What You Will Do
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
On canal square, just past the hurling statue.
1
Canal Square
5 minutes
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
2
Tourist Information Office (Shee Alms House)
3 minutes
We stop here at the back of the building to talk about its history.
3
Medieval Mile Museum
3 minutes
We stop outside the museum to talk a bit about the history of the building and its role in Kilkennys political history.
4
High Street
3 minutes
We stop for a quick chat on the High street to talk about what it might have looked like in medieval times
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
Capuchin Friary
3 minutes
A quick stop to discuss the city's medieval wall's and their role.
7
Talbot Tower
10 minutes
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.
8
Kilkenny Castle
5 minutes
Arriving at the gates of the castle we end the tour with a bit of history of the castle and its role in Kilkenny.
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