Cork and Blarney Castle Visit from Cobh by Train

Posted By : Michelle_W
As soon as you step off the ship, there is a yellow stand with tour guides in yellow jackets. People have booked this company thru various platforms. You take your own train and then hop on a coach to Blarney Castle. I spent about 40 minutes in line to kiss the stone then wandered the stone gardens. We then took the coach back to downtown Cobh and stopped off at a graveyard. Just wish we had more time to wander around downtown Cobh. Tour operators have this down to a science tho!
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Posted On : 2024-05-18 11:08:53

Posted By : Carienv34
Our tour with John Todd to Cork, Blarney Castle, and Cobh was an absolute delight from start to finish. John’s expertise and passion for the region shone through, enriching every moment of our adventure.

From the moment we boarded the comfortable train, John’s warm welcome and engaging commentary set the tone for the day. His deep knowledge of the area’s history, culture, and hidden gems added depth to our experience, making each stop more meaningful.

At Cork, we wandered through charming English market. The visit to Blarney Castle was a highlight, where John regaled us with fascinating tales of the castle’s storied past and ensured we didn’t miss the chance to kiss the famous Blarney Stone.

Cobh’s picturesque harbor captivated us, and John’s insights into its maritime heritage and poignant history left a lasting impression. We loved the Cobh heritage centre where we discovered more about the Irish famine and the Titanic.

Throughout the tour, John’s professionalism, humor, and genuine care for his guests were evident. He went above and beyond to ensure everyone felt welcomed and included, creating a sense of camaraderie among fellow travelers.

Overall, our day with John Todd was nothing short of exceptional. His passion for his homeland, coupled with his expertise as a guide, made our journey through Cork, Blarney Castle, and Cobh truly unforgettable. We cannot recommend this tour highly enough – it’s a must-do for anyone looking to explore the beauty and history of Ireland with a knowledgeable and personable guide like John.

Earl Carien
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Posted On : 2024-04-07 05:37:34

Posted By : Cheryl R
We really enjoyed this tour everything was on schedule. Such beautiful scenery a great way to see Ireland and learn a lot about their history. The hotel in Kilarny was beautiful. Our tour guide Brian was the absolute best he made the tour so much fun made us laugh all the time and the gang of people we were with were also great. Awesome memories. We will be back. Thank you so much from Canada 🇨🇦
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Posted On : 2019-10-19 15:17:00

Posted By : houtex1973
My wife booked a one day trip from Dublin down to Cork and Blarney Castle and Cobh.. Make sure you pay attention that you need to be booked by 1700 local time for the next day. We missed that by about 30 minutes and ended up going the following day... and let me tell you, it was worth the wait for an additional day..

Our guide was John Todd and let me tell you, he was an amazing guide. Now we did have a smaller group, which I think made it even better. He had time to take pics of my wife and I at the different destinations, and he went out of his way to make sure that our group was well taken care of and explained more than he probably needed to, but he was enthusiastic about it.

The trip home on the train flew by quick, as him and I talked about Irish History beyond what the sites were that we saw. If we had more time we would love to take a 3 day or 4 day trip with them...

(**note** after talking to some of the other people on the tour, make sure you take the tram or walk to the station.. the cab fares are way to high for the short distance it takes to get there)... the tram system is really easy and it can get you all over Dublin quickly.
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Posted On : 2019-10-13 19:42:05

Posted By : Ralph E
Our visit to Ireland was topped off by this tour. Great day and was satisified with Viator. Only thing I can say the. Guide should stay by inner gate to recieve Cruise persons.
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Posted On : 2019-09-21 23:17:50

Posted By : wwoman11
We actually took two tours in one week with this company. Both days exceeded our expectations. The guides and bus drivers go above and beyond to ensure a great trip.
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Posted On : 2019-09-05 14:39:47

Posted By : BoardingPass298038
We visited the castle on a comfortable day with only the threat of rain
Half hour line up to get to the Blarney stone but the view and experience made it worthwhile
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Posted On : 2019-08-18 11:28:09

Posted By : billb9172
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Blarney Castle. Our guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. You do not really see Cork other than a quick peek out of the bus window. We skipped the line to kiss the Blarney Stone and explored the grounds instead. Cobh is nice, very beautiful cathedral... but we had visited it the day before. We didn't find the historical museum very worthwhile, a bit disorganized and lots of hyperactive students there when we visited.
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Posted On : 2019-08-18 03:04:27

Posted By : Navigator24949909511
Lacking in organization! We got onto the wrong car on our train, wasn’t notified to get off (luckily we noticed others getting off) and were just overall underwhelmed! Also, our tour guide didn’t seem to like Americans and continued to spout false information about our laws and regulations. It was annoying especially since 90% of the tourists on our trip were Americans.
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Posted On : 2019-06-21 15:20:19

Posted By : ChrisJ3940
The Blarney Castle and Gardens were beautiful. We would have rather been able to go to the waterfront village area of Cobh instead of the Heritage Center and cemetery. The cathedral was very dramatic in a beautiful setting. The bus and train were nice. Overall an enjoyable day, but not as thrilling as the other day trips we took during our visit.
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Posted On : 2019-06-14 19:28:25