Your magical visit to Kilkenny starts with “Shenanigans”
Fun, Entertaining & Educational – Walking Tours of Kilkenny
We’re No.1 in Ireland – TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice Award 2021
Not just guided tours but MIS-Guided Tours.
Welcome to Shenanigans Walks – Kilkenny Walking Tour, winner of the TripAdvisor “Travellers’ Choice Award 2021”, best thing to do in Ireland.
A modern twist on traditional tours, Shenanigans Walks local, expert guides will lead you on an entertaining, fun and informative adventure along Ireland’s Medival Mile. The real magic of Shenanigans is an engaging and refreshing blend of history, compelling stories, interesting fun facts, with a clever sprinkle of magic effects which brings it all to life and all topped off with plenty of Shenanigans.
Weaving a path through the picturesque narrow city streets discover the hidden history and stories of the city’s breathtaking landmarks, The Normans, Merchants and trace the footsteps of famous characters like William Marshal ‘The Greatest Knight who ever lived’, and Kilkenny’s infamous witch Alice Kyteler.
The best way to discover Kilkenny is with Shenanigans Walks.
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Shenanigans Private Walking Tours
A private & personal experience as you immerse yourself in Kilkenny’s hidden history & discover the historic landmarks, famous characters, stories with plenty of fun and magic.
Insta-Shenanigans (The Medieval Smile)
If a picture says a thousand words then let Insta-Shenanigans do the talking. Our professional photographer will capture memories of your Shenanigans Experience. PUT ME IN THE PICTUREShenanigans EXPRESS TOUR
Not enough time but still wish to experience beautiful Kilkenny? Take a 60 minute express tour and whet your appetite for a future return visit.
Welcome to Shenanigans Walking Tour of Kilkenny City
Where did the phrase “The Stinking Rich” originate?
How was a 12” inch needle used to expose witches?
Why are Kilkenny people called “The Cats”?
Discover these answers with Shenanigans as we weave our way though the city streets blending history, magic, turn of phrase origins and of course Shenanigans. With Ireland’s Medieval Mile cityscape as our canvas, join us as we lift the veil of Kilkenny City and discover the hidden secrets and stories that Kilkenny Castle, Rothe House & Gardens, St Canice’s Cathedral & Round tower, Kyteler’s Inn (home of the famous Kilkenny Witch) and so much more.
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Shenanigans Covid 19 Safety Charter
Without YOU, our guests and our wonderful team, there would be no Shenanigans Walks. The health and safety of all is our priority and we are delighted to be part of the Failte Ireland COVID-19 Safety Charter. The great news is our new safety measures that we introduced still allow us to have plenty of Shenanigans and do what we do best…
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5 Star Reviews
5 Star Reviews- Rita
Nevin is a fount of knowledge on Kilkenny history. The tour was great craic and the magic tricks and fun facts along with the historical info were brilliant 🤩.... read more
8/03/2021Thierry D Great tour of Kilkenny ! Nevin led the tour with magic tricks, fun and lots of jokes. We learned a lot about Kilkenny, it was a great fun! Highly recommended... read more
8/02/2021Hazel M Great tour for adults and children. Learned a lot! Very entertaining. Full of interesting historical facts and stories. Not too long either.
8/01/2021Martina P My daughter & I did the walking tour & we really enjoyed all the stories & entertainmen,the balloon trick is great.😀 We learnt lots of interesting information on where some... read more
8/01/2021 - Anna D Today we did the shenanigans tour and we got to know a lot more about Kilkenny, including the revelation that one of us is a witch. Storyteller, magician, psychic, and... read more
7/30/2021Ando Cracking host. Very informative and very funny! Found Kilkenny to be a delightful city jam packed packed with history. This was a great way to see the city early on... read more
7/29/2021Scattty C Myself and my Dad had a great experience on our Shananigans walk with Nevn, he has a great way of making all on the tour enjoy themselves! It was... read more
7/29/2021Fiona F Fantastic Tour, one of the best I have ever done, brilliant stories, incredible local knowledge from the tour guide. Suitable for both adults and children, we had 6 children on... read more
7/27/2021