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 !

Guide in costume - great for Insta photos !
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔  Photo opportunities ...... guide in costume !
Departure & Return
Departure:  ,

Return: End right where it started.
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Itinerary
1
The Tholsel Old town hall, with clock above.

Duration:  5 minutes

2
Kilkenny Castle From the corner of the High Street, we look up to the castle. Hear the history of early Kilkenny.

Duration:  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.

Duration:  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.

Duration:  5 minutes

5
Rothe House & Garden Tudor merchants house, fully restored.

Duration:  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.

Duration:  5 minutes

7
Smithwick's Experience Hear the story of the monks who started the oldest brewery in Ireland.

Duration:  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.

Duration:  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.

Duration:  5 minutes

Additional info
•  Wheelchair accessible
•  Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
•  Service animals allowed
•  Public transportation options are available nearby
•  Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
•  All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
•  Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Price:
From $17.74
Ticket:
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
duration:
1.5 hours
Guide in:
English   
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