--- title: Dublin to Rock of Cashel Cork City and Blarney Castle Guided Tour lang: en type: tour city: Dublin country: Ireland price: 79 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.55 reviews: 2873 duration_minutes: 720 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 27 of 28 (City Tours & Sightseeing) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/ireland/dublin/tours/dublin-to-rock-of-cashel-cork-city-and-blarney-castle-guided-tour/ --- # Dublin to Rock of Cashel Cork City and Blarney Castle Guided Tour In our comparison: #27 of 28 in City Tours & Sightseeing, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Discover the highlights of Cork & Tipperary on this popular day tour from Dublin. Visit the most famous castle in all of Ireland - Blarney Castle. Lay back and kiss the magical Blarney Stone and receive the gift of eloquent speech for 7 years. Enjoy 90 minutes in Cork to see the highlights of the Southern Capital including the English Markets which welcomed Queen Elizabeth II of England on her recent state visit to Ireland. Also experience Rock of Cashel - a magnificent ruin overlooking the plains of Co. Tipperary. Your ticket includes admission fees to Blarney Castle and Gardens worth EUR 24.00 & entrance to Rock of Cashel worth EUR 8.00! ## Before you book - Meeting point: Bus collects from the corner (outside)… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 08:00: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €79 per person - Duration: 12h - Rating: 4.55/5 from 2873 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Paddywagon Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 08:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.55 from 2873 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 88% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 2531 of 2873. - 5 stars: 2162 (75%) - 4 stars: 369 (13%) - 3 stars: 185 (6%) - 2 stars: 71 (2%) - 1 star: 86 (3%) ## What's included - USB ports to charge your devices while on tour - EUR 8.00 Admission into Rock of Cashel - WiFi on board - All taxes, fees and handling charges - Driver/guide - EUR 24.00 Admission into Blarney Castle and Gardens. - Air-conditioned vehicle - Live commentary on board ## Not included - Food and drinks - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Paddywagon Tours** (pass by, no stop) - We depart Dublin @ 08:00, driving through the midlands down to Blarney, in the beautiful County Cork. We will pass through the Golden Vale, the most fertile lands in all of Europe with green fields as far as the eye can see. 2. **Rock of Cashel** (1h; admission included) - Our first stop will be the world famous Rock of Cashel in Co. Tipperary. One of Ireland's most evocative sites, you can stroll in the footsteps of St. Patrick flanked by ruins, Celtic crosses and round towers. Feel the soul of Ireland. The Rock of Cashel was the traditional... 3. **Cork** (1h 30m) - Enjoy one hour and thirty minutes at leisure in Cork city, Ireland's southern capital. Highlights include the gourmet English Markets (1788) with a large selection of food stalls representing the best of local produce. Queen Elizabeth II of England thoroughly enjoyed meeting... 4. **Blarney Castle & Gardens** (2h; admission included) - Famed in song and story, the Irish are famous for the “Blarney”. Kiss the Blarney Stone and you too will receive this “gift of the gab” - 7 years of eloquent speech. Situated on the battlements of Blarney Castle you will have to bend over backwards to kiss the stone! You have... 5. **Paddywagon Tours** (pass by, no stop) - Tour ends in Dublin approx. 20:00 in time for evening entertainment. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Bus collects from the corner (outside) of 5 Beresford Place and Gardiner Street Lower, Dublin Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Specialized infant seats are available - 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 - Children must be accompanied by an adult - Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately - Baby and booster seats available, please notify us with your booking if you require. - Collapsible wheelchairs can be stored underneath, and are the responsibility of the passenger. - Bookings made through Viator will automatically be signed up for the pickup point and collection time specified in the booking. - If you wish to change your reservation to one of the other pick-up locations offered by Paddywagon Tours, you will need to contact us by telephone or email not later than 17:00 the evening prior so that we can guarantee the change. Please note that changes are only guaranteed once confirmed in writing by us. - If you wish to depart the tour in eg Cork instead of returning to Dublin you are welcome to do so. Please simply inform the driver first thing in the morning of your intention not to return to Dublin and remind him again as you are leaving the tour. You are welcome to bring luggage with you which can be stored in the luggage compartment. Hand luggage can be stored in the overhead compartment. Valuables are stored at your own risk and the company cannot be held liable for damage or loss - As is typical throughout the industry, tour vehicles do not have washrooms for hygiene reasons. Accordingly, ample restroom breaks are factored into the itinerary ## Compared with other City Tours & Sightseeing | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #27 of 28** | €79 | 12h | 4.55 (2873) | shared | | [Irish Rock 'N' Roll Museum Experience Dublin](/ireland/dublin/tours/irish-rock-n-roll-museum-experience-dublin/?format=md) | €22 | 1h 15m | 4.94 (7448) | shared | | [The Little Museum of Dublin Famous Guided Tour](/ireland/dublin/tours/the-little-museum-of-dublin-famous-guided-tour/?format=md) | €18 | 1h | 4.91 (5154) | shared | | [Interactive Living History in Dalkey Castle near Dublin City](/ireland/dublin/tours/interactive-living-history-in-dalkey-castle-near-dublin-city/?format=md) | €18 | 1h | 4.98 (206) | shared | Ranked #27 of 28 in City Tours & Sightseeing by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €18 to €199, median €74; typical length 3h 30m. 9 of 28 are private. 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