Dublin to Rock of Cashel, Cork City & Blarney Castle Guided Tour
Overview
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12 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover the highlights of Cork & Tipperary on this popular day tour from Dublin.
Visit the most famous castle in all of Ireland - Blarney Castle. Lay back and kiss the magical Blarney Stone and receive the gift of eloquent speech for 7 years.
Enjoy 90 minutes in Cork to see the highlights of the Southern Capital including the English Markets which welcomed Queen Elizabeth II of England on her recent state visit to Ireland.
Also experience Rock of Cashel - a magnificent ruin overlooking the plains of Co. Tipperary.
Your ticket includes admission fees to Blarney Castle and Gardens worth EUR 22.00 & entrance to Rock of Cashel worth EUR 8.00!
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Baby and booster seats available, please notify us with your booking if you require.
Collapsible wheelchairs can be stored underneath, and are the responsibility of the passenger.
Bookings made through Viator will automatically be signed up for the pickup point and collection time specified in the booking.
If you wish to change your reservation to one of the other pick-up locations offered by Paddywagon Tours, you will need to contact us by telephone or email not later than 17:00 the evening prior so that we can guarantee the change. Please note that changes are only guaranteed once confirmed in writing by us.
If you wish to depart the tour in eg Cork instead of returning to Dublin you are welcome to do so. Please simply inform the driver first thing in the morning of your intention not to return to Dublin and remind him again as you are leaving the tour. You are welcome to bring luggage with you which can be stored in the luggage compartment. Hand luggage can be stored in the overhead compartment. Valuables are stored at your own risk and the company cannot be held liable for damage or loss
As is typical throughout the industry, tour vehicles do not have washrooms for hygiene reasons. Accordingly, ample restroom breaks are factored into the itinerary
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
USB ports to charge your devices while on tour
EUR 8.00 Admission into Rock of Cashel
WiFi on board
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Driver/guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Live commentary on board
EUR 22.00 Admission into Blarney Castle and Gardens.
Food and drinks
Gratuities
What To Expect
Paddywagon Tours
We depart Dublin @ 08:00, driving through the midlands down to Blarney, in the beautiful County Cork. We will pass through the Golden Vale, the most fertile lands in all of Europe with green fields as far as the eye can see.
Rock of Cashel
Our first stop will be the world famous Rock of Cashel in Co. Tipperary. One of Ireland's most evocative sites, you can stroll in the footsteps of St. Patrick flanked by ruins, Celtic crosses and round towers. Feel the soul of Ireland. The Rock of Cashel was the traditional seat of the Kings of Munster until they donated the complex to the Catholic Church almost 1,000 years ago for use as a cathedral. One of the best examples of medieval architecture anywhere in Europe. Your entrance fee (EUR 7.00) is included in the price of this tour.
Options
Depart: Paddy's Palace @8:00
Paddy's Palace, Lower Gardiner Street, Dublin - 08:00 am
Reviews
2,212 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing!!!
tarja k,
Jun 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour guide Brian was absolutely amazing!! He had tons of information about the history of Ireland. Very interesting and and so fun to listen to.
Rock of Cashel and Blarney Castle trip
Ken C,
Jun 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our stops at Rock of Cashel and Blarney Castle were absolutely amazing. The time spent in Cork was a waste. Should bypass Cork and spend the extra time at Blarney Castle. The gardens there are beautiful.
While you do spend a lot...
Brian L,
Jun 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00While you do spend a lot of time driving there it’s worth the time. The driver was pleasant and shared great information along the way.
Unnecessary if you have a car!
Craig L,
Jun 16, 2025
- Viator
4.00First off, the driver was awesome and very helpful and friendly! The 4 stars come from the overall riding in the bus and the overall tour being long! It was good to see everything, however, it would have been better to break it up into two days and rent a car. The Blarny Castle does not have much to see but the gardens were nice. If you want to kiss the stone you will wait about an hour or more, just to get through the line. My wife and I decided that it wasn't worth putting our lips against a stone that millions of people kiss per year... YUK! Cork was nice to see but was a bit of just walking around, again rent a car. The ruins were cool but not much else to see except a few graves and remnants of the chirch with no roof. All in all, you could rent a car for a couple of days and drive yourself and spend as much or little of time as you want. The only advantage of the tour was transportation. The tickets can be purchased online, individually, as you go! Oh and, Blarny Mansion is not open for tours on Sundays, kinda a bummer!
Perfect day trip! Our...
Thomas M,
Jun 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Perfect day trip! Our bus driver was outstanding! He was personable and gave us detailed info on where we were going and what we would be seeing!
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