Tours & Activities in Kilkenny

Feel the magic of Kilkenny during the Christmas season! Enjoy the festive atmosphere at Yulefest Kilkenny and discover some Christmas legends about the city.

Take a guided boat tour on the historical River Nore from Canal Square in Kilkenny. Admire the scenery as you drift past the Kilkenny Castle and float under bridges while capturing great photos.

Walk the Medieval Mile, hear the stories of Kilkenny. Quirky tales of medieval life and lives. Witches, merchants, psychopathic bishops and why they grow yew trees in graveyards ! Guide in costume - great for Insta photos !

Visit Smithwick’s and experience Ireland’s most popular ale

You'll fall in love with Kilkenny's medieval charm during this guided tour. Stroll through the old town of this Irish city and learn about its history.

Visit the most romantic places in Kilkenny with a local guide and discover the legends and love stories hidden in the city's streets, buildings and parks.

Escape Dublin on a guided day trip through Ireland's rolling countryside. Enjoy the views at the Wicklow Gap, visit the medieval monastery of Glendalough, and explore the charming city of Kilkenny.

Book a private tour of Kilkenny, whether for a large or small group. The tour takes you on a fascinating walk around the medieval streets of Kilkenny. The tour will introduce you to some fascinating characters in our history, as well as finding out about some amazing, and historical structures that dot our streets. If you are booking this for a group with a specific interest, please let me know, and I can alter the information or route to suit your group. The two-hour walking tour of KIlkenny is hosted by John Britton, a native of Kilkenny. John is certified in National Tour Guiding, with a degree in Language Studies, and he is also a member of the Approved Tourist Guides of Ireland. The tours can be booked in English, French or German.

Join a banter-fuelled tour of Kilkenny

Visit the most charming places in Kilkenny with a local guide. Perfect for those who are visiting Kilkenny for the first time and want to get the most of it!

Be taken on a historical and hysterical walking tour through Kilkenny’s renowned Medieval Mile and see the city’s most iconic sights, accompanied by your guide, Irishman, magician, storyteller and all round fun guy, Nevin Cody.

I am the only qualified guide in Kilkenny who speaks French. I was born in Kilkenny and would like the pleasure of telling you our story in your language. We will stop in front of the most important, beautiful and historical places during our walk through the heart of the medieval streets. I will tell you in French the story of my hometown which is Kilkenny. Do not hesitate to ask me questions during the visit.

Take a wander through the medieval history of Ireland in a stunning old church

Meander through the city of Kilkenny and have fun on this self-guided discovery game with 17 location-based riddles.

Visit the medieval city of Kilkenny, pass through the beautiful countryside of the Wicklow Mountains towards Glendalough, and experience a working sheepdog demonstration on this guided full-day tour.

You will be transported by luxury Mercedes car for a once in a lifetime experience with the very best in driver/guides with a tailor made itinerary. Depending on your time schedule we will structure the tour to take in some of the most famous landmarks on route to the magical Cliffs of Moher. Also included is our exhilarating trip to see the Cliffs of Moher by boat. From ancient castles, stunning landscapes, delicious food (maybe sample some Guinness in traditional Irish Pubs) we promise a tour that will get you away from the crowds and into the heart of real Ireland. The Burren region famous for its limestone "lunar landscape", Galway City, Doolin Village and the river Shannon. Ancient and mystical boglands are just some of the many options that can be chosen from. Explore some of the world famous Wild Atlantic Way named by Lonely Planet as one of top drives in the world with Liberty Irish Tours. As our motto says..."Love Ireland as we do".

Book this garden entrance ticket and audio-guide to marvel at the grounds of an 18th-century estate like the Congreve family once did.

Experience one of Kilkenny's most visited attractions at the Smithwick's brewery in Kilkenny. Learn about the brewing innovations and discover the family behind one of Ireland's oldest and best-loved ales.

Step out on Ireland’s Medieval Mile and discover the stories of Kilkenny’s Tudor merchants in this fascinating walking tour experience. Our expert guides will bring you through the streets and laneways of Ireland’s medieval capital, pointing out hidden gems and weaving tales of wealthy merchant families in this walled city. The tour departs from the reception desk at the Medieval Mile Museum and brings guests on an hour-long stroll along St. Mary’s Lane, Kieran Street, Parliament Street and the Bull Ring, returning to the museum along the High Street. The tour content will concentrate on the lives of the people that lived in the heart of the city, between Kilkenny Castle to the south and St. Canices Cathedral to the North. The wealthy merchants built their Renaissance limestone mansions along the routeway between these two imposing structures and many of these mansions survive – hidden in plain sight.

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.

The tour only takes place in German. The city guide who takes you on this tour is a local expert who was born and raised in Kilkenny.

Full-day tour of the Wicklow Mountains and enjoy guided walking tours in Glendalough and Kilkenny. Visit a working sheep farm to experience a traditional sheepdog trial.

Join me for a unique experience of Kilkenny, while we sip the perfect Irish Coffee. Let me show how to recreate the perfect Irish Coffee using as many local ingredients as possible. While you enjoy your Irish Coffee, Ill tell you the weird and wonderful story of Dame Alice Kyteler the former owner of the Inn that was accused of Witchcraft, Heresy & Murder. Once finished your Irish Coffee, we'll take a tour through the medieval dungeon and underground basement. You'll learn all about the Cats and why you see their murals everywhere. Experience the spooky ambiance of the basement and what may have occured within the walls 700 years ago. Finally we pay homage to Alice at her statue learn about some of the weird things that happened over the years within the walls of the pub. Finish your tour with a little souvenir and maybe you might stay on for lunch.

A walking tour of medieval Kilkenny with stories of its terrible history. A city steeped in dark tales and narrow laneways. Not to be missed experience.

We are life time paddlers, sharing our passion, incorporating fun, learning and awareness of river and its surrounds . Our customers get personal attention and feel very safe and love our tours which are adapted to peoples energy and ability. You will paddle double kayaks up and back down through Kilkenny and see historical buildings which dominate the the City skyline. The tour can include white water paddling over a weir, playing in the rapids if that is of interest. If you prefer to stay dry, that's your choice of course and we do provide over-trousers to keep you pretty dry. If you prefer, one of our guides can paddle the double kayak with you for extra stability to ensure that we maximise your enjoyment and safety. Visual highlights include Kilkenny Castle, The Tholsel, St Francis Abbey, the old home of Smithwick's Brewery and St Canice's Cathedral. Hear about the importance of the Nore to Kilkenny and its milling history for centuries.

Explore the Hook Peninsula on a guided kayaking experience with safety gear, a snack, and drinks included. Discover secret golden beaches, rugged cliffs, and a variety of picture-perfect sea caves.

We specialise in luxury private chauffeur transfers in Ireland. We provide a on time service with the very best professional chauffeur drivers giving our clients the highest quality service. Our helpful, professional chauffeur drivers are licensed by the National Transport Authority in Ireland. All our vehicles are comfortable, 6 seater luxury Mercedes-Benz V-Class minivans or similar. We look forward to welcoming you to Ireland on your next visit.

Discover the structural heritage of the medieval city of Kilkenny. Visit St Canice's Cathedral and its tower, the oldest standing structure in Kilkenny. Climb to the top and enjoy the amazing views.

Experience a sample of Irish Whiskey in a 700 year old Medieval Building. We were the home to Alice Kyteler, who was accused of Witchcraft, Heresy and Murder. We are located in the heart of Kilkenny and is at the center of the first witch trial known to the British Isles long before Salem.

Get a taste of the true beauty of Ireland on a full-day scenic tour of Kilkenny and Glendalough from Dublin. Admire rolling hills, rugged mountains, brooks, and the glacial valleys of County Wicklow.