community. With a focus on Cork's diverse cultural heritage, you'll gain insights into its past, present, and future, making it a must for history enthusiasts and curious travelers alike.

  • Discover Cork's iconic landmarks and historical sites
  • Hear captivating stories about influential Cork figures
  • Learn about the diverse communities that have shaped Cork
  • Gain insider knowledge about the city's secrets and local life
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At a glance

Duration
2 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 40 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
German, English
Operated by
Evan

Ages: Infants (1–4 years) · Children (5–15 years) · Youth (16–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: My enthusiastic tour with a few jokes sprinkled in!

Itinerary

  1. Bishop Lucey Park

    5 min

    Cork's diminuative but proud answer to Central Park!

  2. Stop 2

    5 min

    The old factory of Cork's proudest product, Beamish Stout, and it's oddly anachronistic facade!

  3. Stop 3

    5 min

    300+ year old bridge, old southern entrance to city and site of old Jail and dungeon

  4. Elizabeth Fort

    5 min

    Old star fort built by english to project control over the city

  5. St Fin Barre's Cathedral

    5 min

    The main protestant cathedral of Cork, with a fascinating history and stunning appearance

  6. Cork Courthouse

    5 min

    Old crown court of Cork, and the site of extremely important activity during the revolutionary period

  7. Stop 7

    5 min

    Old centre of the historic city and origin for Cork's crest

  8. Stop 8

    5 min

    Old northern entrance to the city, and gateway to the north side of the city

  9. St. Anne's Church

    5 min

    1720s protestant church with lots of funny stories and a lying clockfaces

  10. Stop 10

    5 min

    Old butter exchange from when Cork was the largest exporter of butter in the world

  11. Shandon Sweets

    5 min

    100 year old sweet shop with cork classics

  12. Stop 12

    5 min

    Plaque commemorating a Cork woman who had a massive impact in the US

  13. Stop 13

    Passing by

    Picturesque lane with great views of the city centre

  14. Stop 14

    Passing by

    Old market street in Cork where shawlees would hawk their wares

  15. Rory Gallagher Place - Cork City

    Passing by

    Square named for Cork's Jimmy Hendrix

  16. Stop 16

    Passing by

    Rediscovered cemetary where the City's french protestant refugees were buried

  17. St Patrick Street

    Passing by

    The broadway of Cork, with shopping and an interesting path following to the rivers which once dotted the city

  18. The English Market

    5 min

    Beautiful old indoor market with great food and old characters

  19. Stop 19

    5 min

    The site of Terrence Macswineys arrest, the burning of Cork, and the current home of Cork City Council

  20. Stop 20

    5 min

    Monument commemorating the deaths of those who died in the struggle for Irish independence

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Look for the man with a blue umbrella beside the turquoise swan fountain in Bishop Lucey Park in the city centre

End point

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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