Kayak Tour Kilkenny
- 1h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
We are life time paddlers, sharing our passion, incorporating fun, learning and awareness of river and its surrounds . Our customers get personal attention and feel very safe and love our tours which are adapted to peoples energy and ability. You will paddle double kayaks up and back down through Kilkenny and see historical buildings which dominate the the City skyline. The tour can include white water paddling over a weir, playing in the rapids if that is of interest. If you prefer to stay dry, that's your choice of course and we do provide over-trousers to keep you pretty dry. If you prefer, one of our guides can paddle the double kayak with you for extra stability to ensure that we maximise your enjoyment and safety. Visual highlights include Kilkenny Castle, The Tholsel, St Francis Abbey, the old home of Smithwick's Brewery and St Canice's Cathedral. Hear about the importance of the Nore to Kilkenny and its milling history for centuries.
Inclusions
What's included
- Dry bag
- Towels - our many international travellers do not have towels so we can provide at no extra cost
- Mobile phone cover
- Wetsuits, shoes and towels if required at no extra cost
- All safety equipment, dry legs/salopettes or wetsuits, shoes, towels and an overjacket
- Shoes - so your leave with your own shoes dry
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 30 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Brill
Highly recommend. Lovely river kyak and excellent guides. Very enjoyable 10 out of 10
5Lovely kayak excursion
Highly recommend this kayak trip, what a lovely and peaceful way to pass the morning while seeing Kilkenny from a different perspective. Cold plunge optional, but recommended!
5From Nova Scotia to Kilkenny! It was wonderful 🙂
We had an incredible time with Roger and his crew on the river Nore! He had everything we needed, such as dry clothes, footwear and a jacket to keep us dry. This was a great way to relax for a couple hours, get out of the ordinary and experience Kilkenny from a much different angle. Would definitely recommend!!!
5Must do
Excellent and really fun experience!!!! Couldn’t recommended more. Worth every penny, the highlight of our trip !!
5Great option to get outside and see Kilkenny from a different perspective
We were looking for something active in Kilkenny, and we're very thankful for finding this kayak tour. I had never been in a kayak before, but fortunately the waters around the Castle are quite calm and Roher was a great guide when it came to navigating the river. They have wet suits and shoes to borrow, plus a place to rinse off after. We highly recommend this option for something to do in between all those restaurant and pub stops!
5Fun family activity!
So much fun!! If you are looking to do something more outdoorsy and adventurous definitely do this. Roger was amazing. he was kind, patient and fun. We had a great time and learned a little about paddling in very small rapids. Thanks Roger!
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Location, on canal walk, southern side of the river under Kilkeny Castle, 1000 metres downstream of the Hurling Statue beside Johns Bridge, Kilkenny. There is parking at the site or it is an easy walk from the city centre.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Riverbend Adventures
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Guests must be able to swim
How it compares in Kilkenny
- Its from-price is 41% above the median of the 37 experiences we list in Kilkenny.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 15 of 37.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Kilkenny
Kilkenny is a medieval city on the River Nore in south-east Ireland, with a Norman castle, a round tower and narrow lanes called slips.
Kilkenny grew along a ridge above the River Nore, and the Medieval Mile links its Norman castle at one end with St Canice's Cathedral at the other. The castle, rebuilt many times, was the seat of the Butler family for centuries and now has a picture gallery and rose gardens. St Canice's has a medieval round tower that can be climbed for a view of the roofs.
Top-ranked sights in Kilkenny: St. Canice’s Cathedral and Round Tower.
