Private Day Tour from Cork

Rock of Cashel, Cahir Castle & Cobh

Step into Ireland’s Ancient East at the Rock of Cashel and Cahir Castle, then return via the harbour town of Cobh.

Private tour · Local driver-guide · Flexible itinerary

Duration

Flexible: full day or shorter

Pickup

Your Cork hotel or the Cobh cruise terminal

Tour Type

Private tour

Group

Your group only

Vehicle

Luxury Mercedes touring vehicle

About This Tour

A day in Ireland’s Ancient East. Visit the Rock of Cashel, one of the country’s most recognisable historic sites, and Cahir Castle, a remarkably well preserved medieval fortress on the River Suir.

The return journey brings you south to the harbour town of Cobh before finishing back at your hotel or ship.

What's Included

Taking This Tour from Cobh Cruise Port

Tour Itinerary

  1. Sights of Ireland Ancient East on a private tour

    01

    Rock of Cashel

    A dramatic group of medieval buildings standing on a limestone outcrop above the plains of Tipperary, and one of Ireland’s most photographed historic sites.

  2. Cahir Castle

    02

    Cahir Castle

    One of Ireland’s largest and best preserved castles, set on a rocky island in the River Suir, with its keep, tower and defensive walls still intact.

  3. 03

    Cobh

    A stop in the colourful harbour town of Cobh on the way back, with its waterfront, cathedral and views across Cork Harbour.

Why Choose This Tour

Every Wild Way Tours day is private, personal and built around the people in the car. Our guides are local, friendly and genuinely enjoy showing off their country.

Private Experience

Travel exclusively with your own group. No other passengers and no fixed group schedule.

Local Knowledge

Explore Ireland with an experienced local driver-guide who knows the history and the stories.

Flexible Pace

Spend more time at the places that interest you and stop whenever something catches your eye.

Off the Beaten Path

See the hidden places and quiet corners that larger coach tours often miss.

Ready to Explore Ireland Your Way?

Tell us your dates, group size and interests and we will help plan your private tour.

Tour at a Glance

Duration

Flexible: full day or shorter

Pickup

Your Cork hotel or the Cobh cruise terminal

Tour Type

Private tour

Group Size

Your group only

Vehicle

Luxury Mercedes touring vehicle

Plan This Tour

Every tour is private and tailored to your group. Tell us your dates and what you would like to see, and we will take care of the rest.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Something else you would like to know? Call +353 (0)86 8233 918 or email info@wildwaytours.ie.

Yes. We specialise in cruise liner shore excursions from Cobh. Your driver-guide will meet you at your ship and plan the day around your time in port.

Yes. All of our itineraries are bespoke. Tell us what you would like to see and how much time you have, and we will shape the day around your group.

Our day tours from Cork vary in length depending on the route you choose. Let us know the time you have available and we will plan a comfortable day to suit it.

Your chauffeur driver-guide will meet you at your hotel in Cork or at your cruise ship in Cobh. If you are travelling onwards, we can also finish the day at a different location.

Our tours are private and designed for small groups, including couples, families, friends and colleagues. Give us a call with your group size and we will let you know the best arrangement.

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