County Kilkenny Local Expert: Find Things To Do in County Kilkenny

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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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Things to do

Irish Wake Museum Tour Rituals of Death and Celebration of Life

€15

per adult

Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb

€10

per adult

90% of travellers recommend

Waterford Treasures: King of the Vikings Virtual Tour

Waterford Treasures: King of the Vikings Virtual Reality Tour

€14

per adult

Kilkenny Walking Tour with Local Guide – History & Stories

€15

per adult

Kilkenny Tour in French with a Local Irish Guide

Kilkenny told by a Kilkenny-born Guide – in French

€15

per adult

Kilkenny: Smithwick's Beer Experience

€23

per adult

90% of travellers recommend

Medieval Mile Street Tour

€18

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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The Hub

8.6/10 (61 reviews)

There are two distinct sides to Kilkenny that combine to make it one of the best cities to visit in the Republic of Ireland. Recently voted Top Tourism Town by Failte Ireland, the medieval capital of Ireland boasts a rich historical heritage immediately apparent in the very architecture of the Marble City, while it is also a thriving cosmopolitan centre for the arts, for music and design, and host of the popular Cat Laughs Festival every May.

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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

Kilkenny City Centre

Kilkenny City Centre is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Kilkenny Courthouse and Smithwick's Brewery Tour while you're in town.

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Walkinslough

While there might not be top attractions in Walkinslough, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Butler House and Black Abbey.

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 The National Reptile Zoo and Kilkenny Courthouse.

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 Kilkenny Golf Club.

Deansground

While there might not be top attractions in Deansground, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Butler House and Kilkenny Courthouse.