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Waterford Crystal Factory Tour: See Master Blowers at Work★ 4.64 (2,388) · 1h
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Hook Lighthouse Waterford: Skip-the-Line Guided Tour & Balcony Views★ 4.91 (542) · 45m
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Smithwick's Experience Kilkenny: Brewery Tour & Pint★ 4.88 (959) · 1h
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Kilkenny: Shenanigans Walking Tour with Stories & Magic★ 4.97 (523) · 1h 30m€ 30View ›
Kilkenny Boat Trip: River Views of Castle & Cathedral★ 4.85 (385) · 40m€ 17View ›
Sea Cave Kayaking: Hook Peninsula guided paddling★ 4.91 (340) · 3h€ 90View ›
Kilkenny Walking Tour: Medieval Mile, Black Abbey & Local Stories★ 4.96 (313) · 2h€ 15View ›
Kilkenny Haunted Dark Tour: Medieval Mile & Witch Trials★ 4.71 (259) · 1h 15m€ 19View ›
Kilkenny: Hurling Experience & Dressing Room Introduction★ 4.97 (185) · 1h 30m€ 30View ›
Waterford: Viking Triangle Walking Tour & Bishop’s Palace★ 4.65 (172) · 45m€ 13.50View ›Top rated (4)
Kilkenny: Medieval Mile Walking Tour with Costumed GuideYou walk the Medieval Mile in Kilkenny with a costumed guide who covers eight centuries of local history—witches, merchants, bishops, and rebels—stopping at St. Canice's Cathedral, a climbable round tower, and the sites of old prisons and execution points. The tour is wheelchair accessible and paced for adults; children are welcome but the stories lean toward grown-up themes. Plan for a couple of hours on foot through the old town, with photo opportunities built in.Is it for me?A good fit if you want Kilkenny's real history—the dark, human stories—rather than a sanitized version, and you're comfortable with a couple of hours on foot through the old town. The costumed guide and specific stops make it worth doing with someone who knows the place, rather than wandering on your own.
Kilkenny: Medieval Mile Museum Guided Tour & St. Mary's ChurchYou walk through St. Mary's Church with a guide who connects 800 years of Kilkenny history — from Strongbow to the merchants who built the city — without rushing you. Small groups keep it intimate, unlimited time lets you linger on what interests you, and the medieval stories of power, faith, and daily life come alive in the actual space where they unfolded. Wheelchair accessible, and you're done whenever you're ready to leave.Is it for me?Right for anyone spending time in Kilkenny who wants the medieval history explained by someone who knows it, without the pressure of a timed tour. The unlimited exploration time means you're not rushed through eight centuries — you move at the pace that lets the stories actually land.
Waterford: Irish Wake Museum Guided Tour in Historic AlmshouseYou’ll step through Waterford’s oldest almshouse with an expert guide who shares real stories behind Ireland’s wake rituals—some somber, others surprisingly warm or funny. Expect sensory details: candle wax scent, textured stone walls, and local voices echoing through centuries-old rooms. It might make you laugh or pause quietly—and you’ll leave seeing Irish traditions differently.
Waterford: Medieval Museum Entry & Vaults Tour TicketYou’ll step beneath Waterford’s busy streets into cool medieval vaults, brush past centuries-old stones, and see treasures like the Cloth of Gold vestments and Henry VIII’s Cap of Maintenance. With your entry ticket included, you can join a local guide (if available), use a multimedia handheld guide in your language, or just wander at your own pace—leaving space for small surprises along the way.
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Kilkenny: Medieval Mile Museum Audio Tour & Self-Guided WalkYou’ll walk through centuries-old stone halls with an easy-to-use audio guide, hear stories of medieval Kilkenny’s merchants and townsfolk, and wander a graveyard filled with unique carvings. Take your time exploring preserved wall paintings and artifacts—no rush—then leave with a sense of connection to lives long gone.
Lismore Castle AR Tour: 360 Views with Local GuideThis augmented reality tour of Lismore Castle in South East Ireland puts you inside a detailed model of the Pugin Room, where 360-degree imagery and AR technology show the castle as it stands today alongside stories from its medieval past. A local guide leads the 30-minute experience in English, French or German, fielding questions throughout. The setup is wheelchair accessible, and the whole thing unfolds indoors.Is it for me?Walk through the Pugin Room's AR experience to see inside 12th Century Lismore Castle and learn its history with a guide who answers your questions as you explore.
Walking Tours of Kilkenny: Medieval Sites with Local GuideA guided walking tour of Kilkenny's historic sites led by John Comerford, a local guide born and raised in County Kilkenny. The tour covers St. Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower, Black Abbey, Rothe House, Smithwick's brewing heritage, St. Mary's Church, and Kilkenny Castle over roughly two hours. John tailors the pace and depth to your interests—whether you want a quick stroll or a deep dive into the history—and private or custom tours are available for groups and families.Is it for me?Book this if you want a walking tour you can shape as you go—John adjusts the route on the spot if you want to linger at a site or explore beyond the main landmarks.
Kilkenny: Hurling Experience with Local Guide & Pub VisitYou’ll step into Kilkenny’s Freshford village for a real hurling experience: learn from a local guide inside Kavanaghs Bar, try your skills on the green with all gear provided, then unwind over drinks in an authentic Irish pub setting. Expect laughter, new skills (or bruises), and that warm sense of being welcomed into something truly Irish.
