Your magical visit to Kilkenny starts with “Shenanigans”
Fun, Entertaining & Educational – Walking Tours of Kilkenny
Not a guided tour but a MIS-Guided Tour.
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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.
Shenanigans 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.
a MIS-guided tour!
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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
- Sinead L
Thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Nevin today, a really great way to grasp the history of Kilkenny not to mention the origin of many of everyday sayings 
9/12/2020ciaranc664 Nevin was a great guide and provided a really informative and entertaining tour through Kilkenny. It was funny and engaging the whole way.
9/12/2020337diarmuidm Superb waking your. Something for all. Nevin throughly in a mix of the facts , humor and some magic ( still don’t know where he put that bottle... read more
8/31/2020SarahJaneTy We were SO happy we chose to this tour with Nevin yesterday. Was a really fun & informative way of learning about the fascinating history of the wonderful CITY... read more
8/30/2020 - liammG7744GE We were a group of 4 and thoroughly enjoyed this tour of Kilkenny city. Our guide was informed funny and an outrageous liar but in the best possible taste
8/25/2020marypalmer1208 I am a native of Kilkenny so wouldn’t ever have thought to go on a tour of Kilkenny city until my sister asked me to come with her on this... read more
8/23/2020O8531SHstephenw Great family day out. Nevin is a font of knowledge about the city and all its past stories. Puts all at ease. Thanks Nevin. From the Whelans of Wexford.
8/16/202045annea One of the best walking tours we've ever done (and we have done plenty). Fun, knowledgeable guide. Lots of entertaining and interesting stories. Nevin was a wonderful... read more
8/10/2020