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Fun evening out
Beautiful prison in excellent condition
Cork City Gaol Admission Ticket with GUIDEBOOK
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1–2 hours
- Price from
- $16 / person
- Location
- Cork, Ireland
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 · 270 reviews
- Languages
- DE, RU, PT, CMN
- Group
- 1–15 pax
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Cork City Gaol
Description
The tour is a self-guided tour with a GUIDEBOOK, which is included in your ticket price. You can also rent an audio guide at €2 extra per person. Both of these are available in a number of different languages. Family Ticket (2 Adults and up to 4 Children) can be purchased on arrival at the Gaol.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 9
- Adult (ages 18–65)
- $16
- Senior (ages 66+)
- $13
- Child (ages 3–17)
- $11
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Cork City Gaol
Corks Most Captivating Experience:A step back in time to see what 19th/early 20th century life was like-inside and outside prison walls. Historical experience brought to life with amazingly lifelike figures, furnished cells, sound effects & fascinating exhibitions. This exhibition fascinates visitors of all ages and nationalities and the tour is available in up to 12 languages.
What's included
Included
Admission
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.7
270 reviews
How it compares in Cork
- No. 7 by number of reviews among 175 tours in Cork
- Starting price $16 is 72% below the typical $57 for tours of similar length in Cork
Excurgo comparison of 175 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Cork City Gaol Admission Ticket with GUIDEBOOK take?
Cork City Gaol Admission Ticket with GUIDEBOOK lasts about 1–2 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Cork City Gaol Admission Ticket with GUIDEBOOK cost?
Prices start at $16 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.
What days does Cork City Gaol Admission Ticket with GUIDEBOOK run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
How much does Cork City Gaol Admission Ticket with GUIDEBOOK cost for children?
Children aged 3–17 pay from $11, adults from $16.
Can I cancel Cork City Gaol Admission Ticket with GUIDEBOOK for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
What languages is Cork City Gaol Admission Ticket with GUIDEBOOK offered in?
The experience is available in DE, RU, PT, CMN, UK, EN, IT, PL, FR, NL, ES.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Cork City Gaol Admission Ticket with GUIDEBOOK worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 270 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Cork City Gaol.
Reviews(270)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
P
Good history lesson :)
A fun stop to learn about real history. Plenty of information and stories to get the gist about the prison and prison life. The grounds are actually beautiful... I wish all the buildings had been saved.
C
A great visit and guided tour
Our guide Chloe was very friendly and provided lots of information about the prison. A great tour and activity to do whilst visiting Cork.
L
Worth a visit
Well worth a visit. It was bigger than I thought it would be and took us about 2 hours to visit. Some sad stories along the way. The auto guide is very informative.
L
Simply brilliant
Fantastic experience. Went on the guided tour run by the museum with Chloe. She was an engaging and informative guide. The museum gives a fantastic insight into the history surrounding the gaol. All our family greatly enjoyed the experience. Would highly recommend.
4
“The building is in good nick” 😉
Having chosen the guided tour we were not disappointed “Rowen” our guide was brilliant and imparted a lot of information on our walk round. Rowen was very informative, she kept us amused recounting stories as we went along. The building is in good nick pardon the pun, the wax figures very realistic, the tour is reasonably priced, well worth taking.
V
Early release for good behaviour!
I don’t normally write reviews but this tour of the gaol was exceptional! Lara was great ! ..she was very informative and made the 45 minute experience interesting in her friendly and humorous way :-)
X
Good
Paper guide in French, well-made, clear and accessible explanations to realize what prisoner life was like.
A
Outstanding guided tour
This is well worth a visit. Our guide Ciara was outstanding with a wealth of information during our walk around this 19th century impressing stone building.
I
Guided tour
The gaol was a great experience to learn more about history and see how these places were run. Craig was a brilliant guide and very engaging. Would definitely recommend a visit.
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