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St. Canice’s Cathedral and Round Tower
Business Contact Details
The Close, Coach Rd, Kilkenny City, Ireland
Postcode R95 V63H
Tel +353 (0)56 7764971
Email
Web
Business Contact Elizabeth Keyes
Experience Description
The cathedral visit is self-guided with information on the main points of
interest. The Round Tower is a fantastic climb providing one with great
panoramic views of the medieval city. For bigger groups a guided visit is
available. Group visits must be booked in advance. If a cathedral guide is
required this must be indicated at the time of booking. During June, July
and August, guided tours are not available between 1230hrs and 1430hrs.
Pricing
Standard Retail Price €6 for Cathedral & Tower. Group tickets are for more
than 10 persons.
Tour operator rates Yes
FIT Rate Yes
Ad Hoc Group Rate Rates Yes
Tour Series Rates Yes
Group bookings/rates contact
Shirley Parr/Frances Moore
Email
Tel As above
Opening Details
April, May & September: Monday-Saturday: 1000-1300hrs & 1400-1700hrs;
Sunday: 1400-1700hrs. June, July & August: Monday-Saturday: 0900-1800hrs;
Sunday: 1300-1800hrs. October-March: Monday-Saturday: 1000-1300hrs &
1400-1600hrs; Sunday: 1400-1600hrs. Duration of experience: 1hr for Tower
& Cathedral.
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
The tower opens depending on weather conditions. No under 12’s permitted
in the Tower. Access in place in Cathedral for those in wheelchairs. For the
tower, minimum level of fitness to climb. The Tower will not suit any person
that suffers from claustrophobia. No parking available at Cathedral, allow time
for parking on Dean St.
Public Transport
Accommodation Hub
Kilkenny City
Nearest Airport
Cork Airport 1hr 50
Other Experiences Nearby
Rothe House and Garden – 5min walk
Kilkenny Castle – 10 min walk
Black Abbey – 5min walk
Smithwick’s Brewery Experience – 5min walk
Slane Food Circle 25km Menu – Food Tour
by Electric Bike
Business Contact Details
Rock Farm Slane, Rock Farm, Fennor, Slane, Co Meath
GPS 53.7057,-6.559292
Postcode C15 HF59
Tel +353 (0) 41 988 4861
Email
Web
Business Contact Carina Mount Charles
Experience Description
One day 25km food tour by electric bicycle through the Boyne Valley. Tour
starts 0930hrs, finishes 1730hrs; includes five stops at various food/drink
producers over the course of the day. Hosted by the Countess of Mount
Charles, organic farmer and ecotourism guide.
Sample food tour experience:
Start the tour at Rock Farm Slane with a platter of goodies from our clay oven
at the Strawbale Farm Office. Practice run on the electric bikes taking in the
Boutique Campsite with yurts, shepherds huts, Tamworth pigs, Dexter cows,
rescue ponies,etc. Learn about Mount Charles’s sustainable farming plans and
ecotourism project. Tour duration 1 hour including tea/coffee. Route: Easy.
Cycle time to next tour stop 20-30minutes.
Pricing
Standard Retail Price 2016 €65 per person
Minimum of 10 pax required for this tour. All tours to be made in advance.
Group Bookings/Tour Operator Rates
FIT Rate Yes
Ad Hoc Group Rate Rates Yes
Tour Series Rates Yes
Group Booking Contact
As above
Email As above
Tel As above
Opening Details
Available all year.
Monday – Sunday 0930-1730hrs
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Coach and car parking available. Must be over 16 years of age and be able to
cycle on roads. Not suitable for those with limited mobility. High visibility
safety gear provided. Tour includes food and refreshments along the way.
Nearest Accommodation Hub
On site – Rock Farm Slane glamping site and The Lime House
Nearest Airport
Dublin Airport 35mins
Other Experiences Nearby
Slane Castle & Distillery Visitor Centre – 10 minute drive
Newgrange Passage Tombs – 15 minute drive
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