• St John’s Priory - From outside the building, a description will be given about the fascinating history of this 800 year old church.
• Butler Gallery - Learn about what became of the priory, and how the site became transformed into the Butler Gallery.
• St. Canice’s Cathedral & Round Tower - This site has served many functions over the years.
• Black Abbey - Except for Sunday, you can enter this wonderful church and admire the stained glass windows.
• Black Freren Gate - See the last standing of Kilkenny’s original gates.
• Smithwick’s Experience - Probably the most famous product to come from Kilkenny.
• Rothe House & Garden - See one of the most historic houses in Ireland, which keeps it’s original Tudor period facade.
• Kyteler’s Inn - Learn about the most notorious inhabitant in Kilkenny’s history.
• Butterslip Lane - Is it really as slippy as butter?
• Medieval Mile Museum - The dead centre of KIlkenny
• Tourist Information Office (Shee Alms House) - What was the benefit of building a house for poor people?
• Kilkenny Castle - The most famous building in Kilkenny’s history. The tour ends here.

• Qualified in-person tour guide

Reserve a personalized exploration of Kilkenny, suitable for both small and large parties. This excursion takes you through the historic lanes of medieval Kilkenny. Get to know intriguing figures from our past, and discover spectacular, centuries-old buildings scattered around the city.

If your group has a unique interest, please mention it so I can adjust the content or itinerary to better suit your preferences.

This two-hour stroll through Kilkenny is guided by local John Britton. John boasts a qualification in National Tour Guiding and a degree in Language Studies. He’s also a part of the Approved Tourist Guides of Ireland association. You can arrange tours in English, French or German.

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