The "Kilkenny Romance: Castles, Legends & Love Tour" offers a captivating journey through the enchanting history of Kilkenny. Guided by a local expert, this two-hour exploration uncovers the city’s romantic charm, from the Butler Gallery to the iconic Kilkenny Castle. Praised for its engaging storytelling and knowledgeable guides, the tour provides a private experience tailored to the interests of the group. However, some travelers have reported concerns about the tour’s duration and pacing. Nonetheless, this unique opportunity to uncover Kilkenny’s past is sure to leave visitors intrigued and eager to discover more.
Key Points
- The Kilkenny Romance: Castles, Legends & Love Tour is a 2-hour guided experience that explores Kilkenny’s rich history, legends, and romantic charm.
- The tour starts at the Butler Gallery and ends at Kilkenny Castle, providing easy access to key landmarks.
- The tour is a private experience with a local professional guide who customizes the itinerary based on group interests.
- Positive feedback highlights the guide’s depth of knowledge, engaging storytelling, and adaptability, though some negative feedback cites a rushed experience.
- The tour is priced at $214.01 per person and offers free cancellation up to 24 hours prior.
Tour Overview
The Kilkenny Romance: Castles, Legends & Love Tour offers visitors a chance to explore the historic city of Kilkenny and its rich cultural heritage.
This 3.5-star tour takes guests on a journey through Kilkenny’s castles, legends, and romantic past. Priced from $214.01 per person, the tour features a local professional guide and is a private experience.
With a meeting point at the Butler Gallery and an end point at Kilkenny Castle, the tour lasts approximately two hours. Guests should note the tour isn’t wheelchair accessible, though most travelers can participate.
The tour’s cancellation policy allows for free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
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Meeting and End Points
The Kilkenny Romance: Castles, Legends & Love Tour begins at the Butler Gallery, Evans Home, Johns Quay, Gardens, Kilkenny, where participants meet their local professional guide.
From there, the tour explores the historic city, culminating at the iconic Kilkenny Castle, located on The Parade in Dukesmeadows.
The tour’s meeting and end points are conveniently situated, allowing participants to easily access the key landmarks and attractions showcased throughout the experience.
With the guide’s expertise, visitors can enjoy Kilkenny’s rich history, legends, and romantic charm as they journey from the starting point to the tour’s conclusion at the castle.
Tour Features
A local professional guide leads the Kilkenny Romance: Castles, Legends & Love Tour, providing visitors with insider knowledge and insights into the city’s rich history and captivating stories.
The tour features:
- A private experience, with only your group participating.
- Accessibility for most travelers, though not wheelchair accessible.
- An itinerary that varies based on your group’s interests, allowing the guide to tailor the experience.
- A focus on exploring Kilkenny’s famous landmarks, uncovering hidden gems, and delving into the city’s romantic past.
Positive Feedback
Gregory_B, a recent participant, praised the guide Larry for his deep knowledge and engaging storytelling during the tour. Scott_W echoed this sentiment, highlighting Larry’s willingness to share his expertise and adapt the experience to the group’s interests.
Positive Feedback | |
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Depth of knowledge | Engaging storytelling |
Adaptability to group needs | Enthusiasm for the subject matter |
Clear communication | Knowledgeable insights |
The Kilkenny Romance tour seems to provide an enriching experience for visitors, with guides who can bring the history and legends of the region to life in an immersive and personalized manner.
Negative Feedback
In contrast to the positive feedback, Jane_L criticized guide Joe for not providing the promised two-hour tour and rushing through the experience.
Jane_L requested a refund, as the tour didn’t meet her expectations.
The negative feedback highlighted the following issues:
- Tour duration was shorter than advertised.
- Guide Joe rushed through the tour, limiting the experience.
- Lack of promised information and engagement.
- Dissatisfaction with the overall tour experience.
The host acknowledged the negative feedback and expressed regret over the unsatisfactory experience.
The company confirmed actions were taken to review the tour program and guide performance to address these concerns.
Host Response
In response to the negative feedback, the host acknowledged the issues and expressed regret over the unsatisfactory experience Jane_L had with guide Joe. The host confirmed actions taken to review the tour program and guide performance.
Review Rating | Feedback | Action Taken |
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3.5/5 | Positive | Praised guide’s knowledge and engagement |
3.5/5 | Positive | Highlighted guide’s willingness to adapt tour |
3.5/5 | Negative | Criticized guide for rushing through experience |
3.5/5 | Negative | Requested refund due to unsatisfactory tour |
Addressing these concerns, the host is committed to enhancing the Kilkenny Romance Tour experience and ensuring consistent quality across all guided experiences.
Booking Information
Booking the Kilkenny Romance Tour is a straightforward process. Priced from $214.01 per person, the tour offers flexible group sizes and free cancellation up to 24 hours prior.
To book your experience:
- Visit the tour’s website or contact the provider directly.
- Select your preferred tour date and group size.
- Provide the necessary personal and payment information.
- Receive your booking confirmation with meeting point details.
The tour departs from the Butler Gallery in Kilkenny and concludes at the iconic Kilkenny Castle, ensuring a seamless and captivating exploration of the city’s rich history and romance.
The Sum Up
The "Kilkenny Romance: Castles, Legends & Love Tour" offers a captivating exploration of Kilkenny’s history and charm. While some travelers have reported issues with duration and pacing, the tour provides a private experience guided by local experts and remains a unique opportunity to uncover the city’s enchanting past. Those interested can book the tour through the provided contact information.
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