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✓ 2026-09-28| Option | Price | Per person | Length | Rating | Cancellation | Extra fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blarney Castle & Gardens: Skip-the-Line Access & Village WalkBest value | € 66 p.p. | € 66 | 2h 30m | 4.67★ · 130 | free | — |
| Dublin: Blarney Stone, Rock of Cashel & Cahir Castles | € 78 p.p. | € 78 | 12h | 4.58★ · 2,053 | free | — |
| Cobh to Blarney Castle & Kinsale: Day Trip with Ship Pickup | € 79 p.p. | € 79 | 8h | 4.82★ · 676 | free | — |
| Dublin to Blarney Castle & Rock of Cashel Day TourOur pick | € 85 p.p. | € 85 | 12h | 4.55★ · 2,851 | free | — |
| Shore Excursion from Cobh: Blarney Castle, Cork & Kinsale | € 89 p.p. | € 89 | 8h | 4.25★ · 509 | free | — |
| Cobh: Blarney Castle & Cork by Train with Lusitania Cemetery | € 102 p.p. | € 102 | 6h 30m | 4.55★ · 130 | free | — |
| Dublin to Cork: Blarney Castle & Cobh Day Trip by Train | € 162 p.p. | € 162 | 12h | 4.51★ · 531 | free | — |
| Ireland 5-Day Small Group Tour: Cliffs of Moher, Galway & Blarney CastleTop rated | € 1,286 p.p. | € 1,286 | 5d | 4.84★ · 176 | free | — |
Real price per person across the 8 options: € 66–€ 1,286 (median € 85).
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Blarney Castle & Gardens: Skip-the-Line Access & Village WalkYou skip the ticket line at Blarney Castle, kiss the famous stone with your guide steadying you, and walk the 15th-century grounds while learning the real history. After the castle, you explore Blarney Village on foot and have free time to shop at an authentic Irish woollen mills. The whole experience is guided by a local professional, and entry to the castle is included — you just show up and walk in.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see Blarney Castle without losing an hour to the ticket queue, and who are comfortable with a morning of walking over uneven ground and climbing stairs — that terrain is what gives you access to the castle's real highlights and the village's character.
Dublin to Blarney Castle & Rock of Cashel Day TourYou depart Dublin at 8am and visit three major Irish sites in sequence: Rock of Cashel's medieval ruins, 90 minutes exploring Cork city and the English Market, and Blarney Castle with its famous stone and gardens. Both castle entries and Rock of Cashel admission are included, along with driver commentary, WiFi, and USB charging on board. You return to Dublin by approximately 8pm.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see three major Irish sites in a single day without arranging your own transport, buying separate tickets, or planning the route—the fixed schedule and included entries mean you show up and the day unfolds without logistics getting in the way.
Dublin: Blarney Stone, Rock of Cashel & Cahir CastlesYou meet at the Molly Malone statue in Dublin and spend the day driving to three of Ireland's most significant castles—Rock of Cashel, Blarney, and Cahir—with all entry fees covered and skip-the-line access handled by your guide. The day is long (around 10 hours total) and involves a 2.5-hour drive each way with service station breaks, but you see three distinct medieval sites without arranging transport or tickets yourself. Steep steps at Blarney Castle may limit access for some visitors.Is it for me?This tour works if you want to see Ireland's three most significant castles in one day without renting a car or buying tickets separately—the long drive is what makes three separate medieval sites possible in a single trip, and the guide handling all entry means you walk straight in.
Cobh to Blarney Castle & Kinsale: Day Trip with Ship PickupYou’ll step straight off your ship in Cobh and into a day of Irish stories—from climbing Blarney Castle’s winding stairs to tasting fresh chowder in colorful Kinsale. Expect laughter with your guide, time for shopping at Blarney Woolen Mills, and quiet moments looking out over Cork Harbor from St. Colman’s Cathedral.
Dublin to Cork: Blarney Castle & Cobh Day Trip by TrainYou’ll start early in Dublin, riding the train through Ireland’s green countryside before exploring Blarney Castle (and maybe kissing its famous stone). Enjoy lunch in Blarney Village, then dive into moving emigration stories at Cobh Heritage Centre with a local guide leading the way. Expect laughter, some quiet moments—and memories that linger long after you’re back.
Shore Excursion from Cobh: Blarney Castle, Cork & KinsaleAn eight-hour guided shore excursion from Cobh cruise terminal that includes Blarney Castle admission, a panoramic drive through Cork City, and stops in Kinsale and at St. Colman's Cathedral if time allows. Pickup begins at 07:30 for an 08:00 departure, and the tour returns you to the dockside at least an hour before the ship leaves. The guide provides live commentary throughout, and the air-conditioned coach waits at the pedestrian exit gate when you disembark.Is it for me?Book this if your ship docks in Cobh and you want to cover Blarney Castle, Cork City, Kinsale, and Cobh in one day with a driver-guide doing the commentary—you'll be back an hour before final boarding.
Ireland 5-Day Small Group Tour: Cliffs of Moher, Galway & Blarney CastleYou’ll ride from Dublin through Ireland’s wildest corners: sipping whiskey at Kilbeggan Distillery, standing on windswept cliffs above the Atlantic at Moher, wandering Killarney’s lively streets by night and tracing ancient stones at Rock of Cashel. Expect laughter with your small group and moments where Ireland just gets under your skin.
Cobh: Blarney Castle & Cork by Train with Lusitania CemeteryYou board a train at Cobh station, ride it to Cork to explore Blarney Castle and its gardens, kiss the stone if you choose, spend time in Blarney Village and Cork's English Market, then return to Cobh to visit St. Colman's Cathedral and the Lusitania cemetery before heading back to your ship. Transport, escort, and live commentary are all included; lunch is on you.Is it for me?Right for cruise passengers with a port stop in Cobh who want to see Blarney Castle and Cork without arranging their own transport — the fixed schedule and escort mean you're back to the ship on time. Expect six and a half hours on your feet and moving between locations; that's what fits the train ride, the castle, the city, and the cemetery into one port day.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 8 of the 8 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Dublin to Blarney Castle & Rock of Cashel Day Tour is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.55 out of 5 across 2,851 reviews.
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