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From Dublin: Blarney Castle Full-Day Tour

4.6  / 5423 reviews
Activity provider:EI Travel Group
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Day trip

From Dublin: Blarney Castle Full-Day Tour

Activity provider:EI Travel Group
4.6  / 5423 reviews

From $91.49 per person

Visit 3 top Ireland attractions and kiss the famous Blarney Stone on this full-day trip from Dublin. Travel to Blarney Castle, Cahir Castle, and the Rock of Cashel in a luxury motor-coach, passing through beautiful Irish countryside on the way.

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Duration 12 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Welcoming travelers since 2013

Experience

Highlights
  • 6:50 AM: Depart Mollye Malone Statue
  • 9:00 AM - Rock Castle
  • 11:30 AM : Kiss The Stone At Blarney Castle
  • 15:30 PM: Cahir Castle
  • 19:00 PM: Arrive Back In Dublin
Full description
Set off on board a luxury, air-conditioned bus and watch Dublin's urban cityscape give way to the rolling, green hills of the Irish countryside. Drive through several areas of interest, including the Galtee Mountains and the Curragh in County Kildare, which is home to Ireland's National Stud Farm. First, arrive at Blarney Castle which is known around the world for its famous Blarney Stone. Kiss the stone and receive the “gift of the gab." Be sure to explore the rest of Blarney Castle as well as its lush grounds and woodland walks. Discover the scenic Rock Close by taking the Wishing Steps.  Depart Cork and arrive at one of Ireland’s 7 Wonders, the Rock of Cashel in County Tipperary. Explore the Hall of Vicars, Cormack’s Chapel, the Celtic Cathedral, the Round Tower, and the surrounding grounds filled with ancient high crosses. Admire one of Ireland’s oldest Romanesque wall paintings inside this world-famous historical landmark. For your final stop of the day, visit one of Ireland's largest and best-preserved castles, Cahir Castle. The Castle was built in the 13th century, to house the Butler family. Built as a defensive castle it still boasts a lot of the original structure. Afterward, return to Dublin city center to complete your tour.
Includes
  • Entrance fees for the Rock of Cashel, Cahir Castle, Blarney Castle, and Blarney Stone
  • Transportation
  • Guide services
  • Meals
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities
Not suitable for
  • Wheelchair users

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Meeting point

The tour departs from the Molly Malone statue outside the old stone church on Suffolk Street, Dublin 2.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Rain gear

Know before you go

  • There are steep steps at Blarney Castle, this part of the tour may not be suitable for people with limited mobility

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Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 423 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Service
    4.6/5
  • Organization
    4.5/5

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Sandra – United StatesNovember 11, 2023 – Verified booking
Phil was an incredible guide on our tour! He was so knowledgeable about the sites, and so bright and fun (especially needed so early when our tour started). He was so accommodating and helpful, giving us the best advice to get our group where we needed to go in Ireland. If you go on this tour, make sure to kiss the Blarney Stone at the top of Blarney Castle for good luck : )
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GetYourGuide traveler – United StatesOctober 31, 2023 – Verified booking
Sheamus was our guide, Fred was our driver. Our guide spent more time talking to our driver than he did to us. We did not learn much from him. Otherwise he was nice. Fred was very nice but his driving was a bit concerning. He seemed to go off the road quite a bit and get distracted and at one point he was intentionally swerving in our lane bcs he was upset at another driver. The castles were beautiful as was the countryside. We enjoyed seeing them, we just wish we had learned more about them.
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Ryan – CanadaOctober 30, 2023 – Verified booking
Our driver couldn’t have been better! Only regret I have is that I wish that I took this tour the first day I was there not the last, he filled us with a wealth of information that was priceless………. All at the same time it was an amazing way to finish off my 3 week vacation! I’ve never ever known someone to know and learn his crown as well as he did, we left shortly before 7 am, fairly early on holidays, so as we left Dublin he gave us so much information and history to absorb it was amazing and heartfelt! As we got out onto the highway knowing how tired most of us must be he put on some peaceful Enya, we all napped before the big day of touring (perfect timing👌) as we arrived at our first tour he started again filling us full of amazing information. The day continued in suit and never skipped a beat! Based on all I learnt that day from him I will 100% return to Ireland and also have thoroughly recommended your tour to others. Thank you very much🙌 I would again in a heartbeat!
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