Dublin · KILKENNY DAY TRIPS
A medieval city you can walk end to end in an hour, with a castle, a brewery experience and a lot of stone. The 15 below range from Kilkenny-and-Wicklow combinations to full days that reach Waterford, with prices and timings.
Dublin to Kilkenny, Wicklow Gap, and Glendalough in one day, with guided walks, sheepdog demos, and onboard Wi-Fi.
“A long day but worth it. Weather didn’t cooperate and had to make detours because of flooding, but we still enjoyed our day.”
Guided day trip from Dublin to Glendalough and Kilkenny, with Wicklow Gap views, lake walks, and a medieval castle-town stroll.
“This day trip was great! Brian was our guide and Mike was our driver. The bus was very comfortable, and everything went smoothly. Brian shared lots of interesting facts and stories. He was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. We enjoyed the trip a lot and would definitely recommend it to everyone.”
Dublin day trip to Glendalough and Kilkenny. Walk ancient ruins and two lakes, then tour medieval sights with Wi-Fi on board.
“Thoroughly enjoyed the tour! Our guide, Pat, and driver, Alec, was terrific. Pat was very knowledgeable and he even has a booklet of all the places to go in Dublin. Alec was a very stable driver.”
Full-day Dublin trip to Kilkenny and Glendalough plus Wicklow Mountains and a live sheepdog show, with medieval city free time.
“The trip itself was very calming and we got the chance to see 3 beautiful places. Godfrey, our guide was the best, had a lot of jokes and fun stories to share. 10/10, would absolutely recommend this tour. Plus, if you book any of their tours, you get a complimentary whiskey tasting experience!”
Car-free day trip from Dublin to Glendalough, Wicklow Gap, a sheepdog farm demo, and medieval Kilkenny, with live guide commentary.
“Wonderful tour. Our guide Gina was great with a hoard of info on Ireland's history and lots to say about every sight. The driver was very good at tackling the more difficult roads. We needed more time at Glendaloch and the time in Kilkenny was very short. Otherwise these places are a must for everyone who hasn’t visitor.”
Full-day Dublin tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough, and Kilkenny, with a sheepdog trial on a working farm and guided walks.
“Excellent tour, the guide and driver both are very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend”
Smithwick's Experience Kilkenny entrance ticket, interactive history of Irish brewing, and a pint of Smithwick beer included.
“Ruby was a great tour guide, really knew her stuff and was very personable. The pints after were also top quality.”
Small-group Kilkenny walking tour with Nevin, covering Smithwick’s, monks, medieval markets, and the witch of Kilkenny, with magic. 90 min.
“The tour was a lot of fun and very informative. The liveliness of our tour guide made the whole experience amazing. We will definitely recommend this to friends.”
40-50 minute small-group River Nore boat tour from Kilkenny’s Canal Square, with castle and cathedral views, stories, and wildlife.
“Ann Marie provided a smooth and interesting ride on River Noor. She pointed out important sites and shared local history. We watched mallards and swans, and saw nice views of the castle.”
A 2-hour small-group walking tour of medieval Kilkenny with a local certified guide, top sights, and several free stops.
“It was a very well organised walking tour with fun and well spoken tour guide John. He is a good story teller with Irish dry sense of humour. Lots of information and historical facts, 2 hours felt so short! We really enjoyed it.”
Kilkenny Haunted Dark Tours is a 7 pm 75-minute walking ghost tour from Kilkenny Castle, mixing dark legends and medieval history.
“Our guide was so lovely. She is a historian (she told us). Incredible historical knowledge. However we signed up for this tour thinking it would bd an actual tour of ghost stories, haunting,hence the name. Tin bit about that. Mostly a history tour.”
Train-guided day trip from Dublin to Kilkenny Castle and Waterford Crystal. Free Kilkenny time, crystal visit, reserved rail seats.
“This tour is well organized and the guide is with you from start to finish. Our trip was guided by Paddy. He explained everything we need to know about the trip itinerary and provided great conversation throughout the day. At each stop along the trip, Paddy made sure we got the most out of the day and the experience. Overall, this is a great day trip by rail.”
Dublin day trip to Glendalough and Kilkenny with movie-set ruins, Wicklow Gap views, and guided time for lunch and exploring.
“Truly a remarkable tour … well worth it… even though it rained. Ruins are well worth seeing. Very comfortable ride.”
45-minute guided boat on River Nore from Canal Square with Kilkenny Castle views, bridge crossings, local stories, and photo angles.
“Cliff was an outstanding guide. It was a very small group of us and we all really enjoyed Cliff’s insight to the history of the area. He helped open our eyes to the natural beauty of the area. We even spotted a King fisher! Very highly recommend this!!!”
Learn hurling in Kilkenny at a real GAA club, starting in a dressing room, then practicing drills with hurley and sliotar for about 90 minutes.
“We had so much fun! James explained all of the basics of the game and the deep history behind it. He used our phone to video our "match", something we will treasure. A great activity for our family, bringing us closer to our Irish roots!”
Pick a day: in the city, along the coast, or out on the road.
