BCO will be closed to the public on Thurs May 15th, Tues May 20th, Wed May 21st and Sunday May 26th for private functions. We apologise for the inconvenience and look forward to welcoming you to BCO in the future. 
Take a tour
Take a tour
Throughout the day, we offer guided tours of the castle. The tour takes you through 400 years of history; From the original fort, built to deter pirates in Cork harbour, through to the modern telescope dome installed on the tower top. Our guides will deliver a lively and engaging tour through the castles unique history.
A highlight of the guided tour is the view available from atop the towers of the castle. Overlooking the river Lee and the Blackrock area you won’t want to miss it.