Things to do in County Kilkenny

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny Day Tour

Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny

P2,813
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
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Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough

P2,813
per traveler
96% of travellers recommend
Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough
Kilkenny: Historical Highlights Walking Tour

Kilkenny Walking Tour with Certified Local Guide

P1,055
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kilkenny Walking Tour with Certified Local Guide
Waterford Treasures: King of the Vikings Virtual Tour

Waterford Treasures: King of the Vikings Virtual Reality Tour

P949
per adult
Waterford Treasures: King of the Vikings Virtual Reality Tour
Kilkenny Haunted Dark Tours

Kilkenny Haunted Dark Tours

P1,336
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kilkenny Haunted Dark Tours
Viking Cruise

Osprey Viking Cruises

P3,868
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Osprey Viking Cruises
Irish Wake Museum Tour Rituals of Death and Celebration of Life

Irish Wake Museum Tour Rituals of Death and Celebration of Life

P1,020
per adult
Irish Wake Museum Tour Rituals of Death and Celebration of Life
Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb

Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb

P703
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb
Kilkenny city tour in German.

Kilkenny Walking Tour with Local Guide – History & Stories

P1,055
per adult
Kilkenny Walking Tour with Local Guide – History & Stories
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Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny

Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny

Activity duration is 9 hours and 15 minutes
9.8 out of 10 with 89 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 3,156 per adult
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Viking Waterford Cruise

Viking Waterford Cruise

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 16 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 3,857 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Waterford: Mount Congreve Gardens Entry Ticket

Waterford: Mount Congreve Gardens Entry Ticket

10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 982 per adult
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Water activities

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Kilkenny: Guided City Boat Tour with Kilkenny Castle Views

Kilkenny: Guided City Boat Tour with Kilkenny Castle Views

Activity duration is 45 minutes
9.8 out of 10 with 52 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 1,052 per adult
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Attractions

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Waterford Treasures: Medieval Museum Admission Ticket

Waterford Treasures: Medieval Museum Admission Ticket

Activity duration is 45 minutes
9.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 947 per adult
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What to do in County Kilkenny

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Kilkenny Castle

9.4/10 (525 reviews)
After visiting Kilkenny Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kilkenny. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars.
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Where to stay in County Kilkenny

Find the best County Kilkenny areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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Kilkenny City Centre

Kilkenny City Centre is popular for its lively bars, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Rothe House or Smithwick's Brewery Tour.

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Newpark

When in Newpark, you can plan a visit to Nowlan Park and The National Reptile Zoo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Deansground

While Deansground might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Butler House and Rothe House.

A large, historic stone castle with multiple towers and arched windows.

Walkinslough

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Walkinslough and surrounding area, you can visit Butler House and Black Abbey.

A large castle with multiple towers, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a paved pathway leading to the entrance.

Talbotsinch

While Talbotsinch isn't home to many top sights, Black Abbey and Smithwick's Brewery Tour are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Waterford

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Kilkenny

A street lined with colorful buildings, including a pub with a sign for O'Brien's and a store with a sign for Kathleen's.

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