Join John, a qualified guide and Kilkenny local, on a fun and informative walking tour of the city. Discover hidden gems and hear fascinating stories about this charming Irish city.
Join John, a qualified guide and Kilkenny local, on a fun and informative walking tour of the city. Discover hidden gems and hear fascinating stories about this charming Irish city.
- Tourist Information Office (Shee Alms House) - Poor house.
- St John’s Priory - Church of St. John the evangelist.
- Kilkenny Castle - Home of the Butler family.
- Kilkenny City Library - The city’s library.
- St. Canice’s Cathedral & Round Tower - Cathedral and round tower.
- Black Abbey - Dominican Abbey.
- St Marys Cathedral - Catholic cathedral.
- The Tholsel - The town hall.
- Tourist Information Office (Shee Alms House) - Poor house.
- St John’s Priory - Church of St. John the evangelist.
- Kilkenny Castle - Home of the Butler family.
- Kilkenny City Library - The city’s library.
- St. Canice’s Cathedral & Round Tower - Cathedral and round tower.
- Black Abbey - Dominican Abbey.
- St Marys Cathedral - Catholic cathedral.
- The Tholsel - The town hall.

- Expert in-person guide
- Expert in-person guide
Discover Kilkenny and gain insight into how Ireland’s history has influenced the city you see today. This leisurely walking tour takes you through Kilkenny’s evolution from its Norman origins to contemporary Ireland, highlighting real people, events, and daily life. Guided by a local expert from Kilkenny, the tour emphasizes storytelling over dates,…
Discover Kilkenny and gain insight into how Ireland’s history has influenced the city you see today. This leisurely walking tour takes you through Kilkenny’s evolution from its Norman origins to contemporary Ireland, highlighting real people, events, and daily life. Guided by a local expert from Kilkenny, the tour emphasizes storytelling over dates, making history accessible, engaging, and easy to understand. In just two hours, you’ll acquire the context often overlooked by visitors, enhancing your appreciation of what you see, its significance, and the connection between the past and present Ireland. Group sizes are kept small for a more intimate and relaxed experience, making it an ideal introduction before you explore Kilkenny independently.
- Not recommended for anyone who cannot cover 5km or 3 miles.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.