This experience gives you a chance to tour Kilkenny City, with a jovial medieval knight as your guide.
Especially suited to families, the tour involves a little bit of walking, a little bit of history, and a whole lot of fun for all ages.
Highlights
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
Meeting Points
Departure
Canal Square
On canal square, just past the hurling statue.
Return
Kilkenny Castle
At the gates of Kilkenny castle.
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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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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Our local knight will meet you in the shadow of Kilkenny castle, where they will give a quick introduction and Health and safety talk before giving a unique perspective on the area and telling a bit of its history
5 minutes
2
Tourist Information Office (Shee Alms House)
We stop here at the back of the building to talk about its history.
3 minutes
3
Medieval Mile Museum
We stop outside the museum to talk a bit about the history of the building and its role in Kilkennys political history.
3 minutes
4
High Street
We stop for a quick chat on the High street to talk about what it might have looked like in medieval times
3 minutes
5
Pennyfeather Lane
As we walk along the lane we discuss what life would have been like and the living conditions of medieval times.
6
Talbot Tower
The highlight of the tour, enjoy the beauty and history of the small park surrounding the tower, while learning about the armour and weapons used by medieval knights.
10 minutes
7
Kilkenny Castle
Arriving at the gates of the castle we end the tour with a bit of history of the castle and its role in Kilkenny.
