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The perfect introduction to medieval Kilkenny walking tour

By Ormonde Language Tours Kilkenny
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$29 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

See more than 20 of the most famous local sights. 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.

Activity location

  • St John's Priory
    • Saint John's John Street Lower
    • Kilkenny, Ireland, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 61 R887
    • 61 R887
    • Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland

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Walking tour in English

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00 AM
Price details
NZ$29.44 x 1 AdultNZ$29.44
Total
Price is NZ$29.44
Until Thu, 13 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    In person guide.

Know before you book

    • 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.

Activity itinerary

Tourist Information Office (Shee Alms House) (Pass by)

Poor house.

St John's Priory

  • 5m
Church of St. John the evangilist.

Kilkenny Castle

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Home of the Butler family.

Kilkenny City Library

  • 5m
The city's library.

St. Canice's Cathedral & Round Tower

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Cathedral and round tour.

Black Abbey

  • 5m
Dominican Abbey.

St Marys Cathedral

  • 5m
Catholic cathedral.

The Tholsel

  • 5m
The town hall.

Location

Activity location

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    St John's Priory
    • Saint John's John Street Lower
    • Kilkenny, Ireland, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    61 R887
    • 61 R887
    • Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland

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