Crawford Art Gallery
Crawford Art Gallery is a national cultural institution located in a significant heritage building in the heart of Cork city dedicated to the visual arts, both historic and contemporary.
The gallery's collection comprises of over 3,000 works, ranging from eighteenth-century Irish and European painting and sculpture, through to contemporary video installations.
Crawford Art Gallery’s historic building provides an oasis of calm and tranquillity in the heart of Cork city. Welcoming local, national and international audiences the gallery boasts an award-winning Café in stunning surroundings, serving fresh local produce for which Cork is famous.
Beyond The Glass Adventure Tours
Beyond the Glass Adventure Tours is an Irish Activity tours provider. The tours company provides hiking and cycling tours of Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way. They provide an immersive and adventure filled tour experience showcasing the best of Ireland's beauty and scenery. For those seeking an adventurous and thrilling, cycling or hiking tour with their family, Beyond the Glass Adventure Tours is the go too place.
Beyond the Glass Adventure Tours have two different tours to offer to our guests staying at our hotel.
1) The Cork City Cycle Tour
A gently paced bike ride which explores Cork's intriguing history, its vibrant culture and reveals a few of Cork’s hidden secrets. During the tours, your guide will peel back the layers of time to reveal all of Cork’s charms. Cycle through colourful streets, city parks, and riverside pathways and discover the evolution of Cork from its beginnings as a Christian settlement to its time as a Viking stronghold and then as the centre of trade for an Empire.
- Tour begins at 10:00 am Thursday to Sunday.
- Duration of 3 hours.
- Not suitable for children under 15 years.
2) The Greenway Cycle Tour
The Greenway cycle tour is a leisurely cycle on a purpose-built cycle path. It follows a scenic route adjacent to Cork Harbour and on the disused Blackrock railway line. During the tour you will witness the life and hear the storied history of Cork harbour, the second largest deep-water port in the world. The Harbour was once of the world’s largest export of Beef and Dairy products, it was the final port of call for the Titanic and it sheltered the American Navy in WW1. Today you can still see ships loading and offloading their cargo but you are as likely to witness locals out enjoying this natural amenity in theirs boats, kayaks and Sup’s.
- Tour begins at 5 pm Thursday to Saturday.
- Duration of 2.5 hours
The price of both of these tours is €45 per person and includes the cost of bikes, helmets and a fully guided tour.
Both tours start/Finish on St Patricks Quay between Brian Boru Bridge and Michael Collins Bridge. Google Maps Beyond the Glass Adventure Tours.
Beyond the Glass Adventure Tours run with a minimum of 2 people to a maximum of 12 people.
Cork City and Cork Day Tours
Cork City Tours 2023
Jump aboard the sightseeing tour and experience the city like never before. With breath-taking views and endless excitement, it's the perfect way to explore this beautiful destination.
Cork City Sightseeing Tour
Operating daily from Stop 1 on Grand Parade (Bus stop at the library) at 9.30am, 11.00am, 12.30pm, 2.00pm and 3.30pm
Adult: €18.00
Senior & Student: €16.00
Child 5-15 years: €7.00
Child U5: Free
Family (2ad & 2ch): €40.00
More information can be found at www.corkcitytours.com
Cork Day Tours – returning May 2023
West Cork and Mizen Head Day Tour
May and September – Saturday’s only
June, July and August – Thursday’s and Saturday’s
Departs from St. Patrick’s Quay at 9.00am (arrive for 8.45am)
Adult rate €40.00.
Pre-booking is essential.
Ring of Kerry Day Tour
May and September – Sunday’s only
June, July and August – Friday’s and Sunday’s
Departs from St. Patrick’s Quay at 9.00am (arrive for 8.45am)
Adult rate €40.00.
Pre-booking is essential.
More information can be found at www.corkcitytours.com
