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Kilkenny Walking Tour – Stories You Won’t Find in Guidebooks

By Ormonde Language Tours Kilkenny
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $24 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Walk Kilkenny with someone born here — and actually understand what you’re seeing.
In 2 hours, you’ll know where to go next and what’s worth your time.

This small-group walking tour (max 15) is the perfect start to your visit — giving you clarity before exploring on your own.

Led by a locally born, nationally qualified guide, you’ll see Kilkenny’s streets and landmarks while hearing the stories behind them — the people and moments that shaped the city.

This isn’t a list of dates or a scripted performance.
It’s a clear, engaging explanation that makes the city make sense.

Guests often say they “learned so much” — and felt confident exploring afterwards.

With small groups, it stays relaxed and conversational, with time for questions and no rush.

You’ll also discover places most visitors miss — the kind you won’t find in a guidebook.

Because groups are limited, tours can fill — especially at weekends.

If you want to enjoy Kilkenny rather than figure it out, this is where to start.

Activity location

  • St John's Priory
    • Saint John's John Street Lower
    • Kilkenny, Ireland, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

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

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Walking tour in English
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
CA $24.00 x 1 AdultCA $24.00
Total
Price is CA $24.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    In person guide.

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for anyone who cannot cover 5km or 3 miles.

Activity itinerary

Tourist Information Office (Shee Alms House) (Pass by)

Poor house.

St John's Priory

  • 5m
Church of St. John the evangilist.

Kilkenny Castle

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Home of the Butler family.

Kilkenny City Library

  • 5m
The city's library.

St. Canice's Cathedral & Round Tower

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Cathedral and round tour.

Black Abbey

  • 5m
Dominican Abbey.

St Marys Cathedral

  • 5m
Catholic cathedral.

The Tholsel

  • 5m
The town hall.

Location

Activity location

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    St John's Priory
    • Saint John's John Street Lower
    • Kilkenny, Ireland, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

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

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