Cobh: Guided Historic Walking Tour
ID: GYG302973-529598
Category:
Country: New Zealand
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Be blown away by stories of Irish history as they are told to you by your charismatic guide. You can stand in the spots of historic ambushes as history comes to life around you.
Throughout this experience, you will visit 16 historical sites which consist of ambush sites, safe houses, training halls, and barracks. You will also visit places of detention for the Cobh republican volunteers, where you will hear about their impact on Irish History.
Your tour guide will help bring the town to life through his accounts of the people, places, and stories of Ireland. You will hear of stories ranging from the potato famine to the Irish war for independence, and everything in between. Your guide is a warm and informative host who will hold your attention the entire time, and his stories are priceless.
The tour will proceed at a leisurely pace, stopping at sites and buildings to allow guests engagement through questions/answers and related chat.
Highlights
- Enjoy a guided history tour through Cobh
- See the 16 sites of ambushes, safe houses, training halls, and barracks
- Experience former detention centers of the Cobh republican volunteers
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Make sure you bring comfortable shoes, an umbrella, and a raincoat as a precaution
• There is a small hill at the start of the tour
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Cobh Heritage Centre which is by the quay side and 2 minutes walk from Cobh Railway station
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
