Cork City Guided Tour: Stories, Sites, and Secrets
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
What you'll see & do
- ✓Cork's diminuative but proud answer to Central Park!
- ✓The old factory of Cork's proudest product, Beamish Stout, and it's oddly anachronistic facade!
- ✓300+ year old bridge, old southern entrance to city and site of old Jail and dungeon
- ✓Old star fort built by english to project control over the city
- ✓The main protestant cathedral of Cork, with a fascinating history and stunning appearance
- ✓Old crown court of Cork, and the site of extremely important activity during the revolutionary period
- ✓Old centre of the historic city and origin for Cork's crest
- ✓Old northern entrance to the city, and gateway to the north side of the city
- ✓1720s protestant church with lots of funny stories and a lying clockfaces
- ✓Old butter exchange from when Cork was the largest exporter of butter in the world
- ✓100 year old sweet shop with cork classics
- ✓Plaque commemorating a Cork woman who had a massive impact in the US
- ✓Picturesque lane with great views of the city centre
- ✓Old market street in Cork where shawlees would hawk their wares
- ✓Square named for Cork's Jimmy Hendrix
- ✓Rediscovered cemetary where the City's french protestant refugees were buried
- ✓The broadway of Cork, with shopping and an interesting path following to the rivers which once dotted the city
- ✓Beautiful old indoor market with great food and old characters
- ✓The site of Terrence Macswineys arrest, the burning of Cork, and the current home of Cork City Council
- ✓Monument commemorating the deaths of those who died in the struggle for Irish independence
What's included
- ✓My enthusiastic tour with a few jokes sprinkled in!
Good to know
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
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Cork City Guided Tour: Stories, Sites, and Secrets
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
What you'll see & do
- ✓Cork's diminuative but proud answer to Central Park!
- ✓The old factory of Cork's proudest product, Beamish Stout, and it's oddly anachronistic facade!
- ✓300+ year old bridge, old southern entrance to city and site of old Jail and dungeon
- ✓Old star fort built by english to project control over the city
- ✓The main protestant cathedral of Cork, with a fascinating history and stunning appearance
- ✓Old crown court of Cork, and the site of extremely important activity during the revolutionary period
- ✓Old centre of the historic city and origin for Cork's crest
- ✓Old northern entrance to the city, and gateway to the north side of the city
- ✓1720s protestant church with lots of funny stories and a lying clockfaces
- ✓Old butter exchange from when Cork was the largest exporter of butter in the world
- ✓100 year old sweet shop with cork classics
- ✓Plaque commemorating a Cork woman who had a massive impact in the US
- ✓Picturesque lane with great views of the city centre
- ✓Old market street in Cork where shawlees would hawk their wares
- ✓Square named for Cork's Jimmy Hendrix
- ✓Rediscovered cemetary where the City's french protestant refugees were buried
- ✓The broadway of Cork, with shopping and an interesting path following to the rivers which once dotted the city
- ✓Beautiful old indoor market with great food and old characters
- ✓The site of Terrence Macswineys arrest, the burning of Cork, and the current home of Cork City Council
- ✓Monument commemorating the deaths of those who died in the struggle for Irish independence
What's included
- ✓My enthusiastic tour with a few jokes sprinkled in!
Good to know
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
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.