Cork City Bike Tour | Local Guide | E-Bikes Available

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About this activity

Discover Cork with a local guide on this relaxed small-group bike tour.

Over 2.5 hours you'll explore riverside paths, parks, historic neighbourhoods and many of Cork's best-known landmarks. By bike, you'll cover far more ground than a walking tour while still having plenty of time to stop for stories, photos and a closer look at the places that make Cork unique.

Highlights include Fitzgerald's Park, University College Cork, St Fin Barre's Cathedral, Shandon and the River Lee. Along the way you'll hear stories about Cork's history, culture and everyday life from a Cork-born guide.

With a choice of standard bikes or e-bikes, this tour is an ideal introduction to Cork and a great way to get your bearings early in your visit.

Small-group guided bike tour

See more of Cork than on a typical walking tour

Visit Cork's landmarks, parks and riverside paths

Learn about Cork's history, culture and local life

Local recommendations for food, music and places to visit

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Beyond the Glass

Ages: Adults (14–84 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide
Included: Use of bicycle
Included: Use of helmet

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

Crawford Art Gallery

Passing by

Pass Crawford Art Gallery in historic Emmet Place, one of Cork's cultural hubs. Surrounded by elegant Georgian buildings and overlooked by Cork Opera House, this area has been at the centre of the city's artistic and cultural life for generations. Learn about its history and importance to modern Cork.
The Butter Museum

Passing by

Pass the Butter Museum and hear how Cork became one of the world's largest butter export centres. Discover how the butter trade helped shape the city's economy and influenced Cork's development for centuries. Learn why Cork is home to one of the world's only museums dedicated to butter.
Fitzgerald Park

10 min

Stop in Fitzgerald's Park, one of Cork's most beautiful green spaces. Enjoy views of the River Lee as you explore tree-lined pathways, sculptures and gardens that change with the seasons. Along the way, hear about the 1902 Cork International Exhibition and discover local favourites including the Cork Disco Tree, rose garden and lily pond.
Daly's Bridge

5 min

Visit Daly's Bridge, Cork's famous Shaky Bridge. Cross this historic suspension bridge, discover how it earned its nickname and enjoy views of the River Lee and the surrounding riverside scenery.
St Fin Barre's Cathedral

5 min

Visit the grounds of St Fin Barre's Cathedral and admire one of Cork's most impressive buildings. Learn about a site that has been associated with Christian worship for over 1,500 years while taking in the cathedral's striking neo-Gothic architecture. On a sunny day, it is one of the city's most photographed landmarks.
National Monument

3 min

See Cork's National Monument and learn about some of the key events in Ireland's journey towards independence. Located in the heart of the city, the monument commemorates important figures and uprisings that helped shape modern Irish history.
University College Cork (UCC)

10 min

Visit the grounds of University College Cork, one of Ireland's most attractive university campuses. Explore its historic grounds, impressive architecture and beautiful gardens while learning about the university's history and its important role in Cork city life. Keep an eye out for some of the campus's most distinctive buildings and hidden gems.
St. Anne's Church

Passing by

Tour includes a stop aSee the famous Shandon Bells and the distinctive red sandstone tower of St Anne's Church, one of Cork's most recognisable landmarks. Learn about the history of this historic neighbourhood and discover why generations of Cork people have looked to Shandon as a symbol of their city.t St. Annes Church
Bishop Lucey Park

5 min

Stop in Bishop Lucey Park, a recently refurbished green space in the heart of Cork City. Overlooking the busy Grand Parade and close to the English Market, the park offers a peaceful contrast to the surrounding streets. Discover sections of Cork's medieval city walls, see Christchurch and hear stories that bring Cork's history to life.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet on the riverside of St Patrick’s Quay, directly across from 33 St Patrick’s Quay Car Park, roughly halfway between Mary Elmes Bridge and Brian Boru Bridge.

End point

Meet on the riverside of St Patrick’s Quay, directly across from 33 St Patrick’s Quay Car Park, roughly halfway between Mary Elmes Bridge and Brian Boru Bridge.

Using your ticket

Look for the “Experience Cork – Explore by Bike” sign on the riverside railings. Please arrive 10 minutes before your start time. If the bikes are not there when you arrive, your guide may still be preparing them — please wait at the sign. Wear comfortable clothing suitable for cycling.