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

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

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Make this your first...

Make this your first activity in Kilkenny. Cliff our guide did a great job of giving an overview of the city, sparked with history and folklore. Money well spent.

GarAug 23, 2026VIATOR

Definitely on the bucket lists!

It was a great experience as adult and for the kids as well, the lady, I am sorry I didn’t get her name, was amazing and even let my son to drive the boat and at the end she gave him a surprise that made him very happy. She know what she is doing and the information given are impressive! This is a must do activity if you are in Kilkenny!

Constantin_MAug 22, 2026VIATOR

Best little boat trip!

Great trip. Our captain was so informative. He was great with the children. Fun way to spend an afternoon.

Colleen_CAug 21, 2026VIATOR

👍

Great little boat journey with a well informed guide. A bit pricey for what it is but fun nevertheless.

lawro2108Aug 21, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Know What You’re Getting Into

It was very easy to find the pickup point, and it was conveniently located. I think we would’ve enjoyed it more if we had gone into it with different expectations. We were expecting a historical tour of Kilkenny from the river instead of the typical walking tour, but instead we got a 40ish minute monologue from our tour operator. Don’t get me wrong, it was funny, but not what I thought we had paid for. All that said, if you want a leisurely look at the river with only passing mentions of what each significant building is, then this is the tour for you.

860macsAug 19, 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.