Walk the Medieval Mile with Pat
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Kilkenny, Ireland
- 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Stroll the Medieval Mile and hear stories of Kilkenny on this guided small-group walking tour. The Medieval Mile is a trail that runs through the center of Kilkenny from the 13th-century St Canice’s Cathedral to the Anglo-Norman castle. Listen to quirky tales of medieval life including witches, merchants, and bishops, and learn why yew trees grow in the graveyards.
- Explore the historical landmarks of Kilkenny on this tour
- The tour is ideal for first-time visitors to Kilkenny
- Easily fit this tour into a full day of sightseeing
- Entertaining guide leads in costume—great for photos
What's Included
- Photo opportunities ...... guide in costume !
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 83 High St, Gardens, Kilkenny, Ireland
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Kilkenny Castle
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
The Tholsel
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Tourist Information Office (Shee Alms House)
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Kyteler's Inn
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Rothe House & Garden
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
6
St. Canice's Cathedral & Round Tower
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
7
Smithwick's Experience
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
8
Kilkenny Old Jail and Courthouse
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 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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Reviews
5.0
based on 132 reviews
Christopher_K, Sep 2025
This tour was absolutely fascinating and incredibly accurate when we did our own research as well. Pat is a true actor and which makes for an engaging history lesson and his knowledge of past and present Kilkenney is extraordinary. We have recalled so many of his stories while we continued our trip!
Therese_B, Aug 2025
Excellent tour. Patrick shared a lot of local knowledge, pride, and enthusiasm for Kilkenny and its rich history.
Charles_B, Aug 2025
Dressed in traditional medieval garb, Pat is really enthusiastic about Kilkenny’s history. We were entertained and at the same time learned so much! We were having such engaging conversations, he actually went over the one hour the tour was listed for. Great fun Pat! Thanks
Jeremy_W, Aug 2025
This experience is a must! If you want to not only learn about the history of Kilkenny but also be immersed in its culture, then this is a must! Pat was an excellent and entertaining guide who made our family feel welcomed and motivated to learn about all Kilkenny has to offer. Our family is grateful for this one in a million experience! This tour is a must!!
Laura_F, Aug 2025
Pat was amazing!! We learned so much about Kilkenny and this tour really made our trip! Would highly recommend!
Linda_H, Aug 2025
Pat bestowed on us so much historical detail and depth of knowledge of Kilkenny over the many centuries of change and influence. You will see the city in a whole different way. If you like detailed history, this tour will be very entertaining for you. However, this is not for children. There is a lot of standing. Wear good shoes. Bring water. The itinerary was changed from what is advertised. Don’t be surprised if he goes long. He is very animated and he will act his way through parts of history.
Ashley_M, Aug 2025
Pat was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining. We really enjoyed this walking tour and would definitely recommend to others looking to learn about some of the interesting history of Kilkenny.
mrspamelasherman, Jul 2025
Just finished this tour w my husband and teen sons. We all loved it! Pat is so engaging and such a wonderful storyteller! Highly recommend!!
Andreas_E, Jul 2025
Pat is a great raconteur. He makes history come alive. Fully dressed in medieval attire. Great sense of humor
Laurel_L, Jul 2025
Such a wonderful experience! Pat is extremely knowledgeable and a wonderful, charismatic story teller! Any possible questions that came up were expertly answered. You’ll love your time with him, walking the medieval mile.
Simon_B, Jul 2025
A wonderful amd engaging storyteller woth a passion for his hometown. Kept us enjoying every moment, despite our jetlag.
Jerry_M, Jul 2025
It was a very informative and wonderful look into the history of Kilkenny. Pat gave a great tour and has a wealth of knowledge local, Ireland and European. He gave great examples of how people and events merged to form the history of the city.
Autumn_H, Jul 2025
Absolutely wonderful! Pat gave a in depth history of the city while sharing some very interesting stories of the people throughout the time of the changes in this city. Added some recent topics to show connections to the past. Very dynamic storyteller!
Wyatt_N, Jun 2025
Pat provided an excellent tour with great storytelling rich in history. We absolutely loved our experience.
Kathryn_G, Jun 2025
Pat was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Kilkenny. While a bit loquacious at times, he made the history come alive.
Jason_L, Jun 2025
Pat is wonderful, and very knowledgeable. It was definitely worth the price and the 90 minutes. Do it early in your visit to add context.
Louis_V, Jun 2025
This is a fantastic journey through the city explaining about the history of Kilkenny. This is actual history through stories and not regurgitated dates. Pat is very knowledgeable and answers any questions you may have. His tour shows you the hidden history from coat of arms on building to what the slips were used for. We had a great time and we highly recommend this for any visitor to Kilkenny.
Reginald_O, May 2025
Great time with Pat! He was very informative and entertaining! It was a great introduction to the amazing City of Kilkenny!!!!!
MaryKay_L, May 2025
Pat is very knowledgeable and entertaining. We had a beautiful day for a city walk. Would recommend.
Julianne_O, May 2025
Quite a bit of standing in one place for a long time. Could have included a spot to sit. 90 minute schedule turned into 110. We didn’t want to be rude so we stayed on. All in all it was great fun.
Stephen_V, Aug 2024
Great tour of Kilkenny. We learned so much from Pat and were talking about his stories the rest of the trip. He blends history with some of his own observations from living in Kilkenny, as well as stories from his dad and other relatives. Would recommend!
Michel_F, Aug 2024
A great impressive Story about the Medieval history of Kilkenny. Pat knows his facts, has a nice way of telling them. My history teacher couldn't have don it better. Pat has sold his hearth to the town of Kilkenny. You have to be patienced and interested in such long entertaining stories, but then you have a great tour.
Sheryl_T, Aug 2024
Pat, our guide, was extremely informative and entertaining! We learned so many interesting facts about Kilkenny!
manuelmueller89, Aug 2024
Great Tour with Pat. He is so enthusiastic about Kilkenny, that we had a great time listening and got lots of interesting stories about the City. We can absolutely recommend the Tour with Pat!
Phillip_P, Aug 2024
We recently spent two weeks driving around the entire island of Ireland, and this tour was easily one of the highlights of our trip. Pat really, really knows his stuff and presents a great deal of information in a way that is engaging and fun. We left his tour feeling like we knew everything there was possible to know about Kilkenny and its place in Ireland’s history. Do not miss this one!
Jennifer_R, Jul 2024
Pat is a charismatic and engaging speaker and tour leader who kept us interested and entertained for two hours straight. His stories were so detailed and really made the beautiful town of Kilkenny come alive. This is an amazing tour!
Chantal_G, Jul 2024
A very informative, fabulously entertaining and generous tour. I highly recommend. Pat's story telling talent will bring to life Kilkenny's medieval past as if you where there.
Catie_L, Jun 2024
Pat is an excellent storyteller and kept our family engaged for over 2 hrs. (2 adults and 2 kids, 12 and 14). He’s a local, an actor, and has worked as a guide for other cultural points of interest in the city, so full of facts and lore with skillful delivery. We learned a ton, were entertained, and would 100% recommend! Another fun fact: he sewed his own costume! And happily entertained the frequent tourist request for photos. What a guy!
Luke_F, Jun 2024
Very interesting tour of Kilkenny. Pat really gets into the presentation, which enhances the experience. It ran a bit long, but it is definitely worthwhile if in Kilkenny.
Lauren_I, Jun 2024
Pat was very knowledgeable about the history of Kilkenny and we really enjoyed our time walking around the town with him. Definitely recommend doing this tour!
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