Smithwick Castle

Smithwick's Experience

www.smithwicksexperience.com
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Located in the heart of Kilkenny city, Smithwick's Experience Kilkenny is a multi-sensory experience that immerses you in the history of Ireland's …

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Apr 21, 2025
Tour was fantastic. Very informative. Simon out guide was very knowledgeable and funny. Thank you very much...........Full review by Paradise223173
Apr 5, 2025
Really great facility, interesting and informational tour, and great staff. More people should come see this. It was empty on a Saturday and I don’t know why.Full review by Robert L
Jan 22, 2025
Unfortunately for us there were no tours but it didn’t matter, we had a nice chat with Chris. Had the Smithwick’s Taste Experience and tough choice to which one we liked more.Full review by Maureen R
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Can you go into the Gift Shop without doing the Tour?
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Yes you can Wendy
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Do you have to book a tour or can you just do a tasting?
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Nice idea dropping in for a pint of Smithwicks but no, you have to do the tour. The tasting area is at the end of the tour just before the gift shop.
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what is the easiest way to get here from Dublin without renting a car? (bus or train availability?)
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I went by bus! Around 2 hours, the bus costs around 6€ and you can get easy in burgh quay (front of the immigation office).
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Is the tour handicapped accessible?
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Yes, I would say that it is but some areas a bit narrow (I'm thinking wheel chair), although passable. Yes, elevator. The gift shop doesn't seem to have wide enough aisles for …
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Yes, I would say that it is but some areas a bit narrow (I'm thinking wheel chair), although passable. Yes, elevator. The gift shop doesn't seem to have wide enough aisles for chairs....just merchandise, which one can live without. The pint at the end of the tour is delicious! Enjoy!
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Should we buy our tickets online or wait until we get there? Is there a concern about not getting in? Thanks :)
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We bought our tickets through an app on the phone it was quick and simple
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