A local guide walks a small group through old Cork, telling the city's stories where they happened. This tour is 75 - 90 minutes on foot through the centre of the city. You'll hear about the people who made Cork what it is: the rebels and the hunger strikers, the scientists and the rogues, the ones history remembered and the ones it forgot too quickly. Cork punches well above its weight for interesting characters, and most of them never make it onto the standard tourist trail.
The stories change depending on who's on the tour and what catches people's interest. Some groups want the Vikings or War of Independence in detail. Others want the stranger, more surprising corners of the city's past. There's plenty of both. Groups are kept small, so it stays a proper conversation rather than a lecture.
Cork, Ireland
Every tour is slightly different depending on the interests of the group. We focus on different aspects of Cork on every tour,
Bishop St, Cork, Ireland
One of the most important features of the skyline of Cork
Barrack Street, Cork, Ireland
A barracks, a prison, a police station and now a museum. Elizabeth Fort tells some of Cork's most fascinating stories
Douglas Street, Nano Nagle Place South Presentation Centre Ltd, Cork, Ireland
One of the Ireland's most important figures in terms of education and justice. Her place and museum are must-sees
Holy Trinity Church of Ireland Fr. Mathew's Quay, Cork, Ireland
A gothic church known as the father Mathew memorial church built on the banks of the river and dedicated to the leader of Cork's temperance movement
Grand Parade, Cork, Ireland
A monument to the many groups of rebels that fought for the independence of Ireland.
Between Grand Parade and South Main Street, Cork, Ireland
A lovely public park in the city centre. It is newly redesigned and features some of the remnants of the ancient Norman walls.
spirit, still the seat of Cork's local government today.
Go to the area in front of The Counting House (Beamish & Crawford) on South Main Street, Cork, Eircode T12 T2XV. Look for your guide in a red jacket.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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