Kilkenny Segway Express Tour - 1 Hour

Kilkenny Segway Express Tour - 1 Hour

Join us on an exciting Segway Tour of Kilkenny city. First we'll get you all trained up and using the Segways in a secure and controlled training location. Don't worry they are very easy to use, you'll be gliding around in no time.

IMPORTANT: This tour allows the you to see the main sights of Kilkenny and has a very limited amount of storytelling from the tour guide on such historic landmarks or locations visited whilst on the tour.

We'll visit Medieval Castles & Watch Towers, 13th Century Cathedrals & Gardens, Ancient Abbeys & Breweries, 17th Century Toll Houses & Museums, Restored Courthouses & Jails and much much more!

You'll get to experience the best that Kilkenny has to offer; Historic Attractions, Irish People & Culture, Lots of Variety in 1 hour, A Unique & Easy Way to Travel, & most importantly Lots of Fun & Excitement.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Kilkenny City Branch Library, John's Quay, Gardens, Kilkenny, Ireland

We will introduce you to the origin of the city, laying out our tour story of the who, what, where and when of the city's great 1000 year history. You will also be able to see many of the buildings and landmarks that you will visit later on the tour from this point.

Duration: 3 minutes

Stop At: Kyteler's Inn, 27 St. Kieran St Kilkenny Ireland

See the Medieval Inn named after the Great Dame Alice Kyteler, and hear the story of how she was the first woman in Europe to be accused of witchcraft.

Duration: 3 minutes

Stop At: Kilkenny Castle, The Parade, Kilkenny R95 YRK1 Ireland

See the Medieval Castle and Learn to its history and the Anglo-Norman Family who lived there for over 600 years.

Duration: 3 minutes

Stop At: Tourist Information Office (Shee Alms House), Rose Inn Street, Kilkenny Ireland

See the Shee Aims House built in the 1500's, learn of it's occupants as we move further into the city on our tour.

Duration: 1 minute

Stop At: The Tholsel, Kilkenny, High St, Gardens, Kilkenny, Ireland

See the Thosel building built in the 1700's and learn of it's role within the history of the city.

Duration: 2 minutes

Stop At: Medieval Mile Museum, 2 St Marys Lane, Kilkenny Ireland

See a 13th century church and graveyard with its heritage of medieval and renaissance style tombs of national historical significance. Hear the story that surround its past.

Duration: 2 minutes

Stop At: The Hole in the Wall, Hole in the Wall 17 High Street, Kilkenny R95 TY30 Ireland

Hear of the story of this great tavern and how it got its name throughout the ages..

Duration: 1 minute

Stop At: St Marys Cathedral, Saint Mary's Cathedral James's Street, Kilkenny Ireland

See what is the highest landmark in Kilkenny and hear a brief overview of its history.

Stop At: Smithwick's Experience, Saint Francis Abbey Brewery 44 Parliament Street, Kilkenny R95 VK54 Ireland

See where the great John Smithwick brewed Smithwicks Ale in Kilkenny and learn of it's great history in becoming a world wide brand name.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Rothe House and Garden, Rothe House & Gardens Parliament Street, Kilkenny R95 P89C Ireland

See the only renaissance style townhouse left in Ireland, Rothe House. Learn of it's owners and the history behind the house.

Duration: 2 minutes

Stop At: Kilkenny Old Jail and Courthouse, 12 Parliament Street, Kilkenny Ireland

See the Medieval Graces Castle (Now Kilkenny Courthouse) & hear of the great stories of Kilkenny & Ireland, and and how the people were impacted throughout the 1800's.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: The Black Abbey Abbey Street, Kilkenny Ireland

See The Medieval Black Abbey and hear the story of the monks who ran it. This building also has the largest Stained Glass window on any building in Ireland.

Duration: 2 minutes

Stop At: St. Canice's Cathedral & Round Tower, Coach Rd The Close, Kilkenny R95 V63H Ireland

See the second oldest Cathedral in Ireland which dates back to the 1200's and a round tower that was built between the 700's to the 1000's. Learn of its history and its links to the origin of the name Kilkenny.

Duration: 2 minutes

Stop At: St. Francis Abbey, 31 Parliament St, Gardens, Kilkenny, R95 ETY5, Ireland

See where the monks originally started to brew ale in the 1300's and learn of how the Smithwick Family grew their Brewing company into a worldwide brand that was finally bought out by the Guinness Group.

Duration: 5 minutes