What to do in County Kilkenny

Activities, attractions and tours

A river flowing through a valley with a stone bridge.
A river with a bridge, a castle, and colorful buildings.
A street with stone buildings, a red door, and a sign for 'Matt the Millers Bar & Restaurant'.
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Activities

Irish Wake Museum Tour Rituals of Death and Celebration of Life

Irish Wake Museum Tour Rituals of Death and Celebration of Life

NZ$29
per adult
Irish Wake Museum Tour Rituals of Death and Celebration of Life
Knight For Hire Tour

Knight For Hire Tour

NZ$36
per adult
Knight For Hire Tour
Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny

Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny

NZ$59
per adult
Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny
Waterford Treasures: King of the Vikings Virtual Tour

Waterford Treasures: King of the Vikings Virtual Reality Tour

NZ$27
per adult
Waterford Treasures: King of the Vikings Virtual Reality Tour
Picture 3 for Activity Kilkenny: Smithwick's Beer Experience

Kilkenny: Smithwick's Beer Experience

NZ$43
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Kilkenny: Smithwick's Beer Experience
Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb

Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb

NZ$20
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb
Medieval Mile Walking Trail

Medieval Mile Street Tour

NZ$35
per adult
Medieval Mile Street Tour
Discover Kilkenny on a Guided Walking Tour with a Local Expert

Kilkenny Walking Tour: Stories Behind the Medieval Mile

NZ$29
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kilkenny Walking Tour: Stories Behind the Medieval Mile
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Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny

Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny

Activity duration is 9 hours and 15 minutes
9.8 out of 10 with 90 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$90 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Waterford Crystal and Kilkenny City with Private Chauffeur Tour

Waterford Crystal and Kilkenny City with Private Chauffeur Tour

Activity duration is 8 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$2,303 per traveller*
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Waterford: Mount Congreve Gardens Entry Ticket

Waterford: Mount Congreve Gardens Entry Ticket

10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$28 per adult
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Water activities

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Dunmore East Sea Safari to Hook Lighthouse

Dunmore East Sea Safari to Hook Lighthouse

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Price is NZ$140 per adult
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Waterford Treasures: Medieval Museum Admission Ticket

Waterford Treasures: Medieval Museum Admission Ticket

Activity duration is 45 minutes
9.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$27 per adult
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What to do in County Kilkenny

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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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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 Rothe House 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 Nowlan Park and The National Reptile Zoo.

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.

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 large castle with multiple towers, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a paved pathway leading to the entrance.

Talbotsinch

Talbotsinch might not have many top sights, but Black Abbey and Smithwick's Brewery Tour are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

 

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Day trip destinations from County Kilkenny

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Waterford

A rural landscape with rolling hills, a river, and several houses surrounded by trees.

Kilkenny

A street lined with colorful buildings, including a pub with a sign for O'Brien's and a store with a sign for Kathleen's.

New Ross

A treehouse in a forest.

Castlecomer

A rocky cliff with a small island in a calm lake.

Seven Houses Cross Roads

A river flowing through a valley with a stone bridge.

Inistioge

A stone bridge with multiple arches spanning a river, surrounded by greenery and houses in the background.

Mullinavat