Blarney Castle and Kinsale - Private Shore Excursion

This tour takes you to Blarney Castle near Cork City, world-famous for the legendary Blarney Stone. According to Irish folklore, kissing the stone bestows the “gift of the gab”, the ability to speak with charm and eloquence. The visit also includes time to enjoy the beautiful Blarney Castle Gardens. The journey continues to the historic Blarney Woollen Mills, built in 1823. Once an important centre for spinning and weaving wool, it is now a well-known Irish heritage store offering a wide selection of traditional goods. From there, the tour heads to the picturesque town of Kinsale, with a stop at the impressive Charles Fort. You’ll have free time to enjoy a light lunch or refreshments in one of the town’s many pubs or restaurants, followed by a leisurely walk through Kinsale’s colourful streets, galleries, and craft shops. The day concludes with a walkabout in the charming harbour town of Cobh.

I will be waiting for you when you disembark your ship in Cobh and we will head for Blarney Castle where you can take a tour of the castle and kiss the Blarney stone if you wish. -After your visit to the Castle, you can take a walk in the Blarney Castle gardens. -We will then visit the historic Blarney Woollen Mills which was built in 1823. The mill is now an Irish heritage store where you can do some shopping, have a coffee and enjoy this special place. -We will then drive to Kinsale where our first stop will be Charles Fort and then you can have a light lunch or refreshments in one of the many restaurants or pubs in the town. -Then a stroll around the beautiful quaint Kinsale streets with its galleries and craft shops before heading back to Cobh for a walkabout. -I will return you to Cobh in plenty of time for walk around the town before you return to your ship. For customizing this tour, please inquire for a quote.