Kilkenny Walking Tour with Local Guide – History & Stories
Overview
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2 hours
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Discover Kilkenny with a certified guide who was born and raised here.
This relaxed 2-hour guided city tour combines history with personal stories and insights you won't find in any guidebook.
In a small group you will explore the main sights and also hidden places. Guests describe the tour as “informative, entertaining and entertaining” – many say the two hours fly by.
You will learn not only what happened, but also why Kilkenny is like this today. Questions are always welcome, and the tour is often experienced as more personal and flexible than classic tours.
Ideal as an entry point : Many guests recommend taking this tour right at the beginning of their stay to better understand the city and discover the best places for later.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
St. Canice's Cathedral & Round Tower
Episcopal Church of the Diocese of Ossary.
Black Abbey
Dominican monastery
What‘s Included
A personal guide.
Options
Kilkenny City Tour with Certified Guide
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Walk around Kilkenny with John
577se nk,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a very informative walk around Kilkenny for more than 2 hours. John has a pleasant manner, approach and a wealth of knowledge. Some very interesting stories. Enjoy.
A great tour
Jens W,Aug 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a wonderful tour with John. He took a lot of time for our questions and explained everything in detail.
Storytellers from the Now - Brings the Past to Life
Beate1973,Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were with John Britton for 2 hours in Kilkenny. The tour was informative, exciting and entertaining. John answered all the questions in detail. I can highly recommend the tour; anytime again. Thanks, John!
Super city tour
Marie-Luise F,Jul 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00There were only two of us at the tour, that was real luxury. Our guide spoke good German and gave us a very good insight into the history of the city. We were able to ask many questions, all of which were answered. The walk of 4Km took about 2h and was easy to manage. Definitely recommended for the price.
Kilkenny Tour german, clear recommendations!!!
Explorer63876759377,Sep 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took this tour a few days ago. It was a very informative and also nice experience with John to be shown through the streets of Kilkenny's to strips and the unique story. John is a very pleasant tour guide who is also not afraid of private questions. It was a huge pleasure to do the tour with him and we can only strongly recommend it to anyone who lands in Kilkenny to take this experience with them.
Very good tour
NyRon2014,Mar 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good tour. Unfortunately there were only two of us on this tour, but John was able to answer our questions individually. John made a lot of effort to explain the city, its history and a little insider knowledge here and there in German. Thank you very much.
Very informative, recommended
ninaL4650YX,Mar 9, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00John told us a lot about the city. He led us through alleys we didn't notice before. He gave us tips on where to eat and drink well or it is still worth going in. He also answered other questions. We were super happy with the tour and can only recommend it to others.
Very nice tour
138olivers,Jan 6, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The three of us took part in this very informative two-hour guided tour. The tour guide is a native of Kilkenny, knows his way around and was able to answer all questions about the 30,000 inhabitants city in German. Issues relating to Ireland and its history have also been raised, so we have all learned a lot. We can fully recommend the approximately 5 km long tour.
German city tour in Kilkenny
Petra K,Oct 3, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great tour - we had a lot of fun. The guide was great - we discovered many new pages of Kilkenny. It's worth it!
Very informative and heartfelt tour
Schlemm0,Sep 24, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00John was a great guide! He speaks very good German and can tell something about every building in the city and knows when it was built ;) He has taken us to all the major sights of the city and always given time for photos. We booked at relatively short notice (a day earlier) and were also only two, but that posed no problem. He's even got the lead again by mail. We would do the tour again at any time and can only recommend it to all German speaking tourists!
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