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City Escape: Blarney Castle & Kinsale Day Trip

  • 8 hours
  • Day Trips
  • Cork
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Your local for this experience

Experience hosted by Withlocals

  • Private Tour
  • Carbon Neutral

Imagine this: a scenic day trip from Cork to explore the iconic Blarney Castle and the charming coastal town of Kinsale. The journey is filled with stunning views and the allure of the Irish countryside. Sounds like a dream? It’s all possible with a Withlocals day trip, guided by a knowledgeable local host who will enhance your experience every step of the way!

Destination
Cork, Ireland
Category
Day Trips
Duration
8 hours
Transport mode
Car
Available languages
English
Included
  • Private Guide
  • Entrance to Blarney Castle & Gardens
  • All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
Excluded
  • Entrance to other attractions than mentioned

6 reasons to book this tour

  • Discover the region off the beaten path
  • Check out Blarney Castle & the Gardens & Kinsale Harbour
  • Connect with a local & discover their culture
  • Take in breathtaking sceneries & panoramas
  • Enjoy the freedom to make stops along the way
  • Can be 100% personalized to your wishes

What you can expect

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Enjoy your trip to the max experiencing the treasures of Blarney Castle & Kinsale. Explore the region's beauty and be delighted by the different highlights and hidden gems that you'll encounter along the way.

Forget about hopping on a tourist bus and let a local take you through Blarney Castle & Kinsale; your way! Now you can spend the day discovering what other highlights lie outside Cork - trust us; they are worth the visit! As your knowledgeable host takes you on a fascinating road trip where the route is as scenic as it gets, you'll make frequent stops to check out the surprises this area has to offer. See from Blarney Castle & the Gardens, Kinsale Harbour, and Old Head of Kinsale, plus many spectacular views along the way.

And with a convenient pick-up and drop-off/ meeting point, all you have to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride! To make the trip even more enjoyable, you can choose your local host for the day. Each of the hosts available for this day trip will take you on a unique journey based on their passions and expertise, and of course, also taking into consideration your interests.

Our local hosts are natural storytellers, each with a different background ranging from arts and history to real foodies. They can't wait to share some of their unique stories and let you connect with their culture in an enjoyable and inspiring way! Feel like changing the route a bit? No problem, the hosts will be happy to personalize the tour to your wishes.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

  1. Meeting point

    Meet at - Cork to start your journey

  2. Itinerary

    This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

  3. Convenient Pick-up & Drop Off

    On the day of your day trip, your local host will pick you up from your accommodation or an agreed location. Once the day trip comes to an end, they’ll drop you off at your accommodation
  4. Station Meeting Point

    Meet and greet your local host at an agreed station and get an introduction to your full-day trip and what to expect
  5. Scenic Trip

    This full-day trip is arranged for you, so all you have to do is enjoy the sights as your host takes you through Blarney Castle & Kinsale while telling you incredible stories and insights
  6. Only You & Your Host!

    Forget about cramped touristy buses, on this private day trip, you’ll have all of your host’s attention. Get the chance to speak 1-1 and get all of your questions answered for a personal experience that will make this trip more memorable
  7. What’s in Store for You

    Check out from viewpoints, nature, and cultural gems such as Blarney Castle & the Gardens, Kinsale Harbour and Old Head of Kinsale plus other stops your local host has prepared for you along the way
  8. Optional Lunch

    Along the way, your local host will recommend you typical and local places where you can stop to have lunch and catch a break. Lunch is not included in the price
  9. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

  • Feel confident booking

    Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

  • Change of plans?

    Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

  • Loved by travelers worldwide

    Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

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Tim
(About local )
1 February 2025
There was a group of six of us. Ed picked us up at the airport in Dublin. We spent three days traveling across Ireland. Dublin to Anthlone, Doolin, Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle, Limerick, Kilkenny, then back to Dublin. Ed was great and very helpful. He had great suggestions and recommendations . Ed made our travels very carefree and relaxing. Would definitely recommend Inis Tours to anyone traveling in Ireland.Super tour by Ed
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Susan
(About local )
19 January 2025
Ed is awesome, they made our trip to Ireland even better than expected! Eddie was always prompt, the van was always spotless and he even had surprise treats for us (chocolate makes the world better lol) I would definitely recommend using Inis Tours!Great tour
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Susan
(About local )
16 January 2025
Ed is awesome, they made our trip to Ireland even better than expected! Eddie was always prompt, the van was always spotless and he even had surprise treats for us (chocolate makes the world better lol) I would definitely recommend using Inis Tours!Great tour
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Angie
(About local )
4 December 2024
Ed is an amazing guide. I wanted to do Ring of Kerry and was open to suggestions. Ed came up with a great plan for the day and got me back to my hotel in time for my dinner reservations. I am a solo traveler and so having a guide that I feel comfortable and safe with is top priority, and Ed was amazing. He made sure I was safe at all times and gave me tips and suggestions on what was a good use of my time and maybe was not. I recommend Ed to anybody wanting to travel in Ireland, especially solo travelers. And he will take great pictures of you!5 stars
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Tim
(About local )
14 November 2024
There was a group of six of us. Ed picked us up at the airport in Dublin. We spent three days traveling across Ireland. Dublin to Anthlone, Doolin, Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle, Limerick, Kilkenny, then back to Dublin. Ed was great and very helpful. He had great suggestions and recommendations . Ed made our travels very carefree and relaxing. Would definitely recommend Inis Tours to anyone traveling in Ireland.Super tour by Ed
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Susan
(About local )
13 November 2024
Ed is awesome, they made our trip to Ireland even better than expected! Eddie was always prompt, the van was always spotless and he even had surprise treats for us (chocolate makes the world better lol) I would definitely recommend using Inis Tours!Great tour
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Joanne
(About local )
28 October 2024
I contacted Eddie with a general outline of where we wanted to go and what we wanted to see. Eddie offered many ideas and suggestions. Eddie was our guide and now lifelong friend! He ensured we saw everything on our list and additional sites he thought we’d enjoy! He shared history and fun facts that kept us interested and entertained. Our trip exceeded our expectations due in great part to Eddie. Thanks Eddie, until we see you again!☘️5 star tour with Ed
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Angie
(About local )
20 October 2024
Ed is an amazing guide. I wanted to do Ring of Kerry and was open to suggestions. Ed came up with a great plan for the day and got me back to my hotel in time for my dinner reservations. I am a solo traveler and so having a guide that I feel comfortable and safe with is top priority, and Ed was amazing. He made sure I was safe at all times and gave me tips and suggestions on what was a good use of my time and maybe was not. I recommend Ed to anybody wanting to travel in Ireland, especially solo travelers. And he will take great pictures of you!5 stars
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Joanne
(About local )
13 October 2024
I contacted Eddie with a general outline of where we wanted to go and what we wanted to see. Eddie offered many ideas and suggestions. Eddie was our guide and now lifelong friend! He ensured we saw everything on our list and additional sites he thought we’d enjoy! He shared history and fun facts that kept us interested and entertained. Our trip exceeded our expectations due in great part to Eddie. Thanks Eddie, until we see you again!☘️5 star tour with Ed

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€172.06per person