Cobh Cruise Ship Terminal to Kinsale and Blarney Castle

This itinerary includes a coffee stop in Kinsale, a photo stop at Charles Fort, and a visit to Blarney Castle, with time for shopping and lunch at Blarney Woollen Mills. It includes up to 4 passengers (3 for optimal comfort) and is a PRIVATE TOUR.As such, timings are flexible, according to how you wish to spend your 8-hour day. More time in Kinsale means less time in Blarney. The choice is yours and you can decide on the day.

Location

Cobh, Kinsale, Blarney, Cork

Duration

8 Hours

Passengers

Max 4

Price

€585

9:15am

5:00pm

Proposed Route & Timings

09:15 AM – Meet and Greet at the dockside at Cobh Cruise Terminal
09:30 AM – .(Departure time dependant on cruise ship arrival time)
Travel to Kinsale

Stop 1: Kinsale & Charles Fort

Photo Stop at Charles Fort (5 min from Kinsale)

Stunning 17th-century star fort overlooking the harbour.
Duration: 15 mins

Arrive in Kinsale Town

Quick coffee stop in one of Kinsale’s charming cafés.
Short stroll through the colourful streets (optional).
Duration: 60 mins

Stop 2: Blarney Castle & Woollen Mills

Arrive at Blarney Castle & Gardens:

Kiss the Blarney Stone for the gift of eloquence!
Explore the castle ruins, Poison Garden, and scenic Rock Close.
Duration 2 hours

Lunch & Shopping at Blarney Woollen Mills

Enjoy lunch at Blarney Woollen Mills Café.

Great soups, sandwiches, Irish stew & local produce.
Browse Ireland’s largest gift store for souvenirs.
Duration: 1 hour

Return

3:45 PM – Depart Blarney for Cobh
4:45-5:00 PM – Arrive back at the dock in Cobh Cruise Terminal. If time permits, we can have a spin around Cobh to see the views from the Cathedral over Cork Harbour and Spike Island

Highlights

Total Duration: 8 hours

✔ Scenic Charles Fort photo stop
✔ Quick coffee break in Kinsale
✔ Blarney Castle & Gardens visit
✔ Lunch & shopping at Blarney Woollen Mills

What’s Included

✅ Professional Driver-Guide with a National Tour Guide qualification and 11 years of experience
✅ Modern luxury saloon car with air conditioning, tinted windows, and complimentary bottled water
✅ SPSV-licensed limousine for a comfortable journey
✅ Pick-up and drop-off directly at Cobh dockside, Port of Cork
✅ All tolls, fuel, parking charges

Not Included

❌ Lunch & snacks
❌ Entrance fees to visitor attractions
❌ Tips & gratuities

Cobh, An Introduction

Guide off of Disney Magic to Blarney Castle. 11 Sept. 2018. Definitely has “gift of Eloquence!” Filled us in on the history and local flavor of Cork and Blarney Castle with great Irish sense of humor. Answered all our questions including recent Irish history. Very friendly and professional! Highly recommend!

Robert Moorlach

September 11th 2018

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