Rock of Cashel, Cork city and Blarney Castle, private tour
Your own vehicle, your own driver guide, and a plan you can change.
At a glance
A private day south from Dublin to the Rock of Cashel, Cork city and Blarney Castle. You travel with your own driver guide in your own vehicle, and the plan can shift as the day goes.
- Price
- Prices are quoted on request. The price is based mainly on the vehicle, driver-guide, route and length of the day, plus any admissions or other per-person costs included. Overnight tours can also be arranged.
Where you go
- Rock of Cashel
- Cork city
- English Market
- Blarney Castle
What travellers saidabout our tours
We had a fantastic day on our bus trip to the Cliffs of Moher. Casper was an amazing driver along the narrow roads we went on. Dave was an incredible guide. The knowledge, history and stories he shared with us were amazing! He even had a wonderful soundtrack to accompany his stories and information he shared with us. He was genuine, funny, personable and a delight to share the day alongside. Everything went smoothly and our day was one we will remember for many years to come. We highly recommend this tour!!
What you get
- Rock of CashelA hilltop site in County Tipperary with medieval chapels, Celtic crosses and views across the Golden Vale.
- Blarney StoneClimb the tower at Blarney Castle to kiss the stone, then walk the gardens and the caves in the grounds.
- Cork cityTime on foot in a walkable riverside city, including St Patrick's Street and the historic English Market.
- Private vehicleA private luxury vehicle and a professional driver guide, with nobody else on board and nothing to rush for.
- Flexible planSmall changes can be made on the day with your guide, within the agreed length of the tour.
- Countryside driveThe drive takes in County Tipperary and the Curragh in County Kildare, Ireland's equestrian capital.
A sample day
This is a starting point. Tell us what you want to see and we will rebuild the route around it.
- 1
Rock of Cashel
The Rock of Cashel stands on a hill above the green fields of County Tipperary, a site where myth and history sit together. You can walk the medieval chapels and Celtic crosses and look out across the Golden Vale. From there the road south runs through Tipperary and past the Curragh in County Kildare, Ireland's equestrian capital, on the way to Cork.
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Cork city
Cork is walkable, sits along the river, and is known for an independent streak. There is time to stroll St Patrick's Street and browse the historic English Market, which closes on Sundays. Lunch is easy to find in the city's pubs and cafes.
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Blarney Castle and Gardens
Blarney is one of the best known castles in Ireland, with wide gardens and caves in the grounds. Climb the tower and kiss the Blarney Stone, which is said to give the gift of the gab. After that the route back to Dublin runs through the southern countryside.
The English Market in Cork is closed on Sundays. This itinerary is a sample. Stops and timings can be changed before you travel, and small changes can be made on the day within the agreed length of the tour.
What is included
- A private luxury vehicle for your group alone
- A professional driver guide for the full day
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or accommodation
- An itinerary built around you, with small changes possible on the day
- Baby and booster seats on request
Not included
- Entry to the Rock of Cashel and to Blarney Castle and Gardens, unless it is included in your written quotation
- Food and drink
Good to know
- When it runs
- Available to individuals and to groups.
- Children
- All ages welcome. Baby and booster seats are available on request.
- Changing your plans
- Private tours: Full refund if you cancel 7 or more days before travel. 50% refund if you cancel less than 7 days but more than 48 hours before. No refund within 48 hours of travel, because drivers, guides and attraction tickets may already have been secured. Tell us by email and we will confirm it in writing.
Why people book this one
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