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Ticketed Tours of Buildings

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 the Everyman

Step behind the curtain in the Everyman and walk the hidden histories in a theatrical immersive backstage tour. Tour takes place at 9am.

Booking essential on www.everymancork.com

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 10am, Cork City Hall, Anglesea Street.

Booking essential. Click here to book tickets: City Hall Guided Tour

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: 

10am AIB Bank Tour

11am AIB Bank Tour

12pm AIB Bank Tour

Guided Tour of the Courthouse, Washington Street

Enjoy a guided tour of the Courthouse Washington Street. Tour takes place at 10.30am, 12pm and 12.45pm

Booking essential. Click here to book tickets:

10.30am Guided Tour of the Courthouse

12pm Guided tour of the Courthouse

12.45pm Guided Tour of the Courthouse

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

Guided Tours of Heineken Ireland

Enjoy a guided tour of Heineken Ireland at 11am &11.30am. 

Click here to book tickets:

11am Guided Tour of Heineken Ireland

11.30am Guided Tour of Heineken Ireland

Guided Tour of the Cork Opera House

Enjoy a guided tour of the Cork Opera House at 11am. Booking essential on www.corkoperahouse.ie

Guided Tours of Fota House

Guided Tours of Fota House at 11am, 12pm, 2pm & 3.30pm

Booking essential by emailing events@fotahouse.com

Guided Tours of Victorian Working Gardens in Fota House

Guided Tours of Victorian Working Gardens at 11am, 1pm &2pm

Booking essential by emailing events@fotahouse.com

Guided Tour of the Metropole Hotel

Unveil the secrets of the Metropole Hotel and discover the hotel's hidden gems.  

Booking essential for guided tours at 11am &12pm on Metropole Hotel Guided Tour

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 Dance Cork Firkin Crane

Enjoy a guided tour of Dance Cork Firkin Crane at 11.30am, 12.30pm and 1.30pm.

Booking essential. Click here to book tickets:

11.30am Guided Tour of Dance Cork Firkin Crane

12.30pm Guided Tour of Dance Cork Firkin Crane

1.30pm Guided Tour of Dance Cork Firkin Crane

Specialised Curatorial Tours on Fota House's original contents

Tour will take place at 1pm & 3pm and will be given by Martina Madden  Booking essential by emailing events@fotahouse.com

Bridge to Bridge

A creative walk of University College Cork. Explore the built heritage, art and biodiversity in the lower grounds of UCC. Tour takes place at 12pm. Booking essential on 021 4901844/info@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. Booking essential on Cork Printmakers Eventbrite Page

7 May 2025
European Commission presents award to Cork City for its climate action leadership
Cork City has been awarded a prestigious Mission Label by the European Commission for its strong leadership and very ambitious climate action plans that have been subject to a robust evaluation process.
1 May 2025
Second Time Around - Lord Mayor's Ball 2025
The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Dan Boyle is proud to announce the upcoming Annual Black-Tie Charity Ball, themed "Second Time Around," focusing on the importance of recycling, reusing, and sustainability. This prestigious event will take place at the Vienna Woods Hotel on Friday, 6th June 2025. This year’s ball is dedicated to supporting four charities close to the Lord Mayor’s heart: Shine Centre for Autism, the Alzheimer’s Association of Ireland, Cork Simon Community, and Deaf Enterprises.
1 May 2025
Free Family Friendly Maritime Event to be Held This Month to Mark Cork Hosting Europe’s Premier Maritime Conference
A free family friendly maritime celebration, ‘European Maritime Days to Play’ will be held in Cork this month to mark the city hosting Europe’s premier maritime conference.
30 April 2025
Consultation on Cork Docklands Framework Plan Launched
As Cork City Council and the Cork Docklands Delivery Office publish a transformative plan to guide the growth and development of Ireland’s largest urban regeneration project, public consultation is beginning on a proposed variation to the current City Development Plan.
25 April 2025
Cork to host major European conference next month (4)
European Maritime Day (EMD) 2025, which runs from May 21-23, will see the major players in Europe’s maritime sector converge on Cork for three days.