The Queenstown Story @ Cobh Heritage Centre , Great Stories of Emigration.
At a glance
The Queenstown Story @ Cobh Heritage Centre , Great Stories of Emigration. is a 1h – 2h guided experience in Cobh, Ireland, operated by Cobh Heritage Trust CLG. Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 202 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $17.13 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Driver/guide, Guaranteed to skip the long lines.
Highlights
- Rated 4.7/5 by 202 travellers
- Skip-the-line entry saves time at busy sights
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1h – 2h
- Group
- Small group, up to 40 travellers
- Languages
- German, Chinese, English, Italian, Polish, French
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
With such a rich History, Heritage and a story to tell, a trip to The Queenstown Story @ Cobh Heritage Centre is a must. This beautiful, informative cultural centre is inventively situated within Cobh's restored Victorian Railway station, a building holding its own historic story.
Given that so many from Ireland's past travelled through Cobh(Queenstown), one of the world's finest natural harbours, visitors can learn historic and emotive recounts of The Queenstown Story, where over three million Irish people emigrated from this port town in search of a new life.
Everything from the sinking of the Titanic and The Lusitania, to the transportation of the forgotten Irish who endured forced labour in Cromwellian times to the West Indies and American Colonies as well as the stories of emigration to Canada and North America, is inventively displayed in a variety of modern, tasteful and artistic ways.
Relax, and "Walk in the Footsteps of our Emigrant Ancestors"
What's included
What's included
- Driver/guide
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Not included
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 1h
Enter this beautifully restored Victorian railway station, a building with its own unique story. Your tour begins in the 1600's when Irish emigrants left here for the Colonies of America and the West Indies. The tour follows chronologically the various destinations throughout the centuries where our emigrants settled. It is an emotive journey of exploration of the lives of over three million Irish emigrants. The tour includes sections on The Great Famine and also the connection with this port town and both Titanic and The Lusitania. "Walk in the footsteps of our Emigrant ancestors"y
Meeting point
Hotel pickup is offered for this experience.
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the The Queenstown Story @ Cobh Heritage Centre , Great Stories of Emigration. take?
The experience lasts about 1h – 2h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $17.13 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Driver/guide; Guaranteed to skip the long lines.
Where does it start?
Hotel pickup is offered for this experience.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in German, Chinese, English, Italian, Polish, French, Hebrew, Dutch, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 202 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Cobh.
