Kilkenny Boat Trip

From$17

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

Itinerary

Pass by: Perfect photo opportunities from the river

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Pass by: Learn of the round tower and great view of Cathedral.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE

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

Good to know

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.

Traveler reviews

4.9

331 reviews

306

Kilkenny boat trip

This boat trip is definitely well worth taking. We had already been to all of the tourist attractions, so this was a perfect way to end our trip. Cliff, our guide, was brilliant in his storytelling and historical facts, and it gave us a more detailed picture of the history of Kilkenny. Enjoyed the leisurely pace and to see Kilkenny Castle from the river is spectacular and all the bridges. A beautiful river.

doloreso588May 23, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Magnificent

Cliff is amazing. One of the best tours my wife and I have ever done.

kevinhX9888HOMay 22, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Kilkenny River Cruise

Cliff was a fountain of knowledge. Really appreciated the help with elderly parent getting on and off the boat. Would highly recommend this tour. Well worth it five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

407maireadfMay 22, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Nice cruise down the river Nore

It was fun, informative and plenty opertunity for lovely photos. Guide was fun and we enjoyed our time.

Renee_YMay 22, 2026VIATOR

Lovely little boat ride...

Lovely little boat ride with some interesting history and stories. Elder did a great job, a lovely way to see the city!

Casi_BMay 10, 2026VIATOR

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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