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This combination tour provides a cultural overview of Cobh and Cork Harbor. Start the Titanic Trail at 11:00 or 14:00 and enter the Queenstown Story Heritage Center anytime on the same day.

Highlights

• Hear the amazing insights of Dr. Michael Martin of the maritime and social heritage of Titanic and her last port
• Explore the town's original building monuments and history delivered in an accurate and entertaining narrative
• Learn about the difficult conditions and historical injustices of the emigrants and convicts sailing from Cork Harbor

Description

The Cobh Cultural Tour is a combination tour that includes the Titanic Trail Guided Walking Tour of Cobh and a self-guided visit to the Queenstown Story Heritage Center. Combining both of these attractions will provide a unique insight into the broad maritime, social and military heritage of one of the most historical towns in Ireland. The scheduled Titanic Trail Walking Tour will take approximately 1-hour and explores the many buildings and monuments of Cobh reflecting the rich maritime history of the town. Places and stories closely associated with events such as the final departure of Titanic's last passengers, the tide of emigration from Ireland and the sinking of the Lusitania will all be explored and explained from the fascinating doctoral level research of Michael Martin, author and creator of the tour. The Queenstown Story Heritage Center will trace the history of emigration to North America, the military presence in the harbor during the First World War, age of the great transatlantic liners and the dark period of 'convict' transportation to Australia can be visited anytime between 10:00 and 16:00. Repeat visits to the center will be permissible on the day of booking.

Includes

Admission to the Titanic Trail Guided Walking Tour Signed copy of the Titanic Trail Cobh (Queenstown) Booklet by the author, Dr Michael Martin Admission to Queenstown Story Heritage Center

Important Information

• Visitors will be shown how to get to the Queenstown Story Heritage Center from the starting point of the walk (distance 150 metres)
• Queenstown Story can be accessed multiple times on the tour date with the same ticket

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund