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A group of people standing in front of a building with brick walls and flower arrangements. 1
A calm river with a bridge, buildings, and a tree reflecting in the water. 2
A stone church with a pointed roof and a cross at the top, surrounded by trees. 3
A clear blue sky with a construction crane and two spires of a building. 4
A cityscape with a prominent clock tower, a mix of modern and historical buildings, and a distant green landscape. 5

Cork City Guided Tour: Stories, Sites, and Secrets

By Evan
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿608 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Activity location

  • Bishop Lucey Park
    • Between Grand Parade and South Main Street
    • Cork, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Bishop Lucey Park
    • 25 Grand Parade
    • T12 H244, Cork, County Cork, Ireland

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Cork City Guided Tour: Stories, Sites, and Secrets

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Starting time: 11:00
Price details
฿607.96 x 1 Adult฿607.96
Total
Price is ฿607.96
Until Fri, 3 Jul
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    My enthusiastic tour with a few jokes sprinkled in!

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What you can expect

Explore the vibrant heart of Cork through its rich history and intriguing tales. This engaging tour brings the city to life as you discover key sites like St. Finbarr's Cathedral, St. Anne's Church, and the English Market. Learn about Cork's influential figures such as Michael Collins and Cillian Murphy, while uncovering the stories that have shaped this unique community. With a focus on Cork's diverse cultural heritage, you'll gain insights into its past, present, and future, making it a must for history enthusiasts and curious travellers alike.

  • Discover Cork's iconic landmarks and historical sites
  • Hear captivating stories about influential Cork figures
  • Learn about the diverse communities that have shaped Cork
  • Gain insider knowledge about the city's secrets and local life

Activity itinerary

Bishop Lucey Park

  • 5m
Cork's diminuative but proud answer to Central Park!

The Counting House (Beamish & Crawford)

  • 5m
The old factory of Cork's proudest product, Beamish Stout, and it's oddly anachronistic facade!

South Gate Bridge

  • 5m
300+ year old bridge, old southern entrance to city and site of old Jail and dungeon

Elizabeth Fort

  • 5m
Old star fort built by english to project control over the city

St Fin Barre's Cathedral

  • 5m
The main protestant cathedral of Cork, with a fascinating history and stunning appearance

Cork Courthouse

  • 5m
Old crown court of Cork, and the site of extremely important activity during the revolutionary period

Castle Street

  • 5m
Old centre of the historic city and origin for Cork's crest

North Gate Bridge

  • 5m
Old northern entrance to the city, and gateway to the north side of the city

St. Anne's Church

  • 5m
1720s protestant church with lots of funny stories and a lying clockfaces

Dance Cork Firkin Crane

  • 5m
Old butter exchange from when Cork was the largest exporter of butter in the world

Shandon Sweets

  • 5m
100 year old sweet shop with cork classics

Mother Jones Plaque

  • 5m
Plaque commemorating a Cork woman who had a massive impact in the US

Widderling's Lane (Pass by)

Picturesque lane with great views of the city centre

Corn Market Street (Pass by)

Old market street in Cork where shawlees would hawk their wares

Rory Gallagher Place - Cork City (Pass by)

Square named for Cork's Jimmy Hendrix

Huguenot Cemetery (Pass by)

Rediscovered cemetary where the City's french protestant refugees were buried

St Patrick Street (Pass by)

The broadway of Cork, with shopping and an interesting path following to the rivers which once dotted the city

The English Market

  • 5m
Beautiful old indoor market with great food and old characters

Cork City Hall

  • 5m
The site of Terrence Macswineys arrest, the burning of Cork, and the current home of Cork City Council

The National Monument

  • 5m
Monument commemorating the deaths of those who died in the struggle for Irish independence

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Bishop Lucey Park
    • Between Grand Parade and South Main Street
    • Cork, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Bishop Lucey Park
    • 25 Grand Parade
    • T12 H244, Cork, County Cork, Ireland