The Castle Express is a tourist train that departs from Kilkenny Castle and takes you through the streets of the town center. Here, you’ll explore the historic city center and its major attractions, and get all the info you need on a guided tour! All you have to do is buy a pastry from the Kilkenny design center café and sit back and relax on the train!
Take the Castle Express tour
A tour of Kilkenny!
The Castle Express takes the form of a small red and white train, equipped with 4 carriages. Departing from Kilkenny Castle every 35 minutes, you’ll discover the best of Kilkenny. Allow around 30 minutes for the tour. Here are the major sites you’ll come across on your tour:
- Shee Alms House
- John’s Bridge
- St John’s Priory
- Green’s Bridge
- St Canice’s Church
- Bishop’s Palace
- St Canice’s Cathedral
- St Francis Abbey Brewery
- the Old Court House
- Rothe House
- the Tholsel
- the Butler House
- and finally St Patrick’s Graveyard
The tour is really complete, and quite fun. It will take you to the heart of a dynamic city steeped in history.
Hotels and B&Bs nearby
Want to extend your visit without having to rush around? Here are a few well-located places to stay near the must-see attractions.
The Castle Express
Essential information to help you plan your visit, including key landmarks, access information, and booking options.
Castle Road, Kilkenny, Ireland, Kilkenny (County Kilkenny) - Republic of Ireland
52.649671, -7.248710
- 7€
/adult – €5/child
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