Scenic West Cork to Mizen Head
4.7
23 Ratings
Cork
Journey along Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way to Mizen Head. Discover dramatic cliffs, historic sites, and vibrant towns on this unforgettable day trip.
Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Gougane Barra National Forest Park - Discover the untamed beauty of Ireland’s oldest National Forest Park, renowned for its picturesque 19th-century church, St. Finbarr’s Oratory.
  • Clonakilty - The cool capital town of Cork, capture the vibrant streetscapes, explore a museum, or enjoy a pint of Murphy’s at a charming pub!
What's Included
  • English speaking guide
What's Not Included
  • Food & drinks.
Additional Information

Travel along the southern coastline of Ireland’s epic Wild Atlantic Way towards Ireland’s most south-westerly point, Mizen Head. Immerse yourself in Irish culture on this day trip filled with fantastic photo opportunities. Starting in the historic city of Cork, travel by coach to Ireland’s most South-westerly point and view the dramatic cliff scenery of Mizen Head. As you travel through picturesque villages and towns expect to see some awe-inspiring scenery as Ireland shows off its spectacular landscape. Your trip will include a visit to Gougane Barra, home to Ireland’s oldest National Forest Park, famous for St. Finbarr’s Oratory, its stunning 19 century church. The River Lee rises here amongst panoramic views before winding its way back to Cork Harbour. Wander through Bantry, one of West Cork’s most vibrant market towns. Take a walk, do a little shopping or sit down to a traditional cup of Irish tea and perhaps a scone.

Location
Saint Patrick's Quay
Meet point St Patrick's Quay opposite Mary Elmes bridge.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.7
(23 Ratings)
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Brian_p
Jun 9, 2024
Mizen Head is breathtaking! - We had a great time on this tour, our driver/tour guide, Brian did an outstanding job explaining what we were seeing and the history behind it all. We got to walk the Mizen Head bridges, platforms, stairs in perfect weather, never expected that.
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Christine_m
Jul 21, 2023
Excellent and knowledge... - Excellent and knowledge guide and safe pleasant driver. The whole day was wonderful and the places we stopped at en route were well chosen.
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Elenadm8245wd
Jun 11, 2023
Highly recommend - The host was amazing! We had a great time! We had 4 adults and 3 children. It was wonderful learning about not only Cork’s history but also history about Ireland in general. Highly recommend.
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Linda_s
Jun 4, 2023
Beautiful Day at Mizen Head - Enjoyed this tour. Driver Brian and guide Pat did a grand job. Gave us so much information and answered all questions. I don't know how they managed to drive down some of those narrow roads but they did a good job. I saw very few people put trips in the jar which was a shame. They did such a splendid job. Thank you!
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Andrea_c
May 7, 2023
Mizen Head - Guide and driver were amazing! Great value for the money. We had a wonderful day-out blessed by a better then expected Irish weather.
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Jrp1950
Sep 9, 2022
Great Tour--Beautiful Day! - Great experience--well paced day, with plenty of time at Mizen Head. Tour left Cork right on time, and all promised stops/views were included. Lunch (on our own) at Mizen Head was quite reasonable given the remote location. Highly recommend this tour!
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Jerthcpanther
Sep 3, 2022
Beautiful and Scenic Tour! - What a wonderful experience! I was a solo traveler and would absolutely recommend this tour. The pace of the tour was perfect as we stopped in Gougane Barra, Mizen Head, and Clonakilty. We had a good amount of time at Mizen Head and I did not feel rushed at all. It was such a wonderful day!!
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Suzanne
Jul 17, 2022
Loved it all!! - Was moved to tears at the beauty of God’s country. 🇮🇪 My guide Philip (sorry if it’s two “L”s!) was so fantastic. So kind and giving of his knowledge, wisdom, experiences and soul.
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Lisa_s
Jul 15, 2022
Day well spent! - EXCELLENT tour! Highly recommend it. The scenery is breathtaking, plenty of short stops along the way to stretch. Michael was absolutely entertaining and informative! Loved it!
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Kannadhasan_b
Aug 1, 2022
Beautiful trip - It was a beautiful trip took us to some great scenic places across west of cork. We really enjoyed visiting all these places. Tour guide who is as well as driving the vehicle a very friendly guy. Only thing we find it uncomfortable or May be disturbing is he was keep on talking the entire trip without interruption. If he gives a break in between, it would be great. Sometimes I like travelling quietly when I went to enjoy the view along the way.
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