Historic Cork Delicious Donut Adventure by Underground Donut Tour
Description
Discover Cork on a family-friendly walking tour that blends sweet treats, rich history, and local charm. We begin at Cameron Bakery with fresh, buttery pastries before strolling along Merchant’s Quay beside the winding River Lee. At Emmet Place, we’ll highlight some of Cork’s most iconic landmarks. A short walk brings us to one of our partner shops on historic Frenchchurch Street, where you’ll enjoy donuts made fresh that morning. We’ll then treat you to colorful, creative varieties that showcase Cork’s modern flair and flavor. As we head to our final stop at Cafe Mexicana, we’ll pass the historic Coal Quay, a trading site for centuries. In this cozy café tucked in the Huguenot Quarter, you’ll choose between Alfajores or Grandma’s Mexican cake for a sweet finale. This tour is perfect for families, food lovers, and anyone eager to explore Cork’s flavors, stories, and soul in a fun, relaxed way.
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Here we will explore this part of Cork city, which would have been a hive of activity down through the centuries, as boats sailed in and out of the city with various cargos one of the most famous being casks of Premium Quality Cork butter. 15 mins.
Located in Emmet Place is one of the most famous opera houses in Ireland. Standing outside the front doors, we will explain to you the wonderful history of this iconic building, as well as pointing out to you, the famous Shandon Bells, and two beautiful Queen Anne houses, one of which is operated by the International coffee chain, Starbucks.
Honorary bronze statue of the renowned native rock & blues guitarist in a plaza dedicated to him. You're welcome to take some photos with Rory while we tell you a bit about him and his relationship to Cork.
Stopping in the heart of medieval Cork city, we will point out the places, where the Irish had to buy their food, and look at Cork's famous coat of arms, which is located on a wall, where one of the old towers of the Queens castle was located.
Stroll down Washington Street, taking in the extraordinary Cork Court house, Reardons Emporium and the wonderful church of St. Augustines.
Finally, on the last leg of our journey, we will stroll down through the heart of modern day Cork city, Patrick street, taking in the multitude of architectural styles of buildings on display. We will point out the historic Hugenot burial ground, located in the heart of the city, before we bring you into your final stop in Cafe Mexicana.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers with significant mobility issues
Reviews(289)
Really great tour, would highly recommend. Esther was a fantastic guide, so friendly and full of local knowledge. We were very full at the end, and even had treats to take home.
Our tour guide Mary was so friendly and went above and beyond to accommodate our dietary restrictions. The tour was fun and informative on Cork history and also on modern day information. And most importantly it was delicious! We Loved how the donuts were not all traditional donuts and each stop was very different! Our fave was the Japanese donut followed by the Mexican one! A great way to eat your way thru the city!
So glad you chose to spend your time with us in Cork! Mary says 👋 Thank you for making us part of your visit to the Rebel County. We're thrilled you chose to spend part of your day with us, and we're especially happy to hear we could accommodate your dietary needs. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to host you again in Cork or any of our donut holes around the world! 🍩
Great tour and tour guide, we had Esther as our guide and she was friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable - highly recommend!
Thank you so much for rolling with us in the Rebel County! Esther says 👋 We hope to host you again, in Cork or any of our donut holes around the world.
Ester was great! She was very knowledgeable and honest. Was also very attentive to all in her group and checked in and got to know everyone in her group. 10/10 would recommend this tour with Ester to everyone!
So glad you chose to spend your time with us in Cork! Ester says 👋 Thank you for making us part of your visit to the Rebel City. We're thrilled you chose to spend part of your day with us, and we truly appreciate the 10/10 recommendation! We hope to host you again in Cork or any of our donut holes around the world!
The experience was fun, nice to see Cork. It was a little expensive for what it was, but we did get a lot of treats for free including donuts, bakery pastries, etc. The tour was long, but enjoyable because we got to see so many sights. The crowd was small, but nice people. Our guide, Esther, was very very kind, seemed very into the history of cork, and was enjoyable to be around. The atmosphere of cork and the different places we went was very cool, different vibes in each place. This is best for families that are looking to learn about the history of cork.
So glad you chose to spend your time with us in Cork! Esther says 👋 Thank you for making us part of your visit to the Rebel County and for taking the time to share your thoughtful feedback. We're so glad you enjoyed exploring Cork with us, and we'll be sure to share your kind words with Esther. If there's anything we can do to earn that fifth star on your next visit, we'd love to hear it. We hope to host you again in Cork or any of our donut holes around the world!
Esther was great and we learned a lot about Cork. Lots of fun! 😊😊
Thank you so much for rolling with us in the Rebel County! Esther says 👋 We hope to host you again, in any of our donut holes around the world.
Chloe was outstanding. We had such an amazing time learning about the city and trying some delicious desserts. Chloe was incredibly informative, personable, and make our experience in Cork one to remember! Excellent job, Chloe!
So glad you chose to spend your time with us in Cork! Chloe says 👋 Your "Best Tour Ever!" title absolutely made us smile! Thank you for making us part of your visit to the Rebel County. We hope to host you again in Cork or any of our donut holes around the world!
The trip was fantastic Esther was an amazing tour guide with a lot of energy and limitless knowledge of the surrounds and history of the city. I would recommend any sort of pay raise or promotion available for her if at all possible.
So glad you chose to spend your time with us in Cork! Esther says 👋 We’re thrilled you enjoyed the treats, the history, and the energy she brought to the tour. Your kind words about her knowledge and enthusiasm mean a lot, and we’ll be sure to share your feedback with her. Reviews like this make our day! We hope to host you again in the Rebel City or any of our donut holes around the world!
So fun! This was an excellent way to get to know Cork. Esther’s energy, enthusiasm for Cork, and welcoming spirit was also lovely. Recommend!!
So glad you chose to spend your time with us in Cork! Esther says 👋 We’re thrilled you had such a fun time exploring the city with her. Her enthusiasm for Cork and welcoming spirit are a big part of what makes these tours special, and we’re glad that came through. Thanks for the recommendation, and we hope to host you again in the Rebel County or any of our donut holes around the world!
Esther was a wonderful tour guide today! All the treats were delish! And the info given about cork was very educational. It was a rainy day but she was sensitive to everyone’s needs and overall we had a great time.
So glad you chose to spend your time with us in Cork! Esther says 👋 We’re thrilled you enjoyed the treats, the history, and learning more about the Rebel City along the way. Even on a rainy Irish day, it’s wonderful to hear that Esther helped keep everyone comfortable and having fun. Thanks for the kind words and recommendation. We hope to host you again in Cork or any of our donut holes around the world!
