Cork Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Cork
Where to stay in Cork
Cork City Centre
Travellers come to Cork City Centre for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like St. Patrick's Street and Oliver Plunkett Street while you're in town.
Victorian Quarter
Victorian Quarter is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Everyman Palace Theatre and Leisureplex while you're in town.
South Parish
If you're spending some time in South Parish, Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral and Elizabeth Fort are top sights worth seeing.
Wilton
When in Wilton, you can plan a visit to Musgrave Park and Turners Cross, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Shandon
Shandon is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Bells of Shandon or Murphy's Brewery.
Blackrock
You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Blackrock. You might want to make time for a stop at Blackrock Castle or Mahon Point Shopping Centre.
The Dean Cork
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Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City
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Imperial Hotel
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Yugo Explore - Lee Point
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Copley Court
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Yugo Explore - Melbourn Point
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Popular places to visit
University College Cork
Situated by the banks of the River Lee, University College Cork is a gorgeous, ornate gothic structure with a rich reputation for academic excellence.
English Market
Shop for fresh produce from around the world and sample traditional Cork dishes at this historic food market inside a grand Victorian building.
Cork Opera House
Get tickets for a show at Cork Opera House, a popular theatre in Cork. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Cork City Gaol
Experience the harshness of Irish penal life in the 19th century as you wander amid the cells of this architecturally impressive former prison.
Blackrock Castle
Throughout Ireland you can see impressive sites where the ancient and the modern go hand in hand. Nowhere is this combination more striking than at Blackrock Castle, home to Ireland’s first interactive astronomy centre.
St. Patrick's Bridge
Take in views of the River Lee from this 18th-century bridge and wander through Cork’s city center via one of the city’s most historic streets.
Things to do
Historic Cork Delicious Donut Adventure by Underground Donut Tour
Cork: 2-Hour Guided Cork Harbour Scenic Cruise
(Small Group) Shore Tour from Cork: Blarney Castle & Jameson Distillery
- University College Cork
- English Market
- Cork Opera House
- Cork City Gaol
- Blackrock Castle
- St. Patrick's Bridge
- Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral
- Pairc Ui Chaoimh
- Victoria Hospital South Infirmary
- Cork City Hall
- Fitzgerald Park
- Turners Cross
- St. Patrick's Street
- Musgrave Park
- Murphy's Brewery
- Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium
- St. Anne's Shandon Church
- Crawford Art Gallery
- Holy Trinity Church
- Butter Museum
- Cork Courthouse
- Glucksman Gallery