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Full-Day West Cork Ambush Sites And Museums Tour
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Education, History, Museum

  • Duration

    1 Day

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, Irish

Description

Explore the scenic West Cork following the ambush sites of the heroic West Cork Brigade, which served at the forefront of Ireland's struggle for independence from the Great British Empire. Discover the famous and significant landmarks, including Collins Barracks Museum and delve into the city's past. 

Highlights
  • Visit the scenic West Cork ambush sites of Ireland
  • Learn about the history of this culturally rich city 
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    • Meet with the tour guide at the agreed-upon location. 

    • Start from Cork City towards Cross Barry, which is at about a 20 km distance.

    • Visit Kilmichael, an ambush site near the village of Kilmichael in County Cork.

    • Followed by Kilmichael is village Coachford, located on the north side of River Lee.

    • Explore the historic Bandon and South Coast Railway.

    • Check out the historic Beál Na Bláth, the site of the ambush and assassination of the Irish revolutionary leader Michael Collins in 1922. 

    • Visit Collins Barracks Museum, National Museum of Ireland, located in the Old Guard Room inside the old Main Entrance Gate to Collins Barracks. 

    • Travel back to your hotel after the tour. 

What's Included
  • English-speaking Irish tour guide

  • Transport

  • Gift pack

What's Excluded
  • Lunch in Bandon

  • Tips and gratitude 

  • Personal expense

Meeting Point

Cork, Ireland

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Persons
1 To 20 EUR 51.14 Per Person

This is a private tour

Starting From

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USD 57 / person