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Kilkenny Castle

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5,621 Reviews

#6 of 52 things to do in Kilkenny

Sights & Landmarks, Historic Sites, Castles

Closed Now: 09:30 - 17:30

The Parade, Kilkenny R95 YRK1, Ireland

Open today: 09:30 - 17:30

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4.5 5,621 reviews

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Very good35%
Average7%
Poor1%
Terrible1%

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“self guided tour”(351 reviews)

“beautiful grounds”(195 reviews)

“picture gallery”(82 reviews)

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A stately castle dating back to the 13th century.

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Delong187

14624

Reviewed yesterday via mobile

Interesting worth the time

I wasn’t huge on this place but it is nice to see a castle in great condition. I do recommend if you have time to visit.

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travelagentreplies

Burlingame, California

434123

Reviewed yesterday via mobile

Nice even in the rain

Took a tour to Kilkenny and visited the castle, among other sites, in the rain. It’s impressive, as are the surrounding grounds.

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Skybirdard

Atlantic Beach, Florida

Reviewed 2 days ago

This is why I came back to Kilkenny 7 months later!

Picnics on the back lawn, walks around the grounds, learning about the Castle...need I say more! There is so much to explore and learn about. My husband and I stayed in Kilkenny for 6 days and got to see the castle everyday.

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MissBeee

Bobcaygeon, Ontario

14392

Reviewed 3 days ago

Nwell woth a wee visit

A very reasonably priced entrance fee and a self guided tour..quite an amazing piece of history all restored in the 1990...excellent to visit

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jclcontheroad

Carmel Valley, California

Reviewed 3 days ago

Outstanding Renovation

Very nicely renovated. Good signage. Really liked touring at our own pace. Very worth the time and entry fee.

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Deidre M

137

Reviewed 3 days ago

Average site.

if pressed for time, don't bother. More of a recreation of a Lord's manor house. Many more places/castles to see.

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daviporter

Yukon, Oklahoma

185

Reviewed 4 days ago

Stunning

You're missing out if you do not visit Kilkenny Castle. Loved the history, loved the tour. Gem of a landmark.

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Donna T

Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile

Beautiful Restored Castle

Ireland did an amazing job restoring this piece of history. The furnishing, paintings and original articles are a list art. It was by far the best Castle we have seen in our visit. A must see for young and old.

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david h

brecon

143176

Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile

Great

Great historical castle excellently restored with magnificent art room, dining room and gardens. Normally 8€ but today it was free. Staff are super friendly...being Irish I expect nothing less. Great location too. Not sure about amenities for disabled but toilets are available along with a...More

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Toothmom3

10137

Reviewed 5 days ago

Nice castle

We took a bus tour from Dublin. It rained the entire day, but we still enjoyed our visit. The castle is old but the inside has been renovated in the 1800's. We only had about 30 minutes to look, which was fine for the castle,...More

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