The Titanic Experience Cobh is an interactive museum that explores the history and story of the infamous Titanic ship. The museum is located on the original site where the ship docked passengers in Cobh, making it an interesting first stop to explore Cobh's history.
The St. Colman's Cathedral is a beautiful building with stunning architecture and artwork. It provides a unique view of Cobh from its hilltop location. Visitors can climb the church tower for a small fee to enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding town and harbor.
Gilbert's Bistro is a highly-raved restaurant that serves traditional Irish dishes like Irish Stew and Fish & Chips. Each dish features quality local ingredients that reflect Cobh's rich culinary history.
Spike Island is a must-visit attraction that tells the stories of the island's brutal past. Travelers can take the ferry to the island and explore its many attractions such as the nineteenth-century Fort Mitchel, the Punishment Block or the Star-shaped Fort on the island.
The Cobh Heritage Centre is a museum that showcases the town's history as a major maritime transport hub in Ireland. Tt tells the story of the Queenstown Story, a tale of tragic sinking of Titanic, Lusitania to present day sailors and passenger ships.
Travelers can easily explore Cobh on foot. However, to reach Spike Island, they will need to take a ferry which can easily be booked at the pier. The ferry ride takes around 20 minutes and costs 12 euros for adults.
If travelers have more time, they can visit Fota Wildlife Park, which is only a 10-minute drive from Cobh. It's a lovely place to be introduced to a variety of animals and birds that one may not see in their life. If travelers have less time, they can skip Cobh Heritage Centre and spend more time at Spike Island.
The nearest airport to Cobh is Cork Airport (ORK). Situated about 11 miles south of Cork City, travelers can take a taxi, bus, or train to get into Cobh. The duration of taxi varies from 20-30 minutes which costs an estimated 30-45 euros depending on the number of people.