Really interesting. Good price. I recommend getting the audio tour if going solo, gave a lot of information, it was quite entertaining. Staff were friendly and helpful. - it is an old gaol building so can be cold during winter. - Steep-ish walk to the gaol, so recommend a taxi for anyone with breathing issues after exertion.

This was such a fun and interesting place to visit. So much history packed into this building. It reminded me of the Alcatraz tour in San Francisco. I will say that I was a bit disappointed in the halloween decorations that they had out up. There was a scavenger hunt they were doing for the kids which was awesome, however the skeletons and ghosts kind of messed up the aesthetic of my photos.

I don't know why but I expected a lot less of an experience when we started the tour. What an amazing a day we had! The staff were unbelievably friendly, the gaol itself was incredibly evocative thanks to the personable stories and the historical restoration. It is close to the city centre and easy to find. Definitely a jewel in Cork's crown. Highly recommended.

Excellent. This ranks with Crumlin Road in Belfast and Kilmainham Gaol in Dublin as a historical prison representation. The stories in the cells illuminate the imposing building and the ability to wander in the surrounding grounds provides an additional impression. The self-guided audio tour which I took finishes in the mock-up court room where, after the visuals commenting on the prison's history have completed, two wonderful songs play, which alone make this place an essential visit. Immense and powerful both lyrically and physically. Well worth a visit.