Cork is a beautiful small city on the banks of the River Lee. The guide is a 'Registered National Tour Guide' and will show you all the highlights from St. Patrick's Street, affectionately known locally as 'Pana', where you will find a host of shops and see of Corkonians engaging in their favorite pastimes of meeting and chatting. We will see the famous English Market, Ireland's oldest food market. Other jewels in the crown of Cork city are St. Finbarr's Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, University College Cork, and the Hugenot Graveyard. Shandon Bells at St. Anne's church is a must-see where you can get the best views of the city and rings the bells to your own tune! Or just take wander through the historical lanes and imagine life in days gone by. The tour can be devised for you to include all the things that interest you from food and entertainment, to history and architecture, or music and culture. After this tour you will be an expert on all things Cork!
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 4:32 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 12.
St. Patrick's Street, known to locals as 'Pana' is the main shopping boulevard. It has a fascinating history including the Burning of Cork which took place in 1920. Hear the whole story!
The oldest food market in Ireland, dating from 1788; this is still the best loved shopping experience in Cork. From cheeses to olives and even tripe and drisheen, the English Market is a world of wonder for foodies
A magnificent cathedral deigned by architect William Burgess. It has a Gothic design similar to Notre Dame. See the famous angel who it is said will play her trumpet on the 'Last Day' to alert Corkonians to get into heaven!
The old Corn Market and Coal Quay of Cork. The Corn Market dates from the 1720s and is one of the oldest buildings in the city. It also has the city crest of Cork, 1st used in 1458 and still in every day use today.
A tribute to Rory Gallagher, one of the greatest guitarists of all time. Jimi Hendrix said he was the 'greatest guitarist in the world'!
See the vintage and second hand shops that abound in Cork for a great and unusual array of clothing, books and all sorts of everything.
When the city was first built it was fully walled. In Bishop Lucey Park you can see the remnants of the old city wall dating from the 12th Century.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
Excurgo comparison of 167 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cork Chat and History Walking Tour lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
Prices start at $261 per person for this Cork experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 4:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Up the hill to Shandon and look for the 'Goldie Fish'. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Your own group can be up to 6 people on one booking; no other travellers join.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 5 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Tours of Cork.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cork Chat and History Walking Tour | 2 hours | 5.0 (5) | $261 | |
 Hysterical Histories Cork Pick your own Path Walking tours | 1h 45min | 5.0 (16) | $23 | View |
 Cork Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide | 2 hours | 4.9 (22) | $342 | View |
 Cork City Walking Tour with Whiskey Tasting Experience | 2 hours | 5.0 (1) | $158 | View |
 Private Christmas Walking Tour in Cork Cathedral & City | 2 hours | — | $599 | View |
 Charm of Cork A Private Walking Tour with Local Guide | 2 hours | 5.0 (4) | $340 | View |
 Cork Private Walking Tour | 2 hours | 4.9 (31) | $142 | View |
