Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Kilkenny March 2026 | 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://images.trvl-media.com/place/8298/611e4ed8-7bd2-41b6-a2fe-af9b53c855da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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 which includes a bridge and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981693529/48a0a057-09df-4138-a50f-2e05ca60af87.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. --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in Kilkenny ### Tours & day trips [See all 31 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=8298&location=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 74 verified reviews Free cancellation available CA $63 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/wicklow-mountains-glendalough-and-kilkenny-day-tour.a628975.activity-details?&rid=8298&location=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 9.6/10 104 verified reviews Free cancellation available CA $63 includes taxes & fees per traveller [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/kilkenny-wicklow-mountains-glendalough-full-day-tour.a402640.activity-details?&rid=8298&location=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 $235 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/1-day-waterford-crystal-kilkenny-rail-tour.a249066.activity-details?&rid=8298&location=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 44 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=8298&location=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 $1,892 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=8298&location=Kilkenny&swp=off) ![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 9.2/10 40 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=8298&location=Kilkenny&swp=off) ![Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46181928/eaea07a7-86f6-4fb1-8955-52fec6dbe29b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb 9.8/10 7 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $16 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/kilkenny-st-canices-cathedral-and-round-tower-climb.a46181928.activity-details?&rid=8298&location=Kilkenny&swp=off) ![Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/742990/3e757001-f31a-4b02-8e40-7601434eaf46.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny 1h 30m 10/10 53 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $44 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/shenanigans-walks-guided-walking-tour-in-kilkenny.a742990.activity-details?&rid=8298&location=Kilkenny&swp=off) ![Kilkenny Haunted Dark Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4095169/ba03be1c-6c95-4a07-9894-bfc8668cdbc5.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=8298&location=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 $252 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/kilkenny-culinary-tour.a47176898.activity-details?&rid=8298&location=Kilkenny&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 11 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=8298&location=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 $1,892 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=8298&location=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 $158 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=8298&location=Kilkenny&swp=off) ![5 Day South of Ireland Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2588705/b4f74e14-723d-4ddb-bffd-87f811f24fcd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 5 Day South of Ireland Tour 5d Free cancellation available CA $9,143 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=8298&location=Kilkenny&swp=off) ![7 Day Wild Atlantic Way Tour from Dublin, Private Chauffeur Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50247791/96101d9a-347d-4b3b-b197-7af9c6012c1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 7 Day Wild Atlantic Way Tour from Dublin, Private Chauffeur Tour 7d Free cancellation available CA $16,552 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/7-day-wild-atlantic-way-tour-from-dublin-private-chauffeur-tour.a50247791.activity-details?&rid=8298&location=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 $5,123 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/customised-and-fixed-tours-of-my-ireland-adventure.a52057880.activity-details?&rid=8298&location=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 $1,411 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=8298&location=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 $1,364 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=8298&location=Kilkenny&swp=off) ![Private Fun Family Walking Tour in Kilkenny with a Pro Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5221125/9783e17a-13ae-42c7-b3e9-e7cdddfaa01d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Fun Family Walking Tour in Kilkenny with a Pro Guide 3h Free cancellation available CA $1,198 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-family-walking-tour-in-kilkenny.a5221125.activity-details?&rid=8298&location=Kilkenny&swp=off) ![Private Walking Kilkenny Romance Tour Professional Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51987394/663854b3-91ba-4bbb-833e-3ba57b29fc04.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Walking Kilkenny Romance Tour Professional Guide 2h Free cancellation available CA $1,167 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-walking-kilkenny-romance-tour-professional-guide.a51987394.activity-details?&rid=8298&location=Kilkenny&swp=off) ![Kilkenny Romance: Private Tour with Professional Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3347052/f160a698-d3c4-4100-b13c-08d02f9ea823.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 $1,167 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=8298&location=Kilkenny&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=8298&location=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 9.2/10 40 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=8298&location=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 $252 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/kilkenny-culinary-tour.a47176898.activity-details?&rid=8298&location=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 $126 includes taxes & fees per adult 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[Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_8298) ## Recommended things to do in Kilkenny | Number of things to do | 36 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | 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 $16 | | 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)[Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough](/things-to-do/kilkenny-wicklow-mountains-glendalough-full-day-tour.a402640.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)[Kilkenny Haunted Dark Tours](/things-to-do/kilkenny-haunted-dark-tour.a4095169.activity-details)[Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny](/things-to-do/shenanigans-walks-guided-walking-tour-in-kilkenny.a742990.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Kilkenny Haunted Dark Tours](/things-to-do/kilkenny-haunted-dark-tour.a4095169.activity-details)[Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny](/things-to-do/shenanigans-walks-guided-walking-tour-in-kilkenny.a742990.activity-details)[Kilkenny Walking Tour: 800 Years of Stories.](/things-to-do/walking-tour-of-kilkennys-must-see-attractions-with-a-certified-guide.a3264300.activity-details)[Knight For Hire Tour](/things-to-do/small-group-kilkenny-city-tour-with-a-knight.a4954905.activity-details)[Hurling Experience in Kilkenny City](/things-to-do/hurling-tours-ireland-kilkenny-city-experience.a48127856.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)[Kilkenny Haunted Dark Tours](/things-to-do/kilkenny-haunted-dark-tour.a4095169.activity-details)[Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny](/things-to-do/shenanigans-walks-guided-walking-tour-in-kilkenny.a742990.activity-details)[Kilkenny Walking Tour: 800 Years of Stories.](/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 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(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) ![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) ![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) ![St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum featuring interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/649209758610890752/dcdd6670-ad84-4f7f-9be4-1f718926f9d3.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) ![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) #### 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 ![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 Butler House and Black Abbey. [](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) ![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) ### Smithsland Though Smithsland might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Butler House and Kilkenny Golf Club. [](https://expedia.ca/Kilkenny-Smithsland.dx921518632465567744) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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