The Queenstown Story at Cobh Heritage Centre with Great Stories of Emigration
by Cobh Heritage Trust CLG
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The Queenstown Story at Cobh Heritage Centre presents the history of Irish emigration through one of the world's finest natural harbours. The centre is housed in a restored Victorian railway station that itself has historical significance. The visit typically lasts between one and two hours and is a walking tour led by a driver/guide who ensures skipping the long lines. The tour traces the departure of over three million Irish emigrants who left from Cobh (formerly Queenstown) for new lives abroad. Exhibits cover various periods, starting in the 1600s with forced transportation to the West Indies and American colonies. It also highlights key events linked to the port, including the sinking of the Titanic and the Lusitania, as well as the impact of the Great Famine. Displays use modern and artistic methods to present these stories. Food and drinks are not included in the tour. Visitors follow the chronological path of emigration and learn about the lives of those who passed through this historic port.
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Cobh Heritage Centre
The tour starts inside the restored Victorian railway station in Cobh, a building with its own historical background. Visitors learn about Irish emigration beginning in the 1600s, including forced labour to the West Indies and American colonies. The exhibit follows the chronological path of over three million emigrants leaving the port town, with sections on the Great Famine and links to the Titanic and Lusitania disasters. The visit lasts about one hour and highlights the experiences of Irish emigrants.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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The Queenstown Story at Cobh Heritage Centre with Great Stories of Emigration
by Cobh Heritage Trust CLG
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.€30Overview
The Queenstown Story at Cobh Heritage Centre presents the history of Irish emigration through one of the world's finest natural harbours. The centre is housed in a restored Victorian railway station that itself has historical significance. The visit typically lasts between one and two hours and is a walking tour led by a driver/guide who ensures skipping the long lines. The tour traces the departure of over three million Irish emigrants who left from Cobh (formerly Queenstown) for new lives abroad. Exhibits cover various periods, starting in the 1600s with forced transportation to the West Indies and American colonies. It also highlights key events linked to the port, including the sinking of the Titanic and the Lusitania, as well as the impact of the Great Famine. Displays use modern and artistic methods to present these stories. Food and drinks are not included in the tour. Visitors follow the chronological path of emigration and learn about the lives of those who passed through this historic port.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Cobh Heritage Centre
The tour starts inside the restored Victorian railway station in Cobh, a building with its own historical background. Visitors learn about Irish emigration beginning in the 1600s, including forced labour to the West Indies and American colonies. The exhibit follows the chronological path of over three million emigrants leaving the port town, with sections on the Great Famine and links to the Titanic and Lusitania disasters. The visit lasts about one hour and highlights the experiences of Irish emigrants.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.