Luxury Limousine Tour: Cork to Blarney Castle

Experience the best of County Cork on a private tour with a 5-star rated local guide. Visit Blarney Castle, Jameson Distillery, and Cobh for an unforgettable day of exploration.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cork - We begin the day from your hotel in Cork City or your cruise ship in the charming town of Cobh. We will start our day with a drive towards the magnificent Blarney Castle to begin our tour.
  • Blarney Castle & Gardens - One of the strongest surviving tower houses in Ireland, Blarney Castle, is our first stop. It’s very stunning. It is…
What's Included
  • Private Tour
  • Limousine price includes private transportation and professional tour guide services
What's Not Included
  • Entry/Admission - Blarney Castle & Gardens. Adult price - 20 EUR and Child between age 6-16 - 9 EUR
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

What distinguishes our tour? We exclusively use limousine vehicles. We offer unparalleled comfort, personalized experiences, and a dedication to excellence. As the 2025 Irish Enterprise Most Exclusive Tour Operator and a proud recipient of Viator’s Badge of Excellence, we have also achieved a 100% traveler approval rating on TripAdvisor. From beginning…

Location
Cobh Cruise Terminal
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(11 Ratings)
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Globetrotting625251
Apr 23, 2025
Irish Adventures, Great Vibes—All Thanks to Derek - We spent the day touring with Derek, and honestly? He was incredible. Super knowledgeable, genuinely funny, full of great energy, and just radiated passion for his country and his work. You could tell he really loves what he does—and it made the whole experience even more special. Originally, our tour was set for Blarney Castle, Kinsale, and Cobh, but Derek was super cool and flexible, and helped us customize it to what we were really into. We ended up swapping in Jameson (because, priorities), Blarney Castle, and Cobh—and it was perfect. We walked away with a ton of interesting stories, a new appreciation for this beautiful part of Ireland, and yep, even a piece of cork to remember it all by. If you're thinking about booking a tour, 100% go with Derek. You won’t just get a guide—you’ll get a legit, personalized experience.
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G3658atcharlesd
Apr 14, 2025
Curated Cork Experience to Remember - Derek was a funny, thoughtful tour guide, who gave us an amazing experience during our stay in Cork. Highly recommend!!
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340duaneg
Oct 19, 2024
Top Notch Cork Tour - This tour offered us exactly what we wanted, and more. Derek was an excellent guide and shared his expertise of the area & attractions. We highly recommend him & this tour.
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Duane_g
Oct 13, 2024
Memorable - Having a private guide/driver and exactly the itinerary we wanted with a couple of bonus stops. Derek was very knowledgeable and funny!
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Lisacx7918vy
Aug 15, 2024
Amazing day in Cork! - Derek was beyond amazing! He tailored our day to the things we requested to see and gave great recommendations on where to go. We covered so much ground and saw things we would never have seen or heard before. The side excursion to the Kindred Spirits Choctaw Monument was a true highlight for us. Kindness like that should be shared! We saw Cork from someone who knows and cares about the history. Very knowledgeable and professional as well as a lot of fun! We will be back to see Derek. Thank you again for an amazing day!
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Barbara
Aug 10, 2024
Private Ireland experience - This is NOT your routine cruise ship bus tour. This may be some of the same locations but this has the special touch of personalization and a feel of being treated as a truly appreciated customer. Derek knows how to get you around the crowds and provides special insights to locations visited. He also blends in stories and historical significant events that help immerse you in the moment. He is passionate about his country and shares it without burdening you in the same old “facts”. Great sense of humor and someone you’ll call friend.
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Kathy_b
Aug 1, 2024
Interesting to see how... - Interesting to see how the Irish Whiskey was made. We had a fantastic tour guide at the distillery. She was so knowledgeable and it probably helped that she liked her whiskey!
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U6067mxss
May 14, 2024
Awesome Cobh tour and guide - Awesome tour and Derek was an excellent tour guide. Derek was super knowledgeable, friend, and easy going. He even took us to a couple places not on the tour. Outstanding job Deeek!!
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Naomif880
Oct 12, 2023
Trip to Dublin - Great experience! We would recommend to everyone who visits Dublin. Our driver, Derek was very flexible with our ideas and worked with what we wanted. Even stopped at an amazing distillery! Derek, was very knowledgeable, personable and engaged in conversation with humor. Fun times!
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33mackc
Sep 7, 2023
A Tour of a Lifetime! - My father and I spent the day with our excellent tour guide, Derek O'Keeffe touring Blarney Castle, Jameson Distillery, and Cobh. Not only did those highlights exceed our expectations, but Derek went above and beyond to make us comfortable and cater to what we wanted to see. We had some extra time so we stopped at a stunning Native American monument, and Derek gave us a walk around UCC, while reminiscing of his time there. The personal touch to the tour made for an experience we will never forget, and I couldn't recommend Derek O'Keeffe Day Tours enough. A five star rating alone doesn't encompass the depth and wisdom shared on this tour, and we want to extend our gratitude for this incredible experience of a lifetime.
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From $735 (Per Vehicle)
up to 8 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).