(Small Group) Shore Tour from Cork: Blarney Castle & Jameson Distillery

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Cobh Cathedral — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This small-group shore excursion from Cobh Cruise Terminal accommodates no more than 24 passengers on a luxury small van and allows for a particularly intimate day on shore. The tour begins with a pick-up from the cruise liner terminal in Cobh, Cork Harbour, where your driver will be waiting for you to drive you to Blarney Castle and Castles, where the admission is included. Take a panoramic drive through Cork City, where your guide will point out the highlights of the southern capital. In the afternoon visit Jameson @ Midleton and enjoy a tour of this famous whiskey distillery.

GUEST ADVICE:

During peak- season (May 1st - September 30th) multiple cruise ships are expected at the major ports on a daily basis. This small group tour tends to sell- out well ahead of departure for most dates within this period. Accordingly, we recommend advance reservation where possible, to avoid disappointment.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 25 people
People per booking: 1–25
Guide: English
Operated by: Paddywagon Tours

Ages: Children (0–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Port pickup and drop-off
Included: Live commentary on board

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

Cobh (Cork) Cruise Ship Terminal - We collect passengers from the cruise ship at 07:30 for departure @ 08:00. Where your ship docks later than 07:30 the tour will begin 30 minutes after disembarkation commences.
Blarney Castle & Gardens

1 h 30 min Admission included

Our first stop of the day is Blarney. Visit the most famous Castle in all of

Ireland!! Lie back and kiss the magical Blarney Stone and get the gift of the

gab! Your admission is included saving you 12 euro.

WE ARE HAPPY TO INCLUDE ADMISSION TO BLARNEY CASTLE:

others will make you join a queue and pay at the gate!
Blarney Woollen Mills

30 min

You will also have time to visit the world famous

Blarney Woolen Mills. Famed as the largest Irish Store in the world, many take advantage of its tax free shopping offers on quality Irish products.
Midleton Distillery Experience

1 h 30 min Admission included

Our next stop is the beautiful town of Midleton, famed as being the home of Jameson distillery since 1825. Today it is home to many Irish whiskeys such as Jameson, Powers, Paddy, Redbreast, Green Spot, previously produced in separate distilleries.

In 1992, the Old Midleton Distillery reopened as a visitor's centre, known as the Jameson Experience.
St Colman’s Cathedral

10 min

Our last stop before boarding the ship, Cobh is famed as the final departure

point for the Titanic. Built on a side of the hill, time permitting, we visit the St.

Coleman's Cathedral one of the most magnificent Cathedrals in the country.

Time permitting, those on ships with late departures will have time to visit the

Titanic experience 100m from where the ships dock.
Cobh

Passing by

We structure each tour to make sure you are back on board at lease 1 hr before time for departure. The service ends back at the dockside after approximately 8 hours on tour. If the boat is leaving earlier we will amend the itinerary as necessary.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Cobh (Cork) Cruise Ship Terminal - We collect passengers from the cruise ship at 07:30 for departure @ 08:00. Where your ship docks later than 07:30 the tour will begin 30 minutes after disembarkation commences.

End point

Cobh (Cork) Cruise Ship Terminal - We collect passengers from the cruise ship at 07:30 for departure @ 08:00. Where your ship docks later than 07:30 the tour will begin 30 minutes after disembarkation commences.

Using your ticket

IMPORTANT: Please contact us before your tour date to confirm a pick-up time. Failure to do so may result in missing your tour. Contact Number: +353 89 969 5499

If you have not already specified, you MUST advise supplier as soon as possible your Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be made

This shore excursion is operated by Irish cruise specialist, Elegant Irish Tours. Your van will be a black van with Elegant Irish Tours along the side in grey. The tour representative will also have the lead passenger name(s) supplied above on their clipboard, so keep your eyes and ears out. Dockside can be busy during disembarkation. Thank you for your business. We wish you a great experience on shore

Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port

Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

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 too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Children must be accompanied by an adult