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Kilkenny: Historical Highlights Walking Tour

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About the activity

Discover Kilkenny's enchanting medieval streets and history with a local and certified national tour guide. Learn insider facts and knowledge as you walk through this charming Irish city.

  • 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

  • Learn about the various periods of Kilkenny's history from an expert guide
  • See most of the old city, including Hightown, St. John's Priory, and Irishtown
  • Be amazed by the stories of Kilkenny's most famous citizens

Description

Explore Kilkenny's fascinating past on a walking tour with a certified guide. Walk through the city's historic streets, hearing stories about Kilkenny Castle, St. John's Priory, and more, as you stand in front of these impressive sights.
Kick-start your historical adventure by the Kilkenny Crystal Shop. Then, cross the River Nore towards Kilkenny County Hall, where you will find out about the most famous scholar in Kilkenny's history.
From there, head to St. John's Priory and the Butler Gallery. Continue on to Kilkenny County Library and the Great War Memorial.

Cross into Irishtown and St. Canice's Cathedral, where the city's history began. See many other fascinating sights along the tour, including Kieran and Parliament streets, the Black Abbey, and more.
Finish your tour in front of the stunning Kilkenny Castle, home to the Butler family for 600 years.

Good to know before you go
  • There are steps along the tour route
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English Tour

German Tour

French Tour

Private historical tour of Kilkenny

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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.
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    18-99 years
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