Kilkenny Food Tour: Discover Medieval Streets & Local Brews

Embark on a culinary adventure in Kilkenny town, exploring its vibrant food scene and rich cultural heritage. Sample delicious local cuisine and learn about the town’s fascinating history with a knowledgeable guide.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kilkenny Castle - Explore Kilkenny’s medieval walls, as we wander through quirky streets and alleys, sample pre-booked tastings of local food along the way, and finish the tour with a multi-sensory experience in the Smthwicks Brewery in the heart of the city. Enjoy a refreshing pint of Smithwicks, Ireland’s oldest ale.
What's Included
  • A welcome Irish Coffee
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Pre-booked tastings
  • A local chocolatier
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity
  • Private transportation
Meal Options
  • Irish cheese platter - Served with a local brew
  • Light tasting samples - Local cheese and Irish charcuterie antipasti platter for sharing.
  • Tastings of local beer - Tour of Smithwicks ale in one of the oldest breweries in Ireland
  • Handmade Chocolates - Handmade chocolates from the local chocolatier
Additional Information

Kilkenny town is a cultural treasure with a diverse food scene which will leave you spoilt for choice. Wander through quirky medieval streets and alleys to explore this colorful and unique town with a local, knowledgeable guide to learn about fighting cats, the clash of the ash, and feudal kings. Enjoy mouth-watering local food samples washed down with…

Location
Kilkenny Castle
The Parade
Meet your local guide at the front gate of Kilkenny Castle, Dukesmeadow St.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jessica_l
Aug 5, 2025
Carla Is a Wonderful Guide - I just did the food tour with my son, and it was so relaxing. Like walking through Kilkenny with a friend. The food was fantastic, as well. We couldn’t finish it all. One note: I thought the food tour was three hours, which it is, but there is a fourth hour on the end for the included Smithwick tour, so plan accordingly.
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Soosie8
Jul 28, 2025
This Is A Don't Miss Treat! - A great tour with amazing food tastes. Carla was our guide and so knowledgeable about the food and history of Kilkenny. We ended the tour with a tour of Smithwick which was fun and interesting. Carla also had suggestions on other things we could do and places to eat while we were there. I highly recommend this food tour- it is one of the best!!
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Dara_s
Jul 25, 2025
Wonderful tour in Kilkenny! - Carla was a very knowledgeable and pleasant tour guide. We enjoyed our time with her very much. We highly recommend this tour if you want great history, a nicely paced walk around Kilkenny, and a great sampling of food. It exceeded our expectations.
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Victoria_g
Jul 31, 2024
Carla was such an amazing... - Carla was such an amazing guide! She really loves her town and it shows. She was super knowledgeable and passionate! She is hands down our favorite guide we have ever had. The places she took us were fun and yummy! We loved all the Kilkenny facts and exploring the area with someone like her. Must do while in Kilkenny if you love food and adult beverages.
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From $164
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).