Kinsale Culinary Tour
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
This tour is a unique way into the local community of Kinsale where visitors can sample the best of Irish local handmade produce.
Our guides are passionate about Kinsale, its history, and its people. Quirky streets and lanes entice visitors to explore stories of unusual churches, ancient ruins, ghosts and even a giant. In this spoiled-for-choice seaside town, the streets are bustling with busy restaurants, cafes, and gastro pubs to explore after the tour.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for those with food allergies or vegans
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Kinsale is famous for its bustling harbour, colourful streets, and gourmet food. Start your tour with a cosy Irish coffee at a local establishment, where your friendly guide will share stories that bring the area to life. Stroll through the quirky streets and alleys, discovering the town's rich heritage while you enjoy delicious tastings of local food along the way. Discover the rich heritage of the town, with its stunning ocean views, making it a quintessential Irish fishing village that is best enjoyed on foot
Sample Menu
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Tastings
Local award-winning Cork cheese served with local chutneys.
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Local oysters, or mussels or seafood chowder
Enjoy a cup of creamy seafood chowder or oysters fresh from the Atlantic Ocean
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Home made sausage rolls
Enjoy a delectable homemade sausage roll, a real Irish tradition
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Local Chocolates
No tour would be complete without a visit to the local chocolatier.
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Ice Cream
A delightful visit to the local ice cream shop with Ice cream so thick you can hear it moo!
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A sweet surprise
Enjoy a sweet surprise from the local shop
What‘s Included
Alcoholic Beverages
Snacks
Brunch
Gratuities
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Kinsale Culinary Tour
Reviews
98 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
You will not want to miss this amazing walking food tour!!
Nancy L,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour is a MUST!! AMAZING food & beverages. Knowledgeable and EXTREMELY FRIENDLY tour guides. They started by kindly helping us with parking. Then, we were treated to lovely sausage rolls. We stopped at a store and got sweet treats and the most delicious strawberries. After that more walking and history. Followed by a lovely Irish coffee and latte in a little pub. Next, we went to a chocolate shop where the chocolates were made on the premises. You will have a hard time walking away with just a few. Our last stop was lunch. It was fabulous!! Oysters, a lovely fish soup, a salad, and the most amazing piece of fried fish. Accompanied with a glass of wine. As I said, this tour is a must. The tour guides were two of the most lovely ladies I’ve ever met. They took the time to answer our questions and explain the history of Kinsale Ireland.
A great day in Kinsale
Pete G,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chevon was such a great host. She was very knowledgeable about the town and the people. The food was outstanding from start to finish. We enjoyed the conversation and her knowledge. I would highly recommend her and her tour. If we would have known how interesting Kinsale is we would have set aside more time there.
Kate the Great
Richard G,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Kate gave us a very personal, local perspective of Kinsale and its amazing food scene. The food was so good we went back for seconds. Portions were very generous. Thanks Kate!
Wonderful experience!
gregmX6191YS,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kate was a great guide. Knows the area and very knowledgeable about the food and history. Kinsale has a unique history and it was great for her to share that with us. Totally enjoyable!
Great tour with great food
G9388VBalexm,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fabulous culinary tour of Kinsale tour with Kate. My family of four really enjoyed her local knowledge and bits of history as we walked the town. Highly recommend!
Our culinary tour of...
alexmeadows,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our culinary tour of Kinsale was the perfect balance of delicious food and beverage along with some history of the town. Kate was an excellent tour guide - super friendly yet professional and knowledgeable. Our family of four thoroughly enjoyed our time. Thank you!!
Big disappointment!!!
Diane D,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00The tour did not show case any of the epic cuisine of Kinsale. What a complete disappointment! The food could have come from any pub, and not necessarily a good pub ! It certainly did not showcase the great chefs of Kinsale. It was the low point of our trip.
Best tour in Kinsale
Roving751693,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was Margaret. The tour was beyond our expectations. Margaret is a lifetime resident and was full of information. Margaret was a great story teller, knew loads about the town and was quite familiar with the history. I went with my husband and our friend, Margaret was so warm and entertaining. If you do this tour, try to ask for Margaret, I promise you will not regret it. Thanks so much for making our visit. Kathleen and Pete LaMuraglia and Tammy Milani
Wonderful culinary walk tour of Kinsale
michelleboskovich,Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We met at the tourist information center, which was nice our guide Celia was very punctual. And we started with her telling some active dots and stories and what the day would hold.. you can show up to this hungry. We had quite a variety of very yummy food and drinks.
Kinsale Culinary Tour
Dawn J,Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time with Amanda for the Kinsale Culinary tour. She was fun, very knowledgable, and told great stories. She even surprised us with a special song performance. Highly recommend.
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