Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Kilkenny December 2025 | Expedia.ca [Kilkenny Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Kilkenny.dx8298)[Hotels in Kilkenny](https://expedia.ca/Kilkenny-Hotels.d8298.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Kilkenny](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Kilkenny.d8298.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Kilkenny Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Kilkenny.d8298.Car-Rental-Guide)[Kilkenny Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Kilkenny.d8298.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Kilkenny ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Kilkenny Types of activities Where to stay [Kilkenny travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Kilkenny.dx8298) ![Ireland which includes tranquil scenes, a small town or village and landscape views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/38000/38835-Inistioge.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kilkenny](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/38000/38836-Inistioge.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kilkenny](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/524000/524867-county-kilkenny.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kilkenny](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/524000/524862-county-kilkenny.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kilkenny](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/524000/524522-black-abbey.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Kilkenny Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Kilkenny has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, 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 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. #### Activities and Tours Kilkenny is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore 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 experience 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, 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. #### Kilkenny Attractions Expedia 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 to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Kilkenny. Looking for things to do 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 or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Kilkenny attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![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. --- ## Recommended things to do in Kilkenny | Number of things to do | 26 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb](/things-to-do/kilkenny-st-canices-cathedral-and-round-tower-climb.a46181928.activity-details): CA $17 | | Top 5 things to do | [Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny](/things-to-do/wicklow-mountains-glendalough-and-kilkenny-day-tour.a628975.activity-details)[Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb](/things-to-do/kilkenny-st-canices-cathedral-and-round-tower-climb.a46181928.activity-details)[Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough](/things-to-do/kilkenny-wicklow-mountains-glendalough-full-day-tour.a402640.activity-details)[Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny](/things-to-do/shenanigans-walks-guided-walking-tour-in-kilkenny.a742990.activity-details)[Knight For Hire Tour](/things-to-do/small-group-kilkenny-city-tour-with-a-knight.a4954905.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny](/things-to-do/shenanigans-walks-guided-walking-tour-in-kilkenny.a742990.activity-details)[Knight For Hire Tour](/things-to-do/small-group-kilkenny-city-tour-with-a-knight.a4954905.activity-details)[Walk historic Kilkenny with a qualified tour guide.](/things-to-do/walking-tour-of-kilkennys-must-see-attractions-with-a-certified-guide.a3264300.activity-details)[Kilkenny Dark Tours](/things-to-do/kilkenny-haunted-dark-tours.a47781570.activity-details)[Kilkenny: Historical Highlights Walking Tour](/things-to-do/kilkenny-historical-highlights-walking-tour.a44646122.activity-details) | | With kids | [Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny](/things-to-do/wicklow-mountains-glendalough-and-kilkenny-day-tour.a628975.activity-details)[Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb](/things-to-do/kilkenny-st-canices-cathedral-and-round-tower-climb.a46181928.activity-details)[Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny](/things-to-do/shenanigans-walks-guided-walking-tour-in-kilkenny.a742990.activity-details)[Knight For Hire Tour](/things-to-do/small-group-kilkenny-city-tour-with-a-knight.a4954905.activity-details)[Walk historic Kilkenny with a qualified tour guide.](/things-to-do/walking-tour-of-kilkennys-must-see-attractions-with-a-certified-guide.a3264300.activity-details) | ## What to do in Kilkenny --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Kilkenny ![Kilkenny Castle](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/524000/524867-county-kilkenny.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kilkenny Castle 4.5/5(34 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) ![St. Canice's Cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/525000/525767-st-canices-cathedral.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) ![St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/525000/525805-st-marys-medieval-mile-museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum You can spend time browsing the exhibits at St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum during your trip to Kilkenny. While in this walkable area, you can savor the lively bars. [](https://expedia.ca/St-Marys-Medieval-Mile-Museum-Kilkenny-City-Centre.d649209758610890752.Vacation-Attraction) ![Black Abbey](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/524000/524522-black-abbey.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) ![Rothe House](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/525000/525683-rothe-house.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) ![St. John the Evangelist Church](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/524000/524855-county-kilkenny.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) #### 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) #### 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) #### St. Lukes General Hospital Though St. Lukes General Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Kilkenny while you are here. [](https://expedia.ca/St-Lukes-General-Hospital-Kilkenny.d6174477.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of Kilkenny ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/524000/524865-county-kilkenny.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 St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum. [](https://expedia.ca/Kilkenny-Kilkenny-City-Centre.dx553248633981693529) ![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) ### Talbotsinch While Talbotsinch isn't home to many top sights, Smithwick's Brewery Tour and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.ca/Kilkenny-Talbotsinch.dx921516177654784000) ![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) ### Newpark When in Newpark, you can plan a visit to Nowlan Park and Smithwick's Brewery Tour, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.ca/Kilkenny-Newpark.dx921517130946875392) ![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) ### 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 Watershed. [](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) ### Smithsland Though Smithsland might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Butler House and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum. [](https://expedia.ca/Kilkenny-Smithsland.dx921518632465567744) ![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) ### Walkinslough If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Walkinslough and surrounding area, you can visit Butler House and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum. [](https://expedia.ca/Kilkenny-Walkinslough.dx921519065978347520) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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