Cork Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Sweet Treats, and More
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(301)
Mary was an excellent guide, she took special care to engage with our 7 year old and keep her involved. She kept us moving but didn’t set a crazy pace
Thank you for joining us in Cork! Mary says 👋 We’re so happy her excellent guide energy, thoughtful care with your 7-year-old, and just-right pace made the tour such a lovely experience. We hope to host you again in the Rebel County or any of our donut holes around the world!
Absolutely amazing tour! So much fun to enjoys some great treats and learn about Cork’s history and city layout. Highly recommend! Esther and Paddy were great tour guides, so full of energy, knowledge and love for the city.
Thank you for joining us in Cork! Esther and Paddy say 👋 Great treats, local history, and learning the city layout along the way is exactly what we love to share. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to host you again in the Rebel County or any of our donut holes around the world!
Excellent tour, the guides are super attentive
¡Muchas gracias por acompañarnos en Cork! Nos alegra muchísimo saber que disfrutaron el tour y que nuestros guías fueron tan atentos. Compartir la ciudad, su historia y sus dulces con tanto cariño es justo lo que nos encanta hacer. ¡Esperamos recibirlos de nuevo en el Rebel County o en cualquiera de nuestros donut holes alrededor del mundo!
Paddy was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable and great host. Local pastries were excellent. Paddy was aware I had another tour at Midleton Distillery, and got me a taxi to make it to Midleton just in time.
Thank you for joining us in Cork! Paddy says 👋 We’re so happy his knowledge, hospitality, and excellent guide energy made the tour such an exceptional experience. We hope to host you again in the Rebel County or any of our donut holes around the world!
This was an interesting and delicious tour of Cork with our delightful guide Mary. The tour was well paced with 5 stops along the way. All of the sweet treats were wonderful, and Mary shared an informative, condensed history of Cork and Ireland.
Thank you for joining us in Cork! Mary says 👋 We’re so happy her delightful guide energy and informative Cork and Ireland history made the tour so interesting and delicious. We hope to host you again in the Rebel County or any of our donut holes around the world!
So fun and so much food! Mary was a great tour guide and taught us a great deal about cork. Would recommend for all ages
Thank you for joining us in Cork! Mary says 👋 We’re so happy her knowledge and great guide energy helped make the tour fun, filling, and sweet for all ages. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to host you again in the Rebel County or any of our donut holes around the world!
Mary is a very friendly guide who shared her enthusiasm for the city and the sweet treats with us. The walk was very interesting.
Merci beaucoup d’avoir participé à notre visite à Cork! Mary vous passe le bonjour 👋 Nous sommes ravis que sa gentillesse et son enthousiasme pour la ville et les douceurs sucrées aient rendu la promenade si agréable et intéressante. Merci encore pour ce délicieux moment partagé avec nous. Nous espérons vous accueillir de nouveau dans le Rebel County ou dans l’un de nos autres donut holes autour du monde!
The Doughnut Tour in Cork was a fantastic experience. The doughnuts were delicious, the locations were great, and the guide was friendly and knowledgeable. A fun way to explore the city while enjoying some amazing treats. Highly recommended!
Thank you for joining us in Cork! Exploring the city one amazing treat at a time is exactly what we love to share. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to host you again in the Rebel County or any of our donut holes around the world!
Paddy was a fabulous host. We had a great time exploring Cork in his company. Not ready to eat for another week! This was a wonderful way to see the city as a family. We really appreciated your time and thoughtful info sharing!
So glad you chose to spend your time with us in Cork! Paddy says 👋 Thank you for making us part of your family’s visit to the Rebel County. We’re thrilled you had such a fun, filling morning exploring the city with us. We hope to host you again in Cork or any of our donut holes around the world!
This was such a GREAT tour! It was a fun and engaging way to learn some history, tour the city of Cork, get insider info on good places to eat/shop/visit, and the TREATS were amazing. Our tour guide Paddy was top-notch. He was so passionate about the city and sharing its history, culture, and all it has to offer to visitors.
So glad you chose to spend your time with us in Cork! Paddy says 👋 Thank you for making us part of your visit to the Rebel County. Your enthusiasm absolutely made our day, and we’re thrilled you chose to spend part of your trip with us. We’ll be sure to share your wonderful words with Paddy. We hope to host you again in Cork or any of our donut holes around the world!
