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Kilkenny Walking Tour: 800 Years of Stories.

By Ormonde Language Tours Kilkenny
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 1,049 per adult
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Features

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

Overview

Discover Kilkenny through 800 years of history on this engaging, story-led walking tour with a nationally qualified local guide. Beginning beneath the imposing walls of Kilkenny Castle, you’ll trace the city’s journey from Norman stronghold to vibrant modern Irish centre.

Wander medieval streets, stand before elegant civic buildings, and uncover the human stories, rivalries, and turning points that shaped the Ireland you see today. This is not simply a medieval snapshot, but a clear and compelling journey through centuries of change.

Designed as the perfect introduction, this small-group experience helps you truly understand Kilkenny before exploring further.

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
P 1,048.70 x 1 AdultP 1,048.70
Total
Price is P 1,048.70
Until Sat, Apr 4

What's included, what's not

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

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers 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

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

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