Free Tour Cork City: The history and secrets of the "Rebel County"
Tour description
During this tour we will discover together the history not only of Ireland, but of Cork, going back to Viking times and discovering the first settlement of this city. Through the various battles and conflicts experienced in Cork, which are not few, we will learn not only the history, but also the culture, geography and politics of Cork. Going through the War of Independence, the conflicts between Catholics and Protestants, the results of the Great Famine or potato crisis... all this following the path of the River Lee that will transport us to the most important and outstanding points of this city.
What are we going to visit?
- The tour will begin at the gates of St Fin Barre's Cathedras
- Keyser's Hill / Elizabeth Fort
- Beamish old factory
- The national monument
- English Market
- Crawford Gallery
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- Patricks Hill (end of tour)
The approximate duration of the tour is 1 hour and a half - 2 hours.
Ireland in general is famous for its rainy weather, so during this tour I would recommend appropriate rain footwear and waterproof clothing.
If what you are looking for is to get to know the city of Cork, its history and its culture, this is your Tour :)
What will we see on this tour?
