10 Blarney Castle Tours from Dublin Worth a Day of Your Trip

1.Dublin to Rock of Cashel, Cork City & Blarney Castle Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,536 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $95Our pick

Leave Dublin at 8 a.m. for the Rock of Cashel, a free-time stop in Cork and two hours at Blarney Castle and its gardens. Your driver-guide shares Irish history and stories en route, while admission to the two historic sites is included. The day costs $95.53 per person and returns to Dublin around 8 p.m.

“This tour was amazing. Our guide JJ was a total pleasure, his humor and knowledge made the trip even more special. The 3 sites were everything promised in the booking details. I would recommend this experience to everyone.”

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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. by air-conditioned coach for the Rock of Cashel, Blarney Castle and Cahir Castle. Admission is included, and your driver-guide shares stories along the way. Plan for a 13.5-hour day, steep steps at Blarney and no included lunch.

“I did this excursion as a solo female traveler. I really had a great time!!! It was a long day, but worth it for what you see. Matthew was an amazing guide and driver. Very knowledgeable, and kept us safe all day driving to all the castles. The bus was spacious and comfortable, had outlet plugs for phone chargers, and we made plenty of bathroom/coffee stops along the way. Definitely recommend this tour!!!! :)”

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3.Blarney, Rock of Cashel and Cahir Castles Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 772 reviews · from $96

Ride from Dublin to three landmark castles with an English-speaking driver-guide, then explore the Rock of Cashel, Blarney Castle and Gardens, and Cahir Castle. Admission is included. You get guided visits at Cashel and Cahir, plus two hours to climb Blarney Castle, seek out the stone and wander its gardens. Guides have included Philip, Jonathan, Adrian and Derrick.

“Jonathan had lots of stories. The stops were great and worth the money. The new bus had the C outlets as well as USB. Ovetall excrllent day!”

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4.Dublin to Cork, Blarney Castle & Cóbh Heritage Centre by train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 510 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $195

Leave Dublin at 7am by reserved train for Cork, then continue by coach to Blarney Castle and Cobh. You get time for the castle, gardens and village, plus a visit to the Cobh Heritage Centre. Guides on this route have included Norman, Paul, John and Peter, though your guide depends on the date.

“I took this tour with my husband and my son, and we had a great time! The tour was really well organized, and our guides were knowledgeable and friendly. We went with Brian, Alex, and John. When my son mentioned that he wanted to go to the ocean while we were in Dublin, John suggested going to Howth and gave us directions on our map. He also showed us where to find some antique shops in Dublin. We had plenty of time at Blarney Castle, and that was important to me. We highly recommend this tour!”

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5.Blarney Castle Full-Day Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 469 reviews · from $90Best value

Ride from Dublin through County Cork and the Golden Vale, with stops at the Rock of Cashel, Cork and Blarney Castle. Your English-speaking guide handles the drive and shares Irish history along the way. At Blarney, you can kiss the stone, explore the gardens and Witch’s Cave, and browse Blarney Woollen Mills.

“Our tour guide Michael and driver Liam were both fantastic. This is a long day tour and they both kept us laughing and entertained the whole time. They pack as much as they can in and gave us the perfect amount is time at each stop. Definitely worth the money if you find yourself needing a day trip to Dublin.”

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6.3-Day Blarney Castle, Ring of Kerry, & Cliffs of Moher Rail tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 211 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $1,254

Travel by train and coach from Dublin to Blarney Castle, Cobh, Killarney, the Ring of Kerry, Bunratty Castle, the Cliffs of Moher and Galway. Two nights’ B&B accommodation and full Irish breakfasts are included. Guides such as John, Bob and Norman have led the trip, though your guides may differ.

“I cannot say enough about this tour, and I highly recommend it. Our tour guide Andy from RAILTOURS IRELAND FIRST CLASS met us as we boarded our train in Dublin, was very attentive, informative and fun the entire trip. He was very organized, fun and informative, and we loved his singing of various Irish songs on the bus portions of our tour. I give it a 10 out of 10. Don't miss this one if you go to Ireland.”

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7.Full-Day Tour to Cork, Cobh and Blarney Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 155 reviews · from $158

Meet your guide at Dublin Heuston Station at 6:40 a.m. and travel by InterCity train to Cork, then continue by local coach to Blarney Castle and Cobh. Expect castle grounds, time in Blarney village, a short Cork tour and the Queenstown Story at Cobh. Guides have included Jonathan, Brendan and Sean; the assigned guide varies.

“Brian was great and Sally a wonder of help and fun. The carriage house saved us, and had the BESTA Irish coffee in the land.”

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8.2-Day Southern Ireland Tour from Dublin:Including Blarney and Cliffs of Moher

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 79 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $239

Ride from Dublin to Rock of Cashel, Cork and Blarney Castle, then spend the night in Cork before heading to the Burren and Cliffs of Moher. Transport, entry tickets and breakfast are included. The trip can involve different buses and guides on each day, so confirm your pickup details before setting out.

“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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9.Cliffs of Moher and Blarney 2-Day Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 73 reviews · from $226

Travel from Dublin to Cork and the Atlantic coast with an English-speaking guide, stopping at the Rock of Cashel, Blarney Castle, the Burren and the Cliffs of Moher. You get a night in Cork, breakfast, transport and admission to three major sites. Guides on different departures have included Paul, Rory, John and JJ.

“Always On time and reliable! One of the best tours I have taken so far!”

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10.4-Day Blarney Castle, Ring of Kerry, Cliffs of Moher & Connemara

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 60 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,587

Travel by train and coach from Dublin to Cork, Cobh, Killarney, Limerick, Galway and Connemara. Kiss the Blarney Stone, tour the Ring of Kerry and visit Kylemore Abbey. Three breakfasts and accommodation are included. Guides vary, with past tours led by Norman Foster, Jonathan, Bob Beatty and Brian, known as MadBrian.

“Great way to do a tour, part by train. Beautiful scenery. Would recommend it to others.”

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