Blarney Castle, Rock of Cashel & Cahir Castle Day Tour From Dublin
by Irish Day Tours
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This full-day bus tour from Dublin traces Ireland’s medieval past through three prominent castles. The day begins at the Molly Malone statue, where travelers meet their guide before heading into southern Ireland’s countryside. The first main stop is the Rock of Cashel, which features several medieval structures including a round tower, Romanesque chapel, Gothic cathedral, a high cross, and a 15th-century tower house. Visitors spend about an hour exploring these historic buildings and grounds. Next, the tour continues to Blarney Castle, a landmark dating back over 600 years. Guests have two hours here to walk the castle grounds, climb to kiss the Blarney Stone, and explore the gardens featuring waterfalls and ancient fern collections. Various dining options are available at Blarney Castle for those who wish to purchase lunch independently. The final castle visit is to Cahir Castle in County Tipperary, located on an island in the River Suir. Constructed in the 13th century by the Butler family, this well-preserved fortress offers guided tours and audiovisual presentations that detail its historical sieges and medieval defensive features. After about an hour here, the tour returns to Dublin, ending again at the Molly Malone statue. The tour lasts approximately 13 and a half hours, includes all admission fees and skip-the-line entry at all sites, and is conducted in a modern air-conditioned coach with some vehicles offering USB ports and Wi-Fi. The guide manages all ticketing, allowing visitors to enter sites without waiting. Lunch and gratuities are not included. Participants should be prepared for a long day with significant driving between stops, including a 2.5-hour bus ride to the Rock of Cashel with breaks at service stations. Steep steps at Blarney Castle may limit access for those with mobility issues. Arrival at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before departure is required, and infants are welcome if customers provide their own safety seats.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Molly Malone Statue
The tour starts in front of the Molly Malone statue on Suffolk Street in Dublin. Guests meet their guide and fellow travelers here before departing. Participants are advised to arrive at least 10 minutes early to ensure a timely departure as the journey heads into southern Ireland.
5 min
Rock of Cashel
The Rock of Cashel is the first major stop, known for its medieval significance. Visitors can see a collection of structures including a high cross, round tower, Gothic cathedral, an abbey, a Romanesque chapel, and a 15th-century tower house. The visit lasts about one hour.
60 min
Blarney Castle & Gardens
Guests spend around two hours at Blarney Castle, a notable Irish landmark over 600 years old. Visitors can tour the castle towers, climb the Wishing Steps in Rock Close, and kiss the Blarney Stone. The castle grounds include gardens with waterfalls and ancient ferns. There are several restaurants on site for optional lunch.
120 min
Cahir Castle
The last stop is Cahir Castle in County Tipperary, situated on a rocky island in the River Suir. Built in the 13th century by the Butler family, it is one of Ireland’s largest and best-preserved castles. The guided tour includes visits to defensive structures and audiovisual shows that explain the castle’s history of battles and sieges. The visit lasts about one hour.
60 min
Molly Malone Statue
The tour returns to Dublin, finishing again at the Molly Malone statue where guests can reflect on the day's visits.
5 min
Meeting point
*PLEASE ARRIVE AT THE MEETING POINT 10 MIN BEFORE THE APPOINTED TIME*
End point
*PLEASE ARRIVE AT THE MEETING POINT 10 MIN BEFORE THE APPOINTED TIME*
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Blarney Castle, Rock of Cashel & Cahir Castle Day Tour From Dublin
by Irish Day Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€156.40Overview
This full-day bus tour from Dublin traces Ireland’s medieval past through three prominent castles. The day begins at the Molly Malone statue, where travelers meet their guide before heading into southern Ireland’s countryside. The first main stop is the Rock of Cashel, which features several medieval structures including a round tower, Romanesque chapel, Gothic cathedral, a high cross, and a 15th-century tower house. Visitors spend about an hour exploring these historic buildings and grounds. Next, the tour continues to Blarney Castle, a landmark dating back over 600 years. Guests have two hours here to walk the castle grounds, climb to kiss the Blarney Stone, and explore the gardens featuring waterfalls and ancient fern collections. Various dining options are available at Blarney Castle for those who wish to purchase lunch independently. The final castle visit is to Cahir Castle in County Tipperary, located on an island in the River Suir. Constructed in the 13th century by the Butler family, this well-preserved fortress offers guided tours and audiovisual presentations that detail its historical sieges and medieval defensive features. After about an hour here, the tour returns to Dublin, ending again at the Molly Malone statue. The tour lasts approximately 13 and a half hours, includes all admission fees and skip-the-line entry at all sites, and is conducted in a modern air-conditioned coach with some vehicles offering USB ports and Wi-Fi. The guide manages all ticketing, allowing visitors to enter sites without waiting. Lunch and gratuities are not included. Participants should be prepared for a long day with significant driving between stops, including a 2.5-hour bus ride to the Rock of Cashel with breaks at service stations. Steep steps at Blarney Castle may limit access for those with mobility issues. Arrival at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before departure is required, and infants are welcome if customers provide their own safety seats.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Molly Malone Statue
The tour starts in front of the Molly Malone statue on Suffolk Street in Dublin. Guests meet their guide and fellow travelers here before departing. Participants are advised to arrive at least 10 minutes early to ensure a timely departure as the journey heads into southern Ireland.
5 min
Rock of Cashel
The Rock of Cashel is the first major stop, known for its medieval significance. Visitors can see a collection of structures including a high cross, round tower, Gothic cathedral, an abbey, a Romanesque chapel, and a 15th-century tower house. The visit lasts about one hour.
60 min
Blarney Castle & Gardens
Guests spend around two hours at Blarney Castle, a notable Irish landmark over 600 years old. Visitors can tour the castle towers, climb the Wishing Steps in Rock Close, and kiss the Blarney Stone. The castle grounds include gardens with waterfalls and ancient ferns. There are several restaurants on site for optional lunch.
120 min
Cahir Castle
The last stop is Cahir Castle in County Tipperary, situated on a rocky island in the River Suir. Built in the 13th century by the Butler family, it is one of Ireland’s largest and best-preserved castles. The guided tour includes visits to defensive structures and audiovisual shows that explain the castle’s history of battles and sieges. The visit lasts about one hour.
60 min
Molly Malone Statue
The tour returns to Dublin, finishing again at the Molly Malone statue where guests can reflect on the day's visits.
5 min
Meeting point
*PLEASE ARRIVE AT THE MEETING POINT 10 MIN BEFORE THE APPOINTED TIME*
End point
*PLEASE ARRIVE AT THE MEETING POINT 10 MIN BEFORE THE APPOINTED TIME*
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.