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- English
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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
On canal square, just past the hurling statue.
At the gates of Kilkenny castle.
Itinerary
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1Canal Square
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 • Admission ticket free -
2Tourist Information Office (Shee Alms House)
We stop here at the back of the building to talk about its history.
3 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3St. Mary’s 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 • Admission ticket free -
4High 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 • Admission ticket free -
Pennyfeather Lane (Pass by)
As we walk along the lane we discuss what life would have been like and the living conditions of medieval times.
Admission ticket free -
5Talbot 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 • Admission ticket free -
6Kilkenny 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.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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