Smithwick's Experience Kilkenny Entrance Ticket

Overview

Available languages

German

English

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1 hour

Mobile ticket

Delve deep into the history of Smithwick’s, Ireland oldest beer brand, with a visit to Smithwick’s Experience Kilkenny. With Franciscan monks, living portraits of the Smithwick family and giant holograms, set off on an immersive, guided tour of the Smithwick’s Experience, located in an old Victorian brewing building in Kilkenny city center. Travel from the 13th century right through to modern day as you trace the beer’s history, and learn how the ale is made. Then toast your tour with a meticulously poured pint of Smithwick’s.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Infants under the age of 6 years go free of charge

Minimum drinking age is 18 years

Adult rate applies to all bookings

Please note: it is recommended to pre-book your preferred time slot; refer to voucher for details

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

1 pint of Smithwick's or a soft drink

Guided tour

Gratuities

Food and drinks, unless specified

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

Smithwick's Experience

44 Parliament Street Kilkenny Ireland

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Smithwick's Experience

Make your own way to Smithwick’s Experience Kilkenny, roughly 1.5 hours from Dublin by car, at a time suited to you. Located in an old Victorian brewing building in Kilkenny City, the Smithwick’s Experience offers a fully interactive, multi-sensory journey through Smithwick’s history. On arrival, join one of the guided tours — which run regularly throughout the day and last approximately an hour — and trace the evolution of Ireland’s oldest beer brand, from its medieval origins right up to present day. Holograms, Franciscan monks and living portraits of John Smithwick and his family guide you through the tour. Discover how the Smithwick’s story dates back to the 1200s, when monks settled at St Francis Abbey, which functioned as a brewery for more than 300 years. Then, hear about the arrival of the Smithwick family in the 18th century. You’ll also learn more about the brewing process itself and have the chance to experience the texture, tastes and smells of the materials that go into creating the perfect pint of Smithwick’s ale. Finish your tour with a carefully poured pint (or a soft drink) at the bar before heading to the gift shop, where you’ll have the opportunity to purchase souvenirs.

Admission Included

Options

Tour with Tasting Paddle

Upgrade to a tour including a tasting of 3 ales, Smithwicks Original, Smithwicks Pale Ale & Smithwicks Atlantic Blonde, served on a traditional tasting paddle.

Tour with Pint

Admission to Smithwick's Experience Kilkenny including a complimentary pint.

Reviews

4.86

582 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

519

So informative and fun !
Eabha S,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We attended a guided tour today with Morgan and it was so much fun! Morgan was a great guide and gave us a wonderful insight into the history of the brewery, as well as bringing us through the brewing process. He welcomed us warmly and answered all of our questions with clarity and humour. Highly recommend!
Excellent very worthwhile
Companion40320254150,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent experience. Very informative learned lots more about brewing than Guinness tour. A quick tour which is better than it going on too long. Very friendly tour guide ( Morgan ) . Overall 5/5
Best experience
H3294XPdanielleh,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Evan was the best tour guide. So funny and gave us loads of information! The beer is also very nice. Definitely worth the money
Do this Tour !
Culture03657767057,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour. The guide Simon was extremely knowledgeable and answered every question. Highly recommend you do the tour and enjoy the beer!
Great tour!
kellymF5518SC,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour! Morgan, our guide, was funny, knowledgeable, and very personable. The beer taster for an additional 5€ is worth the extra cost.
A tour that knows what it is doing
mariy909,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The staff here went above and beyond to make our experience wonderful! They were so low key, friendly, and easy going - yet very professional! It was teh perfect blend of educational, fun, and hands on that we look for in a tour.
Thorough and Interesting
J7426SDeddieh,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My girlfriend and I were visiting Ireland from Boston, MA. Evan was our guide and he did an awesome job! He did not skip a beat, it was impressive. The history was throughly covered, and then the outline of the Smithwick’s brewing process was very interesting for someone who did not know much about it in general. Would highly recommend if you’re touring Ireland and like the beer!
Great
981darrelln,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Third time doing the tour. Got to experience some new things. The smell station at the end of the tour was fascinating. Evan was our tour guide. Had a great sense of humor and knew his stuff
A must see
389kaes,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Evan was great and entertaining on a really amazing tour that thoroughly went through the history and brewing process. Learned a lot and had a great time with the fam.
Smithwicks
Road29598194265,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Small group tour able to interact with guide and ask questions. Loved the talking pictures of the Smithwick men. Lovely bar and cold beer at the end. Well worth the visit