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The 9 Best Blarney Castle Tours from Dublin & Cork

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The stone is at the top of a narrow spiral stair, and the gardens underneath are the part people talk about afterwards. These Blarney tours are set out by what else is in the day: the Rock of Cashel on the way down, Cahir Castle, Cork city or Cobh. Driving time, admission included or not, and what each seat costs.

Dublin to Rock of Cashel, Cork City & Blarney Castle Guided Tour

Dublin to Rock of Cashel, Cork City & Blarney Castle Guided Tour - Cork City in 90 Minutes: English Market Is the Smart Target

1.Dublin to Rock of Cashel, Cork City & Blarney Castle Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,536 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $95Our pick

A 12-hour guided day trip from Dublin to Rock of Cashel, Cork, and Blarney Castle, with the Blarney Stone included and timed city stops.

“Driver was nice. He seemed knowledgeable about the tour. I was disappointed the rock was closed but it’s understandable. Great views and a great time. The castle was rough to go up the stairs not recommended for large people. The gardens are amazing and all the stores have friendly staff!”

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Blarney, Rock of Cashel & Cahir Castles Day Tour From Dublin

Blarney, Rock of Cashel & Cahir Castles Day Tour From Dublin - Cahir Castle on the River Suir: medieval defenses you can feel

2.Blarney, Rock of Cashel & Cahir Castles Day Tour From Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,944 reviews · 13 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $108

One coach day trip from Dublin covering Rock of Cashel, Blarney Castle, and Cahir Castle with guided commentary and included tickets.

“Wonderful day exploring the castles. My favorite is Blarney, absolutely gorgeous area. Recommend heading straight to kiss the stone, can be a wait at times unfortunately. Wish had more time to enjoy this castle than the others. 2 others are beautiful to enjoy. The tour on Cahir was great. Tour guy was funny and gives a great history of his family and how it relates to the castle. Our group was small, about 15, our driver / tour guide was funny and kept the time going. Definitely a well worth tour to take. Cheers!”

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From Dublin: Blarney, Rock of Cashel and Cahir Castles Tour

From Dublin: Blarney, Rock of Cashel and Cahir Castles Tour - Blarney Castle: the Stone, the gardens, and the Wishing Steps

Dublin to Cork, Blarney Castle & Cóbh Heritage Centre by train

Dublin to Cork, Blarney Castle & Cóbh Heritage Centre by train - Getting to Cóbh: the short Cork moments, and why timing matters

4.Dublin to Cork, Blarney Castle & Cóbh Heritage Centre by train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 510 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $195

Train to Cork, Blarney Castle and Cobh by Queenstown Heritage Centre, with Blarney Stone time, included admissions, and a long day.

“I really enjoyed this tour. Blarney castle was beautiful and we were quickly able to climb to the top. I loved the Titanic tour. We’re able to learn so much more about this last port of call as well as some history on the passengers. Only thing I wished we were able to do was capture the same photo of the colorful houses and cathedral behind it. Our driver took us in a different direction. Prepare yourself for a long train ride though.”

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Cobh (Cork) to Blarney Castle & Kinsale – Shore Excursion

Cobh (Cork) to Blarney Castle & Kinsale - Shore Excursion - Cork Panoramic Driving Tour: English Market to Shandon Bells

Shore Excursion From Cork: Including Blarney Castle and Kinsale

Shore Excursion From Cork: Including Blarney Castle and Kinsale - Pickup at 07:30 and the plan to beat the Blarney Stone lines

6.Shore Excursion From Cork: Including Blarney Castle and Kinsale

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 470 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $107

Cobh shore excursion to Blarney Castle, scenic Cork drive, Charles Fort viewpoints, and Kinsale for lunch, with entry fees included.

“Great experience! I recommend this excursion! We only had to wait 30 minutes to kiss the stone! Everything was wonderful! If coming off the cruise go outside the gates, we had to wait for people to figure that out!”

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Blarney Castle Full-Day Tour from Dublin

Blarney Castle Full-Day Tour from Dublin - Meeting at Paddy’s Palace and settling into the Golden Vale ride

7.Blarney Castle Full-Day Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 469 reviews · from $90Best value

Full-day trip from Dublin to Blarney Castle, Cork, and the Rock of Cashel, with a guided drive through the Golden Vale and time in gardens.

“Excellent tour guide and driver Brian. Learned a great deal about Irish history during our drive. Excellent driver, punctual and courteous!”

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3-Day Blarney Castle, Ring of Kerry, & Cliffs of Moher Rail tour

3-Day Blarney Castle, Ring of Kerry, & Cliffs of Moher Rail tour - Day 3 From Limerick to the Cliffs, Then Burren Photos to Galway

8.3-Day Blarney Castle, Ring of Kerry, & Cliffs of Moher Rail tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 211 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $1,254

3 days by rail and coach with Blarney, Cobh, Ring of Kerry, Cliffs of Moher, and Galway, plus 2 nights in Killarney B&B.

“Absolutely amazing! John was an outstanding tour guide and you could see how passionate he is about Ireland and its rich history. This is worth it for a first time traveler to Ireland because I feel like you get the most out of your trip. You don't have to worry about driving and you can enjoy the scenery. Such an amazing tour and so worth it if you only have a few days in Ireland.”

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Dublin: Full-Day Tour to Cork, Cobh and Blarney Castle

Dublin: Full-Day Tour to Cork, Cobh and Blarney Castle - Cork City, but with a purpose: artsy streets and Georgian bones

9.Dublin: Full-Day Tour to Cork, Cobh and Blarney Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 155 reviews · from $158

Rail to Cork, Blarney Stone kiss, and the Queenstown Story in Cobh, plus Cork Harbour views, from Dublin in one packed day.

“Lovely landscape&scenery, Irland really is very green :) I loved Blarney castle and house. Furthermore, I adored the gardens with all the different trees and flowers ( my mother would die for half the flowers in hers! ) The guide proved ro bea lovely person who went out of his way to teach us Irish history. He was also a very good story-teller ❣️ The fact that the to and fro Cork was by train made the 9 hour trip easier. To conclude: I enjoyed it ever so much!”

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