Things to do in County Kilkenny

Activities, attractions and tours

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A river with a bridge, a castle, and colorful buildings.
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Things to do

Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb

Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb

S$15
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb
Irish Wake Museum Tour Rituals of Death and Celebration of Life

Irish Wake Museum Tour Rituals of Death and Celebration of Life

S$21
per adult
Irish Wake Museum Tour Rituals of Death and Celebration of Life
Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny

Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny

S$44
per adult
Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny
Waterford City Top 10 Highlights Walking Tour

Waterford City Top 10 Highlights Walking Tour

S$58
per adult
Waterford City Top 10 Highlights Walking Tour
Dunmore East Sea Safari to Hook Lighthouse

Dunmore East Sea Safari to Hook Lighthouse

S$103
per adult
Dunmore East Sea Safari to Hook Lighthouse
Knight For Hire Tour

Knight For Hire Tour

S$27
per adult
Knight For Hire Tour
Kilkenny: Guided City Boat Tour with Kilkenny Castle Views

Kilkenny: Guided City Boat Tour with Kilkenny Castle Views

S$22
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kilkenny: Guided City Boat Tour with Kilkenny Castle Views
Medieval Mile Walking Trail

Medieval Mile Street Tour

S$27
per adult
Medieval Mile Street Tour
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Kilkenny Castle

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After visiting Kilkenny Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kilkenny. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.
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Where to stay in County Kilkenny

Find the best County Kilkenny areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Kilkenny City Centre

Kilkenny City Centre is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Kilkenny Courthouse and Smithwick's Brewery Tour while you're in town.

A stone building with a statue of a man, a staircase, and a well-maintained lawn.

Newpark

Though Newpark may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like The National Reptile Zoo and Kilkenny Courthouse.

A large, historic stone castle with multiple towers and arched windows.

Walkinslough

While there might not be top attractions in Walkinslough, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Butler House and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum.

A historic castle with a large courtyard, a central tower, and a well-maintained lawn.

Smithsland

Though Smithsland may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Butler House and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum.

Deansground

While there might not be top attractions in Deansground, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Butler House and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum.

 

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Waterford

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Kilkenny

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