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Discover Cork, known as the 'City of a Thousand Welcomes,' with our experienced local guides who share their passion and knowledge about this beloved city.
This tour will take you through Cork's famous food and beverage market, the English Market, which has been operating since the 18th century. Guests will have the opportunity to meet and chat with local traders, adding a bit of fun and "craic" to the experience.
The tour highlights the very best that Cork has to offer, including pre-booked tastings of award-winning local cheese, mouthwatering seafood fresh from the Atlantic, handmade Irish bread, gourmet country sausage, and more, all washed down with a creamy stout.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Outside Tourist Office, Across from the Father Matthew Statue, Patrick's St. 11.00 Please arrive 10 mins before the tour start time. Please Note: If you are arriving by ship it is important to let us know in advance. You will need to organize a train ticket or book a taxi.
The tour will conclude near the Imperial Hotel, making it ideal for taxi or bus pickups, and it is just a 5-minute walk to the starting location.
Itinerary
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1The Long Valley Bar
Guests enjoy a cheese platter with a local brew
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Cork
Learn about Cork's heritage and long-standing tradition as a food capital as you wander through the alleys and lanes of the city
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3St. Peter and Paul's Church
Enter this magnificent, 19th Century church, designed by the world-renowned architect Pugin, with its stunning carved angels and marble pillars.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4The English Market
Discover the heart of Cork's culinary scene. Chat with local suppliers and vendors as you taste the best of Irish seafood, gourmet sausage, delectable pies and much more.
40 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5
Step into a pub dating back to the mid-18th century, steeped in history and stories, and enjoy a creamy, cosy Irish Coffee.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6
No tour is complete without a visit to the local chocolatier, especially for chocolates made from the cream of beautiful Irish cows!
10 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- For Cruise ship passengers you need to organise transportation. This tour is not within walking distance to ship.
- Not recommened for those with difficulty standing.
- Not recommended for those with mobility issues.
- Not suitable for those with food allergies or vegans
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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