Private Castle Tours in Ireland: The 4 We Would Book

1.Private Tour Blarney Kinsale and Cobh Viator Badge of Excellence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) Our pick

Travel by executive limousine with local guide Derek O’Keeffe on a private seven-hour tour through Blarney, Kinsale, and Cobh. Kiss the Blarney Stone if the line suits you, stroll 60 acres of gardens, shop at Blarney Woollen Mills, explore colorful Kinsale, and learn about Cobh’s Titanic connection. Pickup is offered from Cobh or Cork City.

“Our tour guide and driver, Derek, met us at the port of Cobh. Unfortunately the weather was against us and the rain was pouring down. He therefore advised us to go to Kinsale first in the hope the weather would brighten up. We had morning tea with scones in The Blue Haven (delicious) and the made our way to the dramatic coastline to experience beautiful scenery. We visited the Lusitania Museum and Old Head Signal Tower which was very moving and gave us time to reflect and remember with respect those lives lost and changed by such an awful event. Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance a place to remember 343 firefighters…”

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2.Private Tour Blarney Kinsale & Cobh Awarded Badge of Excellence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.)

Spend 6 to 7 hours with Darren in a private, air-conditioned taxi for up to four people. Visit Blarney Castle and its gardens, explore Kinsale, see Old Head cliffs and the Ringfinnan 9/11 memorial garden, then tour Cobh Cathedral and harbor views. Early pickup helps you beat the Blarney crowds.

“Darren was very knowledgeable about the area so that in spite of there being a marathon going on we were able to get around traffic. He was also very personable. Had a great sense of humor and was an excellent driver and he was willing to give us an extra stop to view the Choctaw monument.”

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3.Private tour of, Blarney Castle, Cork City and Kinsale

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.)

From Cobh, your private driver-guide takes you to Blarney Castle, Cork, and Kinsale in about 6 to 7 hours. Expect local stories, flexible pacing, photo stops, and an early castle arrival when possible. Maurice Kenneally leads the tour, with Darren, Paul, or Larry sometimes driving. Castle admission costs extra.

“Our guide Maurice (Mossie) was fabulous. It was like being given a tour by an old friend! We felt well taken care of and Mossie knew exactly what we should see! Don’t hesitate to book this tour!”

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4.Private Tour from Dublin: Hill of Tara Trim Castle, Celtic sites

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Leave Dublin with Diana from Gateway To Ireland Tours for a private 7 to 8-hour visit to the Hill of Tara, Trim Castle, and Bective Abbey. Expect ancient burial monuments, Norman history, medieval streets, a castle tour, and tea, coffee, and fresh pastries at atmospheric abbey ruins. Pickup is available across the Dublin area.

“This tour was the perfect itinerary! Tara Hill is fascinating, and our guide Diana was very knowledgeable, I enjoyed chatting with her about the area’s ancient history. The pic nic stop at Bective Abbey was such a charming treat- and seeing Trim Castle is just amazing! We had a good amount of time at each stop to really enjoy everything, and Diana was very accommodating… Thank you for a perfect day!”

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