Blarney Castle Tour: Ireland's Rich History

Embark on a scenic rail tour from Dublin to Blarney Castle in Cork. Kiss the famous Blarney Stone, explore the castle grounds, and learn about Ireland’s emigrants at the Queenstown Story in Cobh.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Blarney Castle & Gardens - Upon arriving in Cork at 09:35, we will transfer to our tour coach and travel through Cork City to Blarney Village, home to the historic Blarney Castle, which is over 600 years old.
    Explore the stunning gardens and take the opportunity to kiss the famous stone, believed to grant the gift of eternal eloquence to those who…
What's Included
  • Qualified driver-guide on coaches
  • Information pack
  • Reserved seats on trains
  • All travel by rail and coach from Dublin
  • Host on trains
  • Attractions Admissions
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information

Your trip to Ireland isn’t whole without stopping by Blarney Castle! During this all-day adventure from Dublin, you’ll have the opportunity to peck the renowned Blarney Stone, roam the castle’s surroundings, and learn about the poignant history of Ireland’s expatriates at the Queenstown Story in Cobh. With train and bus, you’ll embark on a voyage…

Location
Dublin Heuston
Check in is 20 minutes prior to the departure time (6:40AM). Our yellow check-in stand is located close to the Customer Service Desk at Heuston Station where our representative will be waiting for you in their BRIGHT yellow jacket!
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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N1647witoddj
Sep 28, 2025
We loved it! Thank you John and Dan! - John and Dan were awesome!! We had a blast at the Blarney Stone and in Cobh. Wish we could have had a little more time at Blarney and a little less time at the titanic so that we could have explored the grounds at blarney a bit more. At the same time, we could have had a bit more time at Cobh. Overall though, 10/10 experience!
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Scot_k
Sep 26, 2025
Wonderful Experience - The experience was everything advertised and more. The train was amazing and there was plenty of time to enjoy all of the stops. Our tour guide, Paul, was awesome, providing interesting facts and stories as well as keeping us informed of the itinerary. Worth the price.
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Passenger53309233287
Sep 26, 2025
Day Trip not to be missed. - Rail Tours Ireland First Class Day Tours did not disappoint, it was a great tour from start to finish. David is wonderful professional, experienced, knowledgeable guide and Danny his driver did amazing job driving our transport. If you are looking for a day trip that gives you history, culture, beautiful scenic views and an excursion to remember, this is the day trip for you. I highly recommend it.
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W
Aug 18, 2025
Great way to travel! - Ease of traveling by train was a major bonus. Able to relax, see the countryside, walk freely on the train, snack service available, and have bathroom access. Significantly more comfortable and enjoyable than packed on a tour bus. Norman, our guide, provided an overview of the itinerary and a wealth of information through the course of the day. Definitely a great way to tour!
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Trisha_m
Aug 14, 2025
We had a great day! John... - We had a great day! John was a fantastic guide. He was very knowledgeable! Highly recommend!!!!!!!’!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Kathleen_r
Jul 8, 2025
A pleasant way to spend the day. - We loved every minute of this tour! There were nine of us (6 adults and 3 kids 11, 9 and 7). The tour was very well organized and our tour guide, Norman, took great care of us. Our train accommodations were excellent as was our tour bus. The time at each destination was good (although you could easily spend an entire day at Blarney Castle).
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Kevin_c
Jun 28, 2025
Family trip - It was excellent. Taking the train out of Dublin was a great way to see the countryside. Our tour guide Norman was excellent. While on the train ride, he told us more details about what we would be seeing and doing for the day. Along the way he pointed out sights and particular places that we would be passing and might want to take a picture of. He was very friendly and knowledgeable and really made the tour a great experience!
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55katej
Jun 19, 2025
Perfect Day Trip From Dublin! - Paul O’Neil, our guide, was awesome. He kept us schedule, was very knowledgeable, and very friendly. The stops were fantastic. Transfers went smoothly and I never felt rushed or lost. It was worth every penny!
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Donna_d
Jul 9, 2025
I’m rating this as a four... - I’m rating this as a four star simply based on the amount of travel and length of the day. Other than that, the sightseeing, the guide and experience was fantastic! Be prepared for a 15 hour day, however still worth it.
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Terry_b
Jun 7, 2025
Go to Castle first when... - Go to Castle first when at Blarney. It gets very crowded. Well worth it. Guide was wonderful and helpful.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).