6 Walking Tours in Cork Worth the Fare

1.Guided Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 310 reviews · from $26Our pick

A 75-minute guided historical walk through Cork, from Shandon and hidden waterways to Nano Nagle and the English Market, led by locals.

“About 20 people in the group; the guide had a headset microphone and was easy to hear; we got some unique information that we hadn't learned yet; we learned and went to Shandon Bells and Tower St Anne's church where you can pull the ropes to sound the bells (6 euros per person), you also climb up the tower to the top; we passed a Mexican restaurant that we went back to eat at later in the day; we learned that some of the streets are built over the river (who knew?); we also found out how the tall bulky street lights came to be (a question we had been…”

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2.Titanic Trail Guided Walking Tour Cobh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 253 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $36Top rated

Guided Titanic Trail walk in Cobh, Ireland. See Cork Harbour and St. Coleman’s Cathedral, hear Titanic and Lusitania links in 1 hour.

“Our choice of a walking tour wasn’t the best idea on the day. It rained and rained and the wind blew. We got soaked and cold. If it wasn’t for our excellent guide Dennis; who’s personable nature, Irish charm and encyclopaedic knowledge which kept us going, we’d have dropped out mid way. We finished with a walk to the cathedral and view of the bay. Highly recommend.”

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3.Guided Historic Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 32 reviews · from $40

2-hour guided walk in Cobh covers 16 ambush and detention sites, with stories from the potato famine to independence, for $40.

“The guide was passionate and knowledgeable about the Irish history”

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4.Cork Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $314

Cork private walking tour with a professional guide. See River Lee, English Market, Shandon and more in about 2 hours, customize as you go.

“Mary, our tour guide was awesome! She gave a cultural history of Ireland and Dublin! Her passion for her country was heart felt and genuine and was loved by us all! She should be commended by your company! Thank you again, Mary!!”

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5.Best of Cork: Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 6 reviews · from $55

A private local walking tour of Cork with a flexible route, English Market and River Lee highlights, plus Shandon Bells and city strolls.

“Carlos did a great job of including all we asked to see. He also paced our walk comfortably. His knowledge of our sites was solid. Overall a very good experience.”

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6.Cork Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $284

Private 2-hour Cork walk from Grand Parade to English Market and River Lee, tracing Vikings, Black Death, and the Irish Civil War.

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