Kilkenny Walking Tour: 800 Years of Stories. Discount Tickets

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Overview

Most visitors leave Kilkenny having seen the buildings but never really understanding the city. This tour changes that. In a relaxed small group (max 15), explore Kilkenny with a guide born and raised here. Starting near Kilkenny Castle, you’ll walk through the Medieval Mile to places like St. Canice’s Cathedral while hearing the stories that shaped the city — invasions, merchants, crime, politics, and everyday life. This is designed to feel conversational rather than scripted. Guests regularly describe the tour as a “great start to our trip” and say it helped the rest of Kilkenny make far more sense afterward. There’s plenty of time for questions, local recommendations, and the kind of insights most visitors would never find on their own. Small groups only (max 15) Local guide born and raised in Kilkenny Story-focused, relaxed experience Starts near Kilkenny Castle Advance booking recommended, especially on weekends.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point is opposite Kilkenny Crystal on Rose Inn Street.

Redemption Instructions

Meeting point is opposite Kilkenny Crystal Shop

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Poor house.
2. Church of St. John the evangilist.
Duration: 5 mins
3. Home of the Butler family.
Duration: 10 mins
4. The city's library.
Duration: 5 mins
5. Cathedral and round tour.
Duration: 5 mins
6. Dominican Abbey.
Duration: 5 mins
7. Catholic cathedral.
Duration: 5 mins
8. The town hall.
Duration: 5 mins

Inclusion

In person guide.

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Not recommended for anyone who cannot cover 5km or 3 miles.

Supplied by Ormonde Language Tours Kilkenny

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