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The Perfect Introduction to Kilkenny Walking Tour

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The perfect introduction to Kilkenny. Explore the Medieval Mile with a born-and-raised local guide, starting and finishing beside Kilkenny Castle.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Private tour
    Avoid crowds with an exclusive experience. (depends on selected option)
  • Live guiding
    English, French, German (depends on selected option)
  • Duration
    2 hours
  • Includes
    • Licensed guide
    • Walking tour
    • Entrance tickets to attractions
    • Tips
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Born and raised in Kilkenny
  • Nationally certified guide (ATGI)
  • Small groups (maximum 15 guests)
  • Relaxed pace with time for questions
  • Explore the Medieval Mile with a local expert

Description

Make the most of your time in Kilkenny with a walking tour designed to help you understand the city, not just see it.

Born and raised in Kilkenny, John Britton is a nationally qualified guide who combines local knowledge, social history and storytelling to bring the city's streets, buildings and characters to life. Along the way, you'll discover the stories behind Kilkenny's most famous landmarks and gain insights that are difficult to find in guidebooks.

The tour follows the Medieval Mile, taking in many of Kilkenny's best-known sights, including the exterior of Kilkenny Castle, while exploring the events, people and everyday lives that shaped the city over the centuries. Rather than focusing on dates and facts alone, the tour reveals how Kilkenny evolved from a medieval settlement into the vibrant city you see today.

With small groups and a relaxed pace, there is plenty of opportunity to ask questions and receive local recommendations for the rest of your visit.

Whether you have just arrived in Kilkenny or want to deepen your understanding of the city, this tour is the perfect introduction to one of Ireland's most fascinating destinations.

Good to know before you go
  • There are steps along the tour route
Meeting point

Walking tour of Kilkenny's medieval mile (English).

Geführter Rundgang durch Kilkenny auf Deutsch

Kilkenny : visite guidée en français (petit groupe)

Private Kilkenny Walking Tour with Local Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What is a private tour?
Private tours offer more advantages and benefits than regular tours. You will have your own private guide for the duration of the tour. You can also customize the itinerary to your specific interests and needs.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    18-99 years
  • Children
    0-17 years
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