Blarney Castle, Kinsale & Cork City Centre
Overview
Available languages
7 hours
Mobile ticket
Overview of your Cork tour:
Did you know that the Blarney Castle originally dates from before the 12th Century? It has beautiful stone fortifications, accessible rooms and battlements, and it's surrounded with gorgeous extensive gardens which in and of themselves present various attractions such as several natural rock formations.
At the top of the castle lies the Stone of Eloquence - better known as the Blarney Stone. Here, you'll be able to hang upside down over a sheer drop to kiss the stone (which is said to give you the gift of eloquence).
There are paths touring the grounds that lead to the Blarney House, which overlooks a nearby lake. Enjoy an idyllic day in the beautiful Blarney village and venture exploring the Blarney Castle and its grounds, before returning to Cork City for further exploration of our culture!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Blarney Castle & Gardens
- The tour will start with you being picked up at an agreed upon location. - We'll then enjoy a short drive to the village of Blarney. - On arrival, we'll marvel at the beautiful Blarney Castle views as I tell you about its history. - We'll continue to explore the beautiful Castle gardens and grounds. - Later, you'll have the opportunity to kiss the Blarney Stone!
Blarney Woollen Mills
- Next, we'll visit the Woolen Mills, where I'll share some of its extensive history and point out Irish based products for purchase.
Options
Blarney Castle, Kinsale & Cork City Centre
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Dinner
Lunch
Blarney castle
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
22 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic tour, fantastic guide!
kimberlyf329,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful experience with Val Calnan Tours. From the very beginning, Val was incredibly easy to contact, quick to respond, and exceptionally helpful throughout the entire process. When I accidentally canceled our booking, he went above and beyond to get everything rebooked for us without any hassle. He patiently answered all of my questions and made sure we understood everything we needed to know before our excursion. Our tour with guide Trevor Foley was fantastic. Trevor safely shuttled us to and from the port while sharing interesting facts, local history, and pointing out landmarks along the way. He was personable, friendly, and made the entire day enjoyable from start to finish. We visited Blarney Castle, the Woollen Mill, Cork, and Old Head at Ballymackean, which was absolutely stunning. For lunch, Trevor recommended The Speckled Door. It was great! Don't sleep on the apple crumble. It was easily the best dessert we've had so far. The itinerary was perfect, and Trevor made sure we had plenty of time to enjoy each stop while keeping everything relaxed and stress-free. This was an unforgettable day and we would not hesitate to book with Val Calnan Tours or tour with Trevor again in the future. Highly recommend! Thank you for a great day!
Great Guides!
Christopher T,May 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Experience was amazing and the guides were even better. John was a wealth of knowledge and Val was hands on with each detail. Great suggestions and they were a wealth of knowledge. My siblings and parents had a great time.
Exceptional service!
gracebX8081RS,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Val is very friendly and knows the area well! We rode around in his BMW which was very comfortable. I would highly recommend a private tour with Val! You will be so glad that you did!
Cork Kinsale tour
althomas143,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.0010/5 so much fun and information. Great information. Clean, reliable, bougie transportation. On time, great driver, wonderful information and entertaining. I would highly recommend booking Val!
Tripe to cork
cynthiaeV2122JA,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Visiting cork over the Christmas holidays a hotel Val found for us, Val gave us a great day in Kinsale and Blarney he sorted a lovely lunch for us in a county pub. A great guide and very pleasant.
Great day on our tour at...
Michael M,Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great day on our tour at Blarney Castle. Beautiful grounds. I would urge that people who tour castle to be in physically good shape as the stairs are steep and narrow
A wonderful tour
Roving38949821461,Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Val is a fantastic guy. We had a wonderful tour. Very knowledgeable and accomodating. Great craic and all round lovely day. I would highly recommend him.
Beautiful excursion from cruise
Explore11316,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00After docking in Cobh from our cruise, we enquired into visiting Blarney Castle. Val Calnan was recommended to us for a tour to the castle and the beautiful grounds on which it sits. Val was so knowledgeable about the area and history (quite the character). We truly had a wonderful time. The Blarney woolen mills was my personal favorite for some great shopping. Well worth the price between six of us. The castle grounds are beautiful.
Wonderful experience
Compass823372,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Val picked us up from Cobh and proceeded to give us a very comprehensive tour of Blarney Castle and the beautiful town surrounding it. Wonderful experience. I would highly recommend this local guide.
We got off our ship and had Val as a driver.
996thed,Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Val is the cream of the crop!!!! He guided us through our whole experience and never led us astray!!!! From the car ride in and the picture before we entered to where to go while we were on the growns!!! If you want a great experience get Val as your guide!!! Top notch!!!!!
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