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The best Blarney Castle tours from Dublin
The Blarney Stone, the Rock of Cashel, Cahir Castle and a Jameson distillery in Cork: here is how to see Blarney Castle from Dublin, with honest advice on the 12-hour day, entry fees and the queue at the Blarney Stone.
See our 2 picks
Yes, you can visit Blarney Castle in a day from Dublin: a 12-hour tour with entry starts at €85. It includes tickets for Blarney, the Rock of Cashel and Cahir Castle. Blarney alone costs €24 for adults. A 3-day tour adds Kilkenny, West Cork and the Jameson distillery in Midleton.
Our 2 picks for Blarney Castle
One long day trip with three castles, and one small-group tour over three days.
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from €85 per person Our top pick 12 hours 4.7 (1,453) reviews on GetYourGuide
Blarney Castle, Rock of Cashel and Cahir Castle
Entry to Blarney Castle and Gardens, the Rock of Cashel and Cahir Castle is all paid in advance. You can kiss the Blarney Stone and walk the gardens at your own pace. A driver-guide runs the day. You meet at the Molly Malone statue.
Best for Visitors with one day for Blarney
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from €759 per person 3 days, 2 nights 4.4 (14) reviews on GetYourGuide
Multi-day: Blarney, Kilkenny and whiskey (3 days, 2 nights)
A 3-day small-group tour in a 16-seat minicoach, with at most 15 guests. You stay two nights in B&Bs. The tour visits Blarney, West Cork, Kilkenny and Glendalough, with a tour and tasting at the Jameson distillery in Midleton. Attraction entry fees are not included. You are back in Dublin at about 18:30 on day 3.
Best for Visitors who want more of the south, without driving
Check availability: Multi-day: Blarney, Kilkenny and whiskey (3 days, 2 nights) on GetYourGuide
Blarney Castle tours compared
| Tour | From | Duration | Entry fees | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blarney Castle, Rock of Cashel and Cahir Castle | €85 per person | 12 hours | Blarney, Cashel and Cahir included | Visitors with one day for Blarney | The one day trip to Blarney, with all three tickets in the price. |
| Multi-day: Blarney, Kilkenny and whiskey (3 days, 2 nights) | €759 per person | 3 days, 2 nights | Not included | Visitors who want more of the south, without driving | The way to see Blarney without a 12-hour day. It has few reviews so far (14). |
Blarney Castle, Rock of Cashel and Cahir Castle
€85 per person12 hours 4.7 (1,453)
Details
- Entry fees
- Blarney, Cashel and Cahir included
- Who it suits
- Visitors with one day for Blarney
- Why we picked it
- The one day trip to Blarney, with all three tickets in the price.
Multi-day: Blarney, Kilkenny and whiskey (3 days, 2 nights)
€759 per person3 days, 2 nights 4.4 (14)
Details
- Entry fees
- Not included
- Who it suits
- Visitors who want more of the south, without driving
- Why we picked it
- The way to see Blarney without a 12-hour day. It has few reviews so far (14).
- Small group: Multi-day: Blarney, Kilkenny and whiskey (3 days, 2 nights) takes up to 15 people.
- Neither includes hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point.
- Both offer free cancellation.
- Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 25 October 2026. Prices are “from” prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
Blarney Castle tour from Dublin: the day
The Blarney day tour takes 12 hours and visits three castles. You stop at the Rock of Cashel, the 12th-century seat of Irish kings, as the listing puts it. You also visit Cahir Castle and Blarney Castle with its gardens.
All three tickets are paid in advance, so you pay nothing at the gates. Lunch and drinks are not included. Bring snacks and an umbrella.
Twelve hours is long; our day trip tours from Dublin include shorter ones.
Cork day trips from Dublin: tour, train or car
For Blarney and Cashel in one day, the tour is the simplest way. The train goes to Cork city, not to Blarney. Trains leave Dublin Heuston for Cork Kent every hour from 06:00 to 17:00. The trip takes about 2 hours 28 to 2 hours 41.
From Cork, Blarney is a local bus ride away. Check the bus times before you go.
Jameson Distillery in Cork on the 3-day tour
The 3-day tour includes a tour and tasting at the Jameson distillery in Midleton, County Cork. No day trip on this page goes there. More trips with nights away are in our multi-day tours from Dublin.
To see Blarney and the Rock of Cashel on your own in one day, you need a car.
Blarney Castle hours and tickets
Blarney Castle is open all year, except 24 and 25 December. You can buy tickets online or at the ticket office. There are no timed slots.
- Adult
- €24
- Student or senior (65+)
- €19
- Child (6–16)
- €12
- Family (2 + 2)
- €65
| Months | Hours | Last entry |
|---|---|---|
| January to March | 09:00–17:00 | 16:00 |
| April | 09:00–17:30 | 16:30 |
| May to September | 09:00–18:00 | 17:00 |
| October | 09:00–17:30 | 16:30 |
| November and December | 09:00–17:00 | 16:00 |
Tips before you book a Blarney Castle tour
Know what is in the price
The day tour includes all three castle tickets. The 3-day tour does not include attraction entry, so budget €24 for Blarney.
No time slots at Blarney
Blarney tickets have no timed slots. Ask your guide how long the stop is, and go to the castle first if the Blarney Stone matters most to you.
Check the cancellation cut-off
Both picks show free cancellation on GetYourGuide. Check the exact cut-off on the listing before you book.
Plan a long day
The day tour runs 12 hours. Bring snacks, water and rain gear, as lunch is not included.
Blarney Castle trips: questions and answers
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