CASTLE SHORE EXCURSIONS
A port call gives you seven hours and no room for error. These 4 excursions reach a real castle and get you back to the ship, priced with the return time stated.
Review of the Cobh to Blarney Castle and Kinsale shore excursion, with practical advice on timing, crowds, value, walking, and port pickup.
“Extraordinary tour and historical descriptions! Native tour guide, up on all current events! Thanks!”
Review of Paddywagon’s Cork shore excursion to Blarney Castle and Kinsale, with port transfers, castle admission, timing tips, and honest drawbacks.
“The bus got is to Blarney Castle. Although there was a bit of a language barrier. Our driver talked fast, so with his Irish accent, it was difficult for these old American ears to catch everything that was said. There was also an issue with his microphone cutting in and out. The driver was told we couldn't hear him but he gruffly told us he was using the mic. It was basically a bus ride.”
Review of Cadiz to Seville shore excursion with the Alcazar, cathedral, Plaza de España, small-group touring, and key booking concerns.
“What a terrible experience! This company doesn't exist! We walked to the meeting point indicated on the voucher and even the lady working at the tourism office in Cadiz told us that there is the same problem - nobody came to pick up tourists...The phone numbers we Read more”
Review of the Rijeka shore trip to Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle, with transport tips, cave details, timing, value, and practical advice.
“Great tour! Our guide Ernie was great. I wish we had had more time in the castle—it was a fascinating place! I definitely recommend this tour. Only tip would be to get food whenever you can—there’s no time for a sit down lunch.”
A keep, a citadel, a palace with battlements, or a day trip to reach one.
