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The return ferry journey across Cork Harbour. Return ferry typically 3.5 hours after departure – longer or shorter on request. A guided tour on arrival to the island, from the pier to the fortress. A free map of the island and fort, so you can self explore after your tour. Access to all areas including over a dozen museums and authentic ...
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How to get here: Spike Island is reached by ferry from Kennedy Pier, Cobh. The heritage town of Cobh is just 24 minutes by train or 25 minutes by car from Cork city centre. Parking is recommended at the Five Foot Way (10-minute walk) or Cobh Cathedral car park (15-minute walk). Allow at least 20 minutes to park and walk to the ferry.
Return ferries are typically 3 1/2 hours after departure, for example, the 12pm ferry has a return at 3.30pm. This gives time for the ferry journey, guided tour, time to self explore, and visit to the café and gift shop. Alternative tour options such as the 'After Dark' tours will have different schedules.
Parking. Monday to Friday, 10am-4.30pm: 30 minutes free parking, £1 per hour for up to 3 hours. Saturdays, 9am-7pm: 30 minutes free parking, £1 per hour for up to 3 hours. Bank Holidays: FREE. There are three blue badge spaces available directly outside the main entrance of Spike Island.
About. Discover Ireland's Captains & Convicts and Sinners and Saints at Spike Island Cork, Ireland's historic island. Voted Europe's Leading Tourist Attraction of 2017! The Island is located off the coast of Cobh in Cork harbour & has over 1300 years of Irish history. From an island monastery & fortress to the world's largest prison in the 1850 ...
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Dec 31, 2023 · The Regular Tour. The first of the 2 Spike Island tours is the Regular Tour. Included in your ticket is a guided tour from where the ferry lets you off to the Fortress. The guided tour lasts around 45 minutes and during this time a skilled storyteller will take you on a journey through Spike Islands history.