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Cork City walking tour with local guide: English Market included
Cork City walking tour with local guide: English Market included★★★★★★★★★★ 4.79 (281)1h 15mA guided walking tour of Cork City Centre led by a local professional, covering the maritime and merchant history of Ireland's second city and ending at the English Market. The tour runs 75 minutes on foot through the city centre; children from age 6 can join, and all routes are wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?A local guide who knows the stories behind the streets means you understand Cork's maritime and merchant past instead of just walking past it—the kind of detail that turns a free afternoon into a real memory of the city.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfrom€ 30View ›
Cobh: Titanic Trail Walking Tour & Harbor History
Cobh: Titanic Trail Walking Tour & Harbor History★★★★★★★★★★ 4.81 (281)1hYou walk the steep streets of Cobh for an hour with a guide who knows the Titanic connection, the emigrant departures, and the Lusitania's arrival. The tour includes the full narrative — no entry fees, no extra stops, just the story and the town itself. Daily departures mean you can fit it into your schedule without planning weeks ahead.Is it for me?Right for travelers with moderate fitness who want to understand Cobh's role in three major Atlantic stories without arranging a separate guide or paying entry fees. The one-hour length and daily schedule mean you can fit it into a short stop, and the steep streets are part of what makes the history real.Free cancellationKids −33%from€ 30View ›
Bunratty Castle & Folk Park: 15th-Century Castle & Village
Bunratty Castle & Folk Park: 15th-Century Castle & Village★★★★★★★★★★ 4.38 (274)2h–3hYou get full-day access to a restored 15th-century castle and a recreated 1900s Irish village with costumed performers, heritage gardens, woodland trails, and native animals. The castle closes at 4pm, so plan your timing around that. All activities and live entertainment are included in your ticket; food and drinks at the pub are separate. You move at your own pace with no guide or group.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to explore a 15th-century castle and a recreated 1900s Irish village without a guide or a fixed schedule — you move through at your own pace and decide how long to linger in each space.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −28%from€ 22View ›
Ennis Walking Tour: Medieval Streets & Legends with Historian
Ennis Walking Tour: Medieval Streets & Legends with Historian★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (272)1h 10mYou’ll wander Ennis’ medieval streets alongside Dr Jane O’Brien, hearing tales of banshees, witch trials, and old rebellions. Expect laughter over local legends and quiet moments by the river as history comes alive around you. This guided walking tour includes wheelchair access and welcomes everyone — it’s less about sightseeing, more about feeling the heartbeat of Ennis.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −57%from€ 35View ›
Cork City Gaol: Self-Guided Tour with Included Guidebook
Cork City Gaol: Self-Guided Tour with Included Guidebook★★★★★★★★★★ 4.66 (270)1h–2hYou get admission to Cork City Gaol with a printed guidebook included in the ticket price, plus the option to add an audio guide for €2 if you want narration. Move through 19th-century prison cells and exhibitions on your own schedule, with no group departure time or fixed pace. Family tickets are available at the door.Is it for me?Pick this if you prefer to explore at your own pace rather than follow a guide's schedule, or if you're traveling with family and want flexibility on how long you spend in each section.Free cancellationTravelers' pickBest valuefrom€ 13.83View ›
Gallarus Oratory Tours: 4-Hour Private Dingle Peninsula
Gallarus Oratory Tours: 4-Hour Private Dingle Peninsula★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (265)4hYou get four hours in a private vehicle covering the Dingle Peninsula's main landmarks: Connor Pass, Eask Tower, the beehive huts (with entry included), views of the Blasket Islands, Dunquin Pier, Sybil Head, and Gallarus Oratory. Transport is handled, and if timing allows, a stop at a working farm. You're back in Dingle by early afternoon.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see the Dingle Peninsula's main archaeological and coastal sites without renting a car or waiting for a group bus. The four hours are tight enough to keep the pace moving, which is what lets you cover Connor Pass, the beehive huts, the Blasket Islands views, and Gallarus Oratory in one morning or afternoon.Free cancellationTravelers' pickTop ratedfrom · per group€ 460View ›
Self-Guided Bike Tour Killarney: Muckross Abbey & Torc Waterfall
Self-Guided Bike Tour Killarney: Muckross Abbey & Torc Waterfall★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (263)5h–7h 30mA self-guided bike tour of Killarney National Park lets you set the pace through three major stops: Muckross House and its world-renowned gardens, Muckross Abbey (built in 1448), and Torc Waterfall. You get a well-maintained bike, helmet, high-visibility jacket, lock, and a detailed map with information about each site. Start any time between 9am and 11am and spend between 5 to 7.5 hours cycling at leisure, with no guide or fixed schedule.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to move through the park under your own control rather than follow a guide's schedule. The self-guided format means you linger at Muckross Abbey's ruins or the gardens as long as you want, and you can skip ahead if a stop doesn't hold your interest—something a fixed itinerary won't let you do.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 20View ›
Dingle Blasket Island Sea Life Rib Tour: Dolphins, whales & seals
Dingle Blasket Island Sea Life Rib Tour: Dolphins, whales & seals★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (246)2h 30mBlasket Island Sea Life Rib Tour is a 2.5-hour guided boat tour in Dingle Bay where you ride out in a rib to spot dolphins, whales, seals and seabirds around the Blasket Islands and the Irish coast. The skipper is a trained, experienced guide who navigates the Atlantic waters and shares the cultural history of the islands. Waterproof clothing and life jackets are provided; warm layers are recommended.Is it for me?You ride out on a rib with a skipper who knows where to find the marine life, rather than scanning from the shore or from a slow tour boat—the speed and the guide's eye mean you see dolphins, whales and seals up close instead of at a distance. Book this if you want the animals themselves, not just the landscape.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 103View ›
Cork: Rebel City Distillery Tour with Gin & Absinthe Tastings
Cork: Rebel City Distillery Tour with Gin & Absinthe Tastings★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (246)1hYou’ll step into Cork’s old Ford Factory for a founder-led distillery tour at Rebel City—tasting their signature Maharani Gin and Ireland’s only absinthe along the way. Hear stories from locals, breathe in Indian spices, and sample spirits right where they’re made. It’s warm, lively, and you’ll leave with new flavors on your tongue—and maybe a few stories of your own.Free cancellationfrom€ 28View ›
Cork English Market Food Tour & Irish Coffee
Cork English Market Food Tour & Irish Coffee★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (245)3hYou taste your way through Cork's English Market with a local guide who knows the vendors and the history behind each stall. Cheese with local beer, fresh Atlantic seafood, gourmet pies and sausage, a visit to a Pugin-designed church, and an Irish coffee in an 18th-century pub are all included. You're on your feet moving through narrow market aisles and city streets, talking to the people who make the food, and finishing at a chocolatier. The guide's knowledge of timing and the vendors is what keeps the pace right and the tastings flowing.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Cork through its food and the people who make it, without having to figure out which stalls to visit or what to order — your guide handles both, and the tastings are pre-arranged so you taste the best of what the market has.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −80%from€ 150View ›
Bunratty Castle: Medieval Banquet Ticket & Live Music Feast
Bunratty Castle: Medieval Banquet Ticket & Live Music Feast★★★★★★★★★★ 4.77 (226)2h 9mYou’ll share laughter over candlelit tables inside Bunratty Castle, taste honey mead as harpists play nearby, and join locals in age-old songs during this medieval banquet. With live entertainment, unlimited wine, and a four-course feast included, every moment feels both festive and oddly personal—like stepping into another century for an evening you won’t quite shake off.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −37%from€ 80View ›
Cork: Hysterical Histories Dinner Theatre & Local Comedy Night
Cork: Hysterical Histories Dinner Theatre & Local Comedy Night★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (219)2h 30mYou’ll laugh hard, eat well, and get swept up in Cork’s wild history during this dinner theatre night. Expect quick-witted locals on stage, hearty stew or veggie cakes from nearby gardens, live music between acts, and plenty of chances to join in — even if your accent is hopeless. It’s not just a show; it feels like an invitation into the city’s heart.Free cancellationKids −42%from€ 56View ›
Dingle Harbour Cruise: Coastal cliffs and local history
Dingle Harbour Cruise: Coastal cliffs and local history★★★★★★★★★★ 4.80 (212)1hA guided boat tour of Dingle Harbour and Bay lasting about an hour, with live commentary on the peninsula's coastal formation, maritime heritage, the era of landlords, the Great Famine, and historical ties to Spain and France. The boat is wheelchair accessible, has a restroom on board, and departs from a location with public transportation nearby.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want a short, guided introduction to Dingle's coastal and historical character without a long time commitment. The hour-long format works well for families with young children or anyone fitting a boat cruise into a busier day in the peninsula.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −30%from€ 23View ›
Ring of Kerry & Kerry Cliffs Day Tour from Killarney
Ring of Kerry & Kerry Cliffs Day Tour from Killarney★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (204)7h–8hYou travel the Ring of Kerry in a small bus with a local driver-guide, stopping at Kerry Bog Village, Waterville, Sneem, Ladies View, and the Kerry Cliffs — a 1,000-foot viewpoint over the Atlantic with views of the Skellig Islands. The tour departs Killarney at 9am and returns around 5:30–6pm, with a €5 entrance fee at the cliffs and photo stops at the driver's discretion along the way.Is it for me?Right for travellers staying in Killarney who want the Ring of Kerry and Kerry Cliffs in one day without arranging their own transport or navigating narrow roads — the small-bus format reaches stops larger tours skip. Expect a full day out, departing at 9am and returning around 5:30–6pm, with weather potentially affecting access to the cliffs.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −25%from€ 80View ›
Cobh Heritage Centre: Irish Emigration & Titanic History
Cobh Heritage Centre: Irish Emigration & Titanic History★★★★★★★★★★ 4.71 (202)1h–2hYou walk through a restored Victorian railway station in Cobh and follow the chronological stories of three million Irish emigrants across four centuries. The tour includes sections on the Great Famine, the Titanic, and the Lusitania, with a guide included and guaranteed fast entry so you skip the queue.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to understand Irish emigration history without spending time in an entry queue — the guaranteed fast entry is what makes it possible to fit a full, unhurried visit into a day exploring Cobh.Free cancellationKids −46%from€ 15View ›
Jaunting Car Tour Killarney National Park: Muckross Abbey
Jaunting Car Tour Killarney National Park: Muckross Abbey★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (201)1hA jaunting car tour through Killarney National Park takes you by horse and carriage to Muckross Abbey and along routes inaccessible by regular vehicle, with a professional guide providing on-board commentary. The covered carriage keeps passengers warm and dry, and parking is free; the tour runs about an hour.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're traveling with a small group or family and want to move through the park at a slower pace than a bus allows—the jaunting car reaches narrow paths and remote corners, and the covered seating keeps children and older travelers comfortable in changeable weather.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −66%from€ 49View ›
Ring of Kerry & Kerry Cliffs Private Tour from Killarney
Ring of Kerry & Kerry Cliffs Private Tour from Killarney★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (195)6h–8hYou’ll walk misty forests to Torc Waterfall, gaze across lakes from Ladies View, stand above crashing waves at Kerry Cliffs, and explore ancient ruins with a local guide who knows every story along this private Ring of Kerry tour from Killarney.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 319View ›
Kinsale: Meadery Tour & Tasting with Honey Sampling
Kinsale: Meadery Tour & Tasting with Honey Sampling★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (192)1hYou’ll taste raw honeys straight from Ireland’s fields, hear myths inside Kinsale’s working meadery, and sample award-winning meads with local food pairings—all led by passionate hosts who make you feel like part of their story. Expect laughter, unexpected flavors, and a real sense of place lingering long after you leave.Free cancellationfrom€ 25View ›
Cork: Midleton Distillery Jameson Whiskey Tasting & Masterclass
Cork: Midleton Distillery Jameson Whiskey Tasting & Masterclass★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (185)1hYou’ll walk through Midleton Distillery’s stone halls with a local guide, sample Jameson whiskeys straight from their source, shake up your own cocktails during a hands-on masterclass, and hear stories that linger long after you leave Cork. Expect laughter over spills and quiet moments where history feels close enough to touch.Instant confirmationTravelers' pickfrom€ 35View ›
Cobh: Rebel Walking Tour of 16 Historic Sites & Local Stories
Cobh: Rebel Walking Tour of 16 Historic Sites & Local Stories★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (183)1h 30mYou’ll join a small group in Cobh and walk through 16 historic sites tied to Ireland’s fight for independence. With local guide Kieran leading, you’ll see secret meeting spots and hear stories that don’t make it into textbooks. The tour ends with tea or coffee at a cozy bar — and maybe a new perspective on these old streets.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 35View ›
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