Kilkenny Boat Trip

40 min

Kilkenny, Ireland

Full description

Our boats carry 12 passengers each. This allows for small intimate tailored tours. For group booking larger than 12 people, they will be seperated into two boats. Be sure to bring your camera as there are some fantastic views of the Castle and other sights of kilkenny. See the city as both invaders and settlers did, from the river. Our guides cater each trip individually depending on your knowledge of kilkenny history and that of the river Nore, including it's wildlife. This trip will leave you feeling relaxed and having a little more knowledge of the city's colourful characters and past.

Included / Excluded

Lifejackets

Meeting point

Start Location

Unknown location

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible
Service Animals Allowed
Easy Public Transport
Infants Required On Laps

Traveler reviews

4.8

385 reviews

353

Great Tour

Wonderful views, lots of opportunity for photos and a knowledgeable tour guide who showed points of interest and gave historical information.

Diane_WSep 17, 2026VIATOR

A very pleasant...

A very pleasant afternoon. Interesting talk on history and great view of the castle. We enjoyed it very much.

Jenni_BSep 14, 2026VIATOR

Kilkenny boat tour cancelled

Our boat trip was canceled by the company due to the family emergency of the skipper. We need a refund for 2 tickets.

Go141965Sep 13, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Relaxing and informative

This was a fun relaxing experience sailing up and down the river Nois. Cliff, I believe that is his name, is a great storyteller and guide. We did see the river side of the castle and had a view of the cathedral with its round tower.

robertkX4209UXSep 6, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Awesome!!

He was very knowledgeable, friendly. It was very enjoyable.

bmays7Sep 6, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

All infants must wear a lifejacket. (Legal requirement) A ticket must be booked all infants & those under 1 year old. (Licencing requirement) Upon boarding, all passengers will need to sign our Terms & Conditions of participation.

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