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Start in Cork
This route serves as the ultimate gateway to the regional highlights of Cork, weaving together the misty heritage of the Shournagh Valley with the salt-aired history of the Great Island. Orchestrated as a seamless loop from Cork City’s vibrant Victorian Quarter, the journey transforms the regional road network into a curated corridor of world-class attractions.
Blarney Castle & Woollen Mills
Cobh & Titanic Experience
Fota Wildlife Park
Jameson Whiskey at Midleton
Our tour departs from MacCurtain Street at 09:30 and drops off / collects here again at 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 13:45, 14:30, 15:45, 16:30, 17:45 before ending here at 18:30.
You are welcome to hop on and off as many times as you wish throughout the day.
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Blarney Castle and Woollen Mills
The adventure begins on MacCurtain Street, departing via the R854 and N20 toward the rolling hills of the north. Transitioning onto the R617, the landscape opens into the scenic approaches of Blarney. The primary destination is Blarney castle and adjacent Woollen Mills, a cathedral of Irish craft and history.
Blarney Castle is probably the most iconic fortress in all Ireland and all those who climb to the top will be rewarded with amazing views of emerald countryside and The Gift of the Gab if they kiss the legendary Blarney Stone!
After soaking in the village atmosphere, the route retraces its steps back along the R617 and N20, sweeping back through the R854 to return briefly to the city’s heart before embarking on the eastern leg.
The tour arrives here (Blarney Woollen Mills Car Park) at 09:45, 11:45, 13:59, 15:59 and 18:05. The tour departs here at 10:10, 12:10, 14:10, 16:10, 18:10.
On this hop on / hop off route, your ticket to Blarney Castle is not included but can be purchased online or at the gate upon arrival.
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Cobh (Titanic Experience)
The Maritime Hub: Toward the Titanic’s Shore
Leaving the city via the N8 and the N25 motorway, the journey takes a dramatic turn south along the R624, crossing the Belvelly Bridge to Great Island. The road leads directly into the historic heart of Cobh, arriving at Casement Square. Here, at the Titanic Experience, travelers stand at the very edge of the Atlantic's history, overlooking the waters where the great liner made its final call.
Cobh is also fascinating to explore on foot with amazing local architecture, St. Colman's towering cathedral, some of the world's largest cruise ships at anchor and some very cool pubs and restaurants.
The tour will stop here at 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00. You are welcome to disembark to explore / rejoin later as you wish. We do not sell tickets on the bus. You must already be a ticket holder to join the tour here.
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Fota Wildlife Park
The Wildlife and Whiskey Trail: Fota to Midleton
The return leg winds back along the R624 for a stop at Fota Wildlife Park, a portal to Ireland’s premier open-air conservation experience.
The tour will stop here at 11:10, 13:10, 15:10, 17:10. You are welcome to disembark to explore / rejoin later as you wish. We do not sell tickets on the bus. You must already be a ticket holder to join the tour here.
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Jameson Midleton Distillery
Continuing back onto the N25, the route pushes further east to Midleton. Taking the R630, the journey arrives at the Jameson Experience, where the massive copper stills of the distillery represent the pinnacle of Irish whiskey tradition.
Enjoy a tour, perhaps a tasting and browse the awesome souvenir and distillery store.
The tour will stop here at 13:25, 15:25, 17:25. You are welcome to disembark to explore / rejoin later as you wish. We do not sell tickets on the bus. You must already be a ticket holder to join the tour here.
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Return to Cork
The circuit completes its grand loop with a final run along the N25 and N8, delivering passengers back to the bustling, cosmopolitan energy of MacCurtain Street.
This tour is exclusively in English.