3-Day Blarney Castle, Kilkenny & Irish Whiskey Tour Inc Admission
Traveler rating
4.1/5
Based on 8 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is 3-Day Blarney Castle, Kilkenny & Irish Whiskey Tour Inc Admission worth booking?
3-Day Blarney Castle, Kilkenny & Irish Whiskey Tour Inc Admission is a 72-hour experience in Dublin, Ireland, from $952 per person. It scores 49 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.1/5 rating across 8 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 49 / 100
- Rating
- 4.1/5 (8)
- Duration
- 72 hours
- From
- $952 per person
Unspoilt coasts blend into rocky shores and ancient buildings in Ireland’s south east corner. Sip fine Irish beer in a quality local pub, sample seafood straight from the ocean, and uncover the mysteries of ancient Irish ruins. This tour takes you to the heart of an Ireland rarely seen by visitors. Unearth Ireland’s most unspoilt corner on this small group tour of beautiful beaches and ancient local history. *Tour price includes tour and tasting at Jameson Whiskey Distillery
What you get
About this experience
Unspoilt coasts blend into rocky shores and ancient buildings in Ireland’s south east corner. Sip fine Irish beer in a quality local pub, sample seafood straight from the ocean, and uncover the mysteries of ancient Irish ruins. This tour takes you to the heart of an Ireland rarely seen by visitors. Unearth Ireland’s most unspoilt corner on this small group tour of beautiful beaches and ancient local history. *Tour price includes tour and tasting at Jameson Whiskey Distillery
What's included
Included
- * Entrance fee: Tour and Tasting at Jameson Whiskey Distillery
- Small-group tour(maximum 16 passengers)
- Professional Driver Guide
- Transport by top of the range 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach
- 2 nights en-suite accommodation with breakfast
Not included
- Gratuities
- Admission fees: Unless specified
- Meals and refreshments
What you'll see and do
Rock of Cashel
Departing Dublin, you travel south towards Cork, through the lush farming counties of Kildare, Laois and Tipperary. Our first stop is the incredible Rock of Cashel, one of Ireland's most spectacular archaeological sites with over 1000 years of history. This is one iconic Irish structure you have to experience. It was the traditional seat of the Kings of Munster, and is said to be where St. Patrick himself baptised the King of Munster back in the 5th century. Explore this impressive site and to learn about an important part of Irish history.
60 minutes here
Midleton Distillery Experience
* Included in tour price - Here you have a chance to learn the history, find out how the drink is made, and taste one of Ireland's favourite exports.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Blarney Castle & Gardens
Our final stop of the day is the town of Blarney, on the outskirts of Cork, where you have time to wander the castle grounds and go for a woodland stroll. You may even get a chance to kiss the famous Blarney Stone and receive the ‘gift of the gab’!
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Kinsale
In the afternoon, you glide along the beautiful coastline south of Cork before arriving in Kinsale. This charming little fishing village is your overnight stop, with all its local restaurants and lively pubs. Enjoy your free evening whilst exploring the narrow streets and brightly coloured houses.
240 minutes here
Cobh
Delve into the mystery and history of this coastal town, the last port of call for Irish emigrants on the famous ship’s ill fated voyage.
20 minutes here
Copper Coast Geopark Visitor Centre
After exploring the stories of Ireland’s past, you head east along the Copper Coast, a Unesco Geopark famed for its beauty and intricate histories.
45 minutes here · Admission not included
Waterford
You continue until you reach Waterford, Ireland’s oldest city founded by Vikings in the 9th century. Survey the brilliant craftsmanship at the Waterford Crystal factory, explore the selection of superb museums or wander the Viking Triangle on foot.
60 minutes here
Kilkenny
This town is a vibrant place with a thriving pub and restaurant culture. After spending the evening here you’re certain to understand why people voted it Ireland’s friendliest city!
180 minutes here
Kilkenny Castle
In the morning, you have free time to explore the attractions of Kilkenny. Survey the dominant and unmistakeable three walled castle whilst roaming its splendid grounds.
45 minutes here · Admission not included
Wicklow
You then head north into the Wicklow Mountains, where you’ll be impressed by the National Park’s steep granite mountains.
Pass by without stopping
Glendalough Village
You follow the winding paths to Glendalough, site of an awe-inspiring 6th century monastery. This offers a perfect opportunity to capture a photograph of the verdant natural setting and the round tower of the monastery. After this, you head through the centre of the National Park to cross the famous Sally Gap, before descending the short distance back to Dublin.
45 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Dublin
Opposite Kilkenny Shop, 6 Nassau St, Dublin 2, Ireland
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Opposite Kilkenny Shop, 6 Nassau St, Dublin 2, Ireland
Options you can book
B&B Double Room
Double en-suite room with breakfast in a B&B (1 large bed).
Hotel Double Room
Double en-suite room with breakfast in a 3-star Hotel (1 large bed)
B&B Twin Room
Twin en-suite room with breakfast in a B&B (2 x separate single beds).
B&B Single Occupancy Room
Accommodates 1 person in one single en-suite room with breakfast in a B&B (1 x single bed).
Hotel Single Occupancy Room
Accommodates 1 person in one single en-suite room with breakfast in a 3-star Hotel (1 x single bed).
Hotel Twin Room
Twin en-suite room with breakfast in a 3-star Hotel (2 x separate single beds).
Before you book
- Cancellation
- If you cancel at least 21 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 21 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Thu
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Rabbie's Small Group Tours Ireland
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Jameson Whiskey Distillery - We reserve tickets for you. Included in the price of the tour
- We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding.
- Booking three or more people? We can accommodate up to 8 guests in a group, please add each required room to your basket separately
- When booking three or more people, efforts will be made to book a combination of suitable rooms (double/twin/single). Preferences should be noted upon booking in the Special Requirements section
- Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person on our tours. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus a small bag for onboard personal items.
- Please note: you will be required to choose between either a 3-star bed and breakfast or 3-star hotel at time of booking
- *Please note that if your tour departs after 1st April 2025, day one of the tour will be different. You will visit the Rock of Cashel first (instead of Cahir), followed by Middleton Distillery, and finally Blarney Castle.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 8 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
5 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
8 verified traveler reviews for 3-Day Blarney Castle, Kilkenny & Irish Whiskey Tour Inc Admission. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Forget rabbies. Hire a private driver.
Our guide Joseph Connelly talked ad nauseum, so my son and I never even had the chance for personal conversation. This guide was repeatedly rude to me, a 79 year old female...and made it clear he did not respect women. We even missed our appointed tour of the Jamison distillery because he was too busy indulging his nonstop blathering to pay attention to the time. I would seriously advise anyone considering a Rabies tour to hire a private driver. It is worth it to have some control over who you must spend long days with, and where you want to allocate your time.
via Tripadvisor
Perfect duration - 3 day trip of South East Ireland
Three days packed with information, beautiful vistas, and fun. Smaller bus was good for the tight bog roads. Stephanie the Guide was knowledgeable, personable as well as an excellent driver.
via Viator
Great with reservations about timing.
I'm going to agree with Shannon's review that this particular tour needs to relook at the timing and scheduling. The below review is just my experience for this particular tour and this particular group of people onboard. We had one couple who didn't want to talk to us at all or engage in any small talk and was unusually grumpy the entire time. Sometimes you have other group members that are just negative. While it didn't impact my own fun, it was very noticed by everyone else on board. Day 1 was fun, but squeezing in lunch with the Blarney Castle and a visit to the Woollen Mill in 1 hour was cutting it very close. We didn't stop to eat until close to 2pm and only had enough time for a light snack. I wish we made it to Kinsale in enough time to look around, but after a full day on the bus, having a wonderful dinner at our hotel was comforting (we chose the Blue Haven Hotel, highly recommend it). Pros of Day 1: Midleton Distillery Experience was fun, we had a fabulous tour guide and he kept those under the drinking age entertained as well! Rock of Cashel was a nice stop as well. The video/movie inside was helpful to understand the area. The Woollen Mills shop is massive and we ended up getting a number of items. Very excellent first day. Day 2 was the low point of the tour due to the extremely bumpy and windy roads and two people got sick. My husband and I also both got very motion sick, although we managed to power through it. We've been through the Yorkshire Dales area before so we're accustom to getting a bit queasy. Thankfully the driver understood this and made appropriate stops to let folks get some fresh air and a rest. While I understand there is a balance between seeing the Irish countryside and smooth roads, I would have preferred smoother roads. There were a few times in the back our bodies were lifted out of the seat due to bumps and whatnot, and as someone who recently had back surgery, this was a painful experience for me. Also due to numerous motion sickness stops, we missed out on everything in Waterford due to timing - the museums and the tours had ended for the day. We ended up going to a bookstore for the hour which had a very nice selection and 4 stories tall! My teens were impressed by the manga selection and Pokemon cards in there as well. Pros of Day 2: Copper Coast stop was fabulous as was stopping by the beach. My teens really really liked both and with the bookstore stop, consider it the highlight of the day. Even though we missed the tour of the Titanic museum (a number of people booked in advance), the materials in the shop were great and everyone walked out with something. Also there is a really nice sweet shop in Cobh across the street from the Titanic museum - something for everyone there, even old fashioned sweets. Day 3 we were given till 11am to explore Kilkenny. We did a tour of the St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum (highly recommend) and Kilkenny Castle. Both locations had 'find it' activities for our teens. We drove and stopped in the National Park and Sally's Gap before returning to Dublin. We had issues again at lunch, the place we stopped at, while it was very nice, it was completely packed and our group size was told we'd have to wait 30 min for a seat and we were only given 45 min for lunch. The smaller couples who busted off the van first got seats right away and then made comments we were 'late' getting back even though they heard the cafe tell us the wait time. Pros of Day 3: Self chosen tours in Kilkenny. 8-11am was plenty of time to explore. We REALLY liked Glendalough and the National Park and we definitely could have spent more time walking around area. Rain and windy cold made it a bit dreary at first. Overall, it was a good tour, but with timing issues. Much of this is fuelled by the other passengers on the tour and group majority. We had one person on the bus who seemed really unhappy almost all the time and he complained about the food overall in Ireland (for example he hated the sandwiches available for lunch, I'm not sure if he was expecting American Jimmy Johns or something). I would try and find lunch locations closer to lunch time (not 2pm). I could have done with less time at the Rock of Cashel to add time to see Kinsale on the 1st day. Day 2 could have been improved by utilising a different route from Kinsale to the Copper Coast (skipping the loopy and bumpy roads) to reduce motion sickness and make it to Waterford before the main attractions close. Day 3 I would have preferred to spend more time at the National Park.
via Tripadvisor
Great, if a bit “unscheduled”
I really enjoyed our trip overall but there are some things that definitely need improvement. It felt very “unscheduled” I guess, compared to my Scotland trip I took with Rabbies. Things weren’t booked in advance. Our guide didnt really talk a whole lot about history but rather reputation or gave personal opinions. He felt a bit disjointed. An example: When it came to Blarney, we got there and were told we had an hour in the location. We were then told the line would be 45min to an hour to see the stone, explained the cost “is a bit much for a stone that soldiers used to pee on,” and also that we had to eat lunch…all within that hour. So we didn’t get to see the stone because by the time we ate, we didn’t have time to go. The scenery was still gorgeous and the hotel locations were top notch. I will always recommend this company but maybe this specific tour needs updating.
via Tripadvisor
Pick Vinnie, if available.
Vinnie, our tour guide and driver, was outstanding! He went above and beyond to share his Irish heritage and culture with us. It was so appreciated. I can not imagine a better tour. His love of the beauty of Ireland was infectious. My husband, Tim, and I saw things we would never have seen if not for Vinnie's skill as a tour guide. He took us to the most beautiful places like the Copper Coast and Wicklow Mountains. That man has a quick wit and pure knowledge of the best areas for photos. We were amazed at the sights and delighted with the lunch spots. This was truly the highlight of our trip. Thank you Vinnie for sharing such a love of Ireland with us!!! This made our anniversary trip so very memorable!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 72 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Thu
- Price range
- $952 to $1,257
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 3
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Rabbie's Small Group Tours Ireland, who run 7 experiences we rank across 3 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 60.4.
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3-Day Blarney Castle, Kilkenny & Irish Whiskey Tour Inc Admission: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Dublin.
How much does 3-Day Blarney Castle, Kilkenny & Irish Whiskey Tour Inc Admission cost?
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Prices start at $952 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Dublin usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does 3-Day Blarney Castle, Kilkenny & Irish Whiskey Tour Inc Admission take?
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Plan for about 72 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Dublin is not rushed.
Is 3-Day Blarney Castle, Kilkenny & Irish Whiskey Tour Inc Admission worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 49 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.1/5 across 8 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Dublin, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule 3-Day Blarney Castle, Kilkenny & Irish Whiskey Tour Inc Admission?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is 3-Day Blarney Castle, Kilkenny & Irish Whiskey Tour Inc Admission suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 72-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book 3-Day Blarney Castle, Kilkenny & Irish Whiskey Tour Inc Admission?
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Around 3 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Dublin can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Dublin and add a light layer if any part of the 72-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 3-Day Blarney Castle, Kilkenny & Irish Whiskey Tour Inc Admission start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Dublin within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Dublin?
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On Outty we rank every Dublin experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Dublin to Belfast Titanic Dunluce Castle Giants Causeway Tour, Dublin to Belfast Black Cab: Dunluce Castle and Giant's Causeway, Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, including Wild Atlantic Way and Galway. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Dublin?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Dublin?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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What is included in 3-Day Blarney Castle, Kilkenny & Irish Whiskey Tour Inc Admission?
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Included: * Entrance fee: Tour and Tasting at Jameson Whiskey Distillery; Small-group tour(maximum 16 passengers); Professional Driver Guide; Transport by top of the range 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach; and 2 nights en-suite accommodation with breakfast. Not included: Gratuities; Admission fees: Unless specified; and Meals and refreshments. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for 3-Day Blarney Castle, Kilkenny & Irish Whiskey Tour Inc Admission?
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Opposite Kilkenny Shop, 6 Nassau St, Dublin 2, Ireland Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is 3-Day Blarney Castle, Kilkenny & Irish Whiskey Tour Inc Admission offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for 3-Day Blarney Castle, Kilkenny & Irish Whiskey Tour Inc Admission?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to 3-Day Blarney Castle, Kilkenny & Irish Whiskey Tour Inc Admission if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Dublin. Standard cancellation terms apply.
What do travelers say about 3-Day Blarney Castle, Kilkenny & Irish Whiskey Tour Inc Admission?
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Across 8 reviews averaging 4.1 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for 3-Day Blarney Castle, Kilkenny & Irish Whiskey Tour Inc Admission?
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There are 6 options to choose from, including B&B Double Room, Hotel Double Room, B&B Twin Room, B&B Single Occupancy Room. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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