Top South West Ireland Walking Tours

This is a walking tour of Cork city with commentary on the food and drinks history of the city going back to Viking days. Start at the City Art Gallery, where the merchants lived and traded in times past as the city developed from the confines of its medieval walls. See how this city was built on the trading of Butter, meat and whiskey. The English Market is central to the food history of the city and we meet some of its key traders. Enjoy selected food tastings finishing at the Market in the city centre. The tours with set times are not private however if you wish to organise a private tour outside of these times please contact us directly.

To experience the best scenic highlights of the beautiful town of Killarney and a visit to the National Park of Killarney this tour has it all. It is a fully guided tour, visiting the top highlights of the most popular town in Ireland. This fascinating & truly enjoyable walking tour offers an Irish experience like no other, including an unforgettable tour to view the magnificent National Park of Killarney.

Welcome to Cork, the rebel city of Ireland. Over the centuries, the city survived and flourished, despite Viking invasion and later Irish Civil War. This city is an architectural delight for visitors. Today, many of Cork's tourist attractions recollect its long history, and you'll find it to be an energetic, bustling city with lots of things to do. Explore its magnificent churches, the aromatic English Market, its narrow streets crammed with shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants, and stretch your legs by walking along the scenic river Lee. As you stroll from site to site in this charm-laden city, you will hear fun facts and tales about its rich history, culture, and people You will learn about: Monastic settlement Viking invaders Norseman settlers Trading centre in the global Scandinavian trade network Barony of Cork City Black Death Wars of the Roses Irish nationalist city Burning of Cork Irish Civil War

Cobh is best known as an early stop on the RMS Titanic’s fateful voyage in 1912, but there’s a lot more to its history than just that one event. Uncover some on this short tour of the central city. Visit a number of locations where the history of the Irish Republic was written by Cobh volunteers: safe houses and prisons, barracks and sites where raging battles took place. Discover this often-unspoken side of the city with the help of your guide, a local historian.

Meet your local host Ciara at the entrance to the local Milk market in Limerick city, a busy and lively canopy-covered market. As you walk around and discover local and regional produce sold by Ciara's favored vendors (many of whom she knows very well), you'll purchase a few ingredients for your vegan cooking demo. In Ciara's charming kitchen, you will learn to cook a global vegan meal from recipes she has created on her own. Your meal may include dishes such as a smoked carrot pate served on black cabbage with a dill dressing, an aubergine and wild mushroom pie topped with sweet potato and crunchy radishes, and a dessert of chocolate and coconut cake or chocolate mint mousse. Your cooking demonstration will last about two hours, during which you will watch Ciara make three different dishes from scratch, while chatting, eating and helping her prepare a few of the ingredients for the meal. Once the food is ready, you will sit down together to enjoy the meal.

Foodies won’t want to miss out on this unique tour of the award-winning Ummera smokehouse, producers of some of Ireland’s finest smoked salmon. Learn how salmon is cured over a tour then savor smoked salmon, smoked duck, smoked beef, and more at a tasting. Wash it all down with three delicious local hard ciders, created by the owner’s brother.

The open pastureland of western Ireland offers the perfect conditions for breeding goats, and the locally made cheeses are widely considered among the finest in the Emerald Isle. On this morning or afternoon tour, visit a family-run goat farm near Ennistymon and learn of Ireland’s rich goat-breeding pedigree. Pair award-winning goats’ cheeses with wine, and see for yourself the benefits of fresh air and lush grass on traditional cheese-making techniques.

Get an in-depth introduction to one of Ireland’s most stunning estates on a prearranged tour of Fota House, designed by 19th-century architects Richard and William Morris. Discover the daily lives of servants in the well-preserved kitchen and service wing, and see the original Victorian-era nursery. Tours also include visits to the Arboretum and rose garden.

The waterfront town of Cobh in County Cork has a long and fascinating maritime history. Avoid wasting time wandering aimlessly with this guided tour, which is designed by a local historian. See key maritime sights around town, and learn about Cobh’s connections to the Titanic and Lusitania, and about the many millions of Irish emigrants who departed on ships from its port.

For most visitors, Bunratty is a self guided experience. However, the best way to see Bunratty is with an expert guide with a love for story-telling. The guide will highlight important places within the park, make recommendations and be on hand to answer all your questions.

Stroll through Ennis, County Clare, with an award-winning tour guide to get to know the city thoroughly. On this walking your, you'll travel with a small group, which gives you plenty of personalized attention and the chance to ask questions. Visit hidden gems you might not otherwise find on your own and listen to tales of the city's history, culture, folklore, and people.

Buy your tickets ahead of time to Craggaunowen, which ensures your admission even on the busiest of days. Tickets are valid anytime during opening hours and allow access to all displays and exhibits. Immerse yourself in Ireland's Celtic history and prehistoric past on a self-guided tour.

Beat the crowds and enjoy nature’s tranquility on this private tour of Killarney National Park. The first national park in Ireland, Killarney is famed for its wildly scenic landscapes, its herd of red deer, and its medieval castle; it has also served as a film set and host to famous visitors like Charles de Gaulle. Pick a start time and duration that work for your schedule, and explore at your own pace.

Private tour of Ennis with an experienced and award-winning local guide. You will explore the streets and laneways of the town while learning about the intriguing characters and stories that shaped its history. Winner of the "2019 Best Walking Tour Experience - West of Ireland" and official tour for the Rick Steves Tours in Ennis, the History & Legends Tour explores the history, methodology, legends, ghosts, poverty, murders and more of this medieval town. The guide uses rich historical sources to recreate both the drama and daily life of Ennis and its place in Irish history and her acclaimed tours provide a highly entertaining and thought-provoking experience. There is also the option to book the Haunted History Tour for a more in-depth exploration of the darker side of the towns history, or the Gourmet History Tour for a combination of the history of the town along with the history of food in Ireland and some local food tastings.

Explore the majestic Dingle Peninsula with a natural and joyful Adventure Photo Session. Leave with images that you will cherish forever, created by a fully professional photographer with years of experience and knowledge of the local area. Adventure Photo Sessions are for anyone; from recently engaged couples to those who want to celebrate their three month pizza anniversary. • Each Photo Session is custom planned to your requirements • Perfect for couples or solo travellers • We can prioritise Instagram friendly locations • Or I can show you lesser-known epic locations for unique images • No cheesy awkward poses, I keep it natural and honest The Dingle Peninsula in Kerry is full of wild mountains, the unrestrained Atlantic Ocean, and many hidden beauty spots. For any couple visiting the area, this epic landscape offers an incredible opportunity for beautiful and long-lasting images. Perfect for couples, this experience creates unique and joyful souvenir images of your adventure.

Save money by opting for an audio walking tour of Cork rather than joining a pricier guided tour. A self-guided audio tour is perfect for visitors wanting to learn more about the history or Cork, but wanting to explore at their own pace. Download the audio file and a fully detailed map of the tour and then you’ll set out for a stroll through Cork’s historic St. Patrick’s Street, the English Market, St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral, and more.

Adare is a town with a very rich heritage which I will make come alive. This walking tour is fun and interesting. You will have an enjoyable experience during your visit to Adare and learn a lot about its history as I can answer any question you might have. Depending on time and your wishes we can even extend the tour with no extra charge.

This is a wonderful private tour walking through Limericks most historic & interesting places. Due to the large number of sites to view & learn of we don't tour inside any of these. If you have more time & wish to visit all the sites please let us know & to arrange a more customized tour for you.

This is a wonderful insight in the Limerick writer Frank McCourt. Told by a local historian Beano, who grew up on the same street as Frank you can't get any closer to the story. There will be a chance to question your specialist guide Beano as you travel & at the end of the tour. This is ideal for those interested in literature, academic & those wishing to learn more about the unique Limerick spirit!

This is the Best walking tour in Ireland! The times for the tours are very convenient. Our guides are all young local experts who grew up in & around the city!

Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. Cork Harbour is said to be the second largest natural harbour in the world, after Sydney Harbor in Australia. What is so special about it? You will have a chance to explore the city, while hearing fascinating facts and legends. Did you know that County Cork is the largest county in Ireland. You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings and corners of Cork. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!

The exclusive tour only in the Christmas period! This special times brings magic in Galway. Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the Galway. You will feel spellbound with the charming atmosphere, which you can feel only this time of the year! What is the story of the Christmas tree? Who was the first to decorate it in the world? What magical things can happen during the Christmas period? Have you heard about Christmas spells? You will hear miraculous Christmas legends about Galway. You will visit. If you’re debating visiting the Galway Christmas markets, you’re in the right place! What makes it so popular? What local products must taste at Christmas? Fill your heart with the joy and experience magic of Galway.

The exclusive tour only in the Christmas period! This special times brings magic in Kork. Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most beautifully decorated places in Kork. You will feel spellbound with the charming atmosphere, which you can feel only this time of the year! What is the story of the Christmas tree? Who was the first to decorate it in the world? What magical things can happen during the Christmas period? Have you heard about Christmas spells? You will hear miraculous Christmas legends about Kork. You will visit The Christmas Market. What makes it so popular? What local products must taste at Christmas? Fill your heart with the joy and experience magic of Kork.

An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. Walk along the North Side is a charming evening stroll passing many quirky curiosity shops and five bridges with countless benches along the way to gaze lovingly into each other’s eyes. You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. If you literally want to show your significant other the world, make them climb the 132 steps to the top of the Shandon Bell Tower for stunning 360 views of Cork City. This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!