School Tours
Are you planning a school tour to Kilkenny and seeking engaging attractions and activities for your students? Look no further. Discover the historic St Canice's Cathedral, where students can enjoy interactive tours. Additionally, you'll find a variety of other educational and enjoyable experiences suitable for school kids in Kilkenny.
Primary Schools
Guided Tour-Cathedral Only
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€5 add Tower Climb €6
Did you know that St Kieran's pet badger once rescued his shoes from a fox? At St Canice's Cathedral's guided monks tour pupils can uncover the incredible lives of the 7th century monks who lived on the Cathedral grounds and the stories of amazing saints like St Kieran. Discover the purpose of the Round Tower. Learn about the lost monastic buildings beneath the earth. Hear about the life of the Cathedral's patron, St Canice, a forgetful saint who once battled a dragon. Sit in St Kieran's chair and learn about his animal friends. Discover the world of Early Christian Ireland and how it is remembered in our Gothic Cathedral.
School Tours Enquiry
Self guided tour
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€3 add Tower Climb €4
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40 Minutes
For St Canice's self-guided tour, schools can uncover the Cathedral at their own pace with the help of our guide notes.
All tours last 40 minutes and include a worksheet. Please allow extra time to climb the Tower. Min height restriction applies of 4ft 5” or 1.4m
School Tours Enquiry
Secondary Schools
Guided Tour-Cathedral Only
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€3 add Tower Climb €4
The Junior Cycle History tour includes a guide who will help pupils explore the Cathedral and understand how the role of the historian and archaeologist has helped us uncover life in an early Christian monastery and in a Medieval city. Students will handle replicas and artefacts from medieval life and find inspiration for their portfolio research project with the help of our guides. Students can record their experience with a worksheet based on the History Curriculum. Cost: €5
The duration of a guided tour is 45 minutes. This does not include the time to climb the round tower, please add extra time for this. A maximum number of students per tour is 30 pax.
School Tours Enquiry
Self guided tour
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€3 add Tower Climb €4
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40 Minutes
For St Canice's self-guided tour, schools can uncover the Cathedral at their own pace with the help of our guide notes.
All tours last 40 minutes and include a worksheet. Please allow extra time to climb the Tower. Min height restriction applies of 4ft 5” or 1.4m
School Tours Enquiry
Guided Tours for School Groups
The Cathedral’s education and outreach programmes for schools and the wider community are central to its core values. Students will have the opportunity to learn and engage in activities throughout their tour.
During their visit, students will learn about the people of Kilkenny’s past, discovering the many layers of history that can be explored in the Cathedral. Additionally, these school tours in Kilkenny provide students with an interactive and immersive experience, fostering an appreciation for the rich cultural heritage of the area.
With our educational programs, insights into Kilkenny's history, and interactive sessions, many see St Canice's Cathedral as a standout choice for school tour ideas in Kilkenny.
