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  • 5/5 Sarah J. 3 years ago on Google
    Terrific tour with Shenanigans yesterday. Really fun and informative. Kilkenny has probably the most fascinating history of all the island of Ireland. (And I say that as a Dub!) Nevin is an excellent tour guide and lots of laughs were had and a bit of magic too for good measure! Which our 10 year old daughter loved. Great fun for young and old..Thanks again Nevin, will be seeing you again!2
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  • 5/5 Susan H. 1 year ago on Google
    Our family of five (kids ages 11, 13, and 15) really enjoyed the tour. It was perfect blend of history, comedy, and magic. We highly recommend it!!
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  • 5/5 Aoife K. 6 months ago on Google
    5 Dubs down for the day and we left with a lot more knowledge about Kilkenny’s history than we arrived with! A great way to spend a couple of hours. Delivered with a perfect balance of history and humour.

  • 5/5 Ashley N. 1 year ago on Google
    We had an absolute blast on our walking tour. Our tour was Saturday the 10th, town was really packed but we managed to see everything in town. One of the best days of our trip. Kilkenny was gorgeous and Nevin is absolutely hilarious. If I’m ever in Ireland again I would go out of my way to do this same tour all over again. Thank you!

  • 5/5 Greg B. 9 months ago on Google
    There aren't enough stars to rate this funtastical tour! Nevin our guide, had the epic balance of fact, humor and even magic making this walking tour the highlight of our Kilkenny vacation! Thank you Nevin! Garde a l'eau!

  • 5/5 Aaron O. 8 months ago on Google
    One of the best tours I've ever been on. Nevin is great fun and the mix of knowledge, humour, and captivating way of putting forward the stories and facts made it a great experience for all the family. We have 3 autistic kids and they were dreading the noise on the tour but they were so engaged with the humour and magic that they loved it and huge respect to Nevin for asking how the trip could be even more autism friendly.

  • 5/5 Jody T. 7 months ago on Google
    I so rarely leave reviews but this tour was just amazing. Nevin was incredibly lovely and delivered all the history and information in such an engaging way. Would be great for children too. I'm from Ireland too and went with a friend who was doing some research, still found exceptionally interesting and would highly recommend to both tourists and Irish people just looking to know more about Irish towns! Thank you Nevin, some legend!

  • 5/5 Tamir B. 8 months ago on Google
    The tour was something very special! The 90-minute tour of Kilkenny was my personal highlight of the city. It is clear how passionate this tour is designed and the guide loves to do this job. Great mix between knowledge transfer and fun!

  • 5/5 Leah E. 6 months ago on Google
    Nevin was absolutely brilliant. He interjects humor and fun along with a lot of historical facts walking the beautiful city of Kilkenny. He made accommodations for our group of 8 and it was a highlight of our trip! Definitely recommend the walking tour!

  • 5/5 Amie L. 5 months ago on Google
    My husband and I had the walking history tour of Kilkenny yesterday and we absolutely loved it! Our guide, Nevin, was so knowledgeable and engaging. He had us laughing and learning the whole time. Magic tricks are also an added bonus! This tour is a must-do for anyone visiting beautiful Kilkenny!

  • 5/5 Elizabeth P. 11 months ago on Google
    My husband and I traveled Ireland for two weeks to celebrate our honeymoon. Shenanigan Walks was a highlight of the trip. Nevan is truly such a genuine and kind person. Nevan is full of life, humor and knowledge. We learned so much on the walking tour about history and culture. At the end of the tour, Nevan took the time to chat with the guests and answer any questions. He was able to provide us with a fine dining restaurant recommendation for dinner and it was the best meal that we had the entire trip. He then provided us with an authentic pub that the locals go to for lunch and a small pub for live music in the evening. Make sure you take time to pencil in The Shenanigans walking your or you will be missing out. Thank you, Nevan. Keith and Elizabeth

  • 5/5 Michael M. 1 year ago on Google
    I had the pleasure of going on a walking tour with Nevin during the weekend. I was with a good sized group from work and everyone had the same comment, "his tour was the highlight of the day". He is very knowledgeable and informative but also had us in knots laughing, the magic tricks were top notch too. Thanks again Nevin.

  • 5/5 j m. 11 months ago on Google
    We took the tour last year and loved it so much we came back with our family this year. Nevin does an amazing job teaching and entertaining. A MUST if you are in Kilkenny

  • 5/5 Elissa E. 11 months ago on Google
    Nevin is such a fun, kind and knowledgeable guide. He arranged a private tour for our group earlier than his normal tours so that we could fit more into our day. Our entire group had a wonderful time. If you are looking for a knowledgeable guide that can share the history of Kilkenny in a fun way, look no further :)

  • 5/5 Mark T. 1 year ago on Google
    There is a reason all the reviews are 5 star. Neven is an amazing tour guide. A local from Kilkenny City, he kept you entertained with humor while explaining the history of the area's landmarks. An absolute must in Kilkenny.

  • 5/5 Mathilde de F. 1 year ago on Google
    Such an amazing moment ! We had a lot of fun during our tour and discovered so many stories about Kilkenny : from big history points to little anecdotes, the whole thing was super interesting and lively. Thank you so much for this experience, thinking back it might have been the best moment of our trip to Ireland.

  • 5/5 Cheryl S. 1 year ago on Google
    Best tour in Kilkenny. A truly interactive & fun experience. Nevin was amazing & knew so many historical & fun facts. We've found a forever friend in Kilkenny. "Shenanigans!!"

  • 5/5 Kyle S. 1 year ago on Google
    A splendid tour through the city by a wonderful host who has a great sense of humor. Highly recommend to get a good understanding of the history of Kilkenny. He even gave his umbrella to a customer as it rained. Proper Kilkenny kindness. He has great recommendations for anything in town and I'd consider this a must for anyone visiting.

  • 5/5 Emma Mc B. 1 year ago on Google
    Nevins' Shenanigans tour was absolutely fabulous! Highly recommend! Myself and my mum have been on several city / walking tours and this outshines them all! He was super interesting, funny, knowledgeable and highly entertaining. From menacing magic to historical gems, Nevins tour was simply outstanding. Thanks Nevin! Emma and Lynda

  • 5/5 Andrew G. 1 year ago on Google
    Nevin was a fantastic host. We were lucky enough to have a private tour. We learned a lot and did not stop laughing. The tour was magical. 😜 Cheers.

  • 5/5 Darren C. 2 years ago on Google
    Nevin and the Shenanigan Tour of Medieval Kilkenny is a must!!! Authentic understanding of history, culture, with a lot of fun, humorous behind the scenes - did not know about characteristics of the city, as well as some magic tricks, making for a day of hearty laughter. Well worth the money!!!!! This truly would be one of the most fun events of your time in Kilkenny!

  • 5/5 Leia S. 1 year ago on Google
    I loved the tour with the magical tour guide! It was a lively and fun tour to learn more about the city of Kilkenny and it’s extensive history. I highly recommend for those who are looking to go to Kilkenny!

  • 5/5 damien p. 1 year ago on Google
    Nevin is a true gent and a great native tour guide from Kilkenny. A great walking tour of Kilkenny that was both informative, great fun and great value. 100% would recommend. Thanks for a great afternoon Nevin.

  • 5/5 Sarah H. 1 year ago on Google
    Had an absolutely fantastic tour with Shenanigans around Kilkenny. Loved the energy and wealth of knowledge which was shared with us about the cities history and its characters. Great for all ages - plenty of magic tricks! The only way to get to know the city - thank you so much.

  • 5/5 Jim T. 1 year ago on Google
    We met up with Nevin at Kilkenny Castle for the walking tour. Nevin has a great personality and a wealth of knowledge on the history of Kilkenny. He kept the tour interesting and even performed some magic tricks along the way. I would highly recommend the tour.

  • 5/5 Dana H. 1 year ago on Google
    We had such a nice time with Nevin on our walking tour of Kilkenny! First off, he was so accommodating. Our original plan was to do the tour on a Tuesday morning, but my husband got sick and so he saved us spots for an evening tour later that week on a Thursday! He had lots of great information throughout the tour and took us to many if the main areas of downtown Kilkenny! The pace was great and he even did some magic and comedy throughout the tour. Overall, a very pleasant evening and a great introduction to the city!


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