Cork City Gaol Admission Ticket

The tour is a self-guided tour with a GUIDEBOOK, which is included in your ticket price.

You can also rent an audio guide at €2 extra per person. Both of these are available in a number of different languages.

Family Ticket (2 Adults and up to 4 Children) can be purchased on arrival at the Gaol.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cork City Gaol - Corks Most Captivating Experience:A step back in time to see what 19th/early 20th century life was like-inside and outside prison walls. Historical experience brought to life with amazingly lifelike figures, furnished cells, sound effects & fascinating exhibitions. This exhibition fascinates visitors of all ages and nationalities and the tour is available in up to 12 languages.
What's Included
  • Admission included
Location
Cork City Gaol
Convent Avenue, Sunday's Well
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Annlouie_s
Aug 29, 2025
History Brought to Life at Cork City Gaol - Our visit to Cork City Gaol was an informative and memorable experience. The self-guided tour, enhanced by QR code access, really brought the stories of the Gaol to life and allowed us to engage with its rich history at our own pace. This interactive approach made the visit both enjoyable and highly educational. I would highly recommend visiting Cork City Gaol when in Cork—it offers a unique perspective on Ireland’s past and is well worth the time.
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Alan_b
Aug 28, 2025
A Must See In Cork. - Very interesting to visit, lots of information & experiences. Enthusiastic staff, who know their stuff on the jail. Excellent guidebook, incredible stories from long gone by…!
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Jaynegillings
Aug 23, 2025
Very enjoyable - What a lovely little find this visit was. Did a guided tour with Chloe who was very informative and able to answer our questions. Recommend this inexpensive visit to anyone travelling to Cork with time on their hands
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Priscilla_b
Aug 23, 2025
Great visit - Very nice visit. The story told with the audio guides was great. Not many people which allowed us to take the time for the visit.
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Mark_m
Aug 11, 2025
Well worth a visit - Very well done great experience to learn about the history of the prison and the prisoners been housed there.
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Kenneth
Aug 4, 2025
A must visit if in Cork. - Didn't know what to expect from it. Was very pleased with the whole experience from the friendly guest staff to the experience itself. Would highly recommend the audio it adds massively to the experience. Would visit again in future.
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Clairebarbs
Jul 28, 2025
Must-visit - Absolutely brilliant experience. Chloe was a fabulous tour guide; really like the way the story of the prison is linked to individual prisoners. Building is really interesting and gives a great insight into this aspect of the justice system. We were staying in central Cork and walking up to the prison provided a great opportunity to explore the river too. This is an absolute must-do visit if you are in Cork.
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Julia_r
Jul 28, 2025
Not for people with... - Not for people with walking difficulties. Did not see any access for wheel chair users. Even push chair's would have a problem.
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861ansh
Jul 23, 2025
Fun tour and guide - A very nice tour done with our guide Chris! Knew just a little more to tell EN about the prison system and how it went in this gaol. Small group, so it felt like a private tour. Very friendly EN friendly and friendly guide who also speaks some Dutch
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Robertmcguire81
Jul 18, 2025
- My family and I had a wonderful tour of Cork City Gaol. Our guide Chloe from Glasgow was outstanding. I would highly recommend a visit and a guided tour of this fantastic piece of our built heritage. 10/10
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From $15
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).