Private tour in Cork Liam S

Jameson Distillery, Cobh and Blarney Castle

5.0

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Hours icon 7 hours 30 minutes
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Liam S.

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Dia duit - Hello , My name is Liam, a proud Cork man born and bred. I am a full time driver / guide with almost 25 years experience giving Private Tours around my native city and surrounding counties. Prior to that my wife and I had a pub in the Shandon area of the city, in the shadow of Saint Anne's Church where you can hear the famous bell's ring out. My interest are travel , we have traveled to many exotic places around the world and while traveling to these destinations and taking tours by local guides , gave me a taste to share what I know about my city . I also love history, walking, music and poetry and of course my dogs Zeus and Cosmo. Booking a Private Tour is a great way to see a region. I would love the opportunity to take you on adventure around Cork sharing with you its rich history and some amazing architecture. We'll have plenty of opportunities to stretch our legs and take some photos as I highlight the features of each spot. So if you like to explore Ireland's ancient east , the Wild Atlantic Way, or wherever you want to visit, seeing and hearing stories and places only a local would know, I welcome question's as I love sharing my knowledge . As a local and a professional driver you could say I know Cork pretty well . Kind regards , Liam. I am a full time registered chauffeur for almost 25 years I am the holder of both the Public Service Vehicle and Drivers licence, Issued by the by the National Transport Authority . I am fully insured and Garda (police) vetted. I am not restricted access to any of the Historical or Heritage sites. However, State owned sites that have got their own guide's giving tour's such sites we'll fall in with their guided tour's.

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Overview of your Cork tour

As a local I'll take you to places that are close to my heart. We'll go to where the tour buses can't go and as a local you'll hear stories only a local would know. We'll visit all the main attractions Cork from the Blarney Castle home to the famous Blarney Stone. We’ll visit Cork City taking in Saint Anne's Shandon, then down town to the English Market and followed by a visit to Saint Finbarr's Cathedral. Leaving Cork City behind us our next stop is Jameson Distillery in Midleton here you can take in a whiskey tour or settle for a whiskey tasting. After Jameson Distillery our next stop is the Kindred Spirited Monument. This monument honours the Choctaw Nations donation to Irish famine relief back in 1847. To round off a wonderful day out, before returning to your ship, we'll take in a tour of the town of Cobh.

Recent Reviews

Amy H.United States
1 week ago

The day we spent with Liam couldn't have been better! Liam met us promptly at the cruise ship terminal in Cobh and swiftly drove us to Blarney Castle where he knew he had to beat the crowds. He dropped us off and then found us in the queue to see the stone. We had no idea he was meeting us there and giving us a guided tour of the castle grounds! He knew the castle well and made our experience in queue feel like we were VIPs! He showed us areas around the castle many people would likely miss on their own like a hidden area among the vast trees. He then drove us through Cork onto Kinsale which is a charming town we walked around in and had a quick lunch. We ended the day with a quick stop at Midleton Distillery, the home of Jameson for a tasting. Liam whisked us back to the ship via a quick drive through of Cobh and showed us where the Titanic launched from. Liam was probably our favorite guide of all and he was so personable and accommodating. Our only wish is we had more time than the cruise ship spent in port.

Stacy K.United States
July 2026

Our tour with Liam was outstanding! He was able to take us to Blarney Castle before most people arrived so we didn’t have to wait long to kiss the stone. He was flexible and ensured he tailored the tour to places/things we wanted to see. We feel like we have a friend in Cork with Liam! 🩷Book him if you’re visiting the area-you won’t be disappointed!

Kelly R.United States
March 2024

Liam was our tour guide for the family tour of the City of Cork. He was AMAZING! He was so knowledgeable and we had an amazing time and learned so much about the history of Ireland and Cork. My kids ages 9 and 7 were engaged the whole day and didn't want to leave at the end. I would definitely go on a tour with Liam again and would highly recommend him to anyone looking to book a tour.

Shelli B.United States
November 2023

I was lucky to be able to book Liam on very short notice due to a change in our cruise schedule. Because the cruise ship wasn't originally scheduled to dock here there was a lot of confusion at the port and Liam was able to adjust and accommodate us and "roll with the punches". I booked the wrong tour but Liam was quick to change our schedule and brought us to places that were more suited to our interests. Had a great afternoon. Liam was entertaining and we enjoyed our afternoon with him.

Joseph H.United States
July 2022

Liam was enthusiastically knowledgeable and accommodating about the area and the history. He customized our day as we requested and we had a perfect day with Liam.

Jennifer M.United States
July 2022

We had an AMAZING day with Liam! He truly went above and beyond to show us the history, sites and beauty of Cork! He is an amazing source of knowledge on Ireland-the people and the history, We also toured beautiful coastal Kinsale and historic Cobh. Liam was so thoughtful in locating and showing me the house where my grandfather was born and the church he was baptized in. It was truly a wonderful experience- enjoyed every minute! Definitely a highlight of our trip! I most highly recommend Liam!

Your Cork tour itinerary

-After collection we'll leave Cobh and enjoy a pleasant drive to Blarney. -Here we will visit Blarney Castle and it's famous Blarney Stone. -Take time and walk around it's beautiful garden's explore The Lake , the water features and it's wild life. -After the castle we cross over to Blarney woollen Mills. "The Largest Irish Store in the world. " -We'll depart Blarney for Cork City. Here we'll visit Shandon, Danny Linehen's sweet shop , The English Market and St. Finbarr's Cathedral. - Time for lunch. -We'll leave Cork for Midleton here we’ll visit Jameson Distillery, you can take in a whiskey tour or settle for a tasting. - After the Jameson we visit The Kindred Spirits monument in Midleton. -We'll leave Midleton drive back to Cobh taking in a tour of the town before returning to your ship. The itinerary can be customized even while on tour! In case you have any particular interest, let me know so we can adapt it!

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Sedan

we will travel in a clean modern air conditioned car. I can accommodate 4 people 3 comfortable.

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets
Tastings
Meeting location

Cobh, County Cork, Ireland

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Tour categories
History
Food And Drink
Architecture
Off The Beaten Path
Tour reference number
423317
Languages
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour is perfect for travellers who want to explore Cork with a local guide. It's ideal for those interested in history, culture, and whiskey tasting. The tour is also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly and involves minimal walking.

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