Walk the Medieval Mile with Pat

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Walk the Medieval Mile, hear the stories of Kilkenny.

Quirky tales of medieval life and lives. Witches, merchants, psychopathic bishops and why they grow yew trees in graveyards !

We welcome children on the tour but the stories are of witches, political skulduggery, irish history and murder. So therefore it speaks more to adults than small children.

Guide in costume - great for Insta photos !

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Photo opportunities ...... guide in costume !

What To Expect

The Tholsel

Old town hall, with clock above.

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Kilkenny Castle

From the corner of the High Street, we look up to the castle. Hear the history of early Kilkenny.

5 minutes • Admission Not Included

Options

Walk the Medieval Mile with Pat

Reviews

4.97

132 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

129

The Best way to Learn about Kilkenney
Christopher K,
Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
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!
Loved it.
Therese B,
Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent tour. Patrick shared a lot of local knowledge, pride, and enthusiasm for Kilkenny and its rich history.
Learned a lot!
Inspire20677928853,
Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We learned a ton of Kilkenny Medieval history from our theatrical tour guide. He was fun and entertaining. We didn’t go in the church or the castle but everything in between and then had a great lunch at one of the recommended pubs.
History is entertaining with Pat!
Charles B,
Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
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
Such a great colorful tour and stories.
E4317QPrandyb,
Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely a fun time. Enjoyed all the very colorful stories and tales from a real character. Pat truly has found his calling and delights all visitors. Would recommend this tour to most people. It is a walking tour but much time is spent standing.
Very good!
235emn,
Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was fantastic, Pat knew so much and conveyed it in such a wonderful human based way, really conveyed the emotions of the stories. I was very caught up in his storytelling the whole time. I had so much fun!!
Fantastic storyteller and guide - A+
SP92534,
Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Pat Moylan is a fantastic historian but his most impressive skill is his storytelling. He was able to weave the factual narrative with stories that brought the era to life for us. You might think be thinking that you don't want to be seen walking the city streets following a "knight" but I can't think of a better way to experience Kilkenny! Just go!!
Best part of our Ireland trip!
kerentb2022,
Aug 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We decided to do a 9-day trip to Ireland, from Shannon to Dublin, and despite all the beautiful scenery and amazing food encountered in every town and city, our 2 hours with Pat in Kilkenny were unanimously the BEST part of our trip. His witty humor, ability to tell stories from the past as if he were there, and clear love for his city cannot be found in any other tour. After this tour, we spent the rest of our time in Kilkenny with a newfound admiration and keen eye for the remnants of the medieval period that are sprinkled around the streets and pubs. Believe me, if you don't take a tour with Pat when traveling to Kilkenny, then you haven't experienced all of Kilkenny.
This tour is a must!!
Jeremy W,
Aug 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
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!!
An expertly woven story of Ireland and Kilkenny
MaeveG2,
Aug 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Total crowd pleaser! Easily one of The Best walking tours I’ve ever done- the world over, super informative, funny and engaging, but more over enjoyably memorable!