Dublin to Rock of Cashel, Cork City & Blarney Castle Guided Tour
Overview
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12 hours
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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
2,403 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Loved our Ireland Tour!
Anne S,
Sep 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a great tour with Padfywagon! Our driver (Aidan?) was very knowledgeable, friendly and fun! We had great experiences seeing Rock of Cashel, Cork City and Blarney Cadtle! Highly recommend!
Kissed the Blarney Stone!
Marla W,
Sep 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00We enjoyed a beautiful day visiting the Irish countryside, visiting the castle and cathedral. Learned lots of history from our tour guide Dominic.
Great fun tour. Driver /...
Jeffery C,
Sep 26, 2025
- Viator
4.00Great fun tour. Driver / guide very entertaining. Time lines are a little hurried. Overall a good experience
Our driver was Dominic. ...
Greg R,
Sep 26, 2025
- Viator
4.00Our driver was Dominic. He was entertaining, a storyteller and sang some Irish songs. Also played sound tracks on fhe long highway portions of the journey. A disappointment at Blarney Castle was that you had to be in the line to kiss the Blarney Stone, could not tour the castle otherwise. Line was 90 minutes. The Poison Garden was the most interesting of the gardens walking through the grounds. The Rock of Cashel was very worthwhile and the time allowed was plenty. We went to Blarney Castle ahead of going to Cork, I think to stay ahead of cruise ship busloads. Would have preferred Cork first as it was the lunch stop, we didn't eat until 3 pm.
Rude, Angry, Tired Bus Driver
Deborah D,
Sep 25, 2025
- Viator
3.00No absolutely not! 07:07 PM I'm sitting on the tour bus with the driver Aiden coming back from the Blarney tour. On our last pit stop while walking toward the bus, because I was one of the last to arrive back, he violently yelled at me to hurry up twice and then yelled again that it was only meant to be a pit stop!!!! Which in my opinion was exactly what it was, washroom, get a tea and head back to bus. He made us walk from the pumps that took time. Maybe next time he should drop us at the door to save time. I paid goo money for this tour and there were four of us!!! I did not pay to be disrespected or scolded like a child because he has had a long day!! His tip went out the window with his manners and I will not recommend this tour with this bus line to any one and I will make sure that I'm very vocal about this treatment! Sept 25/25 7:08 pm
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