Kinsale earned its title as Ireland's gourmet capital, and this intimate guided food tour lets you savour it bite by bite — local cheeses, fresh seafood, artisan breads, and craft spirits at the town's finest producers.
What to expect
Your guide navigates Kinsale's colourful lanes stopping at hand-picked purveyors — a fishmonger who sources directly off the pier, an artisan cheesemonger, a craft bakery, and a spot for local craft drinks. Portions are generous; this is a genuine meal spread across the town's best addresses. The pace is relaxed and conversational, with rich context about Kinsale's centuries-long love affair with food. You finish well-fed and with a trusted insider's map of where to return for dinner.
Good to know
Public tours depart daily (mid-March to October) at 11:15 from the Kinsale Tourist Office; an early-bird 09:15 departure runs May–September (except Sunday). Book well ahead in peak season. Dietary requirements are catered for on request. Kinsale is a short tender or bus transfer from Cobh — confirm all-aboard time and allow 3–3.5 hours for the tour.