Kilkenny Walking Tour with a Kilkenny-Born Local Guide
Overview
See Kilkenny’s famous landmarks — and understand the stories behind them.
Explore the city on a relaxed 2-hour walking tour with a qualified guide who was born and raised in Kilkenny. Along the way, discover how local stories connect with the bigger events of Irish history, from medieval merchants and invasions to politics, crime and everyday life.
The tour is designed as an ideal introduction to Kilkenny, helping you get your bearings while discovering places and details you might otherwise walk past. There’s plenty of time for questions, a little dry Irish humour, great photo opportunities and local recommendations for what to see, do, eat and drink afterwards.
• Small groups — maximum 15
• Approx. 4 km / 2 hours
• Starts near and finishes at Kilkenny Castle
• Walking tour only — all sights are viewed from outside
What's Included
- In person guide.
Meeting Location
19 Rose Inn Street
Gardens, Kilkenny, R95 VXD0, Ireland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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St. Canice's Cathedral & Round Tower
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for anyone who cannot cover 5km or 3 miles.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Activity code: C-115591P3
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