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Offered languages
- French
Discover Kilkenny with someone born there. I am John, an Irish guide, born and raised in Kilkenny. For two hours, I will show you my city in French through its stories, its characters, and its anecdotes, but also life in Ireland today.
No history lessons: the visit is relaxed, in a small group, with time to discuss and ask all your questions. You will discover the must-see places of the medieval city, but above all, the stories and details that one can easily miss when visiting Kilkenny alone.
Qualified national tourist guide, I have been accompanying visitors for ten years. My goal is simple: that at the end of the visit, you didn't just see Kilkenny—you understood it a little better.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Rose Inn Street, opposite the Kilkenny Crystal store.
Itinerary
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1Kilkenny Castle
Discover the history of Kilkenny Castle and the powerful Butler family, who marked the city for nearly 600 years. We will talk about those who lived there and the influence they had on Kilkenny.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2Butler Gallery
Today, it is an art gallery, but this building once had a completely different function. Discover the history of Evan's Home, a former hospice for the poor, and what it tells us about the lives of the most humble in Kilkenny.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3St. Canice's Cathedral & Round Tower
Discover one of Kilkenny's great symbols: St Canice's Cathedral and its round tower, nearly 1,000 years old. We will talk about the origins of Kilkenny, St Canice, and the importance of this site long before the medieval city we know today.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4Black Abbey
Why is this 800-year-old church called the "Black Abbey"? Discover the eventful history of this Dominican convent and admire its magnificent stained glass windows, including the impressive large stained glass window of the Rosary.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Kilkenny Medieval Walls
Imagine Kilkenny surrounded by high ramparts and accessible only through its fortified gates. Discover why the medieval city needed these defenses and observe the remains of the ramparts that once protected its inhabitants.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Smithwick's Experience
Beer has been part of Kilkenny's history for centuries. Discover the history of the Smithwick family, who started brewing here in the 18th century, and why this name has become inseparable from the city.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
7Rothe House & Garden
What was life like for a merchant family in Kilkenny 400 years ago? Discover Rothe House, built by the merchant John Rothe, and the history of a family that played an important role in the commercial and political life of the city.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
8Kilkenny Old Jail and Courthouse
From a medieval castle to a prison: discover the astonishing history of Grace's Castle. For centuries, this place was associated with justice and imprisonment in Kilkenny, and some of the stories that unfolded there are far from ordinary.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
9Kyteler's Inn
Witch, heretic, or victim of her enemies? Discover the story of Alice Kyteler, a wealthy businesswoman from Kilkenny accused of witchcraft in the 14th century, and that of her former home, which is now one of the city's most famous pubs.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
10Butter Slip
Take one of the most picturesque alleys in Kilkenny. The Butter Slip once connected two lively shopping streets: discover the origin of its name and imagine daily life in the narrow alleys of the old town.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour is conducted entirely in French, without translation from an English tour.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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