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Kilkenny, Guided City Boat Tour with Kilkenny Castle Views


Boat Trips Ireland


Take a guided boat tour on the historical River Nore from Canal Square in Kilkenny. Admire the scenery as you drift past the Kilkenny Castle and float under bridges while capturing great photos.


Kilkenny



Boats depart from Canal Square and head upstream on the river Nore. Along the route, passengers will view the medieval architecture of Kilkenny, hear of the local history and take in sites such as the WW1 Memorial, St Canice’s Catheral and Kilkenny’s Round Tower. Turning at Greens Bridge, boats then travels back down stream, under Lady Desert bridge and St Johns Bridge, pass the boarding point, and beneath the shadow of the ever imposing, Kilkenny Castle. Continuing south, boats travels along the crest of Castle Weir through lush greenery to the ruins of Ormonde Woollen Mill. Here, boats turn once more and return passengers to the boarding pontoon at Canal Square. This Guided Boat Tours takes approximately 40 to 45 minutes. For private trips or for groups larger than 12 people, see www.boattrips.ie



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Duration 45 minutes

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English

from €15.00 per person
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About this experience

Itinerary
  • Starting location:
  • BoatTrips.ie
  • Kilkenny
  • Guided tour (45 minutes)
  • Arrive back at:
  • BoatTrips.ie
  • Main sites passed
  • For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
  • Highlights
  • Bring your camera and capture some very unique view of Kilkenny Castle and City
  • Learn of the often unspoken local history that the city and river holds
  • Witness the wildlife that have shared the river with man for 1000's of years
  • Includes
  • Life Jackets are included and must be worn by all passengers.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Not suitable for Wheelchair users

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