Unforgettable Cork Culinary Journey: Taste & Transform
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Discover Cork, the 'City of a Thousand Welcomes' with our experienced, local guides who share their passion and knowledge of their beloved city. Our tours are designed to bring people together, with a mission to deepen human connection through storytelling and food (and drinks, of course!) The tour wanders through Cork's famous food and beverage market, the English Market, in operation since the 18th century. Here guests get to meet and chat with local traders for a bit of 'the craic'( Irish for fun) Cork Culinary Tour takes in the very best the city has to offer. With pre-booked tastings of local award-winning cheese, mouthwatering seafood fresh from the Atlantic, handmade Irish bread, gourmet country sausage, and more, all washed down with a creamy stout. The tour finishes in a relaxed heritage pub where guests can enjoy a relaxing local beverage of choice.
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5 stars
Reviews by Tripadvisor travelers
ThomasMangan, 10/8/2025 5:41:39 AM
Kate was an amazing guide who knew an amazing amount about the local food scene and local history. Her walk through of the English Market and the selection of foods we got to sample was outstanding! Very grateful for the tour and would recommend to others.
Hans_U, 10/7/2025 4:18:25 AM
Our guide Kate did a wonderful job conducting our tour. She was from the area and knew so much about the history and had personal stories which were related to the tour. All the food stops we made were delicious as well. We've done these tours before & this was the best so far, mainly due to Kate.
david_g, 9/27/2025 9:53:44 AM
Amanda is the best posdibly guide you could ask for! Food choices were fabulous. Her knowledge of history is wonderful. And her singing voice is a dream! Most unexpected was her finding a walking stick for my wife - absolutely unexpected and appreciated!!
Leslie_C, 9/23/2025 6:51:25 AM
This was one of our favorite tours of our entire trip! Frances and her associate were just delightful people that anyone would want to spend an afternoon with. The knowledge and passion they both had for Cork and their expertise about the English Market was phenomenal. Their ability to explain the historical significance of first, the Black Shawl women and the surround areas, and second, the generational ownership of the individual vendor stalls was very impactful to us. My ancestors are from Cork so visiting it with someone so knowledgeable was important. The vendors whose wares we sampled were a perfect choice to showcase quintessential Irish cuisine. (The meat pies were fabulous). The commentary they both added to our tour was significant, detailed, and interesting. We also appreciated that we were given time at each booth to shop if we saw something we wanted to explore further. We ended our tour in a lovely bar when we could drink a beer with them both. By the time we parted ways, both my husband and I felt like we were saying goodbye to old friends. We would definitely take this tour again not only to see the market again, but to get to visit with the two of them. They were fun and engaging and clearly enjoyed what they were doing.
Stamford_Family, 9/22/2025 2:25:33 PM
Born and raised in Cork, Catherine taught us Cork's history and the area, along with MANY samples of local foods and drink. I highly recommend it!
Journey17502672202, 9/22/2025 12:11:38 PM
Amanda was great very informative loved her singing lots of fun.thanl you Amanda for a great time Loved the food options
Jessica_A, 9/22/2025 9:43:33 AM
We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Amanda was great! Knowledgeable, funny, quirky. The food was a good representation of Cork and the stories and history gave a wonderful sense of the place. We highly recommend the tour!
ThisAussieAbroad, 9/22/2025 8:40:25 AM
Excellent tour that gives a literal taste of Cork as well as interesting history of the city centre. Our guide, Amanda, was very informative and brought a jovial atmosphere to the experience. Highly recommend!
john c, 9/17/2025 9:24:11 AM
This is a very enjoyable food tour. France’s was knowledgeable and pleasant. We enjoyed the beamish pot pie and Irish coffee especially.
Mindy_P, 9/17/2025 4:34:29 AM
Wonderful introduction to the Cork food scene. Kate took us all around the city Centre and showed us points of interest while walking to each of our tasting destinations. All were exceptional as well as Kate!!
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- For Cruise ship passengers you need to organise transportation. This tour is not within walking distance to ship.
- Not recommened for those with difficulty standing.
- Not recommended for those with mobility issues.
- Not suitable for those with food allergies or vegans
Departure point
Outside Tourist Office, Across from the Father Matthew Statue, Patrick's St. 11.00 Please arrive 10 mins before the tour start time. Please Note: If you are arriving by ship it is important to let us know in advance. You will need to organize a train ticket or book a taxi.Return details
Discover Cork, the 'City of a Thousand Welcomes' with our experienced, local guides who share their passion and knowledge of their beloved city. Our tours are designed to bring people together, with a mission to deepen human connection through storytelling and food (and drinks, of course!) The tour wanders through Cork's famous food and beverage market, the English Market, in operation since the 18th century. Here guests get to meet and chat with local traders for a bit of 'the craic'( Irish for fun) Cork Culinary Tour takes in the very best the city has to offer. With pre-booked tastings of local award-winning cheese, mouthwatering seafood fresh from the Atlantic, handmade Irish bread, gourmet country sausage, and more, all washed down with a creamy stout. The tour finishes in a relaxed heritage pub where guests can enjoy a relaxing local beverage of choice.No redemption information available
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