THE TITANIC TRAIL
The Titanic Trail Cobh (Queenstown) Cork, Ireland, is a fascinating guided tour that explores the town of Cobh in Cork Harbour which was the last port of call of RMS Titanic. This Irish heritage walking tour takes visitors through the historic town of Cobh where the buildings, streets and piers have not changed since the Titanic’s sinking over 100 years ago.
An engrossing historical walk through Cobh, exploring its fascinating diversity of military, maritime and social heritage. See all the real buildings, streets and piers where Titanic passengers embarked. Learn the dark history of Spike Island and convict transportation. Enjoy spectacular views of one of the world’s largest natural harbors. Duration approx. 60 minutes.
The entertaining and innovative Titanic Trail has been operating every day since 1998. The one hour escorted tour, with specially trained guides, brings to life the story of Titanic, and the events in the town on the day Titanic left her last anchorage to sail into her icy fate in the North Atlantic.
Cork historian, Dr. Michael Martin, the creator of the Titanic Trail, offers a truly authentic Titanic experience. Other fascinating tours include the Cultural Tour and an eerie Ghost Walk of the town which highlights the haunted sites and paranormal activity in Cobh. There is also the Centenary Tour which was established in 2012 to commemorate the 100th Anniversary which still operates in conjunction with the Titanic Trail.
The Titanic Trail walking tour has been filmed by 20th Century Fox, National Geographic and many other travel documentaries.
http://www.titanic.ie/