Carmel's Guidebook
Sightseeing
The jewel in Kilkenny’s crown. You can’t miss it at the top of the town. Take a tour of the gallery and marvel at the architecture.
155 locals recommend
Kilkenny Castle
The ParadeThe jewel in Kilkenny’s crown. You can’t miss it at the top of the town. Take a tour of the gallery and marvel at the architecture.
Smithwick's Experience
44 Parliament StEnjoy a pint at the end of this fascinating tour.
Take a stroll through the pretty garden and enjoy a stop for tea.
12 locals recommend
Butler House & Garden
16 Patrick StTake a stroll through the pretty garden and enjoy a stop for tea.
A trip to this magnificent cathedral is a must and climb to the top of the tower for great views of the town.
55 locals recommend
Cathedral Church of St Canice & Round Tower
Coach RoadA trip to this magnificent cathedral is a must and climb to the top of the tower for great views of the town.
Stock up and treat yourself to some gorgeous pottery pieces. Then indulge in a delicious scone in the tea room.
30 locals recommend
Nicholas Mosse
Stock up and treat yourself to some gorgeous pottery pieces. Then indulge in a delicious scone in the tea room.
Enjoy a fabulous walk to blow the cobwebs away in these beautiful grounds. Then explore the beautiful village of Inistioge.
Woodstock
Enjoy a fabulous walk to blow the cobwebs away in these beautiful grounds. Then explore the beautiful village of Inistioge.
Discover the medieval history of Kilkenny in the cute new museum right off the high street behind Goods shop.
30 locals recommend
St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum
Discover the medieval history of Kilkenny in the cute new museum right off the high street behind Goods shop.
Be cultured and check out the artwork on display before having a coffee outside.
11 locals recommend
Butler Gallery
John's QuayBe cultured and check out the artwork on display before having a coffee outside.
Lovely park with children’s play area and duck pond. Cut down to the river walk if you’re feeling energetic. You can walk all the way to Bennettsbridge.
8 locals recommend
Kilkenny Castle Park
Castle RoadLovely park with children’s play area and duck pond. Cut down to the river walk if you’re feeling energetic. You can walk all the way to Bennettsbridge.