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Kilkenny told by a Kilkenny-born Guide – in French

By Ormonde Language Tours Kilkenny
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Free cancellation available
Price is CA $24 per adult
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  • 2h
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Overview

Discover Kilkenny with John Britton, a local-born Qualified Guide and one of the few Irish guides offering guided tours in French.

For two hours, explore one of Ireland’s best-preserved medieval cities and discover the stories, characters and events that shaped its identity.

You will see the main sights of the historic centre while discovering anecdotes and details that most visitors miss. Here, no long lists of dates: the storey comes to life through human stories and the gaze of a Kilkenny resident.

This tour is an excellent introduction to fully enjoy the rest of your stay. Recommended by 100% of travellers who have left a review, it is ideal for exploring Kilkenny as soon as you arrive.

Activity location

  • Kilkenny Castle
    • The Parade,
    • R95 YRK1, Kilkenny, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 17 R887
    • 17 R887
    • Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland

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Kilkenny told by a Kilkenny-born Guide – in French

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • French
Language options: French
Starting time: 10:00AM
Price details
CA $24.08 x 1 AdultCA $24.08
Total
Price is CA $24.08

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tour guide in person.

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour is conducted entirely in French, without translation from an English tour.

Activity itinerary

Kilkenny Castle

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
History of the castle and the Butler family.

Black Abbey

  • 5m
Dominican Abbey.

St. Mary's Cathedral

  • 5m
Catholic Cathedral.

Rothe House and Garden

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
16th century merchant's house.

Kilkenny Old Jail and Courthouse

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Grace's Castle.

Butter Slip

  • 5m
Medieval alley.

The Tholsel

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
City Hall.

St. Canice's Cathedral & Round Tower

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
The episcopal see of Ossary.

Location

Activity location

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    Kilkenny Castle
    • The Parade,
    • R95 YRK1, Kilkenny, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    17 R887
    • 17 R887
    • Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland

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