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Kilkenny: Historical Highlights Walking Tour
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Kilkenny: Historical Highlights Walking Tour

By Ormonde Language Tours
10 out of 10
Features
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Overview
  • Learn about the various periods of Kilkenny's history from an expert guide
  • See most of the old city, including Hightown, St. John's Priory, and Irishtown
  • Be amazed by the stories of Kilkenny's most famous citizens

Activity location

    • Dublin
    • Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 19 Rose Inn St, Gardens, Kilkenny, R95 VXD0, Ireland | Meet your guide opposite the Kilkenny Crystal Shop.
    • Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLicensed guide
  • What's includedWhat's included Walking tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance tickets to attractions
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Tips

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, High-heeled shoes, Intoxication, Littering
  • Not suitable for: People with low level of fitness

What you can expect

Explore Kilkenny's fascinating past on a walking tour with a certified guide. Walk through the city's historic streets, hearing stories about Kilkenny Castle, St. John's Priory, and more, as you stand in front of these impressive sights.
Kick-start your historical adventure by the Kilkenny Crystal Shop. Then, cross the River Nore towards Kilkenny County Hall, where you will find out about the most famous scholar in Kilkenny's history.
From there, head to St. John's Priory and the Butler Gallery. Continue on to Kilkenny County Library and the Great War Memorial.

Cross into Irishtown and St. Canice's Cathedral, where the city's history began. See many other fascinating sights along the tour, including Kieran and Parliament streets, the Black Abbey, and more.
Finish your tour in front of the stunning Kilkenny Castle, home to the Butler family for 600 years.

Location

Activity location

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    • Dublin
    • Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 19 Rose Inn St, Gardens, Kilkenny, R95 VXD0, Ireland | Meet your guide opposite the Kilkenny Crystal Shop.
    • Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 19 Rose Inn St, Gardens, Kilkenny, R95 VXD0, Ireland | Meet your guide opposite the Kilkenny Crystal Shop.
    • Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland