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Blarney Castle Tours: 15 Ways to Reach the Stone

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The stone is at the top of a narrow spiral stair and the queue is the whole experience in July. These 15 compare the day trips out of Dublin and Cork, what else they stop at, and how much time you get in the gardens.

Dublin to Rock of Cashel, Cork City & Blarney Castle Guided Tour - The Rock of Cashel in one hour
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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

Spend a full day traveling from Dublin to the Rock of Cashel, Cork, and Blarney Castle with a driver-guide. You’ll have time to kiss the Blarney Stone, explore castle gardens, visit Cork’s English Market, and enjoy commentary on Ireland’s past. The group can reach 40 people, though some departures use smaller buses.

“Such a wonderful experience! The tour guide Leo was very friendly and caring, and the trip itself was amazing! Despite the unpredictable weather, the trip to the castles and Cork city was enjoyable and unforgettable! I felt safe on the bus ride, and I met a few new people with lasting memories! I will definitely recommend this to friends and family!”

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Blarney, Rock of Cashel & Cahir Castles Day Tour From Dublin - Meeting the bus at the Molly Malone statue
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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 at 6:50 a.m. for a full day of Irish castles with a driver-guide, air-conditioned coach, Wi-Fi on some buses, and admission included. Visit the Rock of Cashel, Blarney Castle and gardens, and Cahir Castle. Guides such as Philip, Colin, Tom, and Richard O’Brien have been praised for lively stories and good timekeeping.

“Good transportation to Blarney Castle with stops at two other castles on the way. Transportation by bus to Cork.”

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From Dublin: Blarney, Rock of Cashel and Cahir Castles Tour - Blarney Castle gives you the longest visit
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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. Kiss the Blarney Stone, explore the Rock of Cashel and Cahir Castle, and travel through County Kildare and the Galtee Mountains. English-speaking guides such as Philip, Jonathan, Adrian, and Derrick add history, stories, humor, and sometimes music along the way.

“Adrian is super friendly and relaxed and made sure we were all comfortable and had a good time. He’s a very knowledgeable guide, and very passionate about Irish history. We learned a lot from him and also really enjoyed our stops to the castles. Great day overall!”

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Dublin to Cork, Blarney Castle & Cóbh Heritage Centre by train - Blarney village is your best lunch stop
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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

Take an early train from Dublin Heuston to Cork, then continue by coach to Blarney Castle and Cobh. You get reserved rail seats, a host, coach transport, admissions, and free time for the castle grounds, Blarney village, and Cobh Heritage Centre. Guides such as Norman, Paul, John, and Peter have been praised for clear commentary, but rail works can lengthen the day.

“Loved the train ride! The weather was so cooperative!! Love Blarney Castle and the grounds. Just wish we had more time there.”

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Cobh (Cork) to Blarney Castle & Kinsale - Shore Excursion - Cork from the bus window
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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

Leave your ship in Cobh or Ringaskiddy and head for Blarney Castle before the crowds, with admission included. You get time for the stone, gardens, and Blarney Woollen Mills, then visit Kinsale for lunch and a stroll. Guides such as Jamie, Ian, and Kevin are known for lively local history, with a short stop at St. Colman’s Cathedral to finish.

“Excellent . In depth tour and guide was clear about every aspect. Well priced tour. Guide got us into each attraction without any wait time especially at Blarney Stone”

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Shore Excursion From Cork: Including Blarney Castle and Kinsale - Cork from the coach window
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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

This eight-hour shore excursion from Cobh takes you to Blarney Castle and Gardens, Cork’s main sights, and the harbor town of Kinsale. Your driver-guide handles port transfers, live commentary, and castle admission. Guides vary, with Kevin, Paul, Zikor, Martin, and Michael among the praised leaders. Arrive early at Blarney to reduce the wait for the stone.

“Involves a lot of walking. Impossible to get up to the Blarney Stone if you have physical limitations though I still enjoyed the grounds. The bagpipe player at the entrance set up the whole experience!”

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Blarney Castle Full-Day Tour from Dublin - Key things to know before booking
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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 through County Tipperary and Cork with an English-speaking guide such as Richard, Alex, or Brian. Visit the Rock of Cashel, explore Cork and the English Market, then spend time at Blarney Castle, its gardens, Witch’s Cave, and Blarney Woollen Mills. It is a long but full day in a comfortable, climate-controlled van.

“Excellent tour guide and driver Brian. Learned a great deal about Irish history during our drive. Excellent driver, punctual and courteous!”

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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 reserved train and coach to Blarney Castle, Cobh, the Ring of Kerry, Bunratty Castle, the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, and Galway. You get two nights in Killarney with Irish breakfast, train hosts, driver-guides, and a packed schedule. Guides such as John, Norman, Bob, and Andy have earned especially strong praise.

“We had a great time. I would highly recommend this tour, it's an ambitious itinerary but it gives you the opportunity to see a lot. Our tour guide Bob was simply delightful! Thanks Bob for all of your insight and expertise.”

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Dublin: Full-Day Tour to Cork, Cobh and Blarney Castle - Blarney Castle, gardens, and the famous stone
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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 Blarney Castle, Cork, and Cobh with an English-speaking guide. Kiss the Blarney Stone, explore the castle grounds, visit the Queenstown Story, and follow Cork Harbour by train. Guides such as Brian, Jonathan, Sean, and John Todd add useful history and humor, though Cork itself gets limited time.

“Lovely landscape&scenery, Irland really is very green :) I loved Blarney castle and house. Furthermore, I adored the gardens with all the different trees and flowers ( my mother would die for half the flowers in hers! ) The guide proved ro bea lovely person who went out of his way to teach us Irish history. He was also a very good story-teller ❣️ The fact that the to and fro Cork was by train made the 9 hour trip easier. To conclude: I enjoyed it ever so much!”

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Cork and Blarney Castle Visit from Cobh by Train - What you really see in Cork
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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

Start at Cobh Railway Station for a hosted train ride along the River Lee to Cork, then continue by coach to Blarney Castle. You get castle admission, free time for lunch and gardens, a short Cork city tour, and a return visit to Cobh Cathedral. Guides such as Andrew and Arthur add local history and practical help.

“Our driver, Michael, was courteous and VERY skilled at driving a big, comfortable, well equipped bus. Our guide, Richie, was very knowledgeable, patient, and friendly. It would have been helpful to know that the garden/grounds around Blarney Castle was very large. Our group of seniors would have done less exploring, and more bench sitting. The train ride was fun.Funbt”

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Easy Access Blarney Stone and Castle Gardens Tour - Entering Blarney Castle and waiting for 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 2.5 hours with a local guide exploring Blarney village, Blarney Castle, its gardens, and Blarney Woollen Mills. Guides such as Ann, Maryam, Maryana, and Mary bring the stories to life. Admission to the castle is included, but transport, food, and drink are not.

“Maryana is an Excellent tour Guide, she was very kind, she explained everything in details!!! Great..”

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2-Day Southern Ireland Tour from Dublin:Including Blarney and Cliffs of Moher - Cork offers food, markets, and a welcome pause
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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 transport, one night’s accommodation, breakfast, guide commentary, WiFi, and major admission fees included. You’ll visit the Rock of Cashel, Blarney Castle, the Burren, Doolin, and the Wild Atlantic Way. Expect long drives, changing buses, and limited free time.

“We absolutely loved this tour! The places we stopped were beautiful and interesting, and the tour guides were friendly and incredibly knowledgeable. We got the history of everywhere we went and learned so much about the history of Ireland as a whole. I am personally pretty critical to cheesy tour guides, but both guides we had were genuinely funny and interesting. The set up was a little odd since this isn't so much a 2-day tour as it is 2 separate 1-day tours with a hostel/B and B stay overnight, but the transition was smooth and easy. I loved that we got an evening in Cork on our own to…”

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(Small Group) Shore Tour from Cork: Blarney Castle & Jameson Distillery - Cork sights from the minivan window
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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, kiss the Blarney Stone, browse Blarney Woollen Mills, and tour Jameson Distillery in Midleton. Your driver-guide provides local commentary, with popular guides including Joe, DJ, Tim, Tony, and David. The tour usually runs about seven to eight hours and returns you to the ship before departure.

“We were one of the first tour groups to get to Blarney Castle. There was no wait to climb up to the Blarney stone. Ee had ample time to explore on our own and visit the woolen mills store. D.J. gave us a good lesson in Irish history. The trip to the Jamison Distillery at Middleton was well worth the time to get there. I would recommend this tour.”

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Cliffs of Moher and Blarney 2-Day Tour from Dublin - Cork, the English Market, and your overnight stay
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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 Tours trip links Ireland’s big southwest sights with an overnight in Cork. You’ll visit the Rock of Cashel, Blarney Castle, the Burren, Cliffs of Moher, Limerick, and Bunratty. Guides such as Paul, Rory, John, and JJ have led recent departures, with transport, breakfast, lodging, and major entry fees included.

“I solo tripped to Ireland this past weekend and did the 2 day trip through Paddywagon Tours. My bus drivers were fantastic, very outgoing and incredibly helpful and informative! I would recommend this trip to anyone of any age! The hostel I stayed in cork was fantastic as well!”

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Blarney Castle Tour from Cork including Cobh - What the $63.05 price really buys you
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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 Paddywagon Tours. Kiss the Blarney Stone, walk the castle gardens, then explore Cobh’s Titanic and emigration landmarks. Your driver-guide handles the transport and commentary, while you visit each stop at your own pace. Expect a group tour, steep castle steps, and no included meals.

“Very nice castle and the cute town of Cobh that have to be in your wish list. May be half an hour more would be nice, specially in the castle. The coming back was a little faster”

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