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Kilkenny

Kilkenny, South East Ireland, Ireland

Where Kilkenny sits, what to see there, and what to book.

Top sights
1
Bookable experiences
36
Time zone
Europe/Dublin

Kilkenny sits in South East Ireland, and this guide is the shape of it: where it is, what it breaks down into, and what there is to do once you are there. The sights below are ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for them, which is the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see. There are 36 bookable experiences here in total, with prices, durations and cancellation terms on every card.

Ireland › South East Ireland › Kilkenny

What to see in Kilkenny

Ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for each — the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see.

What travellers book in Kilkenny

The experiences Viator ranks highest here, with the price, the duration and the cancellation terms on every card.

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Kilkenny Haunted Dark Tours

4.7 (254)1h 15m

Meeting Point: Main entrance of Kilkenny Castle Discover the darker side of Kilkenny along the city’s famous Medieval Mile. Kilkenny Haunted Dark Tours offers a captivating blend of history, folklore and spine-chilling…

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Kilkenny Boat Trip

4.9 (382)40 min

Our boats carry 12 passengers each. This allows for small intimate tailored tours. For group booking larger than 12 people, they will be seperated into two boats. Be sure to bring your camera as there are some fantastic…

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Walking Tours of Kilkenny with John Comerford

5.0 (72)2h 15m

Discover Kilkenny’s rich history, stunning architecture, and hidden gems on a relaxed, flexible walking tour with John – your knowledgeable, qualified guide. Whether you're a history enthusiast or just looking for a…

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Smithwick's Experience Kilkenny Entrance Ticket

4.9 (868)1h

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…

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Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny

5.0 (520)1h 30m

A modern twist on traditional tours, Shenanigans Walks local, expert and entertaining guides lead a fun and informative adventure of Kilkenny's Medieval Mile. The real magic of Shenanigans is an engaging and refreshing…

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Kilkenny Walking Tour with a Kilkenny-Born Local Guide

5.0 (311)2h

See Kilkenny’s famous landmarks — and understand the stories behind them. Explore the city on a relaxed 2-hour walking tour with a qualified guide who was born and raised in Kilkenny. Along the way, discover how local…

from €15 / personView details

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Sights, areas and experiences here were last checked 2026-09-13.

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