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Easy Access Blarney Stone and Castle Gardens Tour
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Easy Access Blarney Stone and Castle Gardens Tour

By LetzGo City Tours
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Ages 4-99, max of 25 per group
Duration: 2h 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • Local professional guide
  • Blarney Castle
  • Entry/Admission - Blarney Castle & Gardens
What's not included
  • Transportation
  • Food and Drink
  • Gratuities


Start:
  • Blarney Castle Hotel, The Square, Blarney, Cork, Ireland
    MEETING PLACE: The Village Square (which are the main public gardens in the Village), Blarney Village, County Cork MEETING POINT: Meet your guide under the tree, in the middle of The Village Square (which is located in front of The Blarney Castle Hotel)
End:
  • Blarney Woollen Mills, The Square, Blarney, Cork, T23 H63K, Ireland

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8954P31

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
  • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs.
  • Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.
  • Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths/sidewalks/curbs will have suitable ramps.
  • Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.
  • Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travellers

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8954P31

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Roving442199
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2024 • Couples
Maryna was absolutely delightful! She was very knowledgeable, gave us a mini tour of the town, and her giggle is infectious! Let her take your photos. They will be some of the best from your trip! 10/10 recommend this tour. Y’all might consider the individual fm radios. If the guide is turned away, or more than a few steps away, it’s very difficult to hear.
Written 26 September 2024
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TravelTheWorldABC
Los Angeles, CA59 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Thank you Marina for a wonderful tour of the Blarney Castle & property. We had the opportunity to visit the castle and gardens. Marina gave great historical knowledge of the place. The day we went did not have as many people as others as the property can get very crowded. We would recommend the tour! Thanks for everything.
Written 10 May 2024
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Anneliese J
Tampa, FL14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2024 • Solo
It was well worth it! Ana was such a dynamite tour guide and a wealth of information. Loved the colorful history of the area, as well as the castle and family. Due to the small group and the lack of crowds during the off-season, she was able to personalize the tour since there were only three of us. I never expected the beauty of seeing the castle grounds and gardens covered in a fresh layer of frost. Would love to see the gardens in full spring bloom one day
Written 27 November 2024
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Hello Guys, Sounds like Ana truly worked her magic—small groups and off-season vibes make for some seriously special experiences, don’t they? ❄️✨ We’re so happy you got to enjoy the beauty of the castle and gardens in their frosty glory—nature’s winter wonderland! 🌿❄️ And yes, the gardens in full bloom during spring are absolutely breathtaking. 🌸🌼 Next time, maybe you can catch that beauty and explore even more of our tours across Europe and the USA! There’s always something incredible to see, no matter the season! 🌍✈️ Thanks for the wonderful review, and we can’t wait to see you on another tour soon! 🎉
Written 7 December 2024
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Kathleen B
28 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2024 • Couples
We had a small group which was a pleasant surprise, as the weather and crowds can be challenging at times. Our Tour guide, Karen, was patient with us and didn't rush us on the slippery stairs! (It rains a lot!) Make sure you have shoes with a good grip and you should be fine. The Gardens were still beautiful in early November and the view from the top is breathtaking with all the changing leaf colors!
Written 11 November 2024
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Kathleen, Thank you for the lovely review! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed your tour with Karen. She’s fantastic at making sure everyone feels comfortable and taking the time to appreciate all the details, especially when it comes to tricky weather conditions! We’re glad the gardens were still stunning in November and that you got to experience the breathtaking views. 🍂 Next time, we’d love to show you around Dublin, or perhaps take you on a new adventure to Boston, Paris, or Florence. Just be sure to bring those trusty shoes with good grip! 😊
Written 21 November 2024
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Andrew S
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
Well worth the $ to have a guided tour. Guide timed it right so we avoided the in rush from tour buses. The guide had info regarding the castle, gardens, local history, etc. Would have been a significantly lesser experiencw without a knowledgable guide.
Written 10 August 2023
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Hello Andrew, thank you for your 5-star review. We are delighted that you really enjoyed the tour content and the expert narration by your first-class local guide, Cass. We also agree Blarney is a must-see Irish cultural & historical highlight. We are delighted that you enjoyed the expertise of a local expert guide who showed you so much more of the Blarney Castle and Estate than you could ever do on your own. We agree a full day here would be wonderful but the advantage of booking a fully guided tour as you can get to see all the highlights on our award-winning extraordinary tour. We are really delighted to hear that you also found Kissing the Stone was the CHERRY ON TOP! and that the weather cooperated. Way to Go despite the heights but SO MUCH FUN. We look forward to seeing you again on tour. Best Regards,
Written 12 November 2023
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OhMoSteph
Columbia, MO126 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We enjoyed our visit with Cass. She provided lots of insight into the area, the building and the gardens. We were pleasantly surprised with the variety and size of the gardens. The sculptures are quite lovely. While I didn’t manage to kiss the Blarney Stone (it’s much higher and further out than I expected) we enjoyed touring the castle. Tip—book the early tours to avoid the tour bus lines.
Written 25 August 2023
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Hello, thank you for your 5-star review. We are delighted that you really enjoyed the tour content and the expert narration by your first-class local guide, Cass. We also agree Blarney is a must-see Irish cultural & historical highlight. We are delighted that you enjoyed the expertise of a local expert guide who showed you so much more of the Blarney Castle and Estate than you could ever do on your own. We agree a full day here would be wonderful but the advantage of booking a fully guided tour as you can get to see all the highlights on our award-winning extraordinary tour. We are really delighted to hear that you also found Kissing the Stone was the CHERRY ON TOP! and that the weather cooperated. Way to Go despite the heights but SO MUCH FUN. We look forward to seeing you again on tour. Best Regards,
Written 12 November 2023
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Tracy L
1 contribution
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 • Couples
We enjoyed this tour of Blarney Village, Blarney Castle and it’s gardens / grounds.
Our tour guide provided a fun, interesting and Informative historical perspective.
Kissed the Blarney Stone!
Written 15 October 2024
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Hello and thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the tour of Blarney Village, Blarney Castle, and its gorgeous grounds. Sounds like our guide hit the perfect balance of fun, history, and entertainment—maybe they’ve kissed the Blarney Stone a few times themselves! And congrats on your own legendary kiss! Whether or not the gift of gab kicks in, at least you’ve now got a great story to tell. We’d love to have you join us again for more adventures—no stone kissing required (unless you’re into that!). Keep on touring!
Written 16 October 2024
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Jessica P
18 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Karen was absolutely fantastic! She made the tour so fun and was so encouraging when it came to climbing the steps and kissing the Blarney stone (which is NOT easy).

All in all, fantastic tour!
Written 28 June 2024
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Tim
Lumberton, TX11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
We had a great time learning the history of the Blarney castle & getting acquainted with the surroundings of the beautiful gardens!! Kissing the stone was defiantly the cherry on top of our tour💋
Written 1 October 2023
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Hello and thank you for your 5-star review. We agree Blarney is a must-see Irish cultural & historical highlight. We are delighted that you enjoyed the expertise of a local expert guide who showed you so much more of the Blarney Castle and Estate than you could ever do on your own. We are really delighted to hear that you also found kissing the Stone was the CHERRY ON TOP! We look forward to seeing you again on tour. Best Regards, From the team at LetzGo City Tours
Written 12 November 2023
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DougnDexter
Charleston, SC2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Loved the castle and exploring the gardens. Our guide, Karen was fantastic! She was very knowledgeable about the grounds, the history and legends. The length of the tour was just right and for the most part, the weather cooperated.
Written 20 September 2023
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Hello Doug and thank you for your 5-star review. We are delighted that you really enjoyed the tour content and the expert narration by your first-class local guide, Karen. We also agree Blarney is a must-see Irish cultural & historical highlight. We are delighted that you enjoyed the expertise of a local expert guide who showed you so much more of the Blarney Castle and Estate than you could ever do on your own. We are really delighted to hear that you also found Kissing the Stone was the CHERRY ON TOP! and that the weather cooperated. Way to Go! We look forward to seeing you again on tour. Best Regards,
Written 12 November 2023
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