Cork City Guided Tour: Stories, Sites, and Secrets Discount Tickets

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Overview

Explore the vibrant heart of Cork through its rich history and intriguing tales. This engaging tour brings the city to life as you discover key sites like St. Finbarr's Cathedral, St. Anne's Church, and the English Market. Learn about Cork's influential figures such as Michael Collins and Cillian Murphy, while uncovering the stories that have shaped this unique community. With a focus on Cork's diverse cultural heritage, you'll gain insights into its past, present, and future, making it a must for history enthusiasts and curious travelers alike. - Discover Cork's iconic landmarks and historical sites - Hear captivating stories about influential Cork figures - Learn about the diverse communities that have shaped Cork - Gain insider knowledge about the city's secrets and local life

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Grand Parade, County Cork, T12 H244, Ireland

Look for the man with a blue umbrella beside the turquoise swan fountain in Bishop Lucey Park in the city centre

Language Offered

German-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Bishop Lucey Park
Cork's diminuative but proud answer to Central Park!
Duration: 5 mins
2. The Counting House (Beamish & Crawford)
The old factory of Cork's proudest product, Beamish Stout, and it's oddly anachronistic facade!
Duration: 5 mins
3. South Gate Bridge
300+ year old bridge, old southern entrance to city and site of old Jail and dungeon
Duration: 5 mins
4. Elizabeth Fort
Old star fort built by english to project control over the city
Duration: 5 mins
5. St Fin Barre's Cathedral
The main protestant cathedral of Cork, with a fascinating history and stunning appearance
Duration: 5 mins
6. Cork Courthouse
Old crown court of Cork, and the site of extremely important activity during the revolutionary period
Duration: 5 mins
7. Castle Street
Old centre of the historic city and origin for Cork's crest
Duration: 5 mins
8. North Gate Bridge
Old northern entrance to the city, and gateway to the north side of the city
Duration: 5 mins
9. St. Anne's Church
1720s protestant church with lots of funny stories and a lying clockfaces
Duration: 5 mins
10. Old butter exchange from when Cork was the largest exporter of butter in the world
Duration: 5 mins
11. Shandon Sweets
100 year old sweet shop with cork classics
Duration: 5 mins
12. Mother Jones Plaque
Plaque commemorating a Cork woman who had a massive impact in the US
Duration: 5 mins
13. Picturesque lane with great views of the city centre
14. Old market street in Cork where shawlees would hawk their wares
15. Rory Gallagher Place - Cork City
Square named for Cork's Jimmy Hendrix
16. Huguenot Cemetery
Rediscovered cemetary where the City's french protestant refugees were buried
17. St Patrick Street
The broadway of Cork, with shopping and an interesting path following to the rivers which once dotted the city
18. The English Market
Beautiful old indoor market with great food and old characters
Duration: 5 mins
19. Cork City Hall
The site of Terrence Macswineys arrest, the burning of Cork, and the current home of Cork City Council
Duration: 5 mins
20. The National Monument
Monument commemorating the deaths of those who died in the struggle for Irish independence
Duration: 5 mins

Inclusion

My enthusiastic tour with a few jokes sprinkled in!

Cancellation Policy

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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