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

€10
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

€15
per adult
Irish Wake Museum Tour Rituals of Death and Celebration of Life
Waterford Treasures: King of the Vikings Virtual Tour

Waterford Treasures: King of the Vikings Virtual Reality Tour

€14
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

€22
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Kilkenny: Smithwick's Beer Experience
Kilkenny city tour in German.

Kilkenny Walking Tour with Local Guide – History & Stories

€15
per adult
Kilkenny Walking Tour with Local Guide – History & Stories
Kilkenny Tour in French with a Local Irish Guide

Kilkenny Tour in French with a Local Irish Guide

€15
per adult
Kilkenny Tour in French with a Local Irish Guide
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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 91 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €45 per adult
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Viking Waterford Cruise

Viking Waterford Cruise

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 16 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €55 per adult
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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 €14 per adult
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Kilkenny: Guided City Boat Tour with Kilkenny Castle Views

Kilkenny: Guided City Boat Tour with Kilkenny Castle Views

Activity duration is 45 minutes
9.8 out of 10 with 52 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €15 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 €14 per adult
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What to do in County Kilkenny

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Kilkenny Castle

9.4/10 (525 reviews)
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. Learn more about County Kilkenny
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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 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.

A historic building with arched windows and a tall spire, surrounded by a cobblestone square and modern buildings.

Waterford

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

Kilkenny

A historic stone castle with ruins and a grassy courtyard.

Thomastown

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 curved road in a residential area with stone walls and greenery.

Faithlegg

A historic stone building with a tower, surrounded by grassy fields and autumn-colored trees.

Callan

A treehouse in a forest.

Castlecomer

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Carrick-on-Suir

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