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By Kilkenny haunted dark tours
Free cancellation available
Price is P 1,349 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 15m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Discover the past of Kilkenny, known as Ireland's Medieval city, on this captivating evening walking tour. Beginning at the historic Kilkenny Castle, wander through alleys and hear tales , the Great Plague, and the Medieval Mile from an expert local guide. This experience blends history, and humor, providing a unique insight into Kilkenny's legends. Suitable for all ages, it’s a perfect outing for families and history buffs alike.

    • Duration: Approximately 75 minutes of walking through medieval streets
    • Expert storytelling covering witch trials, and local legends
    • Private group tours available for a more personalized experience
    • Year-round tours, rain or shine, adding to the atmospheric experience

Activity location

  • Kilkenny Castle
    • The Parade
    • R95 YRK1, Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kilkenny Castle
    • The Parade
    • R95 YRK1, Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland

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Kilkenny Dark Tours Evening Walks Through History

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes1h 15m
    1h 15m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 6:30
Price details
P 1,206.83 x 1 YouthP 1,206.83
Total
Price is P 1,206.83
Until Sun, Oct 11

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    The Guided Street Tour
  • Exclusions
    Everything but the Guided Street Tour

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • There are steps to get to certain areas.
    • Pet dogs are allowed on tours

Activity itinerary

Kilkenny Castle (Pass by)

We meet on the grounds of Kilkenny Castle at the main entrance. This is a street tour and we do not enter any buildings. An introduction to the start of the Anglo Norman Invasion of Ireland and why the Castle was built

Rose Hill (Pass by)

The Irish Famine of the 19th century sent shockwaves across Europe and never had it been so brutal than in Kilkenny. Listen to the- real details of what happened.

Medieval Mile Museum (Pass by)

Listen to how the dead were buried and the details of how Religion & Politics were never too far apart. The story of our ancient Irish ancestors and our relationship with the Vikings

Petronella (Pass by)

Walk down this famous slip and hear the local tales of how our locals lived and traded. Look at some of the finest examples of Medieval houses and listen to how the people who once lived there.

Kyteler's Inn (Pass by)

Walk by this Inn who remembers a woman accused of Herecy in the 14th century. Listen to the horrific outcome and feel the presence of how it was to live in Kilkenny back then.

Kilkenny Old Jail and Courthouse (Pass by)

Let our guide explain the Penal Laws and how crime and punishment was a daily event for the Irish in the 17th century under a deathly ruler. These times were when the Irish were stripped of their land and the consequences were diabolical.

Location

Activity location

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    Kilkenny Castle
    • The Parade
    • R95 YRK1, Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Kilkenny Castle
    • The Parade
    • R95 YRK1, Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland

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