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LOOKING FOR THINGS TO DO IN KILKENNY? 

Boat tours of Kilkenny.

Join us on the historic river Nore as it flows through Kilkenny city.

Guided Boat Tours of Kilkenny

Tours run every hour, each day throughout the Irish summer, April to October. Learn of the often unspoken and local history that the river holds. Witness the wildlife that thrive in the urban environment and that have shared the waterways with man for thousands of years.

Our guides are friendly, and entertaining and possess a love for the job they do. You’ll find our boat trips relaxing, informative and most of all memorable. Be sure to bring your camera as you’ll have the opportunity to capture some very unique views of Kilkenny including a rare angle of the Castle, as seen from river level.

To get a feel of what to expect and why we are one of the top things to do in the city, have a look at what our previous customers have said in our Reviews section. Or check us out on TripAdvisor The 30-minute trips in Kilkenny are by group booking only due to Covid 19. For more information, call Cliff on 00 353 (0)87 2061999.

What Our Clients Say

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We went on the boat trip today in Kilkenny River Nore. What a great idea… I will tell all I know about this… Absolutely enjoyed ourselves… Keep up the good work… Carmel and Kate..

– Carmel Penny

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What a fantastic way to spend a bit of your precious time. Meandering along the river in Kilkenny at a lazy pace. All the time being entertained by Cliff, our captain.

– Derek TobIn

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Massive thumbs up from us. Totally made our day! Great value. Seeing Kilkenny from the river was peaceful, beautiful, interesting, and alive with wildlife. Everyone visitor should take this fabulous 30-minute trip.

– Heather Jamieson

Kilkenny Boat Tours Gallery

Skipper Cliff Red in his red Traditional Irish Open-Boat on the river Nore in Kilkenny. Canoe, kayak, and Kilkenny Castle in background.
A group of 10 people enjoying a boat tour on the river Nore, County Kilkenny on a sunny day.
View from John's Bridge of a boat on the river Nore in Kilkenny.
Red tour boat on the river Nore with passengers aboard and swans with cygnets in foreground.

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Canal Square, John’s Bridge,
Collegepark, Kilkenny
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