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Saints, Sinners, and Stories: A Historical Cork Audio Tour

By VoiceMap Audio Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is $8 per adult
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Overview

Ireland’s second city was shaped by centuries of rebellion and invasion. On this walking tour around Cork’s medieval quarter, you’ll hear tales of the rebels and rulers who roamed these streets during its turbulent history.

You’ll hear how Vikings sailed up the River Lee to establish settlements that grew into medieval Cork. As you wind through narrow streets, once canals in this ‘Venice of the North,’ you’ll learn how public executions at Gallow’s Green became entertainment for crowds of 20,000. You’ll also hear the miraculous story of the hanged man who survived his execution – and then interrupted a theatre performance to share the news.

By the end of this tour, you’ll have a newfound appreciation for Cork’s remarkable history, brought vividly to life through tales of saints and sinners, rebels and rulers.

Activity location

  • Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral
    • Bishop Street
    • Cork, County Cork, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral
    • Bishop Street
    • Cork, County Cork, Ireland

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Saints, Sinners, and Stories: A Historical Cork Audio Tour in English
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • Opening hours: Tue 12:00am-11:59pm
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
$7.99 x 1 Adult$7.99
Total
Price is $7.99

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Smartphone and headphones
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transportation
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drink

Know before you book

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

St Fin Barre's Cathedral (Pass by)
As we pass the iconic Cathedral, you'll uncover legendary tales of saints battling serpents, discover the origin story of Cork, and try your hand at using symbolsim to decode dramatic medieval biblical scenes , once used to warn the townsfolk. Please note: while we admire the Cathedral from the outside, entry is not included on this tour, but the stories outside are wild enough!
The Old Bear (Pass by)
On this self-guided audio tour, you'll pass by the Old Bear and its hear its history while you walk.
Elizabeth Fort (Pass by)
Step through the gates of Elizabeth Fort, where heads once rolled and curses still linger — quite literally. Built during bloody rebellions and battered by cannon fire, this 17th-century stronghold offers killer views of Cork (and maybe a ghost or two whispering sweet revenge from the shadows). You'll be glad to know entrance is free 7 days a week.
South Gate Bridge (Pass by)
On this self-guided audio tour, you'll walk across the historical South Gate Bridge with its macabre ”drowning dungeon” where prisoners were tortured as the tide rose.
The Counting House (Beamish & Crawford) (Pass by)
On this self-guided audio tour, you'll pass by the Counting House (Beamish & Crawford) and its hear its history while you walk.
The Oval (Pass by)
On this self-guided audio tour, you'll pass by the Oval and its hear its history while you walk.
Peace Park (Pass by)
On this self-guided audio tour, you'll stroll through Peace Park and its hear its history while you walk.
The English Market (Pass by)
On this self-guided audio tour, you'll step inside the English Market, Cork’s over 200-year-old covered market, where Queen Elizabeth II shared a joke with a local fishmonger.
The Farmgate Cafe (Pass by)
On this self-guided audio tour, you'll pass by the Farmgate Cafe and its hear its history while you walk.
The Coal Quay (Pass by)
On this self-guided audio tour, you'll pass by the Coal Quay and its hear its history while you walk.
North Gate Bridge (Pass by)
On this self-guided audio tour, you'll pass by the North Gate Bridge and its hear its history while you walk.
St Anne's Church Shandon Bells & Tower (Pass by)
The tour finishes at St. Anne’s Church Shandon Bells and Tower, where you can climb the tower and ring the bells, creating your own melody to echo across the city.

Location

Activity location

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    Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral
    • Bishop Street
    • Cork, County Cork, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral
    • Bishop Street
    • Cork, County Cork, Ireland

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