Ireland · KILKENNY TOURS
Send this to whoever is doing the planning: 15 kilkenny tours, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the detail that decides it.
Review of Smithwick’s Experience Kilkenny, with its medieval brewing story, interactive tour, pint, tasting upgrade, price, and practical tips.
“I enjoyed the Smithwick’s experience. Gavin was a knowledgeable host and the beer itself is quite tasty. The talking pictures were fun albeit a bit creepy!”
Review of Kilkenny’s Shenanigans Walks, a lively 90-minute tour of medieval sights, folklore, magic, and local stories.
“Very good walking tour. Nevin was an excellent tour guide. We found it very interesting and enjoyable. We learnt a lot about the history of Kilkenny.”
Review of Kilkenny Boat Trip on the River Nore, with castle views, local stories, family tips, pricing, timing, and practical advice.
“Great, short boat ride down the Nore River with lively narratives from our Portuguese captain. Highly recommended!”
Explore Kilkenny’s medieval center with local guide John Britton, visiting castles, cathedrals, abbeys, and city landmarks in a small group.
“Walking tour of Kilkenny was Craic! Loved our tour guide, friendly professionals, local guy with a vast knowledge of history.”
Kilkenny Haunted Dark Tours blends medieval history, ghost stories, and evening walks through the city’s most atmospheric sites.
“Great knowledge about the history of Kilkenny that we weren’t aware of. Meet up was easy and close to the castle. Weather cooperated and we enjoyed the walk around. Followed up with the next day at the medical mile museum. Reinforced it all very interesting.”
Cruise Kilkenny’s River Nore for castle views, local stories, wildlife, and medieval sights on a relaxed 45-minute guided boat tour.
“The boat trip was very novel and made even better by an excellent host who gave an excellent commentary and background to interesting sites along the journey.”
Explore Kilkenny’s medieval church, graveyard, artifacts, and Black Death stories on a lively one-hour guided museum tour.
“Worth doing! Great guide. Puts lots of things into perspective. Guide was very informative without being over the top.”
Learn hurling’s story, handle a hurley, and try the sliotar at Kilkenny’s O’Loughlin Gaels GAA Club in 90 lively minutes.
“Myself and my brother signed up for the Hurling Exeperince as a part of a trip to research our family from Kilkenny. We had a great time on the experience and learn't about the game of hurling and then tried out some of the skills and techniques of Hurling. We would thoroughly recommend the hurling experience and say thanks to James for making this a memorable part of our visit to Kilkenny,”
Walk Kilkenny’s Medieval Mile with costumed guide Pat, hearing local stories from the Tholsel to St. Canice’s Cathedral.
“Great Tour with Pat. He is so enthusiastic about Kilkenny, that we had a great time listening and got lots of interesting stories about the City. We can absolutely recommend the Tour with Pat!”
Kilkenny’s 75-minute Medieval Mile walk mixes local history, street magic, comedy, and practical sightseeing for $32.
“Loved this tour! Nevin was an amazing tour guide. Enjoyed the jokes and learning about the history of Kilkenny.”
Tour Kilkenny’s Smithwick’s brewery, hear its 300-year family story, see how ale is made, and enjoy a pint in the intimate tasting bar.
“loved the tour very insightful, unique and interactive tour, the guide was a sweetheart and very knowledgeable! would recommend to all!!”
Explore Kilkenny’s Medieval Mile Museum with a flexible audio tour, ancient graveyard, carved stones, high crosses, and family-friendly stories.
“Excellent museum with some very interesting artifacts. Staff are great and the self guided tour is highly recommended. Archaeological discoveries are fascinating as is the cemetery. Take soon time to talk to staff about other places to see in Kilkenny. Staff will provide you with many suggestions.”
Explore Kilkenny’s medieval streets, priory, cathedral, Black Abbey, and castle with a certified guide in this excellent-value 2-hour walk.
“This was an amazing tour, John was very nice and knew so much information about the history of your lovely town. I highly recommend doing this tour with John. Thank you for a wonderful experience!”
Walk Kilkenny with a costumed knight, hear medieval tales, handle replica weapons, and finish at Kilkenny Castle for family-friendly fun.
“Handling the swords and suit of armour explanations. There was an array of funny stories recounted from that era by the guide.”
Explore Kilkenny after dark with chilling medieval tales, witch trials, narrow lanes, and a local guide for $22.
“Sharon was fantastic on the tour, She had an unbelievable amount of knowledge about the city and it's dark history. very highly reccomend this tour.”
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