Kilkenny guided street tours

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Duration

1 hour 30 minutes

Overview

MEET AT MAIN castle entrance. Come on a lovely leisurely walk along Kilkennys Medieval Mile. Let our local guide take you through the middle of the city and share our stories which have been handed down from generation to generation .Understand why Kilkenny is such an amazing place. There'll be facts and history along with fun stories and spooky stories to suit all tastes. From Kilkenny Castle and its first settlers to the Kilkenny witch trials and walk where it happened. Then we walk along the spot where the greatest knight who ever lived built a church . See where Irelands priest hunter lived. Hear all about the penal laws and hangings. Not forgetting the Black Abbey and the plague . Lastly we end our tour at St Canices Cathedral and round tower the very first spot where a monastery was built. Wear comfortable footwear and bring rain gear. Tour is 1.6k long and some slippy and uneven surfaces. Along with steps and hills.