Tours

With several good independent walking trails available to download, even a first time visitor to the Rebel City will be able to get to grips with the city's layout and best walking or cycling routes without hiring a guide. Similarly, from the epic Wild Atlantic Way to the more manageable Sheeps' Head Way, walkers, drivers and hikers can follow signposted routes to embrace the incredible scenery this part of Ireland has on offer.

Cork City Tours. Cork City Tours is a convenient way to navigate the city, with a hop-on, hop-off service that stops at Cork City's major points of interest every 90 minutes from 9:30 am until 3:30 pm, with additional services on busy days. Stops include Cork City Goal and the English Market. The trail head is at Grand Parade, but visitors can join the tour at any point. You can pay with cash on the bus, or with credit card in advance online. The same outfit offers tours of the Mizen Head Peninsula or an "Instagram Highlight" tour, which includes Gougane Barra, for €35. Shannon Buildings Mallow Road Cork City, Cork City, Co. Cork. 21/430--9090; www.corkcitytours.com. Adult €15.

Cork City Walks. Run by a troupe of mature Corkonians with years of experience in the field, these tour guides are as much storytellers as guides. The walking tour covers the city's key points of interest and how each one became a milestone in Cork's ancient history. Tours last 2 hours and there are private tours available on request. Tourist Information Centre, 125 St. Patricks Street, Cork City, Co. Cork. 87/700--4981; corkcitywalks.eu. €12.