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Activity Kilkenny, Ireland

Kilkenny Castle Stand up Paddle Board River Tour

5.0 (3 reviews) one hour Free cancellation
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Kilkenny Castle Stand up Paddle Board River Tour

About this activity

We are life time paddlers, sharing your passion, incorporating fun, learning and awareness of river and its surrounds.

Your customers get personal attention and feel very safe and love your tours which are adapted to people's energy and ability.

You will paddle double kayaks up and back down through Kilkenny and see historical buildings which dominate the City skyline.

The tour can include white water paddling over a weir, playing in the rapids if that is of interest.

If you prefer to stay dry, that's your choice of course and we do provide over-trousers to keep you pretty dry.

If you prefer, one of your guides can paddle the double kayak with you for extra stability to ensure that we maximize your enjoyment and safety.

Visual highlights include Kilkenny Castle, The Tholsel, St Francis Abbey, the old home of Smithwick's Brewery and St Canice's Cathedral.

Hear about the importance of the Nore to Kilkenny and its milling history for centuries.

Stand Up Paddleboarding Kayaking Tours On the Water Small Group Weather Dependent - Weather-Proof

At a glance

Duration
one hour
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 8 people
People per booking
1–8
Guide
English
Operated by
Riverbend Adventures

Ages: Youth (8–17 years) · Adults (18–75 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Dry bag
  • Included: Towels - our many international travellers do not have towels so we can provide at no extra cost
  • Included: Mobile phone cover
  • Included: Wetsuits, shoes and towels if required at no extra cost
  • Included: All safety equipment, dry legs/salopettes or wetsuits, shoes, towels and an overjacket
  • Included: Shoes - so your leave with your own shoes dry

Itinerary

Paddle upstream on Stand Up Paddle Boards, taking in the stunning views of medieval Kilkenny, passing under Kilkenny Castle and up to the Greens Bridge weir. Enjoy a unique sensory experience and learn some of Kilkenny's river history. We can keep you dry but if you like some excitement we will take you over the weir and do some easy white water paddling before heading downstream. An ice cream stop on the way back at Kitty's Cabin is also possible!

  1. Stop 1

  2. Kilkenny Castle

  3. St. Canice's Cathedral & Round Tower

  4. St. Francis Abbey

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Location, on canal walk, southern side of the river under Kilkeny Castle, 1000 metres downstream of the Hurling Statue beside Johns Bridge, Kilkenny. There is no parking at the "get In". you can walk from town https://maps.app.goo.gl/PY8qVfXtkdiuGP4x7

End point

  • Location, on canal walk, southern side of the river under Kilkeny Castle, 1000 metres downstream of the Hurling Statue beside Johns Bridge, Kilkenny. There is no parking at the "get In". you can walk from town https://maps.app.goo.gl/PY8qVfXtkdiuGP4x7

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
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  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

  • Guests must be able to swim

Options

  • Kayak tours Kilkenny

  • Paddle Board tour of Kilkenny

    Duration: 1 hour

Traveller ratings

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