Hysterical Histories Cork Pick your own Path Walking tours
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Is Hysterical Histories Cork Pick your own Path Walking tours worth booking?
Hysterical Histories Cork Pick your own Path Walking tours is a 1.8-hour experience in Cork, Ireland, from $12 per person. It scores 74 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 14 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 74 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (14)
- Duration
- 1.8 hours
- From
- $12 per person
Like a "Pick your own Path" adventure book, you decide which path we follow, even your guide won't know which tour they will be taking you on until you decide upon arrival, making this the most spontaneous, immersive and
What you get
- A Souvenir Gift
- Live entertainment on route provided by our Hysterical Histories guides (professional performers)
- Admission to Shandon Bells or St Finbarres Cathedral depending on which tour you pick
About this experience
Like a "Pick your own Path" adventure book, you decide which path we follow, even your guide won't know which tour they will be taking you on until you decide upon arrival, making this the most spontaneous, immersive and hysterical walking tour in Cork City. Will we be retracing the footsteps of Cork’s famous on a “All the Worlds a Stage/Screen” adventure or meeting those responsible for our “Rebel City” reputation or maybe we’ll be stepping back in time to meet some actual “Saints and Sinners” or perhaps you'll become part of the action yourself on our "Medieval Madness" tour. No matter what you choose you’ll discover the highlights of Cork’s 1500-year history, meet a city full of quirky characters, engage with our local hysterical actor guide as you laugh, act and sometimes dance your way around the City on this truly unique walking tour that’s all about what you Pick... and Cork obviously.
What's included
Included
- A Souvenir Gift
- Live entertainment on route provided by our Hysterical Histories guides (professional performers)
- Admission to Shandon Bells or St Finbarres Cathedral depending on which tour you pick
Not included
- Umbrellas
What you'll see and do
The English Market
If you choose our "Rebel Cork tour" Our guide will bring you to one of Europes finest indoor Markets for a photo op and regale you with stories of people who have shopped there, worked there and the famous people who have visited there. Expect to stay for approx 10 minutes
5 minutes here
Nano Nagle Place
If you pick our "Saints and Sinners tour" our guide will regale you with the story of Corks very own Nano Nagle who founded the presentation order of nuns and defied the penal laws here at the site where she is buried expect to stay 8 minutes
5 minutes here
Elizabeth Fort
Pick either of our "Saints and Sinners" or "Medieval Madness" tours and our guide will perform a live comedic sketch about the lives of the sort of people who stayed here and show you how this 17th century Fort played a huge part in destroying the city it was built to protect in 1690 expect to stay approx 20 minutes here
5 minutes here
St Fin Barre's Cathedral
If you choose our "Saints and Sinners tour" Our guide will take you to visit the site where it all began when St Finbarre's founded his monastery here in the 600's AD on what would be the beginnings of Cork City. Our guide will perform a live sketch here and regale you with stories of Serpants and Statues. expect to spend approx 20 minutes here
5 minutes here · Admission included
Triskel Arts Centre
Pick either out "Medieval Madness tour" or our or "Rebel City tour" and our guide will perform a hysterical live sketch about the male model turned would be ruler of England here at the site of his supposed coronation. expect to spend 8 approximately 8 minutes here
5 minutes here
St. Peter's Cork
If you pick our "Medieval Madness tour" our guide will tell you about two extremely unlikely events that happened on this very street just months apart in 1622. They may need some assistance in creating the right atmosphere from you too! expect to spend approx 10 minutes here
5 minutes here
If you pick our "Medieval Madness tour" our guide will take you to spend some time at Cork's most unusual landmark. Shandon Bells or as the locals call it the Eiffel Tower of Cork to ring the bells for all the city to hear and time permitting take in the views from the top of the clock tower. Its here that our guide might give you a few bars of the famous "bells of Shandon" song. expect to spend approx 25 minutes here
5 minutes here · Admission included
Coal Quay Market
If you pick our "Medieval Madness tour" you will pass through the old coal quay market which is no longer the thriving outdoor market that it once was but is steeped in history and unlocks the key to our city's medieval Coat of Arms. expect to spend approx 8 minutes here.
5 minutes here
Rory Gallagher Place - Cork City
If you pick our "All the worlds a Stage/Screen Tour" our guide will take you to Rory Gallagher place where you will hear all al the man who Jimmi Hendrix called the best guitarist in the world. expect to spend approx 8 minutes here
5 minutes here
If you pick our "All the worlds a Stage/Screen Tour" you'll become part of the action when our guide teaches you the dance made famous by the movie 'The Young Offenders" and tells you all about the history of the Cork Film Festival here outside what used to be the Pavillion Cinema. Expect to spend approx 15 minutes here.
5 minutes here
St Patrick Street
If you pick our "Rebel City tour" our guide will walk you through the events that led up to this very street being set ablaze in what has become known as the Burning Of Cork, they may even regale you with a story, poem or song about the event.
5 minutes here
If you pick our "All the Worlds a Stage/Screen tour" our guide will regale you with Cork Opera Houses history and stories of the famous people who have performed here at what is Irelands longest running Opera House and the culturally significant area that it sits in. expect to spend approx 15 minutes here
5 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Cork
Your guide will be wearing a cape
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Your guide will be wearing a cape
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Fri, Sat
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Hysterical Histories
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Good to know
- Duration
- 1.8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Fri, Sat
- Price range
- $12 to $20
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 5
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 74
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Hysterical Histories Cork Pick your own Path Walking tours: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cork.
How much does Hysterical Histories Cork Pick your own Path Walking tours cost?
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Prices start at $12 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Cork usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Hysterical Histories Cork Pick your own Path Walking tours take?
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Plan for about 1.8 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 Cork is not rushed.
Is Hysterical Histories Cork Pick your own Path Walking tours worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 74 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 14 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Cork, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Hysterical Histories Cork Pick your own Path Walking tours?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Hysterical Histories Cork Pick your own Path Walking tours suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1.8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Hysterical Histories Cork Pick your own Path Walking tours?
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Around 5 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 Cork 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 Cork and add a light layer if any part of the 1.8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Hysterical Histories Cork Pick your own Path Walking tours 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 Cork 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 Cork?
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On Outty we rank every Cork experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Cork Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Sweet Treats, and More, Rebel City Distillery Tour, Cobh (Cork) to Blarney Castle & Kinsale - Shore Excursion. 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 Cork?
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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 Cork?
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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.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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