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Private tour in Cobh Gabriel F

Shore Excursion from Cork (Cobh): Blarney, Kinsale & Cork Countryside.

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Gabriel F.

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Dia duit agus fáilte go dtí ár stór, Éire / Hello and welcome to our treasure that is Ireland ! As an experienced Tour Guide, with over 25 years experience, I love arranging tours to meet the needs of my guests. On my private tours I will treat you like a friend, and will show you as much as I can in the time we have together. I am a fully qualified guide, and hold the Tourism Authority National Guide Badge. You can be assured of a top quality tour if you choose to travel with me! I live and work in the beautiful County of Kerry, but am ideally based between Killarney and Cork. Being a native to both Kerry and Cork I have lots of extra local knowledge to share with guests on my tours. I am married with 2 children, and have 25 years experience in tourism throughout Ireland. I have guided for many world famous tour companies, from student groups to VIP tours. For the last 5 years I have been a tour guide in my local area, and love guiding private tours and ensuring everyone has a great time. The most important thing for me is that everyone who joins my tour has a great time. The great thing about a private tour, is that you can decide how much information and commentary you wish me to share with you, but I am equally happy for us to relax and listen to some great Irish music! I am happy to adapt the tour to reflect your interests and requirements! As we travel together on the tour, I am always happy to make as many stops as you wish, for photos or to just to get out and stretch the legs! I find it is the stops that were not planned that are often the most enjoyable! My local knowledge means I can often recommend hidden gems along the route, making your tour even more special! Tell me what you would like to see, and I will plan a tour to meet your requirements! I am a flexible and fun guide, and would love to meet you during you vacation in Ireland! Slainte - Good health to you! Irish National Tour Guide Certification QQI award (official Irish Government Tourist Board) Irish National Transport Certification award by the Department of Transport Irish Degree award by the Irish National Education Authority Irish Coach Driver Certification award by the Road Safety Authority of Ireland Irish Chauffeur Driver Certification award by National Transport Authority Fully Insured for carrying passengers and vehicle registered with the National Transport Authority. Member of ATGI (Association of Approved Tourist Guides of Ireland) none

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Overview of your Cobh tour

This tour is for Cruise Passengers visiting Cork! We will see some of the most popular sites in the area including: - Blarney Castle and its breathtaking Gardens - The Famous Blarney Woolen Mills store - A Panoramic tour of Cork City, Ireland's second largest city - Kinsale (picturesque harbour town with lovely views and quaint streets - lovely for lunch!) - And if time allows a stop in the historic town of Cobh before we return to the cruise terminal. If you book this tour you will have total flexibility to visit what you want in the time which you have before we must return to the port. I can recommend alternative suggestions if you prefer to get off the beaten track.

Recent Reviews

Charles C.United States
June 2026

Gabriel gave us a fantastic tour during our day in Cork. He was so correct for us to get the tour going early so we could beat the rush to Blarney Castle to kiss the stone. We only waited 20 minutes, but by the time we finished kissing the stone, the wait was estimated at over an hour. I highly recommend Blarney Castle and the beautiful grounds around it. The fern garden and waterfalls stole the show! Our scenic drive to Kinsale and lunch in this seaside town were wonderful also. Gabriel’s communication before the tour day and about pick up spot was wonderful. Thanks Gabriel for the wonderful day!

Michelle C.Canada
February 2026

Excellent tour. Guide was exceptional and informative. Would recommend

Lisa F.United States
August 2025

Gabriel is fantastic! Ireland is beautiful with the friendliest people! Don’t miss the opportunity to let Gabriel show you his wonderful country!

Alan L.United States
August 2025

Gabriel was awesome. Very informative. Lots of great stories. Very engaging with the four of us. Highly recommended especially if you are a lover of Guinness. Fun itinerary. Got us to Blarney before any crowd. Kinsale lovely harbor town. Good recommendation for pub lunch. Great day

Martha K.United States
August 2025

Our family had the pleasure of having Gabriel as our guide. We came to the port via a cruise ship and he was right there waiting to take us out for a fun and adventure filled day. Gabriel was wonderful and we could not recommend him more. We truly enjoyed his tour and his wonderful sense of humor. We had a party of six including my son who is in a wheelchair. Gabriel made the whole day enjoyable and we loved the entire experience. Could not recommend him more!

Robert M.United States
June 2025

Gabriel was fantastic. He communicated with us prior to our cruise ship arrival, to customize our tour to our schedule and sites to see. His knowledge and personality made for a relaxing and enjoyable day. We beat the tour buses to Blarney Castle, saving us 45 minutes from having to stand in line. And is Minivan was clean, with water for us. I encourage you to take a small tour with Gabriel. The medium and large buses cannot go on some of the local, winding, narrow roads that we took, giving us some “off the beaten path” views of Ireland. Small group tour with Gabriel is the way to go.

Your Cobh tour itinerary

8am: Meet at ship (or as soon as ship arrives if later!) this is to get ahead of the crowds which we can do in our private tour 9-11am: Visit Blarney Castle & Gardens, kiss The Stone and get the 'gift of the gab'! 11am- 3pm: Tour of Cork City, with photo stops, and onwards to Kinsale via the Cork countryside where you can grab lunch in this pretty coastal town. 4pm: Visit to Cobh. This historic town is famed as an emigration port. Visit the famous Cathedral or the Titanic exhibition. 5pm: Return to Cruise Ship. This is a sample itinerary. Timings will vary depending on ship arrival/ departure times. In addition, you may prefer to visit Jameson Experience Middleton rather than one of the stops listed. As I pride myself in giving the best experience to my customers I will be flexible and tailor the trip to your needs and requirements

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

I will be using a luxury Mercedes Mini Van. I also have access to a 14 seater if required. Please contact me for a customised tour if you require the larger vehicle.

What's included
Other: Luxury Mercedes Vehicle
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Admission Tickets to Blarney Castle: Adult Admission €22 Student/Seniors (65 years and over) €17 Children (6-16 years / 5 & under free) (Must be accompanied by an Adult) €10 Family (2 adults + 2 children) €55
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Meeting location

Cobh, County Cork, Ireland

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Tour categories
History
Day Trip
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
City Highlights
Off The Beaten Path
Tour reference number
1345169
Languages
English
Activity level
Minimal

Traveller reviews

5.0

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Who is this private tour in Cobh best suited for?

This private tour is perfect for cruise ship passengers visiting Cork who want to explore the highlights of the area, including Blarney Castle, Cork City, and Kinsale. It's also ideal for those looking for a flexible itinerary and a personalized experience with a local guide, Gabriel F.

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