Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Kinsale December 2025 | Expedia.ca [Kinsale Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Kinsale.dx4997)[Hotels in Kinsale](https://expedia.ca/Kinsale-Hotels.d4997.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Kinsale](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Kinsale.d4997.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Kinsale Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Kinsale.d4997.Car-Rental-Guide)[Kinsale Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Kinsale.d4997.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Kinsale ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Kinsale Types of activities [Kinsale travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Kinsale.dx4997) ![Charles Fort showing general coastal views, boating and a bay or harbour](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/38000/38794-Charles-Fort.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cork showing a coastal town, rocky coastline and landscape views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/38000/38879-Cork.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Charles Fort featuring heritage architecture, general coastal views and a ruin](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/38000/38795-Charles-Fort.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Charles Fort featuring heritage architecture, building ruins and a coastal town](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/38000/38796-Charles-Fort.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Charles Fort which includes heritage architecture and building ruins](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/38000/38801-Charles-Fort.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Kinsale Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Kinsale has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Kinsale is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Kinsale to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Kinsale Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Kinsale. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Kinsale attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Recommended things to do in Kinsale | Number of things to do | 3 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [DC - Historical: At your leisure and your pace. Downloadable audiovisual to...](/things-to-do/dc-historical-at-your-leisure-and-your-pace-downloadable-audiovisual-tour.a5141104.activity-details): CA $21 | | Top 5 things to do | [DC - Historical: At your leisure and your pace. Downloadable audiovisual to...](/things-to-do/dc-historical-at-your-leisure-and-your-pace-downloadable-audiovisual-tour.a5141104.activity-details)[Full Day Kinsale, Jameson Whisky and Cobh Private Tour from Cork](/things-to-do/kinsale-jameson-whisky-and-cobh-private-tour-from-cork.a49917987.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [DC - Historical: At your leisure and your pace. Downloadable audiovisual to...](/things-to-do/dc-historical-at-your-leisure-and-your-pace-downloadable-audiovisual-tour.a5141104.activity-details) | | With kids | [DC - Historical: At your leisure and your pace. Downloadable audiovisual to...](/things-to-do/dc-historical-at-your-leisure-and-your-pace-downloadable-audiovisual-tour.a5141104.activity-details) | ## What to do in Kinsale --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Kinsale ![Charles Fort which includes tranquil scenes, a bridge and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/38000/38799-Charles-Fort.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Charles Fort 4.5/5(7 reviews) Now a national monument with exhibition center, this 17th-century military stronghold has witnessed some of Ireland's most significant events. [](https://expedia.ca/Charles-Fort-Kinsale.d6090171.Vacation-Attraction) ![Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4650d5837c916016801166ec3a69d99b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance Learn about the local history of Kinsale when you take a trip to Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance. Stroll along the waterfront in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Ringfinnan-Garden-Of-Remembrance-Kinsale.d553248621562624439.Vacation-Attraction) ![James Fort](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/71ab25193386dd28bd7f1e4942590f66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### James Fort 3/5(1 review) You can find out about the history of Kinsale with a visit to James Fort. Stroll along the waterfront in this relaxing area, or check out its lively bars. [](https://expedia.ca/James-Fort-Kinsale.d6090173.Vacation-Attraction) #### Old Head Golf Links 5/5(1 review) Enjoy a round of golf in Kinsale at Old Head Golf Links. Stroll along the waterfront in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Old-Head-Golf-Links-Kinsale.d553248621532489117.Vacation-Attraction) #### Kinsale Rugby Club Catch an event at Kinsale Rugby Club during your trip to Kinsale. Amble around this relaxing area's waterfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Kinsale-Rugby-Club-Kinsale.d553248621562624440.Vacation-Attraction) #### The Kinsale Museum You can study the exhibits at The Kinsale Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Kinsale Town Centre. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.ca/Kinsale-Regional-Museum-And-Courthouse-Kinsale.d553248621532489308.Vacation-Attraction) #### Desmond Castle Find out about the history of Kinsale Town Centre with a stop at Desmond Castle. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.ca/Desmond-Castle-Kinsale.d6090169.Vacation-Attraction) #### Kinsale Golf Club Enjoy a round of golf in Kinsale at Kinsale Golf Club. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. 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