Free walking tours in Cork and what to see
Free walking tours (you tip what you think it was worth at the end), guided visits, night tours, tickets and day trips in Cork. You book them on Civitatis, with free cancellation on most.
Free tours and guided visits in Cork in numbers
Of the 8 activities Civitatis shows for Cork, one is a free walking tour and 7 have free cancellation. The one with the most reviews is “Free Tour of Cork” (1,389 reviews, 9.3 out of 10). Data from Civitatis, updated daily.
- activities
- 8
- free walking tour
- 1
- cheapest paid tour
- €22
- average traveller score
- 8.8
- reviews
- 1,454
- typical length
- 2 h
What to see in Cork
Must-sees
Cork, Ireland’s second city, stands on an island between two channels of the River Lee. Its heart is the English Market, an 18th-century covered market, and at Shandon church you can ring the bells seen from all over the city. St Fin Barre’s Cathedral is neo-Gothic.
Eight kilometres away is Blarney Castle, where you kiss the Blarney Stone, and on the harbour lie Cobh, the Titanic’s last port of call, and Spike Island, a former prison.
Free tours and guided visits
Cork has guided city walks and food tours of the English Market, and excursions to Blarney, Cobh, Kinsale and the Ring of Kerry.
How long to spend
Two days cover the city, Blarney and Cobh. With more time, continue to Kinsale and Kerry.
Where to stay
The centre is the most convenient; Shandon and the station the cheapest, and Blarney has spa hotels.
Where to stay in Cork
The areas we cover in our guide to where to stay: City centre and the island, Shandon and the station and Blarney. See the areas guide and the best-rated hotels in Cork
Frequently asked questions about free walking tours in Cork
Is there a free walking tour in Cork?
Yes: right now there is one free walking tour on Civitatis, “Free Tour of Cork” (9.3 out of 10 from 1,389 reviews). They are free: at the end you tip what you like.
How much does a guided tour in Cork cost?
Between €22 and €262.15 for the paid activities currently on Civitatis; free walking tours are free, with a tip at the end.
What is the best-rated tour in Cork?
“Free Tour of Cork”, with 9.3 out of 10 from 1,389 traveller reviews on Civitatis.
How much time do you need to see Cork?
Two days cover the city, Blarney and Cobh. With more time, continue to Kinsale and Kerry.
Where should I stay in Cork?
It depends on your trip. In our guide to the areas of Cork we cover City centre and the island, Shandon and the station and Blarney.