Cork's Food Culture Walking Tour

The tour will highlight the importance of food in shaping the city's social, economic and cultural profile through time. Starting at the Old English Market on the Grand Parade, the tour will trace Cork's food and culinary history from the medieval period through to the present day. We will walk the different eras putting substance to the claim that Cork is the Real Food Capital of Ireland. The tour will run to c. 2 hours and will cover the Grand Parade; the North Main Street; Corn Market Street; Shandon Street and the Butter Market and St. Patrick's Street. Please bring weather appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes. And please note this tour does not include food tastings.