Knight For Hire Tour

4.9
(60 reviews)

1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: 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

All Fees and Taxes

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Canal Square

On canal square, just past the hurling statue.

End point
Kilkenny Castle

At the gates of Kilkenny castle.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Canal 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
  • 2
    Tourist Information Office (Shee Alms House)

    We stop here at the back of the building to talk about its history.

    3 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    St. 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
  • 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 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
  • 5
    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 Admission ticket free
  • 6
    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.

    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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Tags

Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Culture
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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4.9 Based on 60 60 reviews
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