Cobh Shore Tour: Blarney Castle & Jameson Distillery
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Blarney Castle's rich history
- Kiss the legendary Blarney Stone
- Discover Jameson Distillery's secrets
- Enjoy scenic drive through Irish countryside
- Visit the charming port town of Kinsale
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Blarney Castle
- Visit to Jameson Distillery
- Transportation from Cobh cruise port
- Meals and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress accordingly.
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Photography is allowed at most sites; check for any restrictions.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven surfaces.
- Bring a light jacket or sweater, as weather can be unpredictable.
- Ensure you have a valid passport or ID for port access.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infant Seats Available
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
Good to know
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Traveler reviews
Fun day with paddiewagon tours!
I really enjoyed the Blarney Castle! Not enough time to go up and kiss the stone but that was due To the day of the week and the fact that 3 cruise ships were in port. The Jameson tour was the highlight for my friend and I! Such a great tour guide Nanni was a great tour guide and the tasting was generous! Ray Kelley was our driver and he was a ton of fun! He is also a great story teller and singer! Thanks Ray!!
Kissed the stone!
Highly recommend doing a small group tour like this for Blarney! We picked this tour over a shore excursion from the ship and were not disappointed. We got out of Cobh and in front of all the big tour busses and essentially walked right up to the castle and a very short que to kiss the stone! The castle and grounds were amazing! We also spent some time at the Blarney Woolen Mills with this tour...buy your Irish textiles here! We found pricing and quality was top notch vs stops in Dublin and Belfast. The Jameson stop was also very cool, great history tour with guide there and the tasting was fun. We also had time for a quick stop at a cathedral and took the option of jumping off the tour a bit early to walk the streets of Cobh for some shopping! Overall Noah the tour guide was super awesome, very knowledgeable and was quick to point out a lot of sights. He was a great guide. Paul the driver was fast and safe! I absolutely recommend this small group tour, book it!
Best Tour
Our driver, John, was excellent. Perfectly paced iteninarary. We had a fabulous time.
Great Tour! Better than we could have imagined!
Our trip was very organized and informative! John, our van driver, was full of great information and fun energy. We learned a lot, saw the Blarney Castle, the Jameson distillery and the cathedral. I can’t recommend enough, the small group tour is 100% the way to go!
Fabulous tour and tour guide Al!
Our tour with Al as our guide and driver was absolutely incredible! He’s a greatly driver, kind, highly knowledgeable and fun to be with! We went to the Blarney Castle and one our main goals was to kiss the Blarney Stone. Al gave us advice on how to accomplish that. We succeeded and saw lots of inside the castle too. The gardens were just breathtaking! After the castle we ventured to the old Jameson Distillery for a fantastic tour of that. We also had tastings! I discovered I quite enjoy “good”whiskey! We appreciated everything your company did to make our time really enjoyable! And a very special thanks to our guide and driver Al!