Kilfenora City of Crosses Guided Village Tour
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
The Burren Visitor Centre is a not-for-profit community cooperative which has been run and managed by the people of the Burren for the last 50 years.
This Experience:
A Premium Guided Village Tour of Kilfenora, City of Crosses, and its ancient history, including a tour of Kilfenora Cathedral, St Fachnan’s Church, the High Crosses, and other notable sites of interest.
Also included with this Experience is a ticket to the self-guided Burren Exhibition, Kilfenora Céilí Band Exhibition, the short film by naturalist Éamon de Buitléar on The Burren Landscape as well as access to the Centre's comprehensive Digital Story Trails via QR code (headphones must be worn and are not provided).
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Kilfenora
Discover the fascinating history of Kilfenora, smallest city in the world, known as the City of Crosses due to it boasting the greatest concentration of ancient high crosses in Ireland. Not only has this picturesque village its own medieval Cathedral dating back to 1058, but it also claims the Pope as Bishop. This captivating guided tour takes in the unique archaeology, legends, folklore and the history of a village which has been the hub of ecclesiastical inception, unique farming practices and, in more modern times, a forerunner for environmental tourism.
Kilfenora Cathedral & Crosses
St Fachnan founded a monastery here in the 6th century. In 1058 the Cathedral was built and the seat of Kilfenora diocese was born, the smallest in the country - and where the Pope remains the bishop. Take in the spiritual elements hidden amongst the ruins and landscapes of the ‘City’, including the Holy Well, the High Crosses and the Spirituality of a Landscape that goes back to the Stone Age
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Kilfenora City of Crosses Guided Village Tour
What‘s Included
Audio Tour of the Kilfenora Ceili Band Exhibition
Access to the Burren Visitor Centre Digital Story Trails
Guided Tour of Kilfenora Cathedral (exterior)
Guided Village Walking Tour of Kilfenora, City of Crosses
Entrance to The Burren Exhibition
Short Film Presentation on The Burren Landscape by Eamon de Buitlear
Guided Tour of Kilfenora's High Crosses
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great exhibition
557maureeno,May 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the guided walking tour. The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. She did a fantastic job with the history of the town and the history of the crosses in the village. The exhibition hall is also a great adjunct to the trip.
Guided walk was great
jekaco,May 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Georgie met us at the door and was so welcoming. She brought us on the tour which was so informative, engaging and interesting, she made it a pleasure for myself and 2 young children. There is a lot of history there and the guide is well worth it. Thanks Georgie.
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