THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Cork (2025) - Must-See Attractions
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Things to Do in Cork
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Blarney Castle & Gardens, The English Market, Historic Sites, Walking Tours. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
Blarney Castle & Gardens, The English Market, Historic Sites, Walking Tours. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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Restaurantsfromper adult£117
Multi-day Toursfromper adult£774
Private Sightseeing Toursfromper adult£7- fromper adult£130
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Culinary Toursfromper adult£112
Historic Sites
Historic castle with an iconic stone to kiss, set amid lush gardens featuring a poison garden and unique flora. Expect stair challenges and long lines for the main attraction.
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Flea & Street Markets
Indoor market showcasing fresh local produce, meats, and seafood alongside baked goods and gourmet treats. Historical setting with diverse food stalls and a quaint café for people-watching.
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Historic Sites
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Historic gaol with immersive audio and guided tours, revealing rich past and well-preserved grounds. Close to city centre with scenic views, ideal for history enthusiasts and families.
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Distilleries
Intimate distillery nestled in a historic locale, presenting interactive tours and cocktail classes centreed around artisan gin and absinthe, complemented by a scenic marina backdrop.
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Architectural Buildings
Gothic cathedral featuring intricate stained glass, mosaic floors, and a rich tapestry of local history. Enjoy self-guided tours amidst serene gardens.
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Points of Interest & Landmarks
Informative campus tours through historic grounds, highlighting unique architecture and tranquil gardens. Discover the charm of student life and local academia in a serene setting.
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Churches & Cathedrals
Historic bell tower featuring a climb with panoramic city views and the chance to ring and play tunes on antique church bells, complete with ear protection.
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Observatories & Planetariums
Historical castle with informative tours, panoramic views from the top, and a planetarium for stargazing. Features picturesque walks and a gift shop.
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What travellers are saying
- ExpoNationalsBakersfield, CA5,438 contributionsOur trip to Blarney Castle and Gardens was AWESOME!!!! It did not disappoint! Do yourself a favor and drop by this magnificent destination when you are in Ireland. Whether or not you choose to kiss the Blarney Stone, you will have a wonderful time.Written 29 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- KMGCork, Ireland288 contributionsThis is a great place to walk around and get lost. I recommend going after you've eaten. Otherwise, you'll be tempted to buy everything! It's a pretty big place and easy to get lost in. Lots of good food and things to buy. I recommend going to On The Pigs Back. They've got a variety of meat, cheese, and bread.Written 10 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Janet EGreenville, SC545 contributionsThis place was amazing! An insight into the times of Ireland - Good and Bad. Grounds were incredible. Staff were very knowable and friendly.Written 5 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- lisa b3 contributionsWe have been to visit Blarney castle mant time and everytime we do we find somethjng new there. My boys (aged 7 & 4) love to do some exploring there. In summer we bri g along a picnic and there are plenty of places to enjoy it. We usualy pop into the cafe for a coffee and icecream while there, evefone is always friendly and there Prices are resonable aswel.Written 11 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Alan DCork, Ireland1 contributionGreat evening loads of interesting information and a few cocktails aswell. Would recommend it highly to anyone who likes ginWritten 11 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Maria N9 contributionsHave lived in Cork for years and only visited today for the first time. It is a beautiful building and well worth visiting. We met the most knowledgable guide, called Michael, who showed us around the Cathedral pointing out all the wonderful historical facts about the church. He was clearly enthusiastic and his love and admiration for the building was clearly evident, which also rubbed off on us. We really enjoyed our visitWritten 3 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Gerry SDublin, Ireland56 contributions
Superb place to visit.
Do the guided tour. Barry was our guide. Superb great facts told with a lovely sence of humor. The observatory was a real surprise. The grounds are magnificent.Written 17 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - BraindamagedbaronNewark-on-Trent, UK1,775 contributionsArguably the heart of Cork's retail heart. An ideal place to find all of your High Street needs from budget right up to higher end fair. And dotted around are numerous cafes and eateries giving you ample opportunity for refreshments.
Something for everyone as you meander through the side streets and find your way around.
If in Cork, visit St Patrick StreetWritten 8 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Ruby RCork, Ireland4 contributionsAmazing and beautiful Park. But as always, completely insufficient parking provided by local council who have given it Zero thought.Written 5 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Claire V5 contributionsBeautiful Church & fabulous experience not to be missed whilst you’re in Cork.
Climb up to the first floor to ring bells out over the city (we played Hey Jude & Amazing Grace badly) then climb the steps to the top of tower for a spectacular view of Cork. There’s a wall to grip if scared of heights as I am, but well worth going. The staff weee lovely & welcoming. Excellent fun all round.Written 5 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Amanda D4 contributionsLoved the castle. Loved the tour (be prepared for 100 spiral stairs!..you have been warned!) and learning of the history. But the astronomy talk was my favourite! The guide was clearly super interested in her subject matter and was engageable with the kids. A great and unique way to learn about Cork!Written 22 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- tent_manIreland116 contributionsVisited with friends and some small kids. Had a great experience with some really sound volunteer tour guides. They took the time to talk to us about the exhibits and tell us the history and fun stories - they were also really nice to the kids. Great place for a visitWritten 2 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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