Private Two-Day Tour: Dublin To Kilkenny & Waterford

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Dublin To Kilkenny - Hotel Pick Up
8 stops
1
Dublin
Hotel Pick Up:
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Kilkenny
As we drive through the Kildare plains, we’ll make our way to the medieval Marble City of Kilkenny, named after St. Canice. Here, you'll explore Kilkenny Castle, a stunning 13th-century fortress that overlooks the River Nore, and visit St. Canice’s Cathedral with its iconic round tower. St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the city's rich history. You'll also hear the tale of Dame Alice Kyteler, the notorious "witch" of the 14th century. For lunch, we’ll stop at Kyteler’s Inn, a historic pub dating back to the 13th century.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
3
St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum
Discover the Medieval Mile Museum in Kilkenny, located on the site of the 13th-century St Mary’s church and graveyard. This museum offers a treasure trove of Kilkenny’s history, with over 800 years of artefacts, including high crosses, carved tombs, and significant finds from the church restoration. Highlights include the ornate Rothe Chapel, tombs of the medieval Rothe family, and the High Cross Exhibition, showcasing Kilkenny’s rich heritage and the foundation of the monastery by St Canice. Both self-guided and guided tours are available.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
4
St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum
Step out on Ireland’s Medieval Mile and dive into Kilkenny’s rich history on this captivating walking tour. Stroll through Kilkenny’s cobblestone streets, from the impressive castle to the historic cathedral, and uncover the charm of Ireland’s best-preserved medieval city. Our expert storytellers will guide you through the city’s lanes, revealing hidden gems and sharing intriguing tales that bring this walled city’s past to life.
1 minute • Admission ticket included
5
Kyteler's Inn
Lunch Stop: Dame Alice Kyteler, the original owner of Kyteler’s Inn, was a notable figure from Kilkenny. Known for her wealth and having had four husbands, she became infamous when her rivals accused her of witchcraft, leading to her being condemned to the stake. While the witchcraft charges are now believed to have been false, it’s clear that Kyteler’s Inn was renowned for its lively atmosphere and good Craic.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
6
Kilkenny Design, founded in 1963 by the Irish government, has been at the forefront of Irish design and craftsmanship. Based in Kilkenny City, it began by inviting global artisans to collaborate with local crafters, fostering a vibrant community of designers. This pioneering initiative spotlighted traditional Irish crafts using local materials. The success led to the opening of the first Kilkenny Design store in 1965, with the flagship store on Nassau Street, Dublin, following in 1976.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
7
Kilkenny Castle
Kilkenny Castle, built in the 13th century by the Anglo-Normans, has strong historical ties to Richard de Clare, also known as Strongbow. a key figure in the Norman invasion of Ireland and was granted land in Kilkenny. The castle was originally constructed under his influence and later became the principal residence of the Butler family, Earls of Ormond, who held it for over 500 years. Today, Kilkenny Castle is celebrated for its well-preserved architecture and beautiful gardens, reflecting its rich history and connection to Strongbow. Self Guided
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
8
Kilkenny
After a day of exploring, unwind in Kilkenny’s lively pubs and charming streets, before settling in for the night, enjoying the city’s rich history. Overnight Stop
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Kilkenny - Waterford - Dublin
8 stops
9
Waterford
We’ll pick you up from your hotel and head through Kilkenny to Waterford City, where the Vikings once settled. Explore Waterford, Ireland's oldest city, renowned for its rich Viking history. The Viking Triangle is a key highlight, featuring historical sites like the Medieval Museum and Reginald’s Tower, offering a fascinating glimpse into Waterford's past.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
10
Waterford Treasures: Medieval Museum
Guided / Self Guided: Guided Tour.: Join the guided Tour available on the hour, Every Hour Or Self Guided Any time. Visit The Medieval Waterford Ireland’s only purpose-built medieval museum and the only building on the island to incorporate two medieval chambers, the 13th-century Choristers’ Hall and the 15th-century Mayor’s Wine Vault.. Step back into Medieval Waterford as you begin your tour in the 13th-century Choristers Hall and 15th Century Wine vault where you are sure to be wowed by some of the greatest Treasures of Medieval Ireland, including the Great Charter Roll viewed by HM King Charles III and the Queen Consort and the magnificent 15th-century cloth-of-gold church vestments.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
11
The Viking Triangle
Take the award-winning Epic Guided Walking Tour of the Viking Triangle to explore Waterford - Ireland’s oldest city. In less than an hour you will experience a thousand years of history in a thousand paces on this interactive guided tour. This tour will take you past five national monuments: Reginald’s Tower, Greyfriars Church, Choristers Hall, the Mayor’s Wine Vault and the Bishop’s Palace. As part of the tour, you can enjoy access to Christ Church Cathedral.
1 day • Admission ticket included
12
Self Guided - IRELAND'S ONLY HOROLOGICAL MUSEUM Ireland’s National Homological Museum features the oldest Irish-made grandfather clocks, table clocks and watches in the world and celebrates the incredible skills of the virtuoso craftsmen who, since the seventeenth century, created timepieces of remarkable beauty and technological genius.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
13
Killarney
Overnight Stop Hotel Drop Off
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
14
Waterford Treasures: Bishop's Palace
Self Guided. Optional when Time permitting. Tour through the treasures and scandals of 18th century, explore the beginnings of glass making in Waterford, 4D Audio Visual Experience. The Palace in Cathedral Square was conserved in 2010, see the treasures of Georgian and Victorian Waterford. This exquisite architectural jewel, now a museum, continues to delight over 250 years later, the ground and first floors furnished as a very elegant 18th-century townhouse, with some of the finest displays in Ireland of 18th-century glass, silver, furniture and paintings. The oldest piece of Waterford Glass in the world – the Penrose decanter – is a highlight. The top floor continues the story up to 1970 ending with the Hucklebuck shoes. Galleries cover the historic suburb of Ballybricken, the heartland of John Redmond’s support, the struggle for Irish independence and the early Irish State, the First World War, through the 1940s and 1950s, the Showband years and Waterford Sporting Heroes.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
15
Waterford Treasures: Irish Wake Museum
Ireland’s first-ever Wake Museum delves into life and death traditions from early Christian times to the 20th century. Housed in a 15th-century Almshouse, this fully guided tour offers an intriguing look at Irish wake customs and superstitions. In this atmospheric setting, visitors explore centuries of funeral practices and gain insight into one of Ireland’s most distinctive cultural traditions.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
16
Dublin
Return to Dublin. Hotel Drop off
2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Suitable for 6 travellers with standard luggage - Suitable for 4 travellers if carrying golf bags

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