Cork Culinary Tour
Overview
Discover Cork, known as the 'City of a Thousand Welcomes,' with our experienced local guides who share their passion and knowledge about this beloved city.
This tour will take you through Cork's famous food and beverage market, the English Market, which has been operating since the 18th century. Guests will have the opportunity to meet and chat with local traders, adding a bit of fun and "craic" to the experience.
The tour highlights the very best that Cork has to offer, including pre-booked tastings of award-winning local cheese, mouthwatering seafood fresh from the Atlantic, delectable meat pies, gourmet country sausage, and more, all under the auspices of your local, friendly guide.
What's Included
- Snacks
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
- Sharing platters
- Private transportation
Meeting Location
125 Saint Patrick's Street
Centre, Cork, T12 AE81, Ireland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
76 South Mall
Street, Cork, T12 A2YT, Ireland
The tour will conclude near the Imperial Hotel, making it ideal for taxi or bus pickups, and it is just a 5-minute walk to the starting location.
What To Expect
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The Long Valley Bar
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Cork
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. Peter and Paul's Church
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
The English Market
40 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Mutton Lane Inn
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
The Chocolate Shop
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommened for those with difficulty standing.
- Not recommended for those with mobility issues.
- Not suitable for those with food allergies or vegans
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- For Cruise ship passengers you need to organise transportation. This tour is not within walking distance to ship.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-130751P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Snacks.
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
- Sharing platters.
- Private transportation.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Cork Culinary Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommened for those with difficulty standing.
- Not recommended for those with mobility issues.
- Not suitable for those with food allergies or vegans
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Cork Culinary Tour 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
- Snacks
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
- Sharing platters
- Private transportation
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommened for those with difficulty standing.
- Not recommended for those with mobility issues.
- Not suitable for those with food allergies or vegans
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- For Cruise ship passengers you need to organise transportation. This tour is not within walking distance to ship.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
