CORK CITY WALKING TOUR

CORK CITY WALKING TOUR

Guided Group Walking Tour of Cork City with a native Guide who will tell of the history and stories of Cork.  Step into Cork city history, see the significant sites of the city, get to know the history of this maritime port, its buildings and exports.

Tour organized around a theme by request –  such as History of Cork, Business in Cork, pubs and restaurants of Cork.

Fitness Level 2

Drinks

Food Tour

Age 18+

3.5 Hours

Guided Walk in Cork City at  2pm on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday or for groups by arrangement. Step into Cork city history, see the significant sites of the city, get to know the history of this Maritime port.  Its buildings and exports. This 1.5  to 2-hour walk takes you along some of the oldest streets of the city as well as view the modern city developing on the river. Learn how to speak Cork and of course a cupla focal, a few words of Irish from a native Cork Speaker.

For Groups choose the area of Cork want to visit during your group tour .

Visit some of these places – 

Cork City Hall, Story of  Terence McSweeny. 

The South Mall with its History of Banking.

 Elizabeth Fort and  how Cork city had developed since ancient times.

The Grand Parade with its Berwick Fountain.

St Finbar’s Cathedral.

University College Cork.

 Ogham Stones and their meaning. 

Cork City Museum and history of Cork.

Crawford Art Gallery and the Merchant prices of the City. 

 Butter Museum and the exporting trade.

St Annes Shandon with its Goldie Fish.

Nano Nagle Centre.

Castes of Cork – Blarney Castle and Blackrock Castle. 

The English Market and the foodie center of Cork. 

 

Things To Do

Guided Walk in Cork City at 14.30 for groups, or by arrangement. Step into Cork city history, see the significant sites of the city and get to know the history of this maritime port, its buildings and exports. This 1 or 2 hour walk takes you along some of the oldest streets of the city as well as view the modern city developing on the river. 

Price / Group Size

Tour Times

Thursday 14.30 to 16.30 for  tour. Private tour’s by arrangement

Departure & Return

 

 

 

We Provide

Guide who will take you around the city centre on a tasting trail with a difference.

Please Bring

Good To Know

  • The Tour Starts in Cork city’s Patrick Street Pub at 3.30pm on Thursday’s or by arrangement and finishing at 7 pm in another city pub. In between we visit the English Market for tastings, and tapas at different restaurants along our route.
  • The tour has 5 stops with drinks or food at each stop. There is a food tasing in the English Market as part of the tour. We cannot provide for any special dietary needs as it is a group booking. You choose what you eat and drink.
  • The tour is for a group of 6+ people.
  • There is no discount for people who do not drink alcohol, but minerals and soft drinks are provided for non-drinkers. The food is the main focus of this tour.
  • This tour is for people aged 18+ and not suited to younger people.
  • Fitness Level 2 for this tour due to some walking and steps on city streets, please advise if one of your group is in a wheelchair or has mobility difficulty.
  • Cancellation Policy – this tour can be booked and refunded up to 5 days before the tour starts. Money will be refunded to the paying card, apart from a €5 booking deposit per person booked.
    At Activity Days, our priority is your safety, well being and enjoyment of this activity. Please note the following;
  • It is your responsibility to bring adequate clothing, footwear and equipment where specified. Please note that the guide may refuse participation in the activity if you fail to do so and your activity fee will not be refunded.
  • It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the fitness criteria prescribed for this activity. Please note that the guide may refuse participation in the activity on this basis and your activity fee will not be refunded.
  • Please note that we and our guides reserve the right to refuse participation in the activity if you are intoxicated, if refuse to comply with the instructions of the guide, if there is a risk to your safety or the safety of others for any reason, or are deemed unfit or unable to participate (in the reasonable opinion of Activity Days or the Guide). In this event, your fee will not be refunded.
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