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 To Expect
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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.
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
Options
Depart: Paddy's Palace @8:00
Paddy's Palace, Lower Gardiner Street, Dublin - 08:00 am
Reviews
2,512 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Trip of a lifetime
Y1230CQangelinam,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took a tour with Michael. Michael was the best and not like the other shallow drivers. I've never seen someone power walk up a 15 degree incline as fast as Michael did at the Rock of Cashel. Stealthy fit. Michael had all the jokes, a few funny. The trip itself was nice too. We hope he appreciates our contribution to his positive review competition with the other drivers (the shallow ones). Our only regret is we didn't get a picture with Michael, he was walking too fast.
Nice day
Glenda S,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Very quiet and enjoyable. Not a lot of guests and the locations were not busy. The time in cork was useless would have been better time spent at the Blarney Castle with so much to do and see.
Cork excellent
Concepcion M,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Magnificent excursion, and the guide very pleasant. The times very well calculated and made the most of. We loved it. Recommended
No crowds in December!
Michael S,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Cool and Sunny weather made this a great tour. It is a long day and worth the travel. Driver was friendly and full of information.
Wonderful Day!
Jacklyn L,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was such a fun day. Leo was such a great tour guide and loved all of the stops along the way to kissing the Blarney stone. Great stories and beautiful scenery and great music in between. Would highly recommend and was so perfect for a solo traveler too!
Highly Recommend
Sara S,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wow! Aiden with Paddywagon Tours was fabulous. He was so knowledgeable and really kept us engaged the entire trip. The Blarney Castle was outstanding and we had no line to kiss the stone. Rock of Cashel was stunning and we had a beautiful day for pictures. I’ve never experienced food markets like The English Market in Cork and it was amazing! I only wish we were staying longer so we could have purchased some fresh fruit and cheese from the market.
Wonderful
Jean H,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The whole trip was wonderful we enjoyed our trip, Gerry is so knowledgeable, He gives us all the details and every single place that he took us, We will definitely come back again.
Great tour
Danielle S,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our driver was very knowledgeable and friendly. Pick up and drop off were clearly located. He took care of the admission process since ticket prices included in tour. Rock of Cashel was great! Quick visit. Our driver gave us more time at Blarney castle which was nice because you really need 2-3 hours just for castle and grounds. And that really doesn’t give you time for any shopping. (And we were there in off peak season.) I would recommend packing a lunch if you want to get the most out of your time. In my opinion, the visit to Cork was a waste of time unless you have something specific you want to see there. Cork is just another city very similar to Dublin. Overall safe and reliable tour.
Must do while in Dublin
Ernesto L,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Karl was a great tour guide. The tour was a great, we did not feel rushed and got to spend an adequate amount of time at each stop.
Long day but definitely...
Megan S,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Long day but definitely worth it. Actually didn’t feel like 8 hours. I felt like we had sufficient time at each location. We went during off-peak time so the wait at Blarney Castle was not long at all. Our driver was very entertaining - perfect balance of history mixed in with Irish wit and charm. Definitely recommend Paddywagon Tours!
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