Overview
Kiss the famous Blarney Stone to gain the gift of eloquence and discover the secrets of the Blarney Castle and Gardens on a full-day car trip from Dublin. Includes skip-the-line tickets. Extended option: see Cahir Castle and visit the Rock of Cashel.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
9,5-hour: Blarney Castle and Gardens
Discover Irish history and legends on a private tour of the Blarney Castle and Gardens with skip-the-line tickets. Includes private car transfers from Dublin.
11-hour: Blarney Castle and Gardens & Rock of Cashel
Book this full-day car trip to visit the Rock of Cashel and Blarney Castle and Gardens and see Cahir Castle (outside only). Includes private transfers from Dublin.
Do you know why millions of visitors flock to Blarney Castle to kiss the Blarney Stone? You can discover the legend behind this old tradition on a guided tour of the castle! Visit one of the most famous Irish castles and gardens.
What's Included
- Skip-the-line tickets to Blarney Castle & Gardens (all options)
- Private Day Trip from Dublin to the Blarney Castle and Gardens, Cahir Castle & the Rock of Cashel -
- Private car transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Dublin
- Skip-the-line tickets to Rock of Cashel and sightseeing outside the Cahir Castle (11H option only)
- - (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- 5-Star Private Guide who is fluent in the language selected when booking
- Lunch (optional)
- Tickets to Cahir Castle (optional)
- Skip-the-line tickets to Rock of Cashel (in 9,5-hour option)
Meeting and Pickup
Private car transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Dublin
What To Expect
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Blarney Castle & Gardens
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Blarney Stone
4 hours Admission Ticket Included
Cahir Castle
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Rock of Cashel
4 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Tickets to Rock are not included in the 9,5-hour tour. In the 11-hour tour, you will see Cahir Castle only from the outside.
- Skip-the-line tickets allow you to skip the line at the ticket office but not at the entrance.
- We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for 1-4 people, and in a larger van for groups of 5 people and more. You can book a 5-people tour for a larger vehicle.
- 9,5-hour tour: for the best experience, we will limit the group size to 25 guests per guide, so that everyone can get personal attention, ask questions and hear commentary clearly. The price will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.
- 11-hour tour: due to local regulations, this tour will be limited to 1-10 people.
- Lunch can be arranged upon request.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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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).
- Skip-the-line tickets to Blarney Castle & Gardens (all options).
- Private Day Trip from Dublin to the Blarney Castle and Gardens, Cahir Castle & the Rock of Cashel -.
- Private car transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Dublin.
- Skip-the-line tickets to Rock of Cashel and sightseeing outside the Cahir Castle (11H option only).
- - (number of attractions depends on the selected option).
- 5-Star Private Guide who is fluent in the language selected when booking.
- Lunch (optional).
- Tickets to Cahir Castle (optional).
- Skip-the-line tickets to Rock of Cashel (in 9,5-hour option).
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.
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 Blarney Castle & Rock of Cashel Private Car Trip from Dublin is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Blarney Castle & Rock of Cashel Private Car Trip from Dublin 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
- Skip-the-line tickets to Blarney Castle & Gardens (all options)
- Private Day Trip from Dublin to the Blarney Castle and Gardens, Cahir Castle & the Rock of Cashel -
- Private car transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Dublin
- Skip-the-line tickets to Rock of Cashel and sightseeing outside the Cahir Castle (11H option only)
- - (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- 5-Star Private Guide who is fluent in the language selected when booking
- Lunch (optional)
- Tickets to Cahir Castle (optional)
- Skip-the-line tickets to Rock of Cashel (in 9,5-hour option)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Tickets to Rock are not included in the 9,5-hour tour. In the 11-hour tour, you will see Cahir Castle only from the outside.
- Skip-the-line tickets allow you to skip the line at the ticket office but not at the entrance.
- We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for 1-4 people, and in a larger van for groups of 5 people and more. You can book a 5-people tour for a larger vehicle.
- 9,5-hour tour: for the best experience, we will limit the group size to 25 guests per guide, so that everyone can get personal attention, ask questions and hear commentary clearly. The price will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.
- 11-hour tour: due to local regulations, this tour will be limited to 1-10 people.
- Lunch can be arranged upon request.
