Overview
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Mobile ticket
This amazing tour departs from the reception desk at the Medieval Mile Museum where you also have all day access to. Our local expert guides will take you on a 75 minute stroll along the ancient streets of Kilkenny, returning to the museum along the High Street. Note: We have hand held audio sets so you can hear our guide speaking a little louder as you walk through the bustling streets.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum
Let us know you have arrived at the reception of the Medieval Mile Museum. Then we start the tour outside.
Tourist Information Office (Shee Alms House)
Endowing an alms house could grant indulgences, easing the journey of the founder’s soul after death, and offering the same grace to those who prayed for him. Sir Richard’s foundation was carefully written into his will, ensuring that prayers for his soul would be said regularly by the residents.
Options
Medieval Mile Street Tour
What‘s Included
Medieval Mile Street tour includes Museum all day access
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
31 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great guide
Debbie A,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great guise funny & very interesting highly recommend
Kilkenny walking tour
debra c,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was so much fun and great stories of the settling of the town!! Worth every penny.
Great casual walking...
Kris S,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great casual walking history tour of Kilkenny. Save time to do self-guided tour of Kilkenny Castle before or after.
We really enjoyed this tour
vanessasW834ZS,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00very informative tour with Jo
Great tour!
Caryl W,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00John was a great tour guide! He was very informative and told interesting stories. Highly recommend as a way to get to know Kilkenny
Highly recommended!
adrienner612,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It’s my first time in Ireland so wanted to do this walking tour. It was just me and the tour guide (John) and it was fantastic! Learned a lot and had fun!
Medieval mile street tour
M9562IQnicolej,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Booked the tour and we were so happy that we did. So much amazing information from John who was great! He had so much information, was funny and kind, it truly made our trip to Kilkenny.
The History of Kilkenny is alive in John
E8217GUdavidr,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00John was one of the most passionate and knowledgeable guides we have had whilst touring the cities of Ireland. The stories brought the history of Kilkenny alive. Well worth the time to take the tour when you arrive so you can explore further areas that John points out along the way.
Best Day Ever in Kilkenny
Autumn H,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had the absolute best time with our tour guide! He was incredibly informative and funny. He took a rainy day and turned it into one of the best days of our trip! We are so appreciative and we can’t recommend him or this tour enough.
Informative and entertaining
gailbH5292XN,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So much fun. Lynn was informative and entertaining. We really enjoyed ourselves and the weather was perfect. A definite must for those visiting Kilkenny.
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