Fun and informative Kilkenny walking tour with a qualified guide
Overview
My name is John, I was born and raised in Kilkenny city. I give historical walking tours of my home city in English, French and German. I spend a lot of time researching the information for my tours, and I love sharing the years of knowledge that I have accrued, along with the odd story that I heard growing up.
I hold a qualification in National Tour Guiding, a BA (hons) in Language Studies, and I am a member of the Approved Tourist Guides of Ireland.
Inclusions
- In person guide.
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Tourist Information Office (Shee Alms House), Rose Inn Street, Kilkenny Ireland
Poor house.
Stop At: St John's Priory, Saint John's John Street Lower, Kilkenny Ireland
Church of St. John the evangilist.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Kilkenny Castle, The Parade, Kilkenny R95 YRK1 Ireland
Home of the Butler family.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Kilkenny City Library John's Quay, Kilkenny Ireland
The city's library.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: St. Canice's Cathedral & Round Tower, Coach Rd The Close, Kilkenny R95 V63H Ireland
Cathedral and round tour.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The Black Abbey Abbey Street, Kilkenny Ireland
Dominican Abbey.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: St Marys Cathedral, Saint Mary's Cathedral James's Street, Kilkenny Ireland
Catholic cathedral.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The Tholsel High Street, Kilkenny Ireland
The town hall.
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
Cancellation
John was outstanding and full of knowledge! We really enjoyed this walk about the city and learning more of Kilkenny and its remarkable history.
John was outstanding and full of knowledge! We really enjoyed this walk about the city and learning more of Kilkenny and its remarkable history.Our tour guide Johnny was amazing. So full of knowledge and passion for his city. An incredible experience and well worth the walk.
Our tour guide Johnny was amazing. So full of knowledge and passion for his city. An incredible experience and well worth the walk.Spent a very interesting 2.5 hours with John on a very detailed walk around Kilkenny. We enjoyed his company & would recommend him.
Spent a very interesting 2.5 hours with John on a very detailed walk around Kilkenny. We enjoyed his company & would recommend him.We had a wonderful time with John. He is knowledgeable, humorous and provides a great overview of the past and present of Kilkenny. I would highly recommend taking John’s tour on your very first day.
We had a wonderful time with John. He is knowledgeable, humorous and provides a great overview of the past and present of Kilkenny. I would highly recommend taking John’s tour on your very first day.John was a great guide (one of the best we’ve had). We saw lots of the city that we wouldn’t have seen on our own. The tour was run at a good pace and we learn a lot.
John was a great guide (one of the best we’ve had). We saw lots of the city that we wouldn’t have seen on our own. The tour was run at a good pace and we learn a lot.Local knowledge combined with historical knowledge John gave us a great insight into Kilkenny old and new. This combined with some great stories and folklore made it a great tour.
Local knowledge combined with historical knowledge John gave us a great insight into Kilkenny old and new. This combined with some great stories and folklore made it a great tour.