This Historical Doughnut Tour of Cork City is our kinda’ history lesson
Fresh pastries, colourful doughnuts, hidden history and sweet treats? Count us in.
If your idea of sightseeing involves stopping for pastries every few hundred metres, then we’ve found your next Cork day out.
A brand-new doughnut walking tour is coming to the city this August, combining some of Cork’s sweetest spots with a leisurely stroll through its streets, landmarks and hidden corners.
Running as part of Cork on a Fork Fest, the two-hour experience is designed for families, food lovers and visitors who’d rather discover a city through its bakeries than a guidebook.
The tour kicks off at Cameron Bakery on Parnell Place, where you’ll fuel up with fresh, buttery pastries before setting off along Merchant’s Quay and the North Channel of the River Lee.
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Along the way, guides will share stories about some of Cork’s best-known landmarks, before making a pit stop on historic French Church Street for freshly made doughnuts – and later, even more creative doughnut creations showcasing Cork’s modern foodie scene.
But it’s not just about the sugar hit.
The route also takes in the historic Coal Quay, where traders have been doing business for centuries, before finishing in the Huguenot Quarter at Café Mexicana. There, you’ll get to choose between a traditional alfajor or the café’s much-loved Mexican cake to round off the afternoon.
As well as introducing you to some of Cork’s best bakeries and cafés, the tour promises plenty of insider tips on where to eat, drink and explore next – ideal whether you’re visiting the city or simply looking at your hometown with fresh eyes.
The Doughnut Walking Tour takes place from 2.30pm to 4.30pm on Saturday, August 15th, meeting at 25 Parnell Place.
Tickets cost €50 for adults and €42 for children, with a 10% Cork on a Fork discount available with the code ‘Cork Fork’.
