Knight For Hire Tour
Overview
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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.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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
Tourist Information Office (Shee Alms House)
We stop here at the back of the building to talk about its history.
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
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Knight For Hire Tour
Reviews
63 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Our knight was very funny...
Sharon P,,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our knight was very funny and pleasant during our tour. He was very knowledgeable about Kilkenny and we certainly dressed for the occasion! I would highly recommend this tour.
Educational and Entertaining
007Zarko,,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We couldn’t have asked for a better guide than Dylan who was both very passionate and knowledgable about the history but also had a good sense of humour.
This tour is best for...
Jeanne M,,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00This tour is best for families with their children. Our tour guide was good. Having kids on the tour would have been more fun!
Tour of Kilkenny with the Knight, Sir Dylan
Patrick S,,Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Got a tour of kilkenny with a knight (Dylan). Great history of kilkenny, Ireland, castles, lot's of humor, and lore of medieval armor and weapons. HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Knight for Hire Experience
Phxvfamtravels 1313,,Aug 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun and unique was to tour Kilkenny! Guide (Dylan) was really knowledgeable and went at a pace that was perfect for our family (11, 17, and 2 adults).
Interesting tour with a real life Knight!
LynnF898,,Jul 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Interesting tour with tales bringing the history of Kilkenny to life. We really enjoyed Dylan’s local knowledge and his obvious interest in medieval history. Visiting the tower is a great insight in to the past and we peppered Dylan with lots of questions about his armour and his interests in it. Boys enjoyed trying on some of the armour. Really enjoyable!
Kilkenny by Knight! Exclusive Educational Tour
Lisa N,,Jul 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As we walked the historic walled streets of Kilkenny w/a knight leading us on an educational tour, we gathered a lot of fun attention. The tour brought us to an exclusive wall lookout building. When the knight opened the lock and we gathered inside the nerdy school child came back to life. Inside he explained knight armor, training, history, and best of all we got to try on some of the armor. We got amazing pictures. This is a must tour from a Kilkenny local.
Great tour
wendieandniallo,,Jul 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00To quote my " it was an awesome tour and the swords were really cool" Dylan was a fantastic guide and gave us an amazing tour of medieval Kilkenny. As it was just the two of us, it was very personal. And Dykan was only stopped once for pictures. Would definitely recommend for families.
Travel back in time
P744CNandrews,,Jun 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00“I REALLY liked the tour with the knight.” That was a quote from my 8 year-old daughter after our trip. And I agree. I can’t imagine a better way to tour Kilkenny. This was like traveling back in time. Dylan is a perfect tour guide — funny, informative, entertaining, friendly. He truly brought the past back to life. We learned a ton, laughed a lot, and even got to try on armor and hold swords. Great for families. Highly recommend.
Nice tour
Louise F,,Jun 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We happened to be the only 2 on the tour (mid 40`s) Dylan was a lovely guy, knew the history very well. He must have been boiling in his armour, it was 28 degrees the day we went. Great tour for families, laid back and informative not too much walking. Would highly recommend.
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