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Tourist Information Office (Shee Alms House)

143 Reviews

#18 of 78 things to do in Kilkenny

Visitor Centres, Traveller Resources

Rose Inn Street, Kilkenny, Ireland

+353 56 775 1500

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“GO HERE FIRST IF VISITING KILKENNY!”

The enthusiasm the staff have is infectious and makes you want to cover everything they suggest! If... read more

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Christy_Luv2

Gorey, Ireland

“Good”

Definitely head here first before walking anywhere as the knowledgeable staff will give you tips... read more

Reviewed 11 October 2017

aarond661

York, United Kingdom

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4.5

143 reviews

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Very good23%
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“walking tour” (10 reviews)

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Rose Inn Street, Kilkenny, Ireland

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+353 56 775 1500

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Christy_Luv2

Gorey, Ireland

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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

GO HERE FIRST IF VISITING KILKENNY!

The enthusiasm the staff have is infectious and makes you want to cover everything they suggest! If you're new to Kilkenny, this is the place to go first-anyone will direct you. Great advice given and makes you want to stay for days! ENJOY!

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aarond661

York, United Kingdom

10332

Reviewed 11 October 2017 via mobile

Good

Definitely head here first before walking anywhere as the knowledgeable staff will give you tips about were to go. Read the plaque outside above the door to get a sense of the history of kilkenny

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Sneekie

Jakarta

13150

Reviewed 20 September 2017

Big compliments to the staff behind the counter

Absolutely great explanations from the lady behind the counter. The amount of effort and enthusiasm put into the job is simply amazing! She is so proud of the rich irish culture, that it was difficult for us to leave the place. We could have spend...More

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bobjanh

Brisbane, Australia

504140

Reviewed 16 September 2017 via mobile

Good tourist office with excellent staff

Whilst the tourist office is located in a key location in the centre of Kilkenny, adjacent to the medieval old town and opposite the castle, we missed it and had to ask directions. Look out for the green "i" on the building. It is not...More

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Mary A

Drogheda, Ireland

185110

Reviewed 16 September 2017

Friendly and very informative

It is lovely to stroll into an official information office and feel that the staff are proactive in welcoming the tourist! So often, one can be just another number. Not so in Kilkenny - Brian (I think) made immediate eye contact and greeted me with...More

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RichardinOhio

Williamsburg, Virginia

945445

Reviewed 13 September 2017

Building is Lovely, Staff not Terribly Friendly.

I found that the staff couldn't be bothered to pay much attention to us and our questions. While the building is lovely from the outside, there isn't much to see inside aside from the myriad brochures about everything imaginable. If you go in the main...More

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Catherine K

Dungarvan, Waterford, Ireland

317

Reviewed 6 September 2017

TIO

Excellent Tourist Information Office. Lovely staff, extremely helpful, very friendly, great information, excellent location!

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IvorLarne

Larne

16392

Reviewed 31 August 2017

Old Alms House

On main road you couldn't miss it. well worth going in to pick up a few brouchers and maps, staff very friendly

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maryfort c

Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin

21370

Reviewed 23 August 2017

expert information with a smile

We were amazed by the kindness of the individuals who work in this bureau. They even recommended a laundromat and called to confirm opening time. In all the times we stopped in for information, we were treated professionally and felt welcomed. This bureau is in...More

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tak309

Chicago, Illinois

17335

Reviewed 5 August 2017

good help and maps

it does just what it should, and does it with care and good humor. we got advice on sights to visit, route planning and some historical background

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