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Cork: Guided Historical Walking Tour

Cork: Guided Historical Walking Tour

Set out on a walking tour accompanied by a local guide. In a one-hour stroll through the city centre you will learn about Cork's history as a transatlantic and European trading hub. Walk along the curved main street, following the route of the river beneath it. Marvel at Cork Opera House and across the river, see the shape of Shandon church, with its distinctive red and white brick bell tower and clockfaces. Next, stroll down Carey's Lane to visit the Hugenot cemetery, before heading to the Coal Quay and Cornmarket Street. Along the widest street in Cork, Grand Parade, see Bishop Lucy Park, the Berwick fountain and the National memorial. Hear about Nano Nagle and her extensive humanitarian work in bringing education to the poorest classes while standing on a footbridge named in her honour. Then, explore St Finbar's Cathedral, the South Gate Bridge and Elizabeth Fort. See the boathouse entrances in the leading business quarter of the city known as South Mall. Finish the tour in Princes Street, at the main entrance to Cork's fascinating English Market.

Visite guidée de Cork city en français avec guide

Visite guidée de Cork city en français avec guide

(Click on the arrow to see the full content) Please feel free to contact me if you would like to book a specific time or day. Don't hesitate to contact me if you are looking for a french tour guide in Ireland. My email address unloupchezlesrebelles@gmail.com. Des visites privées et des guidages en car sont possible sur demande sur Cork ou en dehors sur demande. Je suis guide national Irlandais, je peux donc guider partout en république d'Irlande. Meet at the tourist office in cork. Here are the main places and monuments we will see: An explanation of the history of Cork city center, Father matthew statue, the victorian quarter, the MET, the cork opera, crawford gallery, the hughenot cimetery, Peter and Paul church, St finbarr, Washington street... We will of course end up at the English Market. The history of 20 buildings, statues and monuments will be explained to your with most of the time a funny anecdote. #guidefrancophoneirlande #guideirlande #guidefranophone #corkcityfrançais About the guide: I have been an expat in Ireland since 2015. I have worked for Airbnb, Marriott Hotels and finally for my own company. Since 2016, I have been a second-hand dealer. I graduated as a tour guide in Ireland in 2023. My white badge allow me to guide in french everywhere in Ireland. I am working as a tour guide on getyourguide of course but also on coaches and bus too.

Cork: Hysterical Histories, Comedic Dinner Theater Show

Cork: Hysterical Histories, Comedic Dinner Theater Show

This must-do, 2 hour, inimitable comedy dinner theatre experience is suitable for all ages and is a high-octane, laugh-out-loud adventure that is unlike anything else in Ireland, or around the world! Receive a welcome like no other, while you are made to feel at home by the the most entertaining locals that anyone has ever met, who will gladly spend time chatting with you and answering any questions you have about their beloved city (which is a subject they love to talk about), Ireland or anything at all really, while experiencing the best night out you'll have in Ireland or anywhere, ever, according to some of their 5 star reviews! Enjoy 2 courses of the very best of local food, made with ingredients, fresh from the Amicus kitchen Garden, served up with an abundance of Irish music and plenty of belly laughs as you engage with the actors and fellow visitors. ( please inform us ahead of your arrival of any and all dietary requirements, this helps us cut down on food waste) Discover the highlights of Cork’s 1500-year history during this performance and become acquainted with a county full of quirky characters, their habits, humour, and language. You can even have your photo taken as a "head on spike" or receive an award for doing your best "cork impression" and you will leave with a belly full of food, a warm feeling in your heart and a new skill, having learned how to “speak Cork like a local” Not to be missed.

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5 out of 5 stars

Excellent , informative, interesting and varied . The guide was genuinely interested in the people on the tour and in imparting the information and creating a narrative that was easy to visualise about life in Cirk over the course of history .

5 out of 5 stars

I we enjoyed hearing about the characters of Cork, the rich history of refugees and ex slave heroes, the river history and architecture and music stories as we were here for the jazz weekend.

5 out of 5 stars

Noel was informative entertaining and gave us a real insight into life in Cork today and throughout its history. We learnt loads about Cork’ s fascinating History.

5 out of 5 stars

It was such a good tour Noel is very knowledgeable about Cork City and a really nice person

5 out of 5 stars

This tour was great - very interesting and engaging!! Highly recommend.