Walk the Medieval Mile, hear the stories of Kilkenny.
Quirky tales of medieval life and lives. Witches, merchants, psychopathic bishops and why they grow yew trees in graveyards ! We welcome children on the tour but the stories are of witches, political skulduggery, irish history and murder. So therefore it speaks more to adults than small children.
Guide in costume - great for Insta photos !
Highlights
1 hour and 45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Photo opportunities ...... guide in costume !
Meeting Points
Departure
Trespass - Kilkenny
We used to meet at the tholsel (town hall) but it's being renovated. So we will meet beside it in front of Cafe Nero. There are benches in front of the cafe.
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Walk the Medieval Mile, hear the stories of Kilkenny.
Quirky tales of medieval life and lives. Witches, merchants, psychopathic bishops and why they grow yew trees in graveyards ! We welcome children on the tour but the stories are of witches, political skulduggery, irish history and murder. So therefore it speaks more to adults than small children.
Guide in costume - great for Insta photos !
Highlights
1 hour and 45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Photo opportunities ...... guide in costume !
Meeting Points
Departure
Trespass - Kilkenny
We used to meet at the tholsel (town hall) but it's being renovated. So we will meet beside it in front of Cafe Nero. There are benches in front of the cafe.
Return
Itinerary
1
Kilkenny Castle
From the corner of the High Street, we look up to the castle. Hear the history of early Kilkenny.
5 minutes
2
The Tholsel
Old town hall, with clock above.
5 minutes
3
Tourist Information Office (Shee Alms House)
Shee Alms House (the Tourist Office was previously here, but it has now moved to High Street).
The Alms House was a charitable institution in the Tudor period.
5 minutes
4
Kyteler's Inn
14th century pub ... where you can still enjoy a meal & a pint.
Home of the notorious witch of Kilkenny .... Alice Kyteler.
5 minutes
5
Rothe House & Garden
Tudor merchants house, fully restored.
5 minutes
6
St. Canice's Cathedral & Round Tower
800 year old cathedral, with climbable round tower.
One of only two towers you can climb in Ireland.
5 minutes
7
Smithwick's Experience
Hear the story of the monks who started the oldest brewery in Ireland.
5 minutes
8
Kilkenny Old Jail and Courthouse
Hear the stories of highwaymen and rebels.
The prison and execution point for centuries in Kilkenny.
Shackled & heading for transportation or execution, they have all passed through here.
5 minutes
9
Medieval Mile Museum
End in the graveyard where the great and powerful are buried.
Soldiers, crooked politicians and the devout - rest side by side.
St Mary's church is now the Medieval Mile Museum ... entry not included, but highly recommended.
