Overview
Your private tour to a maximum of 6 people will start from your ship . Your driver/ guide will take care of you as you visit Blarney Castle and Gardens . After the Blarney experience of about 2 hours you will then take a lovely sightseeing tour to the town of Kinsale . In Kinsale you enjoy lunch on your own followed by time to explore the narrow streets of this charming and historical town . Cobh is a where your ship will dock and we should have some time to spare to visit the beautiful Cathedral which overlooks the Irish Sea and out onto the Atlantic Ocean . The tour is listed for 6.5 hours we use this to ensure you get back near your ship in Cobh in good time for departure.
Please note if any member of the tour do not wish to do the Blarney Castle section they can enjoy Blarney Village and Blarney Wollen Mills .
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Badged Guide
- Lunch
- Entrance Fee to Blarney Castle
What To Expect
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Blarney Castle & Gardens
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Kinsale
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Cobh
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Those wishing to Kiss The Blarney Stone must climb a stairs to the top of the castle . The Gardens are on level ground and excellent paved ways
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Please advise when booking if you need an infant seat
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Private transportation.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Badged Guide.
- Lunch.
- Entrance Fee to Blarney Castle.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Shore Excursion Blarney Castle and Kinsale is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Those wishing to Kiss The Blarney Stone must climb a stairs to the top of the castle . The Gardens are on level ground and excellent paved ways
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Shore Excursion Blarney Castle and Kinsale will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Badged Guide
- Lunch
- Entrance Fee to Blarney Castle
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Those wishing to Kiss The Blarney Stone must climb a stairs to the top of the castle . The Gardens are on level ground and excellent paved ways
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Please advise when booking if you need an infant seat
