What to do in Kilkenny

Activities, attractions and tours

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Kilkenny
Kilkenny
Kilkenny
Kilkenny

Kilkenny Attractions

Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Kilkenny has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Kilkenny, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Kilkenny with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Places of interest in Kilkenny

Kilkenny is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Kilkenny, and make it a breeze to explore Kilkenny and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Kilkenny to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit to Kilkenny, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Kilkenny.

Kilkenny attractions

Kilkenny has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Kilkenny to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Kilkenny.

Looking for things to do in Kilkenny can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Kilkenny or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Kilkenny attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails!

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Most fun & popular experiences in Kilkenny

Tours & day trips

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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 53 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £34 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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5 Day South of Ireland Tour

5 Day South of Ireland Tour

Activity duration is 5 days
Free cancellation available
Price is £4,927 per traveller*
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Kilkenny: Smithwick's Beer Experience

Kilkenny: Smithwick's Beer Experience

Activity duration is 1 hour
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is £19 per adult
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Recommended things to do in Kilkenny

Number of things to do
32
Cheapest thing to do on Expedia
Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb: £9
Top 5 things to do
Half-day tours
With kids

What to do in Kilkenny

Popular places to visit

Kilkenny Castle

Kilkenny Castle

4.5/5(22 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.

Kilkenny Castle
St. Canice's Cathedral

St. Canice's Cathedral

4/5(4 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Kilkenny when you stop by St. Canice's Cathedral. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.

St. Canice's Cathedral
Black Abbey

Black Abbey

You can find out about the history of Kilkenny when you stop by Black Abbey. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.

Black Abbey
St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum

St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum during your trip to Kilkenny. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.

St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum
Rothe House

Rothe House

You can browse the exhibits at Rothe House, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kilkenny. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.

Rothe House
St. John the Evangelist Church

St. John the Evangelist Church

Learn about the local history of Kilkenny with a stop at St. John the Evangelist Church. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.

St. John the Evangelist Church

The Hub

4/5(10 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.

The Hub

Nowlan Park

4/5(4 reviews)

Catch an event at Nowlan Park during your trip to Kilkenny. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.

Nowlan Park

St. Lukes General Hospital

If St. Lukes General Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Kilkenny.

St. Lukes General Hospital

Explore areas of Kilkenny

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Kilkenny City Centre

4.5/5(18 area reviews)

Kilkenny City Centre is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Smithwick's Brewery Tour and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum while you're in town.

Kilkenny City Centre
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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.

Newpark
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Lyrath

While there might not be top attractions in Lyrath, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Hub and The National Reptile Zoo.

Lyrath
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Talbotsinch

Talbotsinch might not have many top sights, but Kilkenny Golf Course and St. Canice's Cathedral are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Talbotsinch
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Deansground

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

Deansground
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Walkinslough

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

Walkinslough

 

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