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Trip Planner:   Europe  /  Ireland  /  Province of Munster  /  County Cork  /  Cork  /  Blarney  /  Blarney Castle & Gardens

Blarney Castle & Gardens, Cork

4.5
#1 of 281 in Historic Sites in Province of Munster
Must see · Castle · Historic Site
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Steeped in legend, Blarney Castle & Gardens boast a mystical stone claiming supernatural power to endow anyone who kisses it with the gift of great eloquence. You can test this legend by kissing the stone while hanging upside-down from the top of the castle's tower. Once you capture the power of this magical stone, tour the castle's extensive gardens, featuring several natural rock formations with whimsical names like "Druid's Circle" and "Witch's Cave." As you follow the grassy paths, try to spot different kinds of ferns growing here, some of which are the tallest of their kind in Ireland. Check online for a printable map of the castle's grounds, and take advantage of discounts by booking your tickets in advance. To visit Blarney Castle & Gardens on your holiday in Cork, and find out what else Cork has to offer, use our Cork.
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Tours to Blarney Castle & Gardens

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4.6
Duration: 12 hours
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FROM $73 BOOK WITH VIATOR Blarney Castle Day Tour from Dublin Including Rock of Cashel & Cork City Blarney Castle Day Tour from Dublin Including Rock of Cashel & Cork City
4.5
Duration: 12 hours
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FROM $134 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cork and Blarney Castle Rail Tour from Dublin Cork and Blarney Castle Rail Tour from Dublin
4.5
Duration: 12 hours
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FROM $727 BOOK WITH VIATOR 3-Day Cork, Blarney Castle, Ring of Kerry and Cliffs of Moher Rail Tour 3-Day Cork, Blarney Castle, Ring of Kerry and Cliffs of Moher Rail Tour
4.4
Duration: 3 days
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4.6
Duration: 6 days
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FROM $1,054 BOOK WITH VIATOR 5-Day Escape to the South West Small-Group Tour from Dublin 5-Day Escape to the South West Small-Group Tour from Dublin
4.9
Duration: 5 days
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FROM $82 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cobh (Cork) to Blarney Castle & Kinsale - Shore Excursion Cobh (Cork) to Blarney Castle & Kinsale - Shore Excursion
5.0
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $61 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cobh (Cork) to Blarney Castle Half Day Shore Tour Cobh (Cork) to Blarney Castle Half Day Shore Tour
4.9
Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $1,849 BOOK WITH VIATOR 7-Day Great Atlantic Adventure Small-Group Tour of Ireland from Dublin 7-Day Great Atlantic Adventure Small-Group Tour of Ireland from Dublin
4.9
Duration: 7 days
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FROM $966 BOOK WITH VIATOR 4-Day Ring of Kerry, Limerick, Cliffs of Moher, Galway and Connemara Rail Tour 4-Day Ring of Kerry, Limerick, Cliffs of Moher, Galway and Connemara Rail Tour
4.3
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FROM $956 BOOK WITH VIATOR 4-Day Cork, Ring of Kerry, Dingle, Cliffs of Moher and Galway Bay Rail Tour 4-Day Cork, Ring of Kerry, Dingle, Cliffs of Moher and Galway Bay Rail Tour
4.4
Duration: 4 days
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FROM $446 BOOK WITH VIATOR 2-Day Cork, Blarney Castle and Ring of Kerry Rail Trip from Dublin 2-Day Cork, Blarney Castle and Ring of Kerry Rail Trip from Dublin
4.2
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Blarney Castle & Gardens reviews

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  • By bobinogs1
    We drove from Limerick as it was on my bucket list to kiss the Blarney Stone. There were many people already at the Castle when we got there and more coaches still arriving! We hot footed it straight....  more
    We drove from Limerick as it was on my bucket list to kiss the Blarney Stone. There were many people already at the Castle when we got there and more coaches still arriving! We hot footed it straight....  more »
  • By LJFQ27
    We visited the castle and gardens yesterday. We took the 215 bus from Cork, which takes you a short walk to the castle entrance. We made our way to the castle and stone first. There is a tight... 
    We visited the castle and gardens yesterday. We took the 215 bus from Cork, which takes you a short walk to the castle entrance. We made our way to the castle and stone first. There is a tight...  more »
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  • By Francis Esmonde-White
    The gardens at Blarney castle are even more impressive than the castle and Blarney stone. The Jurassic fern garden is incredibly magical and shouldn't be missed. The poison garden is very informative. The lime kiln and ice house are well documented, and quite interesting. The boardwalks are nice, but the stone features like the druid circle and witches stove inspire the imagination.
  • By Eileen O' Shea
    We were staying at the blarney woollen Mills Hotel so we had a wonderful walk in the garden which is across the road from the hotel. We enjoyed it very much
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