Blarney Castle Tour from Cork including Cobh
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Blarney Castle Tour from Cork including Cobh
By Paddywagon Day Tours
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$61.22
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Ages 13-64, max of 56 per group
Duration: 5h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
English
- Driver/guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Admission into Blarney Castle and Gardens.
- WiFi on board
- Entry/Admission - Blarney Castle & Gardens
What's not included- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Departure details
- Paddywagon Tours Cork, 9 Bridge St, Centre, Cork, T23 KW89, Ireland 9 Bridge St Paddywagon Office (next to St Patrick's Bridge) - 09:00 am
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Infant seats available
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8962P66- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Fordable wheelchairs can be kept underneath the coach.
- Toddlers/babies must be seated in a baby-seat or booster. Please contact us at the time of booking and we can supply you with one.
- Most travelers can participate
- Bookings made through Viator will automatically be signed up for the pickup point and collection time specified in the booking.
- If you wish to change your reservation to one of the other pick-up locations offered by Paddywagon Tours, you will need to contact us by telephone or email not later than 17:00 the evening prior so that we can guarantee the change. Please note that changes are only guaranteed once confirmed in writing by us.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 56 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- A note from Blarney Castle Tour from Cork including Cobh
- Please note the H&S measures may change due to government guidelines.
What you can expect during your visit- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Community- Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
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- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8962P66
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Itinerary
- You'll start atPaddywagon Tours Cork9 Bridge St, Centre, Cork, T23 KW89, Ireland9 Bridge St Paddywagon Office (next to St Patrick's Bridge) - 09:00 amSee address & details
- Pass byPaddywagon Day Tours
- 1Blarney Castle & GardensStop: 2 hours - Admission includedSee details
- 2St. Colman's Cathedral, CobhStop: 2 hoursSee detailsPass byPaddywagon Day Tours
- You'll return to the starting point
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forever1907
Lörrach38 contributions
I booked this tour via Get you Guide and in the itinerary was a duration with 8 hours but we came 6 hours later back to Cork. In Blarney and also in Cobh we didn‘t have that much time and had to rush to catch the bus. Blarney Castle ist a huge place and I couldn‘t see all of it cause we had only 2!! hours time for that. Also in Cobh the time was too short. Poor organisation. Why do you write 8 hours of duration on your itinerary and make only 6? Don‘t do this tour guys. Go with the bus and have the time you need to see everything. Blarney castle ist so beautiful and so nice to see. This tour was waste of my money. Not recommend this tour!
Written June 23, 2022
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Lilian832
Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia6 contributions
Good driver and orientation yo the places of visit. Just the long wait to get onto Blarney castle is a waste of time. Little time for Cobh too. So it's time factor. Too short.
Written September 10, 2022
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Kylee B
2 contributions
The driver was very nice. I wish he would have narrated and given more information on the ride. Overall, it felt just like a bus ride to both Cobh and Blarney. I also wish we would have had more time in Blarney instead of so much time in Cobh.
Written July 9, 2022
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Barry F
Lethbridge, Canada14 contributions
We’ve been on many bus tours and this one is the worst of the worst. The bus was not a coach, more like a run down city bus. Uncomfortable, no air control, and rode like it was on square wheels. Worst of all because it was full my wife and I had to sit in two seats that faced the back of the bus! Definitely didn’t help with dealing with our rising nausea.
To make matters worse the driver/tour guide drove like he wanted to be somewhere else. He was grouchy to the point tourists were afraid to ask him questions! Apparently he is also thin skinned because at one point he announced “if all of you are going to talk then I am not”, which took all of us by surprise since he wasn’t saying anything before that anyway.
I would definitely check out the other tour operators before booking with Paddy Wagon.
To make matters worse the driver/tour guide drove like he wanted to be somewhere else. He was grouchy to the point tourists were afraid to ask him questions! Apparently he is also thin skinned because at one point he announced “if all of you are going to talk then I am not”, which took all of us by surprise since he wasn’t saying anything before that anyway.
I would definitely check out the other tour operators before booking with Paddy Wagon.
Written September 23, 2019
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Bonnie S
Charlotte, NC1 contribution
May 2023 • Family
Be careful as to when the bus leaves. Our bus left 30 minutes earlier than the itinerary claimed. It was a hassle because we paid for parking and then had to get back in the car and drive ourselves.
Written June 2, 2023
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kevin
Florida12 contributions
Aug 2019
Blarney Castle known by many the world over is somewhat disappointing in that it is run-down in the first place. The Blarney Stone a long climb to thee top is hardly worth the trip let alone the kiss. There are millions of lipstick stains to taste if you opt for the kiss. Good luck to all those that make the trip, sorry for the disappointment. Enjoy the stores and knits that can be found anywhere throughout the world.
Written November 17, 2019
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Marc R
San Diego, CA1 contribution
Aug 2019 • Couples
I actually enjoyed the gardens more than the castle itself. The castle was great too. There were a few times I was a bit uncomfortable with the heights and you’re standing in line a bit. So if you’re afraid of heights, I’d suggest holding off on this one. Otherwise it was a good visit.
Written August 30, 2019
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Rice Chan
Hong Kong, China122 contributions
Me and my wife have join this relax tour in August. Everything is great and we have enough time to travel in Blarney Castle. However, if would be better if we can have more time in Cobh.
And it is better to pre-order the ticket of Titanic Experiences before the tour. Since, we haven’t do so and we cannot have the experience immediately. So we need to stay behind at cobh.
And it is better to pre-order the ticket of Titanic Experiences before the tour. Since, we haven’t do so and we cannot have the experience immediately. So we need to stay behind at cobh.
Written August 21, 2019
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PaddywagonTeam
Hey there,
Thank you for your review of our BLARNEY CASTLE FROM CORK TOUR.
We're delighted you had a relaxing trip to Blarney and Cobh with our team. That is a great tip for any future travellers who wish to explore the Titanic Experience in Cobh. We appreciate it!
Hopefully, we'll see you on another Paddywagon in the future.
PW Team
Written August 23, 2019
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Ottilia C
8 contributions
Aug 2019
This was a great day. We were dropped off at Blarney Castle just before 10. Our driver told us to be back at the coach for 1200. Exploring the castle was amazing. I recommend walking up the 100 or so steep stairs to kiss the Blarney Stone. The views are absolutely worth it.. Whilst you're there, check out the dungeon and the cave.
At 1200 we made our way to Cobh. It's a 45 minute journey so if you're travelling solo like me, have a book or music for the journey. St Colman's Cathedral is up some steep stairs but once you get to the top it's a majestic church. Don't leave Cobh without going to the Titanic experience. You'll be back in Cork by 4pm
Overall, a wonderful day. If however you're a vegan like me, it might be worth it to have a packed lunch. Whilst there were plenty of options in Cork, I couldn't find any vegan friendly places in Cobh but luckily I had some snacks.
At 1200 we made our way to Cobh. It's a 45 minute journey so if you're travelling solo like me, have a book or music for the journey. St Colman's Cathedral is up some steep stairs but once you get to the top it's a majestic church. Don't leave Cobh without going to the Titanic experience. You'll be back in Cork by 4pm
Overall, a wonderful day. If however you're a vegan like me, it might be worth it to have a packed lunch. Whilst there were plenty of options in Cork, I couldn't find any vegan friendly places in Cobh but luckily I had some snacks.
Written August 19, 2019
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Dave
Apex, NC26 contributions
Jun 2019 • Friends
Bus driver / tour guide was very knowledgeable about the area and was very humorous. Short bus ride from the port to Blarney Castle - great views of the countryside along the way. The ground of the castle were beautiful. Had a certain amount of time in the location so we chose to explore the grounds rather than wait on the long line to see/kiss the stone and was well worth it!! On the ride throughout Cork, the tour guide was very thorough to point out as much as possible along the route. Back in Cobh, dropped off at the Cathedral, which is amazing, and then requested to walk back to the ship to explore the city. Visited local pubs and walked around the town, highly recommend doing that!!
Written July 20, 2019
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PaddywagonTeam
Hey homeruntaz,
Thank you for your review of the CORK SHORE EXCURSION with Paddywagon Tours.
We're delighted to hear you had an enjoyable experience from pick-up at Cobh port and throughout the day.
We agree - the gardens are pretty impressive for all those customers who don't want to kiss the Blarney stone.
We hope to see you on another trip in the future!
PW Team
Written July 24, 2019
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Denise A
Forked River, NJ185 contributions
NCL cruise September 2022. Will you pick us up at the cruise port?
Pat - Shirly W
Belleville, Canada
Will we be guaranteed to get in to the events, even if the lines are long? I don't want to purchase and be disappointed and waste my money.
Please respond.
Thanks
forever1907
Lörrach38 contributions
They give you time and you can do what you want at the time. But the problem is the short time period. They advertise with more time then you exactly get. If you are in the castle you have to reach first the line for the Blarney Stone and them see the rest of the castle until the time comes to the end. I hope I could help you
littleshadow
Austin, Texas2 contributions
I would like to know if this tour will pick us up at the cruise terminal in Cork on August 3rd?
littleshadow
Austin, Texas2 contributions
I would like to know if you can get picked up at the cruise terminal on August 3rd?
Maxine T
London, UK1 contribution
Why are the senior citzen tickets for this trip greyed out?
Can you bring your luggage along on the bus?
Dave
Apex, NC26 contributions
It was a standard bus with upper luggage racks so we would say yes
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