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From Dublin: Blarney Castle Full-Day Tour

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Activity provider: EI Travel Group
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    From Dublin: Blarney Castle Full-Day Tour

    Activity provider: EI Travel Group
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    From US$ 78.79 per person

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    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

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

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    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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    4.6 /5

    based on 308 reviews

    Review summary

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    • Transportation
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    • Value for money
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    I enjoyed Blarney Castle, but felt it was the most touristy spot visited during my time in Ireland. Unfortunately, it was pouring rain the day I was there so I chose not to tour the gardens, but climbing the ancient steps to the top of the castle was a highlight.

    September 13, 2022

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    Excellent tour. Our guide was incredibly knowledgable, fun, personable, exciting, and gave us a fantastic day long our many stops. We learnt about history, art, culture and so much more. I am well traveled and have high standards, and am nearly impossible to please when it comes to paid tours. I was extremely happy with our tour guide - he was great, and the coach driver, was the like Michael Jordan of drivers; truly excellent... Time and money well spent

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    September 13, 2022

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    Derek was a fantastic tour guide!! He was so friendly and knowledgeable, and he made the day so fun. He made sure we had plenty of time to explore Rock of Cashel, Blarney Castle and Cahir Castle, and he provided us with fun facts along the way. This was such an incredible tour!!

    September 6, 2022

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