8-Hour Tour of Highlights of Kilkenny, Ireland
Highlights
Dublin, Kilkenny
cultural, historical, sightseeing
Private Tour
8 Hours
Easy
English
Description
Spend 8 hours exploring Kilkenny, a medieval town in southeast Ireland known for its rich medieval heritage hotspots. Visit the Kilkenny Castle and Gardens, Medieval Mile, Jerpoint Abbey, Jerpoint Glass Studio and other iconic buildings. Travel to Kyteler’s Pub, which is related to Ireland's only witch trials.
Itinerary
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Kilkenny Tour
- Walk along the Medieval Mile and explore the city origins founded by Saint Canice as a monastic settlement in the 6th century.
- Take in the views of the city and surrounding countryside from the top of the 9th-century round tower beside the wonderful stone cathedral of St Canice.
- Explore Kilkenny Castle, its gardens and its magnificent long gallery.
- Learn about the history of the city and the Ormond Family, who owned the castle until 1967.
- Enjoy a pint of Ireland’s oldest ale at the Smithwick’s Brewery.
- Have lunch at Kyteler’s Pub.
- Visit Jerpoint Abbey, an outstanding Cistercian abbey founded in the second half of the 12th century.
- Discover Jerpoint Glass Studio and see skilled glassblowers perform their magic as they turn flowing red-hot molten glass into beautiful Jerpoint shapes right before your eyes.
- Enjoy tea and homemade scones in the local Farmer's House before meeting the sheepdogs and enjoying a unique demonstration.
End of the tour.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| The Group Size and Price | |
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| 1 to 5 | /group |
| 6 to 16 | /group |
| 17 to 25 | /group |
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This is a private tour |
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