Ireland · KILKENNY CITY TOURS
18 reviewed
A castle at one end of a medieval mile and a cathedral at the other, with a brewery and a black abbey in between. These Kilkenny days are compared on time in the city against time on the road: which pair it with Glendalough, which with Waterford, how long you actually get inside the castle, and the cost.
From Dublin, tour Kilkenny, a Wicklow sheep farm with dog demos, and Glendalough’s Two Lakes. Guided walks and onboard Wi-Fi.
“Great tour! Maurice was a wealth of knowledge and Pete drove like a pro! The sheep/dog experience was equally as impressive as visiting Glendalough and Kilkenny! Would recommend!”
Guided day trip from Dublin to Wicklow Mountains and Glendalough, then Kilkenny medieval lanes and castle grounds by comfortable coach.
“We had a wonderful experience with this excursion!The transportation was perfectly on time,and the coach was very comfortable,which made the journey even more enjoyable. Our guide,Mike,made the ride fly by with his songs,explanations,and incredible energy.He truly brought the trip to life,and his good mood was contagious. My personal highlight was Glendalough,such a beautiful and peaceful place. A heartfelt thank you to Mike,who is a genuinely kind person.He even took the time to walk around the bus and personally ask each of us what our favorite moment of the day was,such a thoughtful gesture. We were a group of adults from Belgium learning English,and Mike spoke with a calm,clear,and gentl...”
Guided Dublin day trip to Glendalough and Wicklow Mountains, plus medieval Kilkenny. A/C coach, Wi-Fi, and live commentary.
“We all had a great day Teresa was our guide and was very knowledgeable and interesting. The views were amazing and have made us want to go back later in the year.”
Dublin to Kilkenny day trip: Glendalough ruins, Wicklow Mountains views, live sheepdog herding, then free time in medieval Kilkenny.
“Although rainy, it was a great day trip! Glendalough is beautiful and magic. And the visit to Michael's farm was an unforgettable experience! Love the sheeping dogs and the cute lambs ❤️ kilkenny is also great, I wish we could have had more time there. Really recommend this day trip if you stay in Dublin!”
Coach day trip from Dublin to Glendalough and Kilkenny, with Wicklow views and a live sheepdog herding demonstration.
“Not alot of time on the bus. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and driver was excellent. I would do this trip again.”
Full day from Dublin to Wicklow and Glendalough, then Kilkenny on a guided walk, with a working sheep farm sheepdog trial included.
“Don’t hesitate to book this tour. We booked it last minute (literally the night before). Our tour guide Paul (and driver Pete) were wonderful!”
Smithwick's Experience Kilkenny is a 1-hour interactive, guided look at medieval brewing, ending with a pint or a 3-ale tasting paddle.
“First you will learn how to pronounce Smithwicks correctly. Informative and high tech tour as you learn the history of this beer and the secret to what makes it so good. At the end of the tour, enjoy your beer tasting with fellow tour mates. The town of Kilkenny is small and quaint. Smithwicks is easy to find.”
Shenanigans Walks is a small-group Kilkenny walking tour with witch lore, Smithwick’s beer stories, medieval streets, and light magic.
“Very good walking tour. Nevin was an excellent tour guide. We found it very interesting and enjoyable. We learnt a lot about the history of Kilkenny.”
Relax on the River Nore with a guided Kilkenny boat tour, views of Kilkenny Castle and St. Canice’s Cathedral, small group.
“Great, short boat ride down the Nore River with lively narratives from our Portuguese captain. Highly recommended!”
A 2-hour small-group walk through medieval Kilkenny with a local certified guide, hitting cathedrals, abbeys, and the castle area.
“Great guide, very informative and entertaining. Totally enjoyable. Definitely recommend to see and understand Kilkenny”
A 7:00 PM haunted walking tour in Kilkenny, mixing ghost legends with real medieval history at key landmarks. Small group, solid value.
“I loved this with history and spooky things that have happened through the years and helped make Kilkenny what it is today.”
Train-led Dublin to Kilkenny and Waterford Crystal day tour with an expert guide, castle-area free time, and Waterford Crystal admission.
“We had the best guide ever! He was very personable and knowledgeable and helped us above and beyond. Thank you so much!”
Full-day tour from Dublin to Glendalough and Kilkenny, with Wicklow Gap views, live commentary, and timed free exploration included.
“It was a waste of time and money. In overall it is really poorly organised. This is a clear example of a tourist trap. The car arrived 30min late in the morning, there was no tour guide, only a kind driver who had very little experience of this itinerary and was not able to provide us with any insights. The two visits Glendalough and Kilkenny are far too short (no time to do main trekking to get to the upper lake) and arriving to Killkeny there is not even enough time to do the visit of the castle) Thus better to take public transport than spend so much money for…”
Guided 45-minute River Nore boat tour from Canal Square, with Kilkenny Castle views, bridges, wildlife, and local stories.
“The boat trip was very novel and made even better by an excellent host who gave an excellent commentary and background to interesting sites along the journey.”
A 60-minute guided visit of St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum in Kilkenny, then stay to explore. Learn Black Death history and see artefacts.
“John is very knowledgeable and a great storyteller. The artifacts in the museum are so well preserved and interesting.”
