This page lists the building tours which are free but are ticketed. All other building tours listed on the website do not require tickets.
Guided Tour of Cork City Hall
Discover the beauty and the architecture of Cork City Hall on a guided tour with Cllr. Kieran McCarthy. Meeting point 9.30am, Cork City Hall, Anglesea Street.
Booking essential. Click here to book tickets: Guided Tour of City Hall with the Lord Mayor Cllr. Kieran McCarthy
Guided Tour of Riverstown House
Enjoy a guided tour of the historic Riverstown House in Glanmire. Tour takes place at 10am and 12pm.
Booking essential. Click here to book tickets:
10am Guided Tour of Riverstown House
12pm Guided Tour of Riverstown House
Guided Tour of AIB Bank on 66 South Mall
Enjoy a guided tour of 66 South Mall which has been home to the Munster Bank since 1867. Tour takes place at 10am, 11am and 12pm.
Booking essential. Click here to book tickets:
Guided Tour of the historic Metropole Hotel
Unveil the secrets of the Metropole Hotel where history intertwines with mystique. Discover all of the Metropole Hotel's hidden gems. Tour takes place at 10am, 12noon and 3pm. Booking essential on Metropole Tour
Guided Tour of the Cork Opera House
Enjoy a guided tour of the Cork Opera House at 10am. Booking essential on www.corkoperahouse.ie
Guided Tour of MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory
Join the team at Blackrock Castle Observatory from 10am to 1pm as they explore the history of the iconic castle and the shared cultural heritage of the night sky. Booking essential on www.bco.ie/cork-heritage-open-day
Old Waterworks Guided Tour
Enjoy a guided tour of the Old Cork Waterworks at 10.30am and at 12pm. Booking essential on www.oldcorkwaterworks.ie
Guided Tour of Cork's Savings Bank
Enjoy a guided tour with architect Gareth O'Callaghan of the Cork Savings Bank which was established in 1817. Tour takes place at 10.30am.
Booking essential. Click here to book tickets Guided Tour of Cork Savings Bank with Gareth O'Callaghan
Guided Tour of Dance Cork Firkin Crane
Enjoy a guided tour of Dance Cork Firkin Crane at 11am, 12noon and 1pm.
Booking essential. Click here to book tickets:
11am Guided Tour of Dance Cork Firkin Crane
12pm Guided Tour of Dance Cork Firkin Crane
1pm Guided Tour of Dance Cork Firkin Crane
Guided Tour of Elizabeth Fort
Enjoy a guided tour of Elizabeth Fort at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Booking essential on www.elizabethfort.ie
Guided Tour of Fota House and Gardens
Enjoy a guided tour of the elegant Regency house which is home to the Smith Barry's for centuries. Tour of Fota House takes place at 12pm and 2pm. Tour of the Victorian Working Gardens takes place at 1pm and 3pm. An architectural tour of Fota House takes place at 3pm with Martine Madden, Museums Standards and Property Coordinator. Booking essential. Email events@fotahouse.com
Guided Tour of the Everyman
Step behind the curtain in the Everyman and walk the hidden histories in a theatrical immersive backstage tour. Tour takes place at 12pm (ISL Interpreted) and 2pm. Booking essential on 021 4501673.
Guided Tour of the Glucksman and UCC
Explore the arts collections of UCC and of FRAC Bretagne on display at the Glucksman. Starting at the Glucksman at 1pm, the tour will move to sites across the main university campus. Booking essential email education@glucksman.org
Backwater Artist Group and Cork Printmakers Guided Tour
A guided tour of the Backwaters Artist Group and Cork Printmakers will take place at 1pm and at 2pm. Book a tour via Cork Printmakers Eventbrite.