Cork Historic Underground Donut Walking Tour with Delicious Breakfast
by Underground Donut Tour Historic Cork Doughnut Tour
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This two-hour walking tour in Cork begins at Cameron Bakery, where participants receive a delicious breakfast of fresh, buttery pastries. The group then walks to Merchants Quay Shopping Centre, a historic trading area by the River Lee, spending about fifteen minutes learning about its past importance in shipping goods such as Cork butter. Next, the tour continues to Emmet Place for thirty minutes, where the guide points out notable landmarks including one of Ireland’s famous opera houses, the Shandon Bells, and two Queen Anne houses, one of which is now a Starbucks. The tour proceeds to a partner shop on Frenchchurch Street, an underground location, where guests taste freshly made donuts featuring creative local flavors. Afterward, the group visits the Coal Quay Market area, a medieval trading site, spending fifteen minutes observing Cork’s coat of arms and the location of an old castle tower. The walk continues down Washington Street for another fifteen minutes, viewing the Cork Courthouse, Reardons Emporium, and St. Augustine’s Church. Along the way, the group stops at a plaza with a bronze statue of Rory Gallagher, the native rock and blues guitarist, for a brief photo opportunity and information about his connection to Cork. The final part of the tour covers St. Patrick Street, highlighting various architectural styles and the historic Huguenot burial ground. The tour ends at Cafe Mexicana in the Huguenot Quarter, where guests choose between Alfajores or Grandma’s Mexican cake to finish. Throughout the tour, the guide shares stories about each site. Breakfast and all tastings, including the donuts, are included. Gratuities are not included. The tour is not recommended for travelers with significant mobility issues.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Merchants Quay Shopping Centre
This stop explores a historic area of Cork city known for its busy trade, including boats carrying various cargos such as high-quality Cork butter. The visit lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
Emmet Place
At Emmet Place, the guide explains the history of one of Ireland’s most famous opera houses. The group also sees the Shandon Bells and two Queen Anne-style houses, including a Starbucks. This stop takes about 30 minutes.
30 min
Rory Gallagher Statue
Guests stop at a plaza featuring a bronze statue honoring Rory Gallagher, a native rock and blues guitarist. The guide shares information about his life and connection to Cork, and guests may take photos. This stop lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
Coal Quay Market
In the heart of medieval Cork city, the tour points out the historical market area where locals bought food and highlights Cork’s coat of arms displayed on a wall near a former castle tower. The stop lasts around 15 minutes.
15 min
Washington Street
The group strolls down Washington Street, observing the Cork Court House, Reardons Emporium, and the church of St. Augustines during a 15-minute walk.
15 min
St Patrick Street
The final stretch passes through the center of modern Cork city along St Patrick Street. The guide points out various architectural styles and the historic Huguenot burial ground before arriving at Cafe Mexicana, the tour's last stop. This segment takes about 15 minutes.
15 min
Meeting point
You'll meet your guide here to begin the tour. Make yourself at home!
End point
We'll finish the tour here.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
More things to do in Cork
- Ring of Kerry Day Tour from Cork Including Killarney National Park
- Rebel City Distillery Tour in Cork with Guided Tasting
- Midleton Distillery Jameson Experience with Guided Tour and Whiskey Tasting in Cork
- Mead Making and Tasting Tour at Kinsale Mead Co. in Cork
Cork Historic Underground Donut Walking Tour with Delicious Breakfast
by Underground Donut Tour Historic Cork Doughnut Tour
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$130Overview
This two-hour walking tour in Cork begins at Cameron Bakery, where participants receive a delicious breakfast of fresh, buttery pastries. The group then walks to Merchants Quay Shopping Centre, a historic trading area by the River Lee, spending about fifteen minutes learning about its past importance in shipping goods such as Cork butter. Next, the tour continues to Emmet Place for thirty minutes, where the guide points out notable landmarks including one of Ireland’s famous opera houses, the Shandon Bells, and two Queen Anne houses, one of which is now a Starbucks. The tour proceeds to a partner shop on Frenchchurch Street, an underground location, where guests taste freshly made donuts featuring creative local flavors. Afterward, the group visits the Coal Quay Market area, a medieval trading site, spending fifteen minutes observing Cork’s coat of arms and the location of an old castle tower. The walk continues down Washington Street for another fifteen minutes, viewing the Cork Courthouse, Reardons Emporium, and St. Augustine’s Church. Along the way, the group stops at a plaza with a bronze statue of Rory Gallagher, the native rock and blues guitarist, for a brief photo opportunity and information about his connection to Cork. The final part of the tour covers St. Patrick Street, highlighting various architectural styles and the historic Huguenot burial ground. The tour ends at Cafe Mexicana in the Huguenot Quarter, where guests choose between Alfajores or Grandma’s Mexican cake to finish. Throughout the tour, the guide shares stories about each site. Breakfast and all tastings, including the donuts, are included. Gratuities are not included. The tour is not recommended for travelers with significant mobility issues.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Merchants Quay Shopping Centre
This stop explores a historic area of Cork city known for its busy trade, including boats carrying various cargos such as high-quality Cork butter. The visit lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
Emmet Place
At Emmet Place, the guide explains the history of one of Ireland’s most famous opera houses. The group also sees the Shandon Bells and two Queen Anne-style houses, including a Starbucks. This stop takes about 30 minutes.
30 min
Rory Gallagher Statue
Guests stop at a plaza featuring a bronze statue honoring Rory Gallagher, a native rock and blues guitarist. The guide shares information about his life and connection to Cork, and guests may take photos. This stop lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
Coal Quay Market
In the heart of medieval Cork city, the tour points out the historical market area where locals bought food and highlights Cork’s coat of arms displayed on a wall near a former castle tower. The stop lasts around 15 minutes.
15 min
Washington Street
The group strolls down Washington Street, observing the Cork Court House, Reardons Emporium, and the church of St. Augustines during a 15-minute walk.
15 min
St Patrick Street
The final stretch passes through the center of modern Cork city along St Patrick Street. The guide points out various architectural styles and the historic Huguenot burial ground before arriving at Cafe Mexicana, the tour's last stop. This segment takes about 15 minutes.
15 min
Meeting point
You'll meet your guide here to begin the tour. Make yourself at home!
End point
We'll finish the tour here.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
More things to do in Cork
- Ring of Kerry Day Tour from Cork Including Killarney National Park
- Rebel City Distillery Tour in Cork with Guided Tasting
- Midleton Distillery Jameson Experience with Guided Tour and Whiskey Tasting in Cork
- Mead Making and Tasting Tour at Kinsale Mead Co. in Cork