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the talk an easy escape midway through. Don't get hijacked by imitation tours that pretend
to be recommended by my blog—ask for Don or Barry. This walk is Kinsale's single best
attraction.
Ghost Walk Tour
This isnotjust anyghosttour;it'smoreMontyPython-style slapstick comedy thanhorror.
Two actors (Brian and David) weave funny stunts and stories into a loose history of the
town, offering an entertaining 1.25 hours of fun on Kinsale's after-dark streets (€10, May-
Oct Sun-Fri at 21:00, no tours Sat, leaves from Tap Tavern, call ahead to confirm, mobile
087-948-0910). You'll spend the first 15 minutes in the back of the Tap Tavern—time to
finish your drink and get to know some of the group. This tour doesn't overlap with the
more serious historic town walk described above.
Kinsale Harbour Cruise
Enjoya45-minutevoyagearoundthehistoricharboraboardthenimblelittle50-passenger
Spirit of Kinsale
. The voyage offers sea-level views of both Charles and James forts, as
well as seal and seafowl sightings with informative commentary from captain/historian/
naturalist Jerome(€12.50,July-Augdailyat11:00,12:00,14:00,and15:00;JuneandSept
at 14:00 and 15:00; one sailing per day April-May and Oct, check website for schedule,
