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Knight For Hire Tour: Explore Medieval Kilkenny City
4.9
64 Ratings
Kilkenny
This opportunity allows you to explore Kilkenny City, accompanied by a merry medieval knight as your tour guide.
Ideal for families, the tour combines a small amount of walking, a sprinkling of history, and an abundance of enjoyment for all age groups.
This opportunity allows you to explore Kilkenny City, accompanied by a merry medieval knight as your tour guide.
Ideal for families, the tour combines a small amount of walking, a sprinkling of history, and an abundance of enjoyment for all age groups.
Duration:
1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Canal Square - Meet the local knight in the shadow of Kilkenny Castle for a brief introduction and a health and safety briefing. Gain a unique perspective on the area and learn about its history.
- Tourist Information Office (Shee Alms House) - Pause at the back of the building to explore its historical significance.
- Medieval Mile Museum…
- Canal Square - Meet the local knight in the shadow of Kilkenny Castle for a brief introduction and a health and safety briefing. Gain a unique perspective on the area and learn about its history.
- Tourist Information Office (Shee Alms House) - Pause at the back of the building to explore its historical significance.
- Medieval Mile Museum - Stop outside the museum to delve into the building’s history and its importance in Kilkenny’s political past.
- High Street - Take a moment on High Street to imagine its appearance during medieval times.
- Pennyfeather Lane - As you stroll along the lane, discuss the lifestyle and living conditions of medieval times.
- Talbot Tower - The tour’s highlight, enjoy the charm and history of the small park surrounding the tower, while learning about the armor and weapons used by medieval knights.
- Kilkenny Castle - Conclude the tour at the castle gates with insights into the castle’s history and its significance in Kilkenny.
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- All Fees and Taxes
Location
Canal Square
On canal square, just past the hurling statue.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(64 Ratings)
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Sharon_p
Nov 22, 2025
Our knight was very funny... - Our 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.
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007zarko
Nov 17, 2025
Educational and Entertaining - We 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.
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Patrick_s
Aug 29, 2025
Tour of Kilkenny with the Knight, Sir Dylan - Got 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
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Phxvfamtravels_1313
Aug 4, 2025
Knight for Hire Experience - Fun 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).
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Lynnf898
Jul 17, 2025
Interesting tour with a real life Knight! - Interesting 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!
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Lisa
Jul 13, 2025
Kilkenny by Knight! Exclusive Educational Tour - As 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.
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Wendieandniallo
Jul 8, 2025
Great tour - To 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.
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P744cnandrews
Jun 25, 2025
Travel back in time - “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.
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Louise_f
Jun 21, 2025
Nice tour - We 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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Jeanne_m
Nov 17, 2025
This tour is best for... - This tour is best for families with their children.
Our tour guide was good. Having kids on the tour would have been more fun!
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