Step into the festive spirit with a carefully curated Christmas food and drink experience through Kilkenny’s enchanting medieval streets. As part of Yulefest Kilkenny 2025, guests are invited to discover the flavours, stories, and seasonal magic that make this city sparkle at Christmas. This isn’t just a food tour — it’s a journey through taste and tradition, celebrating Kilkenny’s vibrant culinary scene and its rich heritage of warmth, storytelling, and community. From twinkling lights to the scent of spiced treats, this tour captures the true essence of an Irish Christmas.
Tour Overview – Feast of Festive Flavours: Kilkenny City Food Tour
Location: Kilkenny City Centre Price: €80 per person (includes all food, drinks and guided experience) Duration: Approximately 3 hours Group Size: Small group setting for a more personal experience Availability: Exclusively during Yulefest – Christmas in Kilkenny 2025
We are excited to host a wonderful culinary walking tour of Kilkenny for Yulefest Kilkenny bringing you to try everything from local cheeses to artisan chocolates, traditional Irish fare to modern culinary delights, and local brews to delicious pastries.
This festive culinary walking tour of the city will last approx 3 hours. It gives a great overview of our passionate people and our beautiful produce, which combine to make Kilkenny one of Ireland’s gourmet jewels.
During the tour, you will get to experience a taste from artisan producers, cheese makers, creative beer projects, artisan chocolatiers, traditional family-run businesses, and young entrepreneurs with devotion and commitment to showcase the best of Irish produce.
What’s Included
Each tour includes generous tastings at different stops, enough to replace a full meal!
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks available during the tour
Expert local guide sharing stories, history and folklore
Book early to avoid disappointment. This experience runs exclusively during Yulefest Christmas in Kilkenny 2025 and places are limited.
