Cork City Walking Tour By TouringCork
Description
A local guide walks a small group through old Cork, telling the city's stories where they happened. This tour is 75 - 90 minutes on foot through the centre of the city. You'll hear about the people who made Cork what it is: the rebels and the hunger strikers, the scientists and the rogues, the ones history remembered and the ones it forgot too quickly. Cork punches well above its weight for interesting characters, and most of them never make it onto the standard tourist trail. The stories change depending on who's on the tour and what catches people's interest. Some groups want the Vikings or War of Independence in detail. Others want the stranger, more surprising corners of the city's past. There's plenty of both. Groups are kept small, so it stays a proper conversation rather than a lecture.
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Itinerary
Every tour is slightly different depending on the interests of the group. We focus on different aspects of Cork on every tour,
One of the most important features of the skyline of Cork
A barracks, a prison, a police station and now a museum. Elizabeth Fort tells some of Cork's most fascinating stories
One of the Ireland's most important figures in terms of education and justice. Her place and museum are must-sees
A gothic church known as the father Mathew memorial church built on the banks of the river and dedicated to the leader of Cork's temperance movement
A monument to the many groups of rebels that fought for the independence of Ireland.
A lovely public park in the city centre. It is newly redesigned and features some of the remnants of the ancient Norman walls.
Burned by British forces in 1920 and rebuilt as a statement of the city's rebel spirit, still the seat of Cork's local government today.
Highlights
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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
Reviews(1)
Wonderful morning spent with Patrick as he gave us a tour around Cork city. He is extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Cork’s history and we learned so many interesting facts about the city. An absolute gent!
Thank you very much for your kind review Aimee. Enjoy the rest of your stay in Cork!
