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Dublin to Rock of Cashel, Blarney and Cahir Castle Full Day Tours
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Dublin to Rock of Cashel, Blarney and Cahir Castle Full Day Tours

By Irish Day Tours
Recommended by 93% of travelers
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About
Beyond Dublin, Ireland offers enchanting castles, ruins, and other notable landmarks, and on this day trip, you’ll see three of the country’s most popular highlights. Don’t worry about arranging trains or navigating the countryside yourself; an air-conditioned coach makes it simple to discover Blarney Castle (and the famous Blarney Stone), Cahir Castle, and the Rock of Cashel in a single day.
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Ages 0-99, max of 99 per group
Duration: 13h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
  • Guaranteed admission at Blarney Castle, Cahir Castle, and the Rock of Cashel
  • Seamless, round-trip transit from Dublin by air-conditioned coach
  • Learn amusing lore and fascinating history from your guide
  • Get an up-close perspective on the beautiful Irish countryside

  • Driver/guide
  • Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with USB ports
  • All activities
  • Entry/Admission - Rock of Cashel
  • Entry/Admission - Blarney Castle & Gardens
  • Entry/Admission - Cahir Castle
What's not included
  • Lunch

Meet your guide at a convenient location in central Dublin and hop aboard an air-conditioned coach. En route to stops at three of Ireland’s top landmarks, relax and enjoy the rolling, green scenery of County Tipperary and County Kildare, supplemented with commentary from your guide. First, you’ll visit Blarney Castle, home to the famous Blarney Stone. Legend has it that those who climb the tower’s 127 steps to kiss the stone will earn “the gift of the gab.” Next, head to Cahir Castle, one of the Ireland’s largest castles scenically located on a island in the River Suir. Finally, visit Rock of Cashel, an impressive archaeological site with thousands of years of history, before returning to Dublin, where the tour ends in the evening.

Start:
  • Molly Malone Statue, Suffolk St, Dublin 2, D02 KX03, Ireland
    Your driver/guide will meet you at the Molly Malone Statue. Please be there 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5299CORK

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Infants are welcome, provided that customers bring their own safety seats
    • Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time
    • There are steep steps at Blarney Castle, this part of the tour may not be suitable for people with limited mobility.
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 99 travelers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    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: 5299CORK

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    Itinerary
    • You'll start at
      Molly Malone Statue
      Suffolk St, Dublin 2, D02 KX03, Ireland
      Your driver/guide will meet you at the Molly Malone Statue. Please be there 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
      See address & details
    • 1
      Molly Malone Statue
      Stop: 5 minutes
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    • 2
      Rock of Cashel
      Stop: 60 minutes - Admission included
      See details
    • 3
      Blarney Castle & Gardens
      Stop: 2 hours - Admission included
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    • 4
      Cahir Castle
      Stop: 60 minutes - Admission included
      See details
    • 5
      Irish Day Tours
      Stop: 5 minutes
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    • You'll return to the starting point
    About the operator
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    • Irish Day Tours
      8,167
      Ireland
      Joined in May 2010
    • Nomad61249348704
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great day trip from Ireland!
      I had a great time, Seamus is a great tour guide, very knowledgeable and a great driver. Listening to stories and interesting facts along the way made the trip more enjoyable.I would definitely recommend this tour for anyone visiting Ireland.
      Written March 18, 2024
    • lucagU6459XL
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      It was very a very comfortable and interesting trip
      We got a lot from this trip: wonderful coastal scenery at the Gian't Causewayf, very enjoyable visit to Titanic Belfast. Adrian, our driver and tour guide, gave us a lot of information about the places, and, more importantly, a personal insight into the history of the country
      Written March 18, 2024
    • 959dono
      0 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      IRISH DAY TOURS - DO NOT BOOK!!!
      Cancelled the tour without notice. Looking at other comments appears to be a common occurrence. Meeting time was 8:30 and found out the tour was cancelled when we got to the meeting point. Gives no time to make alternative plans.
      Written March 16, 2024
    • I7913GAdenisel
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Good
      Long day, lots of steps for bathroom, lots of shopping and fun great conversation hard to understand the dialect of the bus driver but he was safe and kept us safe on the difficult route
      Written March 13, 2024
    • debrapT7287FJ
      0 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      Unsatisfactory
      Cancelled by tour operator with very little notice. We were very disappointed No time to book another tour Waiting for refunds
      Written March 12, 2024
    • Kendra S
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing experience
      We had a wonderful time. The tour guide William was so friendly and patient. It was a beautiful day. Only wish we had more time for the cliff but and glad that we got to do little stops in between.
      Written March 11, 2024
    • Kelsey H
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing
      What a great experience, what was even better was the coach driver William who knew a lot of history of Ireland, and the places that he took us. Thank you
      Written March 10, 2024
    • Margaret O
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      I highly recommend this tour which was great fun, interesting and informative, thanks to Seamus our excellent guide.
      A trip not to be missed. I can’t fault it and highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys history. The day was great fun and very informative thanks to Seamus our excellent guide. Much of the time we were out of the coach and exploring which was good. We were fortunate that the rain and wind kept off until the end of the day but then a hat and waterproof coat were definitely needed on the hill at Loughcrew tombs. The stops for coffee and lunch were all well timed, as was the whole day.
      Written March 4, 2024
    • Oliviamayr12
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Highly recommend
      From start to finish, everything was wonderful. We were well looked after and the itinerary was great. Loved the Cliffs of Moher and the traditional Irish pub that we visited. The staff and food were amazing!! The day was full of the most beautiful and incredible views. Derrick made it even more special. He was fantastic with everything he did from his driving, guidance, singing and recommendations. It was so lovely listening to the history of Ireland too. Thanks Derrick 😊 Highly recommend this trip!
      Written February 9, 2024
    • Nomads_on_Tour
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great day - well worth the long drive
      Excellent day trip back and forward across Ireland - coach driver and guide Barry has the patience of an Irish Saint, proof was visible in his professionalism virtually have to herd cats throughout the day we were on tour! Superb driver - impressive to watch him - and so knowledgeable about the subject matter he tells us about. The Cliffs of Moher are surreal, a real highlight though was mixing with the locals at nearby McGann’s Pub for an excellent lunch. Great day - thanks for your work Bryan, and the good times!
      Written January 29, 2024
    • vongo2024
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Thanks to Adrien and Isha
      That was a great experience, thanks to Adrien and the storm Isha. The wind was incredibly strong and the ocean was wild, very impressive views. Despite the driving conditions were not the best, we felt safe as our guide was excellent driver and good story-teller - learned a lot about the Irish history. The front seats are the best. Probably will return in summer for the next trip and would go to Aran islands as well.
      Written January 29, 2024
    • samanthahR3541XM
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      This tour filled our cup.
      This tour was fantastic!! We made so many new fun memories and our tour guide Derrick was unreal!! He made the tour super fun with his commentary about the country’s buildings, history and random facts. The weather was not great, but that did not dampen our spirits. We got to see so much of the countryside from Doolin to Galway and lots in between. We stopped for lunch and a few other notable points of interest, not to mention the cliffs which were amazing.
      Written January 22, 2024
    • LoveTravel271147
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Cliffs of Moher tour
      Day tour to Cliffs of Moher: Barry our bus/tour guide was great. We had a thoroughly enjoyable day, kept to the schedule with precision clockwork. Barry was engaging, friendly & quite knowlegable. We had fun, cheers!
      Written January 22, 2024
    • GrandTour63547305345
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing Tour Guides
      Sean and Stephen were excellent guides and hosts! Sean was a very thoughtfull and informational guide, would highly recommend him and hope to get him on future tours! Also, the taxi driver through Belfast, Pat with the Hat was spectacular and hearing his stories definitely made the whole trip way more interactive and personable. Loved every bit of the trip and the guides throughout.
      Written January 19, 2024
    • Compass38788763496
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Wow
      Everyone would be at the Giant's Causeway once in his life, and we had been; everyone would have a pleasant tour with so much beautiful views on the irish countryard, and we had it; everyone would find a passionate guide who tells you many informations and curiosity with enthusiasm, who sings for you some traditional irish folk songs, who tells you the legend of the Causeway like you were a child... and we found it in Johnathan (look for the man with big moustaches!)
      Written January 15, 2024
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    SayafK
    Jacksonville, FL1,013 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2024 • Family
    Impressive history delivered by a witty, informative, warm and approachable guide (Paul) permanently stamped the stunning antiquities, and rolling countryside in our collective hearts ❤️.

    Regardless of the weather, do not hesitate to take this diverse and scenic tour. Blarney Castle and Cashel Rock are as impressive in their role of Irish Heritage as they are stunning photo opportunities.

    The gardens at Blarney were ENCHANTING despite the rainy weather…..

    Will not hesitate to recommend, nor REPEAT on a next trip for more time on the gardens….. One could easily spend a day exploring it’s wondrous attractions in every corner….

    Hope this helps :)
    Written March 16, 2024
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    Keil
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2022
    So much fun! Our tour guide, Conor, was extremely funny, kind, and knowledgeable. We had him for a previous tour earlier in the week as well, and he consistently does such an amazing job entertaining and accommodating his group. There are definitely a variety of different locations and activities, I had a blast.
    Written September 6, 2022
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    Stacy and Megan
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2023
    This is a "must do" tour! Our guide Adrian (Aidrean) was amazing. His personality and knowledge kept us engaged from the minute the tour started. He was exceptionally funny and entertaining. The bus ride was very comfortable and with all the rain we felt very safe with his driving. This was the best tour we took in the week we spent in Dublin. Highly recommend!!! The BEST tour ever.
    Written March 20, 2023
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    Pablo H
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2022 • Solo
    Loved the trip, be sure to buy snacks the day before. We did stop an hour into the drive at a station for coffee and sandwiches/pastries or whatever you want, but it helps for the long drive. Pick a window seat too. Our bus driver was very knowledgeable and provided great run down of Ireland's exports and history and information on the castles we were seeing. I had a selfie stick I got on Amazon that was 100% worth it for this. Got so many amazing photos.
    Written May 31, 2022
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    Traveler162112
    5 contributions
    2.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2022
    This tour was an almost complete failure. First, the bus was late. Second, when we got on the bus, the driver informed us that the tour guide had covid and that we would not have a tour guide. It's covid - I get it. When we arrived at the first of three destinations, we walked up the hill to the castle...where we were informed that we had to have vouchers...walked back down the hill to the bus driver, who then told us he didn't have any vouchers. So, we had to pay out of pocket to visit the first site. The sites were good, but we would have been better off just renting a car.
    Written June 19, 2022
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    Hareesh
    Chennai (Madras), India1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The day tour was an amazing experience. Our guide for the day Leo was excellent. He was supportive, enthusiastic and very helpful to all the trip members. He told us about Ireland's history, the significance of each place we visited and took care of each and everyone well. Will definitely recommend Irish day tours if you want to experience these incredible Ireland landmarks.
    Written December 23, 2022
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    A R
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2021
    Went with Phillip who is local to one of the places you visit on this tour and he was a blast. Blarney and Cashel were especially worth seeing. Blarney Castle wasn't crowded at all when we went so there was plenty of time to see the gardens, kiss the stone, do the wishing steps, etc. and still get some shopping done. Overall a really good option if you like castles or if you're trying to decide on which Blarney tour you should do. I've gone on many tours with other Dublin day tour companies that I've enjoyed, but Phillip is the best guide I've had and I'd love if the company gave you a chance to see which guide is running each tour so that I could pick another one that he's running.
    Written November 23, 2021
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    Nate L
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2019
    We went on this trip in late December 2019. Our tour guide Jim was fantastic. He was full of lighthearted and fun stories as well as great info about our sites. We didn't have to fight any crowds at all at the Blarney Castle which was great as well. I highly recommend this trip
    Written January 2, 2020
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    Hi 943natel, Thank you for your feedback and 5* rating, we really appreciate it! We're delighted you enjoyed your Blarney tour with Jim, and hope to see you on board another Irish Day Tours adventure in the near future. Kind regards,
    Written January 8, 2020
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    Freedom06517637628
    6 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2024 • Couples
    The guide can make the tour special. Unfortunately, we had a really nice guy who was an excellent driver. However, he wasn't irish and had limited knowledge of Ireland. He had the facts about the places we were going, but couldn't add any stories or local flavour. The day was cold, rainy and miserable so we ended up not staying very long at any stop and finished the day early.
    The stop at Blarny castle had us parked at an amazing wool/irish store - wish they had mentioned that in the tour as it had an awesome selection and great prices! We thankfully had an hour to explore the store and get lunch (cafeteria style). The gardens were a no-go due to the weather,
    Also, the steps up to the blarny stone were extremely slippery and narrow. Once you are up there, they will take your picure kissing the stone and then you can purchase it in the tourist shop down below.
    An excellent day despite the weather.
    Written February 29, 2024
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    Colleen F
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The tour was very good. I liked that we had a small group of only 13-14 people! We had trouble hearing and understanding the guide a few times. He did a good job but wasn't captivating by any means. The Rock of Cashel was our first stop and self guided. I wish I knew a little more about it before coming. They were out of English pamphlets so downloaded it and read on our way to Blarney.(this was not the fault of this tour company). Blarney was awesome as was Cahir Castle. The tour guide there was great. Despite my comments above which are only to let you know my experience, it was a great day and I'd do it again.
    Written November 18, 2022
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