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
83 High St
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
83 High St
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.
