Kilkenny Haunted Dark Tours
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Kilkenny, Ireland
- 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
The medieval town of Kilkenny harbors a fascinating history, filled with dark truths and ghostly goings-on. With this walking tour, explore Kilkenny Castle, the Medieval Mile, and Grace's Castle; hear about real-life events such as the plague, the witch trials, and ghastly murders; and listen to spooky tales of ghosts and spirits that haunt Kytlers Inn, Shee Alms House, and the Castle.
- Discover Kilkenny’s dark side on a guided ghost tour
- Explore Kilkenny by night with an evening departure
- Easy-to-find central meeting point in Kilkenny
- See little-known landmarks that most locals miss
What's Included
- Walk kilkenny. Stroll down the Medieval mile and hear all the stories .
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Kilkenny CastleDukesmeadows, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland
7.00pm tour starts promptly from Kilkenny Castle wooden gated main entrance.Please note this tour is of dark historical events. Cash payments can be made to guide plus gratuity payments also accepted Contact us if you want to book different time .
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.7:00 pm
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Minimum of 2 people per tour
- Family friendly
- Some steep steps
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring rain gear.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Kristin_R
The Kilkenny tour was incredible. You start the evening at the beautiful Kilkenny castle. This time provided important details that led to an incredible telling of the history of Kilkenny. The tour guide made for a great evening!
Reviews
4.7
based on 226 reviews
Cheri_W, Apr 2026
No stars is better. We came ten minutes early, texted at 2 min after show time, called and left message at 3 min after show time. No one showed up, no text or call back. Not cool.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Very true Crystal and we are really apologetic. Something out of control occurred and as we messaged you, we can offer a tour anytime over the week to try and make amends. You have been completely refunded.
Kristin_R, Apr 2026
The Kilkenny tour was incredible. You start the evening at the beautiful Kilkenny castle. This time provided important details that led to an incredible telling of the history of Kilkenny. The tour guide made for a great evening!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank so so much for taking the time to review our tour
Eileen_C, Apr 2026
Our guide was very informative and made the experience enjoyable even for our young members. Would recommend this tour to all interested in the history of Kilkenny.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for reviewing our tour. We are delighted you enjoyed it.
Ella from Team Haunted 👻
Gina_M, Mar 2026
So many fascinating dark stories told by a wonderful guide! If you have the time, do this tour and learn about the area!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for reviewing our little tour. I loved taking you around our city
Chris_H, Nov 2025
We had a blast on this tour! It was a crisp and clear night. We learned A LOT about the history of Kilkenny and some of its famous (dark) ties. Would totally recommend.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so much for this great review. It was a lovely evening and a joy to take you on our tour.
Lynn_P, Oct 2025
Filled with history, mystery, and just the right amount of darkness, this tour was an absolute highlight of our trip to Kilkenny. Our guide brought the city’s haunted past to life with fascinating stories, eerie legends, and a great sense of humor. We learned so much about Kilkenny’s medieval history while exploring its shadowy streets and hidden corners.
It was equal parts educational and spine-chilling — we had a great time from start to finish! Highly recommend for anyone who loves history with a ghostly twist. 👻
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so much for this wonderful review. This is what makes our jobs so worth while
Regards Team Haunted 👻
AnnMarie_R, Oct 2025
It was a great experience- I learned a lot of interesting history I would not have known ! Sharon was fabulous !
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much. It was great to take you around the darker history of Kilkenny
Amy_B, Sep 2025
Fun, engaging small group experience.
Guide was informative and entertaining!
Really great way to learn some history while having fun.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for reviewing our tour. Really glad you enjoyed it
Ryan_B, Sep 2025
Our guide was AMAZING! Very knowledgeable, charismatic, funny and smart. The tour is more of a "history of Kilkenny" tour with a few elements of darkness and hauntings. I definitely recommend the tour for anyone who wants to know the dark side of the city!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for reviewing this tour. Yes all historical dark stuff for sure.
Allyson_B, Aug 2025
Great tour! Tour guide was very animated and made the tour so fun while also providing a lot of great information.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for reviewing Kilkenny haunted dark tours. It was a pleasure to show you Kilkenny city.
Sarah_L, Aug 2025
Interesting walk through Kilkenny with our knowledgeable guide was the perfect start to our stay. You will get a little history lesson along with some stories about the ‘dark’ side of Kilkenny.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much Sarah for reviewing this tour. I hope you enjoyed your stay in Kilkenny
Monica_T, Aug 2025
Really great tour of the dark side of history with a museum curator. This tour well exceeded my expectations! 👏👏👏
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much Monica. It was a pleasure to take you around the beautifully dark side of Kilkenny
John_L, Jul 2025
Packed with historical information. Better for adults as the content was fast paced and informative. Delivered well with a good sense of humor
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much for sending this review. It was great to take you around Kilkenny
Don_E, Jul 2025
An informative historical tour with some interesting ghost stories. Great introduction to Kilkenny and its history.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for this great review. Kilkenny is such a beautiful city which makes our job easier
Carole_L, Jul 2025
We drove one hour just to go on this tour and when we got to our meeting point it was canceled without any explanation about 15 minutes before it was supposed to start. If our tour guy had an emergency, which I hope they didn't then it's baffling that they didn't have a replacement for the tour guide.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
These last few reviews are from same people.Can I be clear for anyone reading this that this tour was cancelled well in advance earlier in the day. There are only two guides for this tour. We rarely cancel unless there is an emergency. Unfortunately we had an emergency. Such is life. We are not a big company. Just two guides. Just please be careful because people are trying to make a living at this job and this was completely out of our hands .
Christopher_K, Jul 2025
Sooooo our tour was canceled at the last minute with no explanation. One couple in our group drove an a hour and a half just for the tour. Disappointed for sure, as we were really looking forward to the tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
These last few reviews are from same people. Can I be clear for anyone reading this I cancelled this tour early in the day.There are only two guides for this tour. We rarely cancel unless there is an emergency. Unfortunately we had an emergency. Such is life. We are not a big company. Just two guides. Just please be careful because people are trying to make a living at this job and this was completely out of our hands.
Brigid_M, Apr 2025
Sharon was a fantastic tour guide, informative but also knew how to have the craic. The tour itself could do with highlighting the hauntings but other than that it gives a great history of Kilkenny and takes you to some lovely spots. I would say, dress appropriately and wear good shoes as it is alot of standing on cold, hard ground. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend it 😊
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you so much for this review. You can never be too sure of the weather in Ireland even in the summer so layers are needed
Jane_G, Apr 2025
It was very educational. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. We ended up going into the places she recommended
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you so much for reviewing the tour
Harvey_K, Mar 2025
The tour under delivered in both ghost stories and history. Tour guide was at best average. Shenanigans tour was superior.
Response from Host, May 2025
Sorry to hear that. We aim to present a wonderful tour. Plus Shenanigans is a wonderful tour but it's a tour of magic tricks combined with history. It is not a dark haunting tour. Just incase anyone is reading this
Matthew_S, Mar 2025
Fantastic dose of history of one of the oldest cities in Ireland. Reflections on the hardships of past generations which make the current generation of Irish one of the most revered societies in the World today.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you so much for reviewing the tour. It was great to show you Kilkenny city
Kathleen_G, Nov 2024
Great knowledge about the history of Kilkenny that we weren’t aware of. Meet up was easy and close to the castle. Weather cooperated and we enjoyed the walk around. Followed up with the next day at the medical mile museum. Reinforced it all very interesting.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you so much for reviewing my tour. It was lovely to see you in museum too.
Kind regards Sharon
Catriona_H, Nov 2024
Sharon is absolutely great at what she does, she is very passionate and informative on the history of Kilkenny. Would highly recommend this tour👍
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you so much Catriona. It was great to take you around the city
Jessica_T, Oct 2024
I loved this with history and spooky things that have happened through the years and helped make Kilkenny what it is today.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you so much for reviewing the tour. Delighted you enjoyed it
Susan_H, Sep 2024
Our guide, John, was knowledgeable and entertaining. We enjoyed hearing about the evil-doings in Kilkenny!
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you so much for reviewing our tour. John will be delighted.
Bruna_A, Aug 2024
Loved it.
Sharon is very Nice! Very expessive!
She can really get is into the spirit of the tour.
Well done!
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you so much for reviewing my tour. It was a pleasure to take you on the dark side of Kilkenny
Caely_O, Aug 2024
Sharon was fantastic! We learned a lot of the towns dark history. It was both spooky and informational!
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you so much. It was such a pleasure taking this tour. We had so much fun. Enjoy the rest of your stay in Ireland 🇮🇪 😀
Kaleen_D, Aug 2024
Great tour. So interesting! Our guide was great. Looking forward to the Witch Festival in November🧙♀️🧹
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you so much. I'm working hard at the moment on a witch tour for the festival ✨️ Hope to see you then.
Jenna_B, Aug 2024
Sharon was absolutely lovely. Incredibly knowledgeable and such a great story teller. It made for a great historical tour.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you so, so much. I thoroughly enjoyed taking you on my tour and I could see you love your history
Aisling_K, Jul 2024
Sharon was such a fabulous story teller. She is so passionate about history and it shows. Her personality is so fantastic and she builds up a great rapport with her audience and gives you so much info on the history with some spooky tales thrown in.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you so much. This review really makes my job so worth while. It was a pleasure to shoe you around Kilkenny
Kelli_P, Jul 2024
Sharon is amazing and so fun and happy to listen to as her re-telling of history is interesting and we didn’t want the tour to end
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you so much for reviewing my tour . Greatly appreciated. Hope you enjoy the rest of your travels here in Ireland
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