• St. Canice’s Cathedral & Round Tower - The episcopal see of Ossary.
• Black Abbey - Dominican Abbey.
• St. Mary’s Cathedral - Catholic Cathedral.
• Rothe House & Garden - 16th century merchant’s house.
• Kilkenny Old Jail and Courthouse - Grace’s Castle.
• Butter Slip - Medieval alley.
• The Tholsel - City Hall.
• Kilkenny Castle - History of the castle and the Butler family.

• In-person tour guide

Most guided tours provide you with dates. This one shares lives.

Spend two hours exploring Kilkenny with a local guide who was raised in the area. As you wander through the streets, buildings, and iconic landmarks, you’ll hear the tales of the individuals who shaped the city—from prominent families to everyday citizens, spanning from the Middle Ages to the present.

This is not a history lesson or a theatrical performance. It is a vibrant experience, narrated simply, as if a local is personally showing you their city.

You’ll visit the must-see sites—Kilkenny Castle (exterior), St Canice’s Cathedral, Black Abbey—but more importantly, you’ll gain insight into what truly occurred here and why it remains significant today.

In a small group and a relaxed setting, this tour is often the one that travelers recommend afterward.

• This tour is conducted entirely in French, without translation from an English tour.

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