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Kilkenny Walking Tour with a Kilkenny-Born Local Guide

5.0(321)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 321 reviews2 hFree cancellationBy Ormonde Language Tours Kilkenny
Kilkenny Walking Tour with a Kilkenny-Born Local Guide

About this activity

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 and pickup

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

Good to know

  • 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.

Cancellation policy

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

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