Private Taxi Tour of Blarney Castle, Cork City, and Kinsale

Discover Cork’s gems: Titanic’s last port, Blarney Castle, historic Cork city, and charming Kinsale. Experience breathtaking views and rich history on this unforgettable tour.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Blarney Castle & Gardens - Blarney Castle is a medieval fortress located in the heart of Blarney village, dating back to the 14th century. The site boasts over 50 acres of stunning gardens to explore. The world-famous Blarney Stone is also found here.
  • Cork - Our journey takes us to the University of Cork, which I consider the hidden gem of…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Expert tour guide service
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Comfortable for up to 3 passengers, max 4
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Barney castle entry fee = €22 for Adults, €17 for Seniors above 65 y/o, & €10 for Kids 16 y/o below
Additional Information

This is truly a magical day out, showcasing the best that Cork has to offer. From the moment the operator collects you, prepare to be amazed on many levels.
First, you will arrive at the second largest port in the world, renowned as the last stop for the Titanic.
The second stop is the world-famous Blarney Castle, a 14th-century medieval stronghold….

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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Beth_s
Jan 25, 2025
Fantastic Day of Touring One of a Kind Places!!! - We had the best time with Darren!! That’s the first thing… he is so great to hang out with- full of information, stories, humor and his enthusiasm for the places he’s taking you to is contagious! We booked last minute the night before because of the poor weather on the off season. We only had one day. We booked Darren based on his excellent reviews and we are so glad we did! We did some of the more “touristy” things like Blarney Castle (January is a great time to go if you don’t want the lines 😄) but he would tell us where to explore so we didn’t miss out on things that could get overlooked. He took us to a beautiful market with goods made by local Irish makers where we purchased gifts for family and loved the atmosphere. In Kinsale, we ate at an incredible restaurant called Jim Edwards and walked around town afterwards. From there we went to the breathtaking Old Head of Kinsale lighthouse point where the Irish Sea meets the Atlantic. These are not places easily accessible by a bus tour- and Darren could show us places we never would have had a chance to see. Finally he took us to the Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance to commemorate 9-11 heroes. As New Yorkers, we found this particularly moving, and were so grateful to hear the story about Kathleen Murphy and her dedication to creating this beautiful space. From there, Darren brought us back to our hotel, making sure we knew a few more spots along the way that we could check out on foot the next day before our train. We had an absolutely delightful, one of a kind experience with Darren, and we highly recommend it!!!!
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Hillary_a
Nov 25, 2024
The most lovely day! - This tour was fantastic! My guide was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. He tailored the tour to what we wanted to see and do. He took us off the beaten bath - and it was gorgeous. Thanks for a lovely day in southern Ireland!
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Judith_f
Oct 10, 2024
Cork in a Day! - Highly recommend this tour with Darren! We had not been to Cork before and only had the one day to explore, so we wanted to get good overview!! Darren was very friendly, knowledgeable and professional. We saw Blarney Castle and Old Cork College. Visited the stunning cliffs above the Atlantic and had lunch in the quaint fishing village of Kinsale. And the best part is Darren suggested early start time to beat the crowds at Blarney Castle- we were literally the first few people to enter!
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E_l
Sep 27, 2024
BEST TOUR EVER!!!!! - Darren was ABSOLUTELY amazing!!!!!!!! From the beginning with all the troubles I had with Viator, HE was patient, kind, understanding and so helpful with the CF that Viator & Princess Regal put us through. He messaged me throughout and was early for our pickup. With all his years of experience we got out of port before the 4 mile backup of cars!!!!! We were all starving & he stopped at a gas station & got us the BEST egg/sausage/cheese breakfast hoagies I have ever had!!! Who would've thunk a gas station hoagie would be SOOO awesome!?! He made sure we got to the castle BEFORE the massive amount of hundreds of people on bus tours. Like- no joke- HUNDRES of people showed up AFTER we got to see the castle. We walked right up & into the castle...NO WAITING at all! We NEVER had to wait in long lines. He made us feel safe, and welcomed as we were two women & a 13 old boy in a new country not knowing a soul here. We got to see the historic ""Harry Poter"" library with books hundreds of years old and a historic church where there was NO other tour people. These beautiful cliffs between the Atlantic Ocean & Irish Sea. Darren brought us to this little pub The Speckled Door Old Head with great friendly staff & AMAZING food!!!! The 911 memorial for the fallen fire fighters 🩷. He knew our names. His great sense of humor, and getting my 13 yr old son to laugh & actually engage (which we all know how teenagers are) LMFAO Got us back to ship right on time. I truly am SOOOOO grateful that we got Darren and he made our private tour ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE for myself, my sister and my son!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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X3528vhmichaels
Sep 22, 2024
Travel at its best! - We were able to secure Darren the morning of and how lucky we were to see beautiful Kinsale with stops at Old Head and the Garden of Remembrance. A delicious lunch reco as well. Very knowledgeable of the Wild Atlantic Way. We planned the following day with Darren’s suggestions. Highly recommended for a customized tour guide. Friendly and full of interesting local information.
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W484stamandas
Aug 29, 2024
Tour of Cork - We didn’t have a lot of plans when we got to Cork and Daren helped create a perfect itinerary for our family. We enjoyed our day very much!
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From $631 (Per Group)
up to 4 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).