Kilkenny Walking Tour: Fun and Informative Journey with a Qualified Guide
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156 Ratings
Kilkenny
Join John, a qualified guide and Kilkenny local, on a fun and informative walking tour of the city. Discover hidden gems and hear fascinating stories about this charming Irish city.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Tourist Information Office (Shee Alms House) - Poor house.
- St John’s Priory - Church of St. John the evangelist.
- Kilkenny Castle - Home of the Butler family.
- Kilkenny City Library - The city’s library.
- St. Canice’s Cathedral & Round Tower - Cathedral and round tower.
- Black Abbey - Dominican Abbey.
- St Marys Cathedral - Catholic cathedral.
- The Tholsel - The town hall.
What's Included
- Expert in-person guide
Additional Information
Join me, John, for an engaging and informative walking tour of the city that is closest to my heart, Kilkenny. This two-hour stroll will take you past the major landmarks, as well as a few lesser-known gems that don’t make it into the travel books. Along the way, you will be treated to engaging tales about the personalities that make Kilkenny such an exciting place to visit. As we keep our group sizes small, you’ll be able to ask me any questions you have, and I’ll be glad to share insights drawn from my lifetime in this city.
I’m a native of Kilkenny city, with years of research and storytelling under my belt in English, French, and German. As a historian and resident, the stories from my childhood and the wealth of knowledge I’ve gained over time add depth to our exploration.
I have earned a National Tour Guiding qualification, a BA (hons) in Language Studies, and am a certified member of the Approved Tourist Guides of Ireland.
Location
Kilkenny Crystal Shop
Rose Inn Street
The meeting point is opposite Kilkenny Crystal on Rose Inn Street.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Paul_d
Apr 24, 2024
A definite winner!! - When you book a 10am tour on a Tuesday morning, you are taking a chance. This one was a winner. John Britton is a very friendly and proffessional guide. He made the tour interesting and enjoyable while still giving us the history of the sights and the city. Highly recommended.
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Atl-paul1617
Apr 23, 2024
A great morning tour!! - When you book a tour for a Tuesday morning at 10am in the shoulder season, you can never be sure what you are going to get. I was lucky enough to get John Britton. I booked the tour online along with a friend. It turned out that we were the only two on the tour. Still John did not shortchange anything. We got the full tour and then some. John was very nice and extremely informative. I learned so much about Ireland and Kilkenny on this tour. Highly recommended.
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Lynettetravels
Apr 17, 2024
6 gold stars - 11/10. Would give John 6 stars if possible. Don’t just see Kilkenny get to know it and this is just the guy to do it . Lifelong resident and local historian you will NOT be disappointed!
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Brad_l
Apr 15, 2024
Well worth the money and more. - Wasn’t sure what to expects and was pleasantly surprised. John’s knowledge of the local area and history were fantastic. He had recommendations for additional sight seeing and I would recommend this for anyone visiting the area as a starting point. Ask questions along the way as he is full of great information.
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W64wipetern
Apr 4, 2024
Great 2 hours walking in Kilkenny - Our tour guide John Britton was very pleasant and friendly and he gave us a fantastic history of the city. We would recommend him very highly as a guide
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B8284neamandac
Mar 25, 2024
Excellent tour and tour guide! - John was wonderful! He was so full of knowledge on the history as we walked through Kilkenny. We hit many places we would have never known to stop had we not been with John. Tour was completely worth it. Would recommend it to anyone looking for a great way to explore a great place in Ireland.
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Roving11471253263
Mar 19, 2024
Great orientation to the town - This was our first time to Kilkenny. We now really feel like we know the town and its history. John was great! Professional, Knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend.
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Heathersd8059go
Mar 14, 2024
Kilkenny Walking tour - What a lovely way to spend a couple of hours. . Fell in love with Kilkenny all over again after last being here 40 plus years ago.
Wonderful informative guide. Highly recommended.
Thank you :-)
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Sagefox
Mar 12, 2024
Most Excellent! - John was a most excellent tour guide. I learned so much about the history of Kilkenny. He is local, born and raised in Kilkenny.
Great orientation to Kilkenny. Great way to kick off your visit to this interesting city.
John has a great demeanor. Very knowledgeable. He also knew the best spots for photos.
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David_n
Apr 8, 2024
Thumbs Up - Very knowledgeable guide with a good sense of humour. Answered all questions put in his direction.
Highly recommended way to spend two hours in Kilkenny, which is rich in history and character.
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