Rebel Cork Taxi Tours

Private taxi tours of Cork and the Rebel County

Rebel Cork Taxi Tours is a company based in Cork City that offers guided taxi tours of the city and County Cork, known as the "rebel county". Its approach consists of exploring the region's main attractions as well as its lesser-known corners from the comfort of a traditional taxi, with a local driver-guide who provides historical and cultural context along the way.

The company presents itself as an alternative to conventional guided tours: instead of moving visitors around in a group, the service is built around a driver who knows the area and adapts the route to each passenger's interests. Itineraries can be personalised and clients can request specific areas of Cork.

Tour catalogue

The site details a range of excursions combining city visits, historic sites and scenic routes across the south-west of Ireland. The advertised tours include:

• Exploring Ireland
• Full Day Ring of Kerry, tour with locals
• Cork City and Blarney Castle tour
• Jameson Distillery and Blarney Castle
• Exploring Ireland, from Dublin to Cork
• Private car tours in Cork
• Shore excursions in Cork
• Cruise Excursions Cork
• Tours of Cork City
• Day tours in Cork
• Tours to Blarney Castle
• West Cork tours
• Dublin To Cork Tours
• Ring of Kerry tours

The company also mentions the possibility of visiting places such as Shandon Bells and Cork City Jail, as well as spots known only to locals. The catalogue includes full-day excursions and trips linked to cruise ship stopovers.

The driver and his experience

The service is led by Paul, a Dublin native who has lived in County Cork for more than 23 years. According to the information published, he worked as a taxi driver in Cork for over 13 years and, before that, worked as a transport supervisor and driver, which allowed him to travel almost every road in the country. From that background he has developed his own touring style, in which every tour incorporates new anecdotes and stories.

Service approach

The company describes its service as safe, punctual and professional, with well-maintained and clean vehicles. The driver is presented as a courteous and experienced person, able to move confidently even in complex traffic situations, and focused on offering a friendly service to tourists and families. The offering combines visits to Cork's major attractions with the chance to discover places off the beaten track.

Location and contact

Phone: +353861208707 · Email: paul@rebelcorktaxitours.ie