Hurling Tours Ireland - Hurling Experience in Kilkenny
At a glance
Hurling Tours Ireland - Hurling Experience in Kilkenny is a 1h 30m guided experience in Kilkenny, Ireland, operated by Hurling Tours Ireland. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 188 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $34.26 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Use of hurling sticks, Local guide, Parking facilities.
Highlights
- Rated 5.0/5 by 188 travellers
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- Group
- Small group, up to 40 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Travellers
- 1–15 per booking · adult required
- Ages
- Child 5–16 · Adult 17–90
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Options & availability
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Hurling Tours Ireland - Hurling Experience in Kilkenny
from $32.98
- Days:
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Start times:
- 11:00, 13:30
Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.
Overview
At Hurling Tours Ireland, we provide a unique cultural Irish experience for visitors. Established in the home of hurling, Kilkenny, we give guests an opportunity to fully immerse themselves in Irish culture, by attempting our most ancient sport, hurling. Hurling is a game steeped in tradition and history, played with a passion and intensity that is unmatched in any other sport.
Our hurling experience in Freshford gives visitors the opportunity to experience this sport in a tradional Irish pub in the heart of the village. Here we give visitors a presentation information them of the history and rules of Hurling.
We have had visitors from many different nationalities and backgrounds fall in love with Hurling and the culture it creates in Ireland. Visitors from Canada, USA and Australia even promising to join a GAA Club when they return home, it is never too late to try new things and why not the sport that is at the heart of Irish culture and community.
What's included
What's included
- Use of hurling sticks
- Local guide
- Parking facilities
- Use of hurling helmets
- Toilet facilities
- Use of hurling balls
Not included
- Transportation to/from attractions
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 1h
Visitors will gain a unique cultural Irish experience through the native sport of hurling. Established in the home of hurling, Kilkenny, guests will be given the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in Irish culture by attempting Irelands most ancient and cultural past time.
The activity begins with an introduction to the sport inside the intense environment of a teams dressing room. You will discover the origins of the unique sport, hurling and how even in 2024 it remains the fastest field sport in the world. Many moments can occur in the dressing room on match days, things such a aggressive team talks, sweat and tears among some of the more memorable images. You can almost sense the agony and ecstacy from the dressing room upon arrival.
Once you are up to date with the basics of the game, you will be brought out to 'the field of dreams' . Here, you will be thought the basic skills of ground strike, hand pass, solo run, and hand strike and even take a shot at the goalposts.
Meeting point
We meet all guest at the Dressing Room at O'Loughlin Gaels GAA Grounds before we commence the Tour.
Traveller ratings
5.0
190 reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor
- 5 ★ 185
- 4 ★ 5
- 3 ★ 0
- 2 ★ 0
- 1 ★ 0
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Hurling Tours Ireland - Hurling Experience in Kilkenny take?
The experience lasts about 1h 30m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $34.26 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Use of hurling sticks; Local guide; Parking facilities; Use of hurling helmets; Toilet facilities; Use of hurling balls.
Where does it start?
We meet all guest at the Dressing Room at O'Loughlin Gaels GAA Grounds before we commence the Tour.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 188 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Kilkenny.
