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    Kilkenny City Tours

    160 Reviews
    #3 of 15 Tours in Kilkenny
    City Tours, Tours
    Castle Road, Kilkenny R95 YX0Y, Ireland
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    “Excellent ”

    Did this tour recently with some American cousins and really enjoyed it !! Our driver Paul was a... read more

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    KKgal1
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    Kilkenny, Ireland
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    “Kilkenny trip with my sister”

    We we enjoyed the ride it was very informative and the driver Ben was very interactive with us... read more

    Reviewed May 5, 2018
    Mary H
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    Kilkenny City Tours - Black and Amber road train is a unique way to view Kilkenny City - Aboard the train, passengers can view 15 of Kilkenny's historic buildings. While onboard you will receive a full commentary, giving a historical and fascinating insight into the history of Kilkenny. Tours are 25 minutes long and depart every hour on the hour from 10am-6pm.Ticket Price: Adults - 7 euro.Students/ Seniors / Children - 5 euro.

    About Kilkenny City Tours

    Kilkenny City Tours - Black and Amber road train is a unique way to view Kilkenny City - Aboard the train, passengers can view 15 of Kilkenny's historic buildings. While onboard you will receive a full commentary, giving a historical and fascinating insight into the history of Kilkenny. Tours are 25 minutes long and depart every hour on the hour from 10am-6pm.Ticket Price: Adults - 7 euro.Students/ Seniors / Children - 5 euro.
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    • Average5%
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    • Terrible1%
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    Hours Today: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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    Castle Road, Kilkenny R95 YX0Y, Ireland
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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Excellent

    Did this tour recently with some American cousins and really enjoyed it !! Our driver Paul was a hoot and had a word for everyone !! The tour itself was excellent and even though I pass most of the sights a couple of times a...More

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    Reviewed May 5, 2018 via mobile
    Kilkenny trip with my sister

    We we enjoyed the ride it was very informative and the driver Ben was very interactive with us before and after the ride very pleasant gentleman

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    Reviewed April 11, 2018 via mobile
    5 star

    This was a lovely trip. Paul was fantastic with the children (7,5,3) as we waited to leave. We all enjoyed the city commentary and the kids had lots of questions afterwards about what we saw and heard.

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    Reviewed April 5, 2018 via mobile
    Lovely experince

    We really enjoyed the ride around the city and the tour was very informative. The driver is great and made us feel so welcome. We had small children, a pushchair and a wheelchair and the driver was super helpful. He even stored the wheelchair in...More

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    Reviewed November 9, 2017
    What a treat!

    We arrived for the first sight seeing tour of the day so there were not so many people. We got into conversation with the driver, Paul, beforehand and that in itself was an Irish treat! What a character! The tour was informative without being overdone,...More

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    Reviewed October 23, 2017
    Friendly owner/driver

    As the first tourist of the day, we were waiting for either of the two tourist trains near Kilkenny Castle. Although we rode the other train due to our tight schedule. The man who runs the festive yellow and black train was extremely cordial and...More

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    Reviewed October 23, 2017 via mobile
    Informative and entertaining

    We were very early so the only ones on the tram. It was very interesting exploring all the back streets and alleys and heard about the rich and ancient history of Kilkenny a really lovely city well worth visiting and spending a few days. The...More

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    Reviewed October 18, 2017 via mobile
    A Day Out With My Mammy in Kilkenny

    We decided to take the Black and Amber Train tour around the City. All I can say it's a FANTASTIC way to see Kilkenny. Paul is so informative too. I learned things I didn't know about Kilkenny. The train has a panoramic roof so you...More

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    Reviewed August 29, 2017
    Great experience, got to see all the sights

    Our driver was great, and cut us a deal for a few quid off for a family of 4. He also helped us board, taking our stroller from us, and storing it safely in the main car. The tour itself is not overly long, but...More

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    Reviewed August 26, 2017 via mobile
    It's the thing to do

    Before you start walking around Kilkenny, take the time to enjoy this 30 minute train tour. Or driver, Paul, did an excellent job. Extremely informative. Once you take the tour then you can better plan your activities. Very nicely done. Thank you!

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    No it is not, but it is fun!
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    seats are quite small and narrow so I'd say that it can be not comfy enough for person to move from wheelchair (to the train) but if it's not a problem and questions is if there is place to leave folded wheelchair, it should... More
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