Titanic Heritage Trail & A Taste Of Irish Coffee

OVERVIEW

Join your expert guide on a walking tour through a town rich in seafaring history and traditions. Follow the footsteps of the last people to board the ill-fated Titanic, visit the Cobh Heritage Center and sample an Irish coffee at a typical pub. You’ll learn of the great ships and majestic liners that sailed from this port, full of emigrants in search of a better life. This was the last port of call of the RMS Titanic. As you walk through town, you’ll stop to admire many historical buildings and monuments, including the Annie Moore sculpture, the Lusitania Peace Memorial and the Titanic Memorial. You’ll also visit St Colman’s Cathedral, and your guide will provide you with insightful information and share some stories of the Titanic and Lusitania with you. Stop at a typical pub and enjoy an Irish coffee. Visit the Queenstown Story in the Cobh Heritage Center and its exhibition tracing the story of emigration and the great liners that graced Cobh’s harbor in the past.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Explore the historic seaport town of Cobh, rich in maritime traditions and poignant history.
• Discover exhibits detailing Ireland’s emigration history and the great ocean liners that once departed from Cobh.
• Walk in the footsteps of the last passengers to board the RMS Titanic at its final port of call.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Wear weather-appropriate clothing; include a light raincoat or umbrella.
• Flat, comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
• Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen as needed.