Kilkenny Walking Tour: 800 Years of Stories.
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Tourist Information Office (Shee Alms House)
Poor house.
St John's Priory
Church of St. John the evangilist.
What‘s Included
In person guide.
Options
Walking tour in English
Reviews
274 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Historic Kilkenny
H5571GKteresaw,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had the great pleasure of meeting John Britton, my tour guide. He was very informative and explained all of Kilkenny's amazing history, as well as taking me to all of its historic sites. I would highly recommend John as a tour guide to anyone planning a trip to Kilkenny. Teresa.
A lovely down to earth pleasant tour of medieval Kilkenny.
ImeldaPatricia W,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Our guide John was friendly helpful and natural. I felt very comfortable and at home with John showing us important parts of the centre of medieval Kilkenny. It was great to have the extraordinary history shown to me and of course a very important part of my tour it didn't rain. With all the blizzard stuff happening in the world including weird weather I was very lucky.
It was a very worthwhile...
Jean P,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a very worthwhile tour, with John’s local experience and knowledge, making it an excellent exploration of Killkenny.
John has wonderful knowledge of Kilkenny City.
Susan D,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I really enjoyed the Tour that John arranged for us. There was a nice small group so easy for us all to listen to what John had to say with his wonderful knowledge of Kilkenny City. It was a really lovely relaxing and interesting experience. I would certainly recommend John's walking tour to friends, family and groups. Many thanks John. Susan
Great experience. Highly...
Yelena K,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience. Highly recommend. We enjoyed our guide. Lots of interesting information. Great city to visit
Excellent tour with a guide full of knowledge!!
Jennifer W,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved our tour with John, no matter the weather! I could have spent all day exploring Kilkenny City with him and hearing about it’s history!
Fun and informative tour
750janelb,,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time on our tour and learned a lot! Perfect length and good amount of information; we had a list of things to come back to see after, so do the tour at the beginning of your Kilkenny visit. Well worth the price!
The Perfect Way to Explore Kilkenny
padidiver09,,Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time on the Kilkenny Historical Highlights Walking Tour with John. Even with the rain, he adjusted the route seamlessly and kept the tour fun and engaging. John is incredibly knowledgeable, easy to talk to, and had us laughing throughout. He also pointed out great photo spots and gave us excellent recommendations for the rest of our stay in Ireland. We’d recommend this tour (and John in particular) to anyone visiting Kilkenny. We’ll definitely be joining again when we’re back!
Great tour!
Patrick O,,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good tour with a local guide who was fantastically knowledgeable on all things Kilkenny. We hit all of the highlights and the length was just long enough to keep fresh and also left time to go back to spend more time at the sites visited.
Great intro to Kilkenny
Andrew O,,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent. John was charming and knowledgeable. Great tour of a town I knew nothing about. Highly recommend this tour and guide
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