Shenanigans Walks: Enthralling Kilkenny Guided Walking Tour with Compelling History and Magic

Embark on an enthralling guided walking tour of Kilkenny with Shenanigans Walks. Discover the city’s compelling history, magical effects, and plenty of shenanigans. Join us for a fun-filled adventure!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kilkenny Castle - Stories, fun, history
  • Smithwick’s Experience - Hear about history of Smithwick’s, magic of beer, Monks,
  • The Tholsel, Kilkenny - Medieval Markets, turns of phrase used to this day
  • Tourist Information Office (Shee Alms House) - Medieval Alms house, history, stories, physic powers
  • Rothe House & Garden - The…
What's Included
  • Experienced guides
Additional Information

Shenanigans Walks offers a unique take on conventional tours, providing excursions through Kilkenny’s Medieval Mile led by knowledgeable, animated local guides. The charm of Shenanigans lies in a captivating mix of history, intriguing tales, fascinating fun facts, enhanced by a dash of magical effects that bring everything to life and rounded off with…

Location
The Parade
We meet under the arch of the main gate of Kilkenny castle which is between the two stone round towers facing onto the street.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Diana_f
Jun 2, 2025
Really Fun - Very entertaining. Really enjoyed this tour. Learned quite a few little known, at least to us, fun facts. Guide was great.
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Pioneer583755
Jun 2, 2025
Great Tour - We had an awesome tour with Nevin. He did a great job of connecting with all of the guests and making the tour relevant to all participants. He moved at a good pace and added a great deal of enjoyable context. He was a perfect blend of history, anecdotes and humor. He is probably one of the most entertaining tour guides we have ever had the opportunity to visit with.
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A7704etmayab
Jun 1, 2025
A true gem! - "We had an amazing time exploring Kilkenny city on a walking tour with Shenanigans Walking Tours, hosted by the brilliant Nevin. His magic tricks added an extra layer of fun and wonder, while his deep knowledge and captivating storytelling truly brought the city’s history to life. This walking tour should be at the top of the list for anyone visiting Kilkenny—it’s an unforgettable experience! We also can't wait for the release of your book, Nevin!"
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Peter
May 31, 2025
A wonderful experience - We had a great day with Nevin. Myself and Annie. Very attentive especially being hearing impaired Thanks Nevin... Peter and Annie
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Carol_w
May 26, 2025
Great tour ! - Very informative tour and history lesson about Kilkenny. The tour gave us a quick overview of the town for our stay.
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Wrenisgoingplaces
May 24, 2025
Shenanigans Walks - The highlight of our visit to Kilkenny - We had the absolute pleasure of taking a walking tour of the Medieval Mile in Kilkenny with Shenanigans Walks, led by the incredible Nevin. From the moment we met him, Nevin was witty, warm, and engaging. His blend of history, humor, and sleight-of-hand magic made the tour unforgettable — seriously, he’s the real deal. Nevin took the time to learn everyone’s name and made sure the whole group felt included, which added such a personal touch. He spoke quickly (you’ll want your best listening ears on!), but every word was packed with fun facts and clever commentary that brought Kilkenny’s history to life. We’ve already referred friends back in the States, and they booked the tour within days — that’s how strongly we recommend it. If you’re in Kilkenny and want an experience that’s equal parts educational and entertaining, don’t miss this tour!
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Julie
May 24, 2025
Take a walk with Nevin! - Nevin was a wealth of knowledge as a proud Killkennian! I especially enjoyed all of the information he shared about the origination of words and phrases like "nosegay," "turnpike," and "saved by the bell." This was a nice, easy tour around Killkenny that included the Black Abbey.
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Kelly
May 23, 2025
Great tour! - Really enjoyed the tour. It is obvious Nevin is an expert on the history of Kilkenny and he has a passion for sharing its many stories. Better because he does it in an engaging manner.
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Kristinec592
May 22, 2025
Excellent tour - We had so much fun! It was a great walk and Nevin was informative and entertaining. He made the tour great, thank you so much for a good time!
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Aidanbe4548vx
May 21, 2025
You will love your Guide!!!!! - I absolutely loved this tour!!!!! I can't believe how much there was to learn Kilkenny. It was done in such an easy and fun way. You will love your guide!!!!!
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From $33
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).