Walking Tours in Kilkenny at a glance
- Our pick: Kilkenny Walking Tour with Local Guide: Medieval Landmarks, € 15 per person (2h, 4.96★ · 322).
- Top rated: Walking Tours of Kilkenny: Medieval Sites with Local Guide, € 20 per person (2h 15m, 4.99★ · 81).
- Private option: Private Kilkenny Tour: Medieval History & Local Insights, € 100 per group (2h, 4.95★ · 37).
Price per person across the 7 options priced per person: € 15–€ 369 (median € 20). With 100+ reviews: 4 of 8.
Of the 8 options: 8 with live guides in English, 8 with free cancellation, 7 with instant confirmation, 7 kid-friendly, 2 private and 6 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Walking Tours in Kilkenny
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
8 options
Kilkenny: Shenanigans Walking Tour with Stories & Magic Feel the buzz of Kilkenny’s Medieval Mile on a 90-minute Shenanigans Walk. Local stories, quirky magic, and real characters: includes expert guide and city stroll. Mon · 14:30 ★ 4.97 (540 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 30 per person
Kilkenny Walking Tour with Local Guide: Medieval Landmarks Walk Kilkenny's medieval streets with a guide born in the city, St. Canice's Cathedral, the Butler family home. Every day · 10:00 and 13:00 · All ages ★ 4.96 (322 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 15 per person
Kilkenny Haunted Dark Tour: Medieval Mile & Witch Trials Kilkenny haunted walking tour at 7pm through Medieval Mile. Covers witch trials, Cromwell's siege, castle dark tales & local legends. Small groups, local guide. Mon, Sat and Sun · 19:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.72 (267 reviews) Duration: 1h 15m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 19 per person
Kilkenny: Medieval Mile Walking Tour with Costumed Guide Kilkenny's Medieval Mile tour with costumed guide through 800 years of history. Includes St. Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower. Small groups, wheelchair accessible. Next departure: 1 May 2027 · All ages ★ 4.98 (169 reviews) Duration: 1h 45m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 20 per person
Walking Tours of Kilkenny: Medieval Sites with Local Guide Walking tour of Kilkenny with John Comerford covers St. Canice's Cathedral, Kilkenny Castle, Black Abbey and Rothe House. Flexible private or group tours available. Every day · 10:30, 14:30 and 18:30 · From age 3 ★ 4.99 (81 reviews) Duration: 2h 15m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 20 per person
Private Kilkenny Tour: Medieval History & Local Insights Two-hour private walking tour of Kilkenny with a nationally qualified guide covering 800 years of history, Medieval Mile, Kilkenny Castle and St Canice's Cathedral. Every day · 10:00 and 13:00 ★ 4.95 (37 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · DE · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from € 100 per group
Kilkenny Food and Drink Tasting: Cheeses & Chocolates Walk through Kilkenny sampling local cheeses, artisan chocolates and traditional Irish dishes guided by local experts who share the stories of family-run producers. Thu–Sat · 10:30 and 15:00 · Up to age 85 ★ 5.00 (10 reviews) Duration: 2h 45m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 80 per person
Private Walking Tour in Kilkenny: Medieval Heritage Walk Kilkenny's medieval center with a professional guide for three hours, exploring the Round Tower, Rothe House, St. Mary's Medieval Mile Museum. Every day · Every 1 h, 08:00 to 20:00 Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 369 per person
All 8 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilkenny Walking Tour with Local Guide: Medieval LandmarksOur pickGroup of up to 15 | € 15 per person | 2h | 4.96★ · 322 | Every day · 10:00 and 13:00 | English |
| Walking Tours of Kilkenny: Medieval Sites with Local GuideTop ratedGroup of up to 15 | € 20 per person | 2h 15m | 4.99★ · 81 | Every day · 10:30, 14:30 and 18:30 | English |
| Private Kilkenny Tour: Medieval History & Local InsightsPrivate optionPrivate | € 100 per group up to 15 people · ≈ € 6.67 per person if 15 go | 2h | 4.95★ · 37 | Every day · 10:00 and 13:00 | English, German, French |
| Kilkenny: Shenanigans Walking Tour with Stories & MagicGroup of up to 15 | € 30 per person | 1h 30m | 4.97★ · 540 | Mon · 14:30 | English |
| Kilkenny Haunted Dark Tour: Medieval Mile & Witch Trials | € 19 per person | 1h 15m | 4.72★ · 267 | Mon, Sat and Sun · 19:00 | English |
| Kilkenny: Medieval Mile Walking Tour with Costumed GuideGroup of up to 15 | € 20 per person | 1h 45m | 4.98★ · 169 | Next departure: 1 May 2027 | English |
| Kilkenny Food and Drink Tasting: Cheeses & ChocolatesGroup of up to 12 | € 80 per person | 2h 45m | 5.00★ · 10 | Thu–Sat · 10:30 and 15:00 | English |
| Private Walking Tour in Kilkenny: Medieval HeritagePrivate | € 369 per person | 3h | — | Every day · Every 1 h, 08:00 to 20:00 | English |
By what you need
- Private (2): Private Kilkenny Tour: Medieval History & Local Insights (€ 100 per group) · Private Walking Tour in Kilkenny: Medieval Heritage (€ 369 per person)