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Private Cork City Tour, Kinsale and Jameson Distillery

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Cork, Ireland
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8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

This great tour starts at one famous fishing town and its historic port: Kinsale

We drive back to Kinsale and visit Charles Fort, situated on a cliff overlooking Kinsale harbour.

Then we will explore Kinsale. Kinsale is a busy town with a wide choice of bars, restaurants and cafes.

Then we will drive back to Cork. Cork is the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland. It is a vibrant city with plenty of things to see. On this tour we will pass by some of its main attractions: the English Market, one of the world’s oldest municipal markets. St. Anne’s Cathedral which is known for the famous Shandon Bells tower, St. Patrick´s Street, main shopping street in the city, The Victorian Quarter, The house of Annie Moore - Ellis Island´s first immigrant, Huguenot Cemetery and Elizabeth Fort. Small stop at Saint Fin Barre´s Cahedral, have your camera ready!!
We can´t leave Cork without visiting the famous Jameson Distillery

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What's Included

  • Private Tour
  • Charles Fort
  • Port pick up and drop off
  • Gratuities
  • Shandon Bells tower
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Cruise Port pick up
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Kinsale

Kinsale is a busy town with a wide choice of bars, restaurants and cafes. Enjoy browsing its many shops and take your time wandering around its narrow streets or along the waterfront
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

The English Market

One of the world’s oldest municipal markets which gained worldwide fame when Queen Elizabeth II dropped by on her first state visit to the Republic of Ireland in 2011,
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Cathedral of St Mary & St Anne & Visitor Centre

St. Anne’s Cathedral which is known for the famous Shandon Bells tower where visitors can ring the bells from the first floor and see the internal workings of the clocks. The views from the tower are spectacular
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

St Fin Barre's Cathedral

This cathedral features splendid stained glass windows, marble mosaics and rich sculptures.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Midleton Distillery Experience

During the tour you will be show how whisky is made and you will be able to taste
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Charles Fort

This late 17th-century star-shaped fort with five bastions was one of the largest British military installations to be built in the country. It was made a National Monument of Ireland in 1973.
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50 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Annie Moore Statue (pass by)

Ellis Island´s first immigrant
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Elizabeth Fort (pass by)

Use as a military barracks, prison, and police station
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St Patrick Street (pass by)

Main shopping street in the city. It has twice won the award as Ireland's best shopping street, colloquially known as “Pana”
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Cruise port drop off
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Cork City Tour, Kinsale and Jameson Distillery?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Private Tour
  • Charles Fort
  • Port pick up and drop off
  • Jameson Distillery Ticket
  • Professional Local Guide
  • Gratuities
  • Shandon Bells tower

Additional Info

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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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