Ireland · DAY TOURS FROM CORK
Good day tours from cork fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Guided Ring of Kerry day trip from Cork with Killorglin, Dingle Bay views, Waterville, Killarney National Park, and time to roam.
“Loved every stop around the ring of Kerry such beautiful country and Coastlines. I would highly recommend this trip!”
A 10-hour Cork day trip to the Cliffs of Moher, with Burren road views, Limerick photo stops, Atlantic Edge, and a Bunratty castle stroll.
“This was a great way to see the Cliffs. Travel was efficient and fun! Great tour guide. Little towns and countryside on the way was beautiful to see. The ride home along the coast was gorgeous! Lunch stop fast, efficient and tasty! Just enough time at the cliffs. They are spectacular!!!”
Ring of Kerry day tour from Cork with Killarney National Park, coastal viewpoints, and Irish village stops, plus a guide for context.
“This was a long day but soo worth it! If you want to see some of the most beautiful scenery in Ireland I would highly recommend it! Our guide Malcolm was very knowledgeable and our driver Amed got us safely around the curve roads. If you come to Ireland and want to be wowed I highly recommend this!”
Cobh shore trip to Blarney Castle and Kinsale with early pickup, included castle entry, Cork city sights, and an efficient 8-hour day.
“An excellent tour, with a cordial, competent and safe driver. Kevin did a great job driving and informing our bus of passengers through the day. The visit to the Blarney Castle was great fun and kissing the Blarney Stone was a uniquely enjoyable experience. I highly recommend this excursion and Kevin as your driver/leader!”
Skip lines at Blarney Castle and Charles Fort, then tour Kinsale and Cobh from Cork with a friendly English guide.
“Loved getting the brief history of Ireland and over view as well as seeing some historic sites around the county”
Cliffs of Moher and Burren from Cork with Atlantic Edge, Doolin lunch stop, Wild Atlantic Way views, and Bunratty photo break.
“While the Cliffs of Moher do not disappoint, the “tour” does. This was not a tour. It was a bus ride to the Cliffs. Our tour guide did not offer much in the way of commentary or information. His interaction was minimal.”
A guided 10-hour Dingle Peninsula day tour from Cork, with Slea Head views, Inch Beach, and Dingle town, plus expert drivers.
“Great guide and amazing view. Not as hard as I imagined.”
A guided 9-hour Ring of Kerry day trip from Cork, with Kerry Bog Village, Skellig Islands viewpoints, and time in Killarney.
“Bryan Jackson, driver, guide, historian, current affairs expert made the day trip a most awesome experience. The scenery was fabulous and vast. The change in terrain was most interesting. Blessed with good weather and the sun, the views were precious. Killarney is a quaint and interesting place with a photo exhibition simply on the walls. St Mary's Church of Ireland has some very lovely coloured glass. Interesting to see that the floor tiles are similar to an old temple's back home. Bryan drove very safely. Some parts of the road was bumpy but he made sure we had a smooth ride. Must try day trip!Read more”
Cork to Dingle day tour via Killarney and Slea Head on the Wild Atlantic Way, with ocean views, Inch Beach, and Dingle town time.
“It was a beautiful day and the drivers were very friendly. I would have given the tour 5 stars except the hour in Dingle allowed only enough time to eat. We went all the way there to eat and had to leave. It would have been nicer to miss the other stops (the lambs costs$4/pp and photo stops can be done one the way back time permitting. I would not recommend it for these reasons”
Cobh shore tour packs Blarney Castle and Jameson into one day, with Cork sights, Kinsale forts, and Titanic Cobh views.
“My husband and I waited with 3 other guests for small group tour in Black Van with guide. Van never showed and we were put in cramped taxi with driver. There was no guide, no talking, and no A/C. While driver very nice, he was NOT a tour guide and we had no information on area, sites or anything. Arrived at castle and stood in line for 1/2 hour for it to open. We decided not to continue with ‘tour’ and booked individual taxi for 80 BP back to ship. Asked for full or partial refund and operator accused us of untruthfulness. Hah! This is a scam operation. Charged us…”
Enjoy a guided day trip from Cork to Blarney Castle and Cobh with included castle entry, Irish emigration stories, and Titanic landmarks.
“Very nice castle and the cute town of Cobh that have to be in your wish list. May be half an hour more would be nice, specially in the castle. The coming back was a little faster”
A guided day trip from Cork to Gougane Barra, Bantry, Clonakilty, and Mizen Head for dramatic Wild Atlantic Way views.
“Difficult to hear the guide presentation sometimes due to road noise. Good transportation on the bus, modern and clean. Driving sometimes a bit fast given the poor state of some of the roads. Wonderful destination.”
Guided day trip from Cork to Mizen Head with Gougane Barra, Bantry and Clonakilty stops along the Wild Atlantic Way.
“Highly recommend. Driver is a guide as well, very knowledgable person. I learned a lot of new things about Ireland. Very careful driver. Van is extra comfortable. He stoped at mizen head enough time for us to explore entire site. Overall, great experience! And we were lucky with the weather too.”
Private Ring of Kerry highlights from Cork: 8 hours of iconic stops, folklore storytelling, and hotel pickup for up to 3.
“Wonderful tour! Our driver and guide Jim O’Shea was witty, informative, engaging and an excellent driver. He shared his observations on Irish history, pointing out monuments to those who fought and died for independence from Britain; his pride and joy in sharing in the indescribably beautiful scenery we saw on the journey; and throughout the 9 plus hours, he had us laughing with tales about the people he’s encountered in decades of driving. With our approval, he deviated from the Ring of Kerry to take us to see the Skellig Rocks and breathtaking views of Dingell Bay, with a stop for lunch at a local seaside pub and restaurant. He…”
Full-day Ring of Kerry from Cork with Kerry Bog Village, Glenbeigh, Wild Atlantic Way, Skellig Islands views, Sneem lunch, and Killarney.
“From beginning to end, the experience was flawless. Brian is an outstanding guide—we returned from the tour feeling deeply enriched by Irish folklore and culture, all thanks to him. I’d absolutely love to do this tour again with my family.”
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