Kilkenny and Midlands Day Tour

This private one-day Kilkenny and Midlands Day Tour offers a relaxed and enriching way to explore one of Ireland’s most historic cities alongside the scenic countryside of the Midlands. Designed around your interests, the day unfolds naturally between medieval streets, grand estates, ancient landmarks, and rolling green landscapes.

With your own driver guide, you benefit from expert local knowledge and a flexible itinerary throughout the day. Time is spent where it matters most to you, whether that is discovering Kilkenny’s history, enjoying scenic countryside drives, or exploring some of Ireland’s finest historic sites at an unhurried pace.

Duration: Approximately 9 hours
Tour type: Private and fully guided
Best suited for: Couples, families, small private groups

Why Choose Our Kilkenny & Midlands Tour?

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This tour is designed for guests who want to experience Kilkenny in depth while also seeing more of Ireland’s historic countryside, without feeling rushed or overscheduled. By combining time in Kilkenny with carefully chosen stops across the midlands, the day feels varied, engaging, and well-balanced.

With your own private driver guide, you benefit from local insight, efficient routing, and the flexibility to adjust the pace of the day. For visitors researching Kilkenny tours that go beyond a standard city visit, this experience offers both depth and variety in a single day.

What You Will See On Your Private Tour

A large medieval-style castle with towers and battlements, surrounded by a well-maintained grassy lawn, under a partly cloudy sky.

The Kilkenny and Midlands Day Tour is designed to feel balanced rather than tightly structured. Instead of following a rigid route, the day flows naturally as you travel through Ireland’s midlands and into the heart of Kilkenny.

As part of a private day tour focused on Kilkenny tours, the experience combines medieval city highlights with historic estates, ancient monuments, and scenic countryside drives.

Along the way, the tour typically includes a combination of:

• Kilkenny Medieval Mile and historic city streets
• A fully guided visit to Kilkenny Castle and its gardens
• Duckett’s Grove mansion and estate
• Brownshill megalithic portal tomb
• Scenic drives through County Carlow and the midlands countryside
• Optional stops such as St Canice’s Cathedral and Round Tower or Russborough House and Park
• Opportunities to stop for coffee, lunch, or a relaxed walk

Our itinerary remains flexible; no two Kilkenny and Midlands Day Tours are exactly the same. The route is shaped around your interests, local conditions, and how much time you wish to spend at each location.

Your Private Tour Itinerary

Usual pick up time
Between 9 and 10am from your accommodation or another agreed location in Dublin

Morning stops commonly focus on
Travel south through the Midlands with stops at Duckett’s Grove mansion and estate, Brownshill megalithic portal tomb, and arrival in Kilkenny to explore the Medieval Mile. Morning routing is adjusted based on traffic and guest interests.

Lunch recommendations
Lunch is flexible, with popular options including Kyteler’s Inn or The Left Bank Bar and Restaurant in Kilkenny. Your driver guide will tailor the lunch stop based on timing and preferences on the day..

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Afternoon stops may include
A guided visit to Kilkenny Castle and Gardens, with optional afternoon stops such as Russborough House and Park, depending on interest and timing..

Typical return time
Around 6pm

Flexibility
The Kilkenny and Midlands Day Tour is very flexible. With many historic sites and attractions to choose from, the itinerary can be adapted throughout the day to suit guest interests, pacing, and overall comfort.

Who This Tour Is Ideal For

The Kilkenny and Midlands Day Tour is well-suited to guests who want to explore Kilkenny’s history while also experiencing the wider Irish countryside in a single, well-paced day.

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This tour is particularly popular with:

First-time visitors looking for comprehensive Kilkenny tours

Guests with limited time who want city highlights and countryside combined

Couples and families seeking a relaxed, private experience

Travellers interested in history, heritage, and architecture

Visitors who prefer flexibility, comfort, and local insight over group tours

Because the itinerary is private and adaptable, the tour works equally well for active travellers and those who prefer a gentler pace.

Relax & Travel in Style

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All tours are operated in a Mercedes V Class, offering comfort, space, and complete privacy for your group. The vehicle is unbranded and fully licensed by the Irish authorities to operate as a luxury limousine.

.Vehicle features include:

  • Mercedes V Class, suitable for 1 to 6 passengers

  • Private use only, never shared with other groups

  • Cream leather reclining seats with generous legroom

  • Climate control throughout the cabin

  • Fold-down table for comfort during longer drives

  • Complimentary bottled water

  • WiFi and phone charging points

  • Spotify music requests welcomed

  • Umbrellas and blankets provided when needed

  • Child seats available on request.

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What’s Included In Your Private Tour

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Inclusive:

Each private tour is designed to be straightforward and fully taken care of from the moment you set off.

Included as standard:

  • Private driver guide for the duration of your touring day

  • Exclusive use of a luxury Mercedes vehicle

  • All fuel, tolls, parking, and road charges

  • Fully licensed and insured transport

  • Bottled water provided on board

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Additional Costs:

To allow full flexibility, the following are not included unless arranged in advance:

Not Included:

  • Meals, drinks, or personal purchases

  • Entrance or admission fees

  • Overnight accommodation

  • Gratuities, at your discretion

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A large historic stone mansion with multiple chimneys, situated above a stone staircase and front steps, surrounded by a gravel courtyard and a colonnade of columns.

Each Kilkenny and Midlands Day Tour is private and tailored to your group. Once your enquiry is received, the day is refined around your interests, timing, and travel plans, ensuring the experience feels personal from start to finish.

From the moment you set off, everything is taken care of, allowing you to relax and enjoy the journey through Kilkenny and the surrounding midlands at your own pace.

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