Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in County Kilkenny March 2026 | Expedia.ca # What to do in County Kilkenny ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit County Kilkenny Types of activities Where to stay [County Kilkenny travel guide](https://expedia.ca/County-Kilkenny.dx6056855) ![Inistioge which includes a river or creek, landscape views and a bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6202392/9f26550f-1df8-484f-9efc-e022054e27bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kilkenny Castle which includes flowers, a river or creek and a small town or village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090015/394bd90b-648d-445d-8b0b-1cc6a425cd6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kilkenny City Centre showing street scenes and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981693529/681687d1-51e6-42f9-ac0e-b60647408aa7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum showing heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/649209758610890752/ee062320-c333-489a-b3a6-1dfcff509bce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kilkenny Castle showing art, heritage elements and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090015/49b0ff05-1a3a-40de-b92c-dc07af77f962.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in County Kilkenny ### Tours & day trips [See all 45 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6056855&location=County+Kilkenny&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/628975/2e84d67c-8d00-4cc9-9c38-5cb03d371383.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny 9h 15m 9.8/10 76 verified reviews Free cancellation available CA $64 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/wicklow-mountains-glendalough-and-kilkenny-day-tour.a628975.activity-details?&rid=6056855&location=County+Kilkenny&swp=off) ![Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/402640/d604d721-869f-4795-8538-3dc314e10ae3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough 10h 5m 9.6/10 105 verified reviews Free cancellation available CA $64 includes taxes & fees per traveller [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/kilkenny-wicklow-mountains-glendalough-full-day-tour.a402640.activity-details?&rid=6056855&location=County+Kilkenny&swp=off) ![Waterford Crystal & Kilkenny 1-Day Rail Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/249066/89386540-c483-42de-9dfc-d5bfc285dc06.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Waterford Crystal & Kilkenny 1-Day Rail Tour 12h 35m 8.2/10 24 verified reviews Free cancellation available CA $238 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/1-day-waterford-crystal-kilkenny-rail-tour.a249066.activity-details?&rid=6056855&location=County+Kilkenny&swp=off) ![House of Waterford Crystal Guided Factory Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1103530/2c765d55-2e38-4a5d-973e-d95817fa8b6f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### House of Waterford Crystal Guided Factory Tour 1h 9.8/10 248 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $30 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/house-of-waterford-crystal-guided-factory-tour.a1103530.activity-details?&rid=6056855&location=County+Kilkenny&swp=off) ![Kilkenny Walking Tour with Certified Local Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44646122/f5c9b631-e845-442f-9dd1-ae32038360f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kilkenny Walking Tour with Certified Local Guide 2h 10/10 46 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $19 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/kilkenny-historical-highlights-walking-tour.a44646122.activity-details?&rid=6056855&location=County+Kilkenny&swp=off) ![Tour of Kilkenny and The Rock of Cashel](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50097654/14709e0d-d56c-4a4f-bdf2-b0dcb50121d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tour of Kilkenny and The Rock of Cashel 9h Free cancellation available CA $1,918 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/tour-of-kilkenny-and-the-rock-of-cashel.a50097654.activity-details?&rid=6056855&location=County+Kilkenny&swp=off) ![Medieval Mile Street Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46751968/0429e34d-bf86-491f-88a3-9acd22ccd873.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Medieval Mile Street Tour 1h 15m 9.4/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $29 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/medieval-mile-walking-trail.a46751968.activity-details?&rid=6056855&location=County+Kilkenny&swp=off) ![Waterford Treasures: King of the Vikings Virtual Reality Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49613593/93936189-adfb-4473-91b2-c52e8325a478.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Waterford Treasures: King of the Vikings Virtual Reality Tour 40m Free cancellation available CA $22 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/waterford-treasures-king-of-the-vikings-virtual-tour.a49613593.activity-details?&rid=6056855&location=County+Kilkenny&swp=off) ![Kilkenny Haunted Dark Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4095169/10e30a50-b5f4-4e2c-8cd4-38c5c9217e5d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kilkenny Haunted Dark Tours 1h 15m 9.6/10 82 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $30 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/kilkenny-haunted-dark-tour.a4095169.activity-details?&rid=6056855&location=County+Kilkenny&swp=off) ![Osprey Viking Cruises](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46375727/55c8319d-b7c9-4f0e-9028-6f80d4693ea9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Osprey Viking Cruises 3h 9.6/10 16 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $83 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/discover-waterford-viking-cruise-tour.a46375727.activity-details?&rid=6056855&location=County+Kilkenny&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 14 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6056855&location=County+Kilkenny&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Tour of Kilkenny and The Rock of Cashel](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50097654/14709e0d-d56c-4a4f-bdf2-b0dcb50121d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tour of Kilkenny and The Rock of Cashel 9h Free cancellation available CA $1,918 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/tour-of-kilkenny-and-the-rock-of-cashel.a50097654.activity-details?&rid=6056855&location=County+Kilkenny&swp=off) ![Osprey Viking Cruises](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46375727/55c8319d-b7c9-4f0e-9028-6f80d4693ea9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Osprey Viking Cruises 3h 9.6/10 16 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $83 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/discover-waterford-viking-cruise-tour.a46375727.activity-details?&rid=6056855&location=County+Kilkenny&swp=off) ![Kilkenny from Medieval to Modern City. Private Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5127446/56e2c08b-b41d-442a-88fc-9642357fe252.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kilkenny from Medieval to Modern City. Private Walking Tour 2h 10/10 7 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $160 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-walking-tour-of-kilkenny-with-a-qualified-tour-guide.a5127446.activity-details?&rid=6056855&location=County+Kilkenny&swp=off) ![Kilkenny Private: Artistic Charm & Hid Stories Local Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3356978/26140b7f-9f05-4019-bafa-49aff40a9ff2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kilkenny Private: Artistic Charm & Hid Stories Local Guide 2h 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available CA $1,183 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-best-of-kilkenni-walking-tour.a3356978.activity-details?&rid=6056855&location=County+Kilkenny&swp=off) ![Kilkenny Romance: Private Tour with Professional Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3347052/c7f2550e-38d0-4975-a7de-b3d4ee8ec5b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kilkenny Romance: Private Tour with Professional Guide 2h 7.4/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $1,183 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/romantic-tour-in-kilkenny.a3347052.activity-details?&rid=6056855&location=County+Kilkenny&swp=off) ![Waterford Crystal and Kilkenny Castle Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50897608/dbe0144e-d3e8-428c-b759-248c508f5fba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Waterford Crystal and Kilkenny Castle Private Tour 10h Free cancellation available CA $1,423 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/waterford-crystal-and-kilkenny-castle-private-tour.a50897608.activity-details?&rid=6056855&location=County+Kilkenny&swp=off) ![5 Day South of Ireland Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2588705/d2996ee1-1d92-437d-956b-6ed31e6b65cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 5 Day South of Ireland Tour 5d Free cancellation available CA $9,271 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/5-day-south-of-ireland-tour.a2588705.activity-details?&rid=6056855&location=County+Kilkenny&swp=off) ![Customised and Fixed Tours of My Ireland Adventure.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52057880/49f360b3-ad3b-49b8-9929-e5c0db42a78e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Customised and Fixed Tours of My Ireland Adventure. 10d Free cancellation available CA $5,195 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/customised-and-fixed-tours-of-my-ireland-adventure.a52057880.activity-details?&rid=6056855&location=County+Kilkenny&swp=off) ![Waterford and Kilkenny City Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50891243/792b6b18-b946-4d6d-800e-1b00efefd37b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Waterford and Kilkenny City Private Tour 10h Free cancellation available CA $1,431 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/waterford-crystal-and-kilkenny-city-private-tour.a50891243.activity-details?&rid=6056855&location=County+Kilkenny&swp=off) ![Day Tour of Kilkenny and Waterford](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50244680/0519c487-f4d0-4d61-9f21-3d9e4f4a3d97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Day Tour of Kilkenny and Waterford 10h Free cancellation available CA $1,383 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/day-tour-of-kilkenny-and-waterford.a50244680.activity-details?&rid=6056855&location=County+Kilkenny&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 5 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6056855&location=County+Kilkenny&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Kilkenny: Smithwick's Beer Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45937165/725836e3-8874-421b-b7b5-59a17d4fb418.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kilkenny: Smithwick's Beer Experience 1h 9.4/10 42 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $35 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/kilkenny-smithwicks-beer-experience.a45937165.activity-details?&rid=6056855&location=County+Kilkenny&swp=off) ![Waterford: Mount Congreve Gardens Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46792312/690596d7-eedf-4bfb-bffa-adc4ce746aea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Waterford: Mount Congreve Gardens Entry Ticket 10/10 2 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $22 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/mount-congreve-gardens-garden-entry.a46792312.activity-details?&rid=6056855&location=County+Kilkenny&swp=off) ![Kilkenny Food and Brewery Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47176898/392347f0-2e3d-456d-9eb9-64f1a6017d89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kilkenny Food and Brewery Tour 3h 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available CA $256 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/kilkenny-culinary-tour.a47176898.activity-details?&rid=6056855&location=County+Kilkenny&swp=off) ![Kilkenny Food and Drink Tasting Adventure Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51550669/b29e47d4-62bd-453b-92f9-511a6ea16b5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kilkenny Food and Drink Tasting Adventure Tour 2h 45m Free cancellation available CA $128 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/kilkenny-food-and-drink-tasting-adventure-tour.a51550669.activity-details?&rid=6056855&location=County+Kilkenny&swp=off) ![Kilkenny Food Tours: Taste Kilkenny with a Local Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52123421/840d5c39-e2af-4bb5-acb0-ef9912dfe528.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kilkenny Food Tours: Taste Kilkenny with a Local Guide 2h 30m+ Free cancellation available CA $176 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/kilkenny-food-tours-taste-kilkenny-with-a-local-guide.a52123421.activity-details?&rid=6056855&location=County+Kilkenny&swp=off) ### Attractions [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6056855&location=County+Kilkenny&filter.categories=Attractions) ![Waterford Treasures: Bishop's Palace](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1180093/f176749a-8ff0-4bf8-95bb-743530208850.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Waterford Treasures: Bishop's Palace 1h 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $22 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/skip-the-line-bishops-palace-museum-admission-ticket.a1180093.activity-details?&rid=6056855&location=County+Kilkenny&swp=off) ![Waterford Treasures: Medieval Museum Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1180092/6f808541-d95a-4979-a97a-e2c3a47316ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Waterford Treasures: Medieval Museum Admission Ticket 45m 9/10 8 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $22 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/skip-the-line-waterford-treasures-medieval-museum-admission-ticket.a1180092.activity-details?&rid=6056855&location=County+Kilkenny&swp=off) ![Marble City Kilkenny Private Car Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46284157/5af3ce8c-b465-4403-8c08-3d12418d2e39.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Marble City Kilkenny Private Car Tour 9h Free cancellation available CA $839 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/marble-city-kilkenny-private-car-tour.a46284157.activity-details?&rid=6056855&location=County+Kilkenny&swp=off) ![Smithwick's Experience Kilkenny Entrance Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49443678/6046807f-32db-481c-9052-3d4295cb3ef5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Smithwick's Experience Kilkenny Entrance Ticket 1h 9.8/10 13 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $35 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/smithwicks-experience-kilkenny-entrance-ticket.a49443678.activity-details?&rid=6056855&location=County+Kilkenny&swp=off) ## What to do in County Kilkenny --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in County Kilkenny ![Kilkenny Castle which includes flowers, a river or creek and a small town or village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090015/394bd90b-648d-445d-8b0b-1cc6a425cd6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kilkenny Castle 4.5/5(35 reviews) After visiting Kilkenny Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kilkenny. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars. [](https://expedia.ca/Kilkenny-Castle-Kilkenny.d6090015.Vacation-Attraction) ![Aerial drone view on Galway city. River Corrib and rowing club. Dark dramatic sunset sky. Nobody. Popular tourist and business city with rich history.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6174773/655a0450-656f-49ea-9562-9046c37ea55c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Hub 4/5(8 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. [](https://expedia.ca/The-Hub-Kilkenny.d6174773.Vacation-Attraction) ![St. Canice\'s Cathedral which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090025/5fd74a5f-6c91-430f-8030-c7290c3dbb9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. Canice's Cathedral St. Canice's Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Kilkenny, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're here, you can savor the lively bars. [](https://expedia.ca/St-Canices-Cathedral-Kilkenny-City-Centre.d6090025.Vacation-Attraction) ![Black Abbey which includes heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090023/8ca8fc43-3d97-4561-b236-265de3472a2c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Black Abbey You can find out about the history of Kilkenny with a visit to Black Abbey. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars. [](https://expedia.ca/Black-Abbey-Kilkenny-City-Centre.d6090023.Vacation-Attraction) ![St. John the Evangelist Church featuring heritage architecture and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532489534/54a5dc8c-564d-4456-906c-f9fb0fbac767.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. John the Evangelist Church St. John the Evangelist Church is just one of the places to see in Kilkenny, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're here, you can savor the lively bars. [](https://expedia.ca/St-John-The-Evangelist-Church-Kilkenny-City-Centre.d553248621532489534.Vacation-Attraction) ![Rothe House featuring outdoor eating, street scenes and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090021/702a8143-cad7-4870-a68c-2c5ff76f242d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rothe House You can browse the exhibits at Rothe House, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Kilkenny. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars. [](https://expedia.ca/Rothe-House-Kilkenny-City-Centre.d6090021.Vacation-Attraction) #### Butler House 4.5/5(4 reviews) Learn about the local history of Kilkenny when you take a trip to Butler House. While in this walkable area, you can savor the lively bars. [](https://expedia.ca/Butler-House-Kilkenny-City-Centre.d6177365.Vacation-Attraction) #### Mount Juliet Golf Course Enjoy a round of golf in Thomastown at Mount Juliet Golf Course. Check out the spas and lively bars in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.ca/Mount-Juliet-Golf-Course-Thomastown.d6168004.Vacation-Attraction) #### Gowran Park Racecourse You can take time to visit Gowran Park Racecourse during your travels to Gowran. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.ca/Gowran-Park-Racecourse-Gowran.d6172384.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of County Kilkenny ![Kilkenny City Centre which includes a river or creek, a bridge and a small town or village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981693529/f54ea844-9304-4acc-b3fa-e80f5c81333d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kilkenny City Centre 4.5/5(35 area reviews) Kilkenny City Centre is popular for its lively bars, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Smithwick's Brewery Tour or Black Abbey. [](https://expedia.ca/Kilkenny-Kilkenny-City-Centre.dx553248633981693529) ![Castillo de Kilkenny. Ciudad de Kilkenny. Condado de Kilkenny. Sureste de Irlanda.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/921517130946875392/00fcfa64-fb63-4c26-b276-a23588e3d6a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Newpark When in Newpark, you can plan a visit to Nowlan Park and The National Reptile Zoo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.ca/Kilkenny-Newpark.dx921517130946875392) ![Kilkenny Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/921516177654784000/80dc175a-bce6-4f4c-ad70-36e33ee3d24e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Talbotsinch While Talbotsinch isn't home to many top sights, Black Abbey and Smithwick's Brewery Tour are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.ca/Kilkenny-Talbotsinch.dx921516177654784000) ![Kilkenny Castle during the day in Ireland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/921519065978347520/04bf67a0-fe9f-4292-9e9b-9e2eaff7fd03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Walkinslough If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Walkinslough and surrounding area, you can visit Kilkenny Golf Club and Butler House. [](https://expedia.ca/Kilkenny-Walkinslough.dx921519065978347520) ![Main facade of Kilkenny Castle, a historic landmark in the town of Kilkenny, Ireland.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007543/70848580-971b-4ca5-ba21-ce0f6aec3fef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Lyrath If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lyrath and surrounding area, you can visit The Hub and The National Reptile Zoo. [](https://expedia.ca/Kilkenny-Lyrath.dx553248635976007543) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Deansground While Deansground might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Butler House and Kilkenny Golf Club. [](https://expedia.ca/Kilkenny-Deansground.dx921518099438723072) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from County Kilkenny ![Viking Triangle featuring heritage elements, heritage architecture and a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6176802/8ba73135-3c84-45fe-8018-b2a552157b2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Waterford ![Ireland which includes tranquil scenes, a small town or village and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8298/611e4ed8-7bd2-41b6-a2fe-af9b53c855da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kilkenny ![Inside Jerpoint Abbey Thomastown Kilkenny Ireland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9678/3f08a08d-0004-48a3-b50f-3cba2fdf41ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Thomastown ![New Ross which includes heritage architecture, a small town or village and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601818/b866af87-e319-4b4d-902e-4e8d6eb70f84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### New Ross ![Looking down towards Dunmore East, Ireland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056854/13dbd312-f8bc-477a-8aff-33d817e470d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Faithlegg ![Image of the medieval Franciscan Friary in Callan,County Kilkenny, Ireland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6168408/2bb2c9ba-3b0c-4738-89c8-1f4cfa1079a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Callan ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - 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