Kinsale Food Tour

Kinsale Food Tour

A Tasting Trail Through Cork’s Culinary Gem

Kinsale is renowned for its colourful streets, rich maritime history, and award-winning food scene. The Kinsale Food Tour offers a unique opportunity to taste your way through this charming harbour town with a passionate local guide.

This leisurely walking tour stops at select eateries, markets, and artisan producers. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of the people behind the food — from generations-old family businesses to innovative chefs redefining Irish cuisine.

What to See and Do

Expect a well-curated mix of sweet and savoury tastings: think fresh seafood, farmhouse cheeses, handmade chocolates, and locally roasted coffee. You’ll also visit heritage sites and scenic backstreets most tourists miss.

Tours typically last 2–3 hours and involve gentle walking with plenty of stops and seating along the way. Your guide provides both food and cultural insights — and you’ll leave with a full belly and a deeper appreciation for Kinsale.

Fun Fact

Kinsale hosts Ireland’s longest-running Gourmet Festival, held every October since 1976.

Local Insight

Ask your guide for their favourite wine bar or seafood spot — they often share off-the-record local gems not on the official route.