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Blarney Castle Tours: The 15 Best Ways to Visit

38 tours  ·  from $64 a head

The stone is at the top of a narrow spiral stair and the queue for it is the whole question. These 15 compare the Cork departures, the Dublin day trips and the combined Cobh runs, priced and honest about the wait.

Dublin to Rock of Cashel, Cork City & Blarney Castle Guided Tour - One hour among the ruins at Rock of Cashel
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Dublin to Rock of Cashel, Cork City & Blarney Castle Guided Tour

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

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

Travel from Dublin to the Rock of Cashel, Cork, and Blarney Castle on a 12-hour Paddywagon Tours outing. Guides such as Brian, Leo, Michael, Alex, and JJ have been praised for history, humor, and helpful local tips. You’ll have time for the Blarney Stone, castle gardens, Cork’s English Market, and Woollen Mills shopping.

“You are given just the right amount of time at each location. Our driver Brian was amazing, such fun and informative. He really made they trip a special one. Just be sure to be dressed for the weather and wear comfortable shoes as there is a lot of walking and stair climbing.”

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Blarney, Rock of Cashel & Cahir Castles Day Tour From Dublin - Leaving Dublin at 6:50 a.m.
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Blarney, Rock of Cashel & Cahir Castles Day Tour From Dublin

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

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

Leave Dublin early for a full castle day with Irish Day Tours. Visit the Rock of Cashel, kiss the Blarney Stone, explore its gardens, and tour Cahir Castle. Your driver-guide provides stories along the way, while admission, air-conditioned transport, USB charging, and Wi-Fi on some buses are included.

“Derek was a wonderful guide! I went in November and we had a small group. I had plenty of time to see everything at each stop. Beautiful views, interesting history during the bus ride and at the castles. 100% recommend this tour.”

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From Dublin: Blarney, Rock of Cashel and Cahir Castles Tour - Blarney Castle, gardens, and the famous stone
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From Dublin: Blarney, Rock of Cashel and Cahir Castles Tour

3.Blarney, Rock of Cashel and Cahir Castles Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 772 reviews · from $96

Spend 12 hours touring three major Irish sites from Dublin. Your English-speaking driver-guide, such as Philip, Jonathan, Adrian, or Derrick, shares stories on the road while you visit the Rock of Cashel, Blarney Castle and Gardens, and Cahir Castle. Comfortable buses have USB ports, but Blarney’s steep steps and limited time require good shoes and planning.

“Nice group size, got a lot of sights in early in the morning. No issues with crowds.”

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Dublin to Cork, Blarney Castle & Cóbh Heritage Centre by train - Blarney Castle, gardens, and the famous stone
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Dublin to Cork, Blarney Castle & Cóbh Heritage Centre by train

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

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

Start at Dublin Heuston at 7am for a full day by rail and coach. Visit Blarney Castle and its gardens, kiss the Blarney Stone, enjoy lunch in the village, then explore Cobh’s Queenstown Story Heritage Centre. Guides such as Norman, Paul, John, and Peter are praised for clear commentary, though rail delays can make this a very long day.

“It was excellent. Taking the train out of Dublin was a great way to see the countryside. Our tour guide Norman was excellent. While on the train ride, he told us more details about what we would be seeing and doing for the day. Along the way he pointed out sights and particular places that we would be passing and might want to take a picture of. He was very friendly and knowledgeable and really made the tour a great experience!”

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Cobh (Cork) to Blarney Castle & Kinsale - Shore Excursion - Cork from the coach, with stories instead of a long city stop
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Cobh (Cork) to Blarney Castle & Kinsale – Shore Excursion

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 504 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $95Top rated

Join Butlers Shore Tours for an 8-hour trip from Cobh or Ringaskiddy to Blarney Castle, Cork, Kinsale, and St. Colman’s Cathedral. Local guides such as Jamie, Ian, Kevin, and Niall provide lively commentary on the bus. Castle admission is included, and an early departure can help you beat the long Blarney Stone queue.

“Extraordinary tour and historical descriptions! Native tour guide, up on all current events! Thanks!”

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Shore Excursion From Cork: Including Blarney Castle and Kinsale - The Kinsale harbor view and Charles Fort
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Shore Excursion From Cork: Including Blarney Castle and Kinsale

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

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

Travel from Cobh to Blarney Castle and Gardens, then see Cork and visit colorful Kinsale. Your driver-guide handles port transfers, commentary, WiFi, and admission to Blarney. Guides such as Kevin, Paul, Martin, and Zikor have been praised for humor and timing, but group size can reach 58 and the Blarney Stone queue varies sharply.

“The trip was exactly has described. We were the first tour bus to reach Blarney Castle. Kevin the guide was excellent.”

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Blarney Castle Full-Day Tour from Dublin - The Rock of Cashel and Ireland’s medieval past
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Blarney Castle Full-Day Tour from Dublin

7.Blarney Castle Full-Day Tour from Dublin

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

Travel from Dublin by climate-controlled van with an English-speaking guide such as Richard, Alex, or Brian. Visit the Rock of Cashel, Cork’s English Market, and Blarney Castle, where you can kiss the Blarney Stone and explore the Witch’s Cave. It is a long but well-filled day, with castle gardens and free time in Cork.

“I would have love more time at Blarney Castle and given up the visit at Cork.”

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3-Day Blarney Castle, Ring of Kerry, & Cliffs of Moher Rail tour - Day two: the Ring of Kerry by coach
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3-Day Blarney Castle, Ring of Kerry, & Cliffs of Moher Rail tour

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

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

Travel from Dublin by rail and coach with reserved train seats, local guides, two nights in Killarney, and full Irish breakfasts. You’ll visit Blarney Castle, Cobh, the Ring of Kerry, Bunratty Castle, the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, and Galway. Guides such as John, Norman, Bob, and Bryan have been praised for lively storytelling and careful organization.

“Country was beautiful, pub food was very good, Celtic Steps show was amazing. Tour guide was very impatient and sharp with passengers. His storytelling was very informative. The first day we got out of the bus and walked for places, u could not hear his comments. With 42 people u need listening devices. All in all it was enjoyable.”

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Dublin: Full-Day Tour to Cork, Cobh and Blarney Castle - A short look at Cork City
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Dublin: Full-Day Tour to Cork, Cobh and Blarney Castle

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

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

Travel by InterCity train from Dublin to Cork, then continue by coach to Blarney Castle and Cobh. You’ll have time for the stone, castle gardens, lunch, and the Queenstown Story Heritage Center. English-speaking guides such as Brian, Jonathan, Sean, and John Todd lead the day, with rail travel making the long route more comfortable.

“This was a wonderful trip! The train was fun and more comfortable than a bus the whole time. We really enjoyed Blarney Castle and Blarney Village. We wish we could have actually walked around Cobh and Cork but we know there’s not really enough time for everything. We had great guides, Brendan on the way there and Sean on the way back. Brendan was witty and knowledgeable when guiding us through the stops. We really enjoyed him! We absolutely adored Sean! He was funny and personable. He also gave us a GREAT food recommendation and it was one of our better meals during our stay in Dublin. We would book…”

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Cork and Blarney Castle Visit from Cobh by Train - Cork by coach and a quick look at the English Market
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Cork and Blarney Castle Visit from Cobh by Train

10.Cork and Blarney Castle Visit from Cobh by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 106 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $122

This 6.5-hour excursion combines a scenic train ride from Cobh with coach travel to Blarney Castle and a guided look at Cork. You’ll have time for the castle, gardens, lunch, shopping, the English Market, and St Colman’s Cathedral. Guides such as Andrew and Arthur are praised for clear local history and practical help.

“Andrew was a wonderful host and so funny! He was informative and personable. Ellie was an impressive driver. I couldn’t believe how she was able to get that big bus in and out of places and we always felt safe. The stops gave us ample time and I never felt rushed which is why I usually don’t like guided tours.”

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Easy Access Blarney Stone and Castle Gardens Tour - Entering Blarney Castle and finding the stone
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Easy Access Blarney Stone and Castle Gardens Tour

11.Easy Access Blarney Stone and Castle Gardens Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 105 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $71

Spend about 2.5 hours exploring Blarney village, Blarney Castle, and its gardens with a local guide. Learn where to find the best views and photo spots, kiss the Blarney Stone if the queue allows, then finish at Blarney Woollen Mills. Guides including Ann, Mary, and Maryna are praised for lively storytelling.

“We had a wonderful time with Maryna. She was a friendly and enthusiastic tour guide. It rained throughout the day, but the gardens were still lovely and well worth it!”

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2-Day Southern Ireland Tour from Dublin:Including Blarney and Cliffs of Moher - Day one: medieval stone, Cork food, and Blarney gardens
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2-Day Southern Ireland Tour from Dublin:Including Blarney and Cliffs of Moher

12.2-Day Southern Ireland Tour from Dublin:Including Blarney and Cliffs of Moher

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 79 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $239

Travel from Dublin to Cork and the Cliffs of Moher with a guide-driver, overnight accommodation, breakfast, transport, WiFi, and admission to Rock of Cashel, Blarney Castle, and the Cliffs visitor center. Expect long drives, changing buses, and a packed schedule, with guides such as Richard, Paul, Mary, and Ciaran known for lively storytelling.

“The most memorable parts of the trip were the bus drivers and the amount of knowledge they shared. Also their humor made the rise seem short! Ciaran was fabulous. A few extra stops made us feel so thankful for having this driver and using Viator.”

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(Small Group) Shore Tour from Cork: Blarney Castle & Jameson Distillery - Starting at Cobh cruise terminal
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(Small Group) Shore Tour from Cork: Blarney Castle & Jameson Distillery

13.(Small Group) Shore Tour from Cork: Blarney Castle & Jameson Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 74 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $162

From Cobh, visit Blarney Castle, Blarney Woollen Mills, Cork, Midleton’s Jameson Distillery, and St. Colman’s Cathedral. Admission to Blarney and Jameson is included, along with port pickup, commentary, WiFi, water, and air conditioning. Guides may include DJ, Joe, Tim, Tony, or Sean.

“Excellent tour! We were on a Cruise Ship, so having this as a small tour group was a nice change. They got us to the castle early before the tour bus rush which allowed us to get up to the stone quickly without too much wait. Informative guide. The whole experience was smooth and I would highly recommend booking!”

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Cliffs of Moher and Blarney 2-Day Tour from Dublin - Cork offers a short taste of city life
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Cliffs of Moher and Blarney 2-Day Tour from Dublin

14.Cliffs of Moher and Blarney 2-Day Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 73 reviews · from $226

This two-day Paddywagon tour links Ireland’s biggest southwest sights, from the Rock of Cashel and Blarney Castle to Cork, the Burren, and the Cliffs of Moher. You travel with an English-speaking guide, sleep in Cork, and return to Dublin by way of Bunratty Castle. Guides may include Paul, Rory, John, JJ, Joe, Dave, or Wayne.

“Great tour guides/drivers! Rory and John are excellent!”

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Blarney Castle Tour from Cork including Cobh - Starting at Bridge Street in Cork
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Blarney Castle Tour from Cork including Cobh

15.Blarney Castle Tour from Cork including Cobh

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 70 reviews · from $63Best value

Travel from Cork to Blarney Castle and Cobh in about five hours with a driver-guide, air-conditioned transport, WiFi, and Blarney admission included. Kiss the famous stone, walk the castle gardens, then explore Cobh’s cathedral, Titanic connections, and emigration history on your own. Guides such as Brian and Patrick bring humor and useful local color.

“We had a great time and the trip was a good value. The guide was fun and informative. Cork is a great city.”

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