Tours/Cork/Blarney Kinsale & Cobh Private Tour, Viator Badge Of Excellence
Blarney Kinsale & Cobh Private Tour, Viator Badge Of Excellence
5.0(59)Cork7 hours
VIATOR5.0(18)TRIPADVISOR5.0(41)
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At a glance
Duration
7 hours
Price from
$703 / person
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 59 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation
Meeting point
Your Cork adventure starts the moment you step off your cruise ship! We'll be there to greet you with a warm welcome at the easily accessible Annie Moore statue, right outside the Cruise Terminal.
Travel with your own professional local chauffeur guide in a luxury sedan or executive tourer, visiting Blarney Castle, Kinsale and Cobh at a relaxed, unhurried pace. With no coach schedules to follow, you can enjoy more time at the places that interest you, pause for photos and experience the day at a pace that suits your group.
Along the way, discover the stories, history and local insights that bring each destination to life, while enjoying a comfortable and stress-free journey between stops.
Ideal for couples, families, cruise passengers and small groups, this experience offers a more personal and polished way to discover Cork.
Backed by five-star reviews, a 100% traveler recommendation rating and Viator Badge of Excellence recognition since 2023, the tour combines local guiding with a premium private experience. Your guide is also a member of the Independent Tour Guide Association of Ireland.
Tour Options
Private Tour for Up to 7 Guest
Luxury Passenger Van: Travel comfortably with up to 7 guests in a spacious touring vehicle designed for relaxed journeys.
Pickup included
Private Tour for Up to 3 Guest
Luxury Sedan
Pickup included
Itinerary
Admission not included120 min
Explore the iconic Blarney Castle and kiss the famous Blarney Stone, said to grant the gift of eloquence. Take time to wander through the beautiful gardens and hidden paths at your own pace.
60 min
After Blarney Castle, we make a short stop at the nearby Blarney Woollen Mills. This is a great place to browse authentic Irish gifts, enjoy a coffee, and soak up the atmosphere before continuing on to Kinsale.
120 min
Enjoy free time in Kinsale, one of Ireland’s most colourful seaside towns. Stroll through its vibrant streets, explore the harbour, and take in the relaxed atmosphere—perfect for lunch, photos, and a wander at your own pace.
60 min
Finish your day in Cobh, the final port of call of the Titanic. Take in the colourful waterfront, visit the impressive St. Colman’s Cathedral, and see the famous “Deck of Cards” houses overlooking the harbour.
Afterwards, relax as you’re comfortably returned to your cruise ship or Cork city accommodation.
Highlights
More space, comfort, and privacy than standard taxi-style tours
Pickup and drop-off from your hotel, accommodation, or cruise port
Comfortable travel for up to 7 guests, with no cramped seating
Professional local chauffeur guide
One fixed private-tour price for your group
Private luxury vehicle reserved exclusively for your group
What's included
Included
More space, comfort, and privacy than standard taxi-style tours
Pickup and drop-off from your hotel, accommodation, or cruise port
Comfortable travel for up to 7 guests, with no cramped seating
Professional local chauffeur guide
One fixed private-tour price for your group
Private luxury vehicle reserved exclusively for your group
Blarney Kinsale & Cobh Private Tour, Viator Badge Of Excellence lasts about 7 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $703 per person for this Cork experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup points include MEET_AT_DEPARTURE_POINT, CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyFeUUboyzUrvDiv1+a5o58M=.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 59 verified reviews; it is run by Evergreen Private Tours Ireland. Most-mentioned highlights: More space, comfort, and privacy than standard taxi-style tours; Pickup and drop-off from your hotel, accommodation, or cruise port; Comfortable travel for up to 7 guests, with no cramped seating.
Reviews(59)
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809stephenf
September 3, 2026
Perfect Day Trip from Cork
This is the perfect day trip out of Cork. Derek is an amazing guide with an abundance of local and historical knowledge. Being able to experience Cohb, Blarney Castle, Kinsale, in addition to a couple of remarkable surprises made it a truly memorable day. We highly recommend Derek and this tour.
Operator response
Thank you so much for the wonderful review and recommendation! It was a real pleasure showing you around Cobh, Blarney Castle, Kinsale, and some of my favourite spots along the Cork coast.
I’m delighted you enjoyed the local lunch stop too. Those special local places are often what make a private tour so memorable. Thank you again for choosing Evergreen Private Tours Ireland. I’m so glad you had such an enjoyable day, and I hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Ireland again in the future.
Warm regards,
Derek O’Keeffe
Tour Director | Owner
Evergreen Private Tours Ireland
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Stephen_F
September 3, 2026
Perfect Day Tour from Cork
This is the perfect day trip out of Cork. Seeing Cohb, Blarney Castle, and Kinsale, along with an amazing local lunch spot on the coast was simply amazing. Derek is a fantastic guide and goes to great lengths to make it a memorable day. We highly recommend Derek and this tour.
Operator response
Thank you so much for the wonderful review and recommendation! It was a real pleasure showing you around Cobh, Blarney Castle, Kinsale, and some of my favourite spots along the Cork coast. I’m delighted you enjoyed the local lunch stop too. Those special local places are often what make a private tour so memorable.
Thank you again for choosing Evergreen Private Tours Ireland. I’m so glad you had such an enjoyable day, and I hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Ireland again in the future.
Warm regards,
Derek O’Keeffe
Tour Director | Owner
Evergreen Private Tours Ireland
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stevesD9109BH
September 2, 2026
Perfect Way to See Blarney Castle, Kinsale, and Cobh
This was exceptional tour! From start to finish, it was perfection. Mike was a fascinating, interesting, kind, patient tour guide. We saw the sites listed in the information about the tour, but we saw far more. We had some time for shopping, a great lunch at Fishy, Fishy in Kinsale, and were taken to some very unique, quaint areas. Mike was so helpful in telling us about Ireland. He had a wealth of information. He was very aware of when we needed to get back to the ship, and we got back in plenty of time. We would have givenper this tour a 10! if that had been an option!
Operator response
Thank you so much for this amazing review! I’m delighted to hear that your Private day tour of Blarney Castle, Kinsale and Cobh was exceptional from start to finish.
Mike will be thrilled by your kind words. His knowledge, patience and passion for sharing Ireland’s history and hidden gems make him a wonderful guide. It’s lovely that you also enjoyed some shopping and a great lunch at Fishy Fishy, while returning to your ship with plenty of time to spare.
A “10 out of 10” means the world to us. Thank you for choosing your day tour of Cork with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Ireland someday!
Warm regards,
Derek O'Keeffe
Owner | Tour Director
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Janeen_D
May 23, 2026
A wonderful tour of Blarney and Kinsale!
We had a wonderful tour with Derek. He was knowledgeable and passionate about making sure we had a personalized true Ireland experience! If you have a chance to book Derek for any part of your stay in Ireland, do not hesitate!
Operator response
I cannot begin to express how grateful I am for this incredible 5-star review and your beautiful words. Spending the day exploring Blarney, Kinsale, and Cobh with your amazing family was an absolute joy from start to finish.
You brought such wonderful energy, warmth, and curiosity to our time together. It is incredibly easy to be passionate about sharing the history and breathtaking sights of my home when I get to spend the day with a family as lovely as yours. My heart is so full knowing that I was able to help create a "true Ireland experience" and special memories for all of you to take home.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for trusting me to be a part of your Irish adventure. Sending so much love to the whole family from right here in Cork—please do not hesitate to reach out if you ever make it back to our shores. I would absolutely love to welcome you all back.
With deepest gratitude,
Derek
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V9980SDthomasb
May 17, 2026
Excellent Tour Guide
Derek is a fantastic guide. Very knowledgeable about Ireland. We really enjoyed our time with him. We highly recommend him.
Tom & Ive Bastin
Operator response
Thank you so much for the fantastic review! It was an absolute pleasure guiding you both around Blarney, Kinsale, and Cobh.
We had a great day out, and I'm thrilled to hear you enjoyed the history and stories along the way. Sharing the best of our beautiful corner of Ireland is the best part of my job, and your high recommendation means the world to me.
Wishing you both many more wonderful adventures ahead!
Best regards,
Derek
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Patricia_K
April 19, 2026
Great experience
Our guide Derick was fabulous! He was so knowledgeable about all the sites. He was friendly and professional. Highly recommend this tour!!
Operator response
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! It was an absolute pleasure spending the day with you. I’m really glad you enjoyed the tour and found the experience both informative and enjoyable—that’s exactly what I aim for.
Kinsale, Blarney, and Cobh each have their own unique stories, and it’s always great to share them with guests who are so engaged and appreciative.
Your recommendation means a lot, and I truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. If you’re ever back this way, I’d be delighted to welcome you again.
Warm regards,
Derek
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Richard_S
April 7, 2026
Spectacular Day Trip to Cobh, Blarney, and Kinsale
Our tour guide and driver was Derek. He was super polite, as friendly as can be, and very professional throughout the full day-tour! Derek is a wealth of knowledge and experience and he is bubbling over-the-top passionate to share it all with you! He packs some amazing spots to see and explore into the trip! If you ever get the chance to select Derek - do it without any hesitation! He was the absolute best guide we had on our 14 days in Ireland! Our 11-year old daughter said this tour was an absolute 10-star as she was exiting the vehicle! No surprise there! One thing is for sure - you won’t be disappointed!
Operator response
Wow… this one genuinely means a lot to me.
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words. Spending the day with you and your family was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. Moments like your daughter calling it a “10 star day” as she stepped out of the vehicle… that’s the kind of thing that stays with me long after the tour ends. That’s why I do what I do.
Ireland isn’t just a place I work in, it’s my home, my story, and something I truly love sharing with people. Knowing that you felt that passion and connection during your day in Cobh, Blarney, and Kinsale means more than I can put into words. You weren’t just guests on a tour, you were part of the journey, and I’m really grateful I got to be a part of your time in Ireland.
Wishing you and your family many more amazing adventures ahead, and if Ireland ever calls you back, you know where I am.
Derek
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krista_S
March 15, 2026
Day tour in Cork
Was a fantastic day with a knowledgeable tour guide and driver. He cares and wants everyone to enjoy his country as much as he does.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm really glad you had a fantastic day exploring Cork with me. It means a lot to hear that the passion I have for Cork and Ireland came through during the tour. I truly love sharing this beautiful part of the country and making sure everyone has a memorable and enjoyable experience.
It was a pleasure having you along for the day, and I hope the memories of your time here stay with you for years to come. If you ever find yourself back in Ireland, I'd be delighted to welcome you again!
Warm regards,
Derek O’Keeffe
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James C
November 22, 2025
Late November 2025 Tour
My wife and I booked the Private Tour of Cork City, Blarney Castle, and Kinsale and had an incredible experience from start to finish. Our guide, Darren, made the entire day feel effortless, personalized, and genuinely fun.
He struck the perfect balance between guiding and great conversation — sharing local history, interesting stories, and plenty of humor along the way. What really made the day special was how much of a true local insider he was. He pointed us to the best dishes at the restaurants we visited, steered us toward spots we never would’ve found on our own, and tailored the pace of the tour exactly to what we wanted.
The itinerary itself was beautiful, but Darren is what made it memorable. If you’re considering this tour, do it — and if you can, ask for Darren. You’ll have a fantastic day.
Highly recommend!
Operator response
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a fantastic review — it truly means the world to us.
I’m absolutely delighted to hear that you and your wife had an incredible day out on your private tour, and I’m especially glad to hear how much you enjoyed your time with Darren. He’s a natural at what he does, and your kind words about his balance of guiding, conversation, humour, and local insight will make his day. We’re very proud to have him on the team.
It’s wonderful that the pace, food recommendations, hidden gems, and overall flow of the day all came together just the way you hoped. That’s exactly the type of experience we aim to deliver — effortless, personal, and full of the kind of authentic local touches you can’t get anywhere else.
Thank you again for the high recommendation. It was a pleasure having you both with us, and we’d love to welcome you back to Cork anytime you’re in Ireland again.
Warm regards,
Derek
Owner, Private Tours Cork
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vickiecS8787OE
October 19, 2025
Indescribable!!! You just have to experience it.truly amazing !
It was an absolute amazing tour . Derek was a great tour guide with his sense of humor,excitement and information,yet gave us plenty of time to just experience the beautiful surroundings and the moment . Highly recommended this tour !!
Operator response
Vickie, thank you so much for your beautiful words. They truly mean a lot. It was such a pleasure spending those days together exploring Blarney, Kinsale, Cobh, Dingle and who could forget that magic sunny journey on the Slea head Drive. What an unforgettable journey we had, full of laughter, stories, and those quiet moments where Ireland just takes your breath away.
I’m so grateful for the warmth, joy, and spirit you brought to the tour. Guests like you make what I do so special. I’ll always remember our time together and hope to welcome you back one day for more Irish adventures.
With heartfelt thanks,
Derek
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