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Step into the origins of Halloween with Samhain & Storytelling: A Kilkenny Immersive Food Tour—a guided journey that blends feasting, folklore, and the magic of Samhain.

Guests will be led through five handpicked venues across Kilkenny, each offering a specially curated tasting that celebrates the flavours of the season. Along the way, your expert guide will weave together the legends of Samhain, the city’s medieval past, and references to Kilkenny’s spooky history, connecting visitors to the traditions that gave rise to Halloween as we know it today.

This unique experience promises:

• Immersive food tastings inspired by seasonal harvests and Irish heritage.
• Cultural storytelling that connects past and present.
• Atmospheric venues showcasing Kilkenny’s charm.
• A festive way to celebrate Halloween at its very source.

By combining culinary adventure with cultural heritage, Samhain & Storytelling offers visitors a truly unforgettable and authentic Halloween experience in Ireland’s medieval capital.

Indulge in a carefully curated food and drink experience through Kilkenny’s medieval streets.
Tour Overview – Feast of 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 Savour Kilkenny 2025

We are excited to host a wonderful culinary walking tour of Kilkenny for the Savour Festival bringing you to try everything from local cheeses to artisan chocolates, traditional Irish fare to modern culinary delights, and local brews to delicious pastries.

The 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. Some example of stops featured Arán bakery, Petronella, Butler House, Cake Face, The little Green Grocer to name a few…

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

• Access to a live cookery demo as part of the Savour Kilkenny festival

Book early to avoid disappointment. This experience runs exclusively during Savour Kilkenny 2025 and places are limited.

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.