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Kilkenny to Dublin Airport Premium Car Service
We provide premium chauffeur‑driven airport transfers across Ireland, designed for both business and leisure travellers who expect the highest levels of comfort, professionalism, and reliability. From seamless departures to stress‑free arrivals, our service ensures a smooth, punctual, and effortless travel experience every time.Our distinguished meet‑and‑greet service offers a warm welcome at all major Irish airports, while our experienced chauffeurs deliver a first‑class journey focused on discretion, efficiency, and complete customer satisfaction. Every transfer is tailored to the needs of our valued clients, ensuring comfort and peace of mind from start to finish.Why Choose Our Service• Luxury Mercedes‑Benz Vehicles – Travel in comfort and style with our premium fleet.• Certified Professional Drivers – Experienced chauffeurs ensuring a smooth, safe, and courteous journey..• Fixed, Transparent Pricing – No hidden fees; clear and reliable costs every time.
Sean's Bar & Athlone Castle en route Dublin to Galway
Combining your transfer from Dublin to Galway with a sightseeing tour is an exceptional way to enhance your journey. By taking a route enriched with historical and cultural highlights, travellers can transform a routine transfer into an exciting and immersive experience. Explore iconic Irish sites such as Athlone Castle, a medieval fortress offering rich historical insights, and Sean's Bar, recognized as one of the oldest pubs in the world, adding a unique touch to your adventure. Travel in style with Mercedes-Benz vehicles, ensuring a comfortable and sophisticated journey.Certified drivers not only provide a safe ride but also enhance the experience with local knowledge and professional service.Convenience and Value: Enjoy a hassle-free journey with door-to-door transportation, a meet-and-greet service, and complimentary waiting time for airport pickups. Fixed pricing eliminates any surprises or hidden fees after booking.
The best of Kilkenny walking tour (English).
Discover how Kilkenny evolved over 800 years — from a Norman stronghold in the 12th century to the modern Irish city you see today.This small-group walking tour is designed as a structured historical introduction, giving you the context needed to fully appreciate Kilkenny Castle, St. Canice’s Cathedral, and the medieval streets that shaped the city’s development.Led by nationally qualified guide John Britton, a Kilkenny native, the tour focuses on clear storytelling and historical continuity rather than simply listing landmarks.In two hours, you will:• Understand why the Normans built here• See how religion and politics reshaped the city• Discover how Kilkenny adapted through conflict and change• Gain a clear sense of how past and present connectThe walk covers approximately 4 km (2.5 miles) at a comfortable pace and takes place entirely outdoors.Ideal for first-time visitors who want to make the most of limited time in Ireland.Maximum 16 guests per tour.Delivered in EnglishStairs can be avoided for wheelchairs.
Kilkenny Highlights Audio Tour: Medieval Marvels
Explore Kilkenny at your own paceKilkenny's medieval limestone walls hold secrets far darker than the tourist brochures dare to whisper. Beneath the shadow of soaring spires lie centuries of blood, betrayal, and whispers of the restless dead.Uncover these hidden histories with this immersive self-guided audio tour. You will navigate the ancient thoroughfares of Gardens, St. Mary's Church, and the Black Abbey, unearthing scandals and forgotten rebellions that most visitors walk right past.Why did a single trial at St. Canice's Cathedral ignite a nationwide panic over witchcraft? What silent, buried pact keeps the Black Abbey standing against the rot of time? Which local noble was caught mid-scandal while the city burned during the Confederate wars? Photo: Taylor Floyd Mews, Unsplash Tour detailsDuration: 1 hour 23 minutes, entirely at your own paceDistance: around 3.1 km (1.9 miles)Stops: 15 landmarks, including St John's Priory, Kilkenny, Butler Gallery, Grace's Old CastleAudio: up to 38 minutes of narrationStarts at: St John's Priory, Kilkenny Map data by Mapbox and OpenStreetMap contributors How it worksBook here and a redemption code arrives by email within minutes.Buying for a group? Choose one ticket per person: you get one code that works on every phone in your group.Download the free AudaTours app on your phone and enter the code.Download the tour once and the whole thing works offline.Walk to the first stop and press play. The audio for each landmark starts automatically as you approach it, so your phone can stay in your pocket.There is no fixed date and no start time. The date you pick at checkout does not matter, and the tour stays on your phone permanently, so you can use it whenever you next visit and walk it again as often as you like. What is includedProfessionally narrated audio that plays automatically at each stopAn interactive map showing the walking route between landmarksFull offline access once downloaded, so you need no data or signalFreedom to start, pause and resume whenever you likeLifetime access - your code never expires Photo: Mick Haupt, Unsplash Where you will stopSt John's Priory, KilkennyButler GalleryGrace's Old CastleSmithwick's Experience KilkennyRothe HouseSt. Francis AbbeySt Canice's CathedralBlack AbbeySt Mary's Cathedral, KilkennyCartoon SaloonKyteler's InnThe Tholsel, KilkennySt. Mary's Church, KilkennyShee Alms HouseButler House, Kilkenny Image: AudaTours What is AudaTours?AudaTours turns a walk through a city into a story. Our guides bring landmarks to life with the history, the scandals and the detail you would never get from a plaque.Immersive: real stories about the places in front of you, not a dry commentaryOffline: download once and use it with no data, anywhereAt your own pace: start, pause and resume whenever you wantAccurate: every story is built from verified historical sources and checked before release Good to knowThis is a self-guided audio tour on your own phone. There is no in-person guide.It does not include entry to any building or site along the route.The landmarks on the tour are not affiliated with AudaTours.You need a smartphone with Android 7.0 or later, or iOS 16 or later.Bring headphones and start with a charged phone. Who it suitsSolo travellers, couples, families and small groups who would rather explore on their own schedule than follow a guide and a fixed departure time. It suits a first visit, and it suits anyone who has already seen the famous sights and wants to know what actually happened in them. Image creditsPhotos: A.-K. D. (Wikimedia Commons, public domain); Taylor Floyd Mews, Mick Haupt, Andre Ouellet, Wallace Bentt, Kevin B Leigh (Unsplash).
Kilkenny to Galway Private Premium Car Service
We provide premium chauffeur-driven transfers across Ireland, catering to business and leisure travellers with the highest standards of professionalism and comfort. We ensure seamless and stress-free departures, with punctual and reliable service, while our distinguished meet-and-greet service guarantees a warm welcome upon arrival at all major Irish airports. Our experienced chauffeurs prioritize discretion, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, providing a first-class travel experience tailored to the needs of our valued clients.Luxury Mercedes-Benz Vehicles – Travel in comfort and style.Certified Professional Drivers – Experienced chauffeurs ensuring a smooth and safe journey.Meet & Greet Service – Personalized assistance for a hassle-free experience.60 Minutes Complimentary Waiting Time – Extra flexibility for airport transfers. Onboard Wi-Fi – Stay connected throughout your journey.Fixed Pricing – No hidden costs, guaranteed transparency.
Kilkenny Walking Tour with a Born-and-Raised Local Guide (English)
Discover Kilkenny with a guide who was born and raised here.I'm John, a professional tour guide and Kilkenny local. On this relaxed two-hour walking tour, I'll introduce you to my hometown through its history, its people and the stories behind the streets and buildings you see today.We'll explore Kilkenny's historic heart, from Kilkenny Castle to St Canice's Cathedral, taking in medieval streets, the Black Abbey, Rothe House, the old city walls and many other landmarks along the way.But this isn't about memorising a long list of names and dates. I'll share the people, events and local stories that help bring Kilkenny's past to life, along with details that are easy to miss when exploring on your own.Groups are kept small, with a maximum of 15 people, so there's plenty of time for questions. I'm also happy to share recommendations and local advice to help you make the most of the rest of your time in Kilkenny.Duration: approximately 2 hoursDistance: approximately 4 kmGroup size: maximum 15 peopleLanguage: EnglishPlease note: Sites and attractions are visited from the outside; admission fees are not included
Kilkenny Stadtführung auf Deutsch.
WillkommenSpazieren Sie durch Irlands schönste Stadt und bewundern Sie die fantastische Landschaft. Bummeln Sie entlang des Flusses Nore und genießen Sie die Aussicht auf die Blackstairs Mountains in der Ferne. Besichtigen Sie Kilkennys bauliches Erbe aus dem 9. Jahrhundert. Erfahren Sie mehr über die vielen bedeutenden Persönlichkeiten, die aus Kilkenny stammen. Ihr Stadtführer ist ein Deutsch sprechender, in Kilkenny geborener, Einheimischer. Wenn Sie nur wenig Zeit haben, ist ein Rundgang mit Ormonde Language Tours perfekt, um Kilkenny kennenzulernen.
Kilkenny en français avec un guide local irlandais
Découvrez Kilkenny en français avec un guide irlandais né dans la ville.Je m’appelle John, je suis guide professionnel et je suis né et j’ai grandi à Kilkenny. Pendant cette visite à pied de deux heures, je vous emmène à la découverte de ma ville, de son histoire et surtout des histoires qui se cachent derrière ses rues et ses monuments.Nous parcourrons le cœur historique de Kilkenny, du château à la cathédrale Saint-Canice, en passant par les ruelles médiévales, Black Abbey, Rothe House, les anciens remparts et bien d’autres lieux.Mais cette visite ne consiste pas simplement à enchaîner les monuments et les dates. Je vous raconterai les personnages, les événements et les petites histoires qui permettent de mieux comprendre Kilkenny et la vie de ses habitants au fil des siècles.La visite se déroule entièrement en français, dans une ambiance détendue et conviviale, avec un maximum de 15 participants. Vous aurez tout le temps de poser vos questions et je serai également ravi de vous donner mes conseils pour profiter au mieux de votre séjour à Kilkenny.Durée : environ 2 heuresDistance : environ 4 kmGroupe : 15 personnes maximumLangue : françaisÀ savoir : les monuments sont découverts de l’extérieur ; les billets d’entrée ne sont pas inclus.,Bienvenue chez Ormonde Language Tours !Pourquoi choisir Ormonde Language Tours ?Guides Francophones Expérimentés : Profitez des connaissances approfondies de guide local maîtrisant très bien le français.Expérience Personnalisée : Posez toutes vos questions et recevez des conseils exclusifs pour enrichir votre séjour.Ambiance Conviviale : Ressentez la chaleur et l’accueil irlandais tout au long de votre visite.
Private walking Tour of Kilkenny. English, French or German
Book a private tour of Kilkenny, whether for a large or small group. The tour takes you on a fascinating walk around the medieval streets of Kilkenny. The tour will introduce you to some fascinating characters in our history, as well as finding out about some amazing, and historical structures that dot our streets. If you are booking this for a group with a specific interest, please let me know, and I can alter the information or route to suit your group. The two-hour walking tour of KIlkenny is hosted by John Britton, a native of Kilkenny. John is certified in National Tour Guiding, with a degree in Language Studies, and he is also a member of the Approved Tourist Guides of Ireland. The tours can be booked in English, French or German.
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