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Things to Do in Cork

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Things to Do in Cork

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Blarney Castle Day Trip from Dublin
262
Bus Tours
from $79.62 per adult
Blarney Castle Day Tour from Dublin Including Rock of Cashel & Cork City
119
Bus Tours
from $78.35 per adult
Ring of Kerry Day Tour from Cork: Including Killarney National Park
79
Bus Tours
from $55.12 per adult
3-Day Cork, Blarney Castle, Ring of Kerry and Cliffs of Moher Rail Tour
14
Rail Tours
from $806.75 per adult (price varies by group size)
Cobh (Cork) to Blarney Castle Half Day Shore Tour
19
Bus Tours
from $56.54 per adult
Cliffs of Moher Day Tour from Cork: Including The Wild Altanic Way
43
Bus Tours
from $56.54 per adult
Romantic tour in Cork
Walking Tours
from $501.29 per group (up to 15)
6-Day South of Ireland Tour from Dublin
1
Bus Tours
from $702.43 per adult
Magic Christmas tour in Cork
Walking Tours
from $752.55 per group (up to 15)
Private 7 Day Customized Luxury Chauffeur Tour Of The South West Ireland
Ports of Call Tours
from $5,737.82 per group (up to 2)

Top Attractions in Cork

1. Spike Island

Islands

Temporarily closed

by lorrainet619

The site has a repository of social and military history.

2. Nano Nagle Place

History Museums

Ballintemple

Visited nano nagle place today we had a brilliant tour given by Agnes who was a font of knowledge,it's such a beautif...

3. The English Market

Flea & Street Markets

Centre

by antonellac386

Fantastic meat, fish, vegetables, cakes, fruits, bread, a beautiful cafe; everything has high quality and there are m...

4. Cork City Gaol

Historic Sites • History Museums

Sunday's Well

Admission tickets from $14.12

by adrianagrigore

The audio tour is really interesting and it gives you an honest and interesting insight of the history of the place.

5. Blarney Castle & Gardens

Historic Sites • Castles

by tripper79139

There are beautiful gardens, the exquisite Blarney house, poison garden and of course the climb to kiss the stone.

6. Ballycotton Cliff Walk

Historic Walking Areas

Lovely walk, special quiet time

7. University College Cork (UCC)

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Educational sites

Mardyke

The Honan chapel is well worth a visit: Harry Clarke stained glass windows, and an amazing mosaic floor

8. Fitzgerald Park

Parks

Mardyke

Cork Public Museum is open during the summer and there is a nice cafe there which is open all year round.

9. Blarney Stone

Points of Interest & Landmarks

by Travelgirl082290

This was definitely a spot that's been on my bucket list for some time now.

10. Glenview Gardens & Fairy Trail

Gardens

... family day out, beautiful walk around the gardens, ideal for kids, lovely fairy trail and fabulous hobbit house.

11. St. Anne's Church

Churches & Cathedrals

by Global802838

They have music instructions in the bell tower to assist you! 2. The narrow stairs - The kids loved climbing and work...

12. Crawford Art Gallery

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Art Museums

Centre

from the first exhibition just inside the door to my last stop with the Harry Clarke tribute (and including the quirk...

13. St Fin Barre's Cathedral

Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites

The French Gothic architecture & all the details are absolutely amazing.

14. Elizabeth Fort

Points of Interest & Landmarks

Gorgeous views and free entry

15. Royal Gunpowder Mills

History Museums

16. Roman Catholic Church

Religious Sites

The Priest celebrant is well prepared and the Mass is a valid community celebration where all are welcome.

17. Camden Fort Meagher

Historic Sites

18. Ballincollig Regional Park

Parks

by Experience759011

Hosts a childerns' playground and a magic fairy trail.

19. Cork City Tourist Information Centre

Visitor Centers

Centre

Among his suggestions was a visit to Nano Nagle's Place, which we thoroughly enjoyed.

20. Waterloo Round Tower

Points of Interest & Landmarks

by michaeldP907HN

... would be able to encounter the entire city of cork especially the tributaries of the Blarney and one other river.

21. St. Peter and Paul's Church

Religious Sites

Centre

The stained glass windows, large columns, marble, & carved wood is gorgeous.

22. St Patrick Street

Points of Interest & Landmarks

Centre

by Tianaward027

Great place to go shopping 🛍😁 Big brand stores such as Penny’s, Brown Thomas, Levi, Debenhams and many more 😄 Duri...

23. Lime Kiln

Points of Interest & Landmarks

24. Ballincollig Castle

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles

25. Collins Barracks Museum

Speciality Museums

Make sure you speak to Sgt McGarry.

26. CIT Blackrock Castle Observatory

Observatories & Planetariums

Great place to visit.

27. Church of Ireland Church

Religious Sites

28. Butter Museum

Speciality Museums

Shandon

by TravelerDave100

29. Greyhound Stadium - Curraheen Park

Arenas & Stadiums

great night out

30. Michael Collins Monument

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues

by markbenjaminl

... explosives in their home at the time of the assassination and judged it wise to emigrate to Canada soon after the...

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