Kilkenny Walking Tour with Local Certified Guide John Britton
by Ormonde Language Tours Kilkenny
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The Kilkenny Walking Tour with Local Certified Guide John Britton lasts approximately two hours and covers about five kilometers (three miles). The tour begins at the Tourist Information Office located in the Shee Alms House, a building that once served as a poor house. From there, the group visits St John's Priory, a church dedicated to St. John the Evangelist, spending about five minutes at the site. Next, the tour moves to the exterior of Kilkenny Castle, historically the home of the Butler family, where the group stays for around ten minutes. The walk continues to Kilkenny City Library for five minutes, followed by a visit to St. Canice's Cathedral and its round tower, also for five minutes. The route then includes stops at the Black Abbey, a Dominican abbey, St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral, and The Tholsel, the town hall, with approximately five minutes spent at each location. Throughout the tour, John Britton, a local guide who is nationally certified and a member of the Approved Tourist Guides of Ireland, shares stories about local families, social history, and offers practical advice for visitors. The tour is available as either a shared or private experience and is designed for small groups of up to 15 people. It is not recommended for individuals unable to walk the full distance.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Tourist Information Office (Shee Alms House)
The tour begins at the Tourist Information Office located in the Shee Alms House, a building that was once a poor house.
St John's Priory
The group passes by the Church of St. John.
5 min
Kilkenny Castle
The exterior of Kilkenny Castle, historically the residence of the Butler family, is viewed for around ten minutes.
10 min
Kilkenny City Library
The tour includes a five-minute stop at Kilkenny City Library, the city's public library.
5 min
St. Canice's Cathedral & Round Tower
Visitors spend about five minutes at St. Canice's Cathedral and its adjacent round tower.
5 min
Black Abbey
The group spends approximately five minutes at the Black Abbey, a Dominican abbey in Kilkenny.
5 min
St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral
The tour includes a five-minute stop at St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral.
5 min
The Tholsel
The final stop is The Tholsel, Kilkenny's historic town hall, where the group spends about five minutes.
5 min
Meeting point
The meeting point is opposite Kilkenny Crystal on Rose Inn Street.
End point
The meeting point is opposite Kilkenny Crystal on Rose Inn Street.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Kilkenny Walking Tour with Local Certified Guide John Britton
by Ormonde Language Tours Kilkenny
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€30Overview
The Kilkenny Walking Tour with Local Certified Guide John Britton lasts approximately two hours and covers about five kilometers (three miles). The tour begins at the Tourist Information Office located in the Shee Alms House, a building that once served as a poor house. From there, the group visits St John's Priory, a church dedicated to St. John the Evangelist, spending about five minutes at the site. Next, the tour moves to the exterior of Kilkenny Castle, historically the home of the Butler family, where the group stays for around ten minutes. The walk continues to Kilkenny City Library for five minutes, followed by a visit to St. Canice's Cathedral and its round tower, also for five minutes. The route then includes stops at the Black Abbey, a Dominican abbey, St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral, and The Tholsel, the town hall, with approximately five minutes spent at each location. Throughout the tour, John Britton, a local guide who is nationally certified and a member of the Approved Tourist Guides of Ireland, shares stories about local families, social history, and offers practical advice for visitors. The tour is available as either a shared or private experience and is designed for small groups of up to 15 people. It is not recommended for individuals unable to walk the full distance.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Tourist Information Office (Shee Alms House)
The tour begins at the Tourist Information Office located in the Shee Alms House, a building that was once a poor house.
St John's Priory
The group passes by the Church of St. John.
5 min
Kilkenny Castle
The exterior of Kilkenny Castle, historically the residence of the Butler family, is viewed for around ten minutes.
10 min
Kilkenny City Library
The tour includes a five-minute stop at Kilkenny City Library, the city's public library.
5 min
St. Canice's Cathedral & Round Tower
Visitors spend about five minutes at St. Canice's Cathedral and its adjacent round tower.
5 min
Black Abbey
The group spends approximately five minutes at the Black Abbey, a Dominican abbey in Kilkenny.
5 min
St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral
The tour includes a five-minute stop at St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral.
5 min
The Tholsel
The final stop is The Tholsel, Kilkenny's historic town hall, where the group spends about five minutes.
5 min
Meeting point
The meeting point is opposite Kilkenny Crystal on Rose Inn Street.
End point
The meeting point is opposite Kilkenny Crystal on Rose Inn Street.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.