The Medieval Mile Museum Guided Tour: Journey through Medieval Ireland's Fascinating History

Embark on an extraordinary journey through the annals of Medieval Ireland with our guided tour of the Medieval Mile Museum. Discover the epic tales of Strongbow, William Marshall, and Isobel, and explore the contrasting lives of the affluent and the underprivileged in Kilkenny City.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Medieval Mile Museum - A 12th century church and graveyard with monuments and artefacts covering 800 years of history
What's Included
  • Guided tour
  • Unlimited exploration time
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Join us on a remarkable trip through the pages of Middle Ages Ireland via our directed exploration of the Medieval Mile Museum. Our proficient narrators bring the past alive as they narrate the heroic chronicles of Strongbow and Aoife, William Marshall - the ‘finest knight of all time’, and Isobel, a key force in the formation of Kilkenny City. You’ll…

Location
86 High St
High Street
Just off High Street, behind the Town Hall.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Pegd447
Mar 8, 2026
Medieval Mile Museum Guided Tour: the best! - John did our 1.5-hr. tour, and it was spectacular! We learned so much about the medieval past of Kilkenny, as well as good tips about it today. First witch in Europe was burned at the stake there! -And this was just one of John's detailed stories--the town's religious leaders, its merchants, society, the living and the dead--he knows it all: not a boring minute! The Museum itself is full of great artifacts. Don't miss this tour! It made an interesting town fascinating and fun.
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Marissa_v
Dec 10, 2025
Museum tour - We had a great tour of the medieval mile museum. It was a great way to learn about the deep history of Kilkenny, which is still being discovered! The museum is beautiful and the artifacts inside are so fascinating. We showed up late to our tour and were still accommodated with kindness and just as much effort as if we were on time!
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Geraldine_g
Dec 3, 2025
Tour Medieval Mile Walk - Those interested in archaeological history would find this tour very interesting. The tour guide was excellent and very informative on medieval history and history of local surrounds
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140larsx
Nov 30, 2025
Amazing tour of the Medieval Mile! - I went on a guided tour with Joe and two other visitors, and had the most amazing time! I learnt lots about the history of the town, the medieval day to day life, and the individual streets and lanes. Price was extremely reasonable for the information I received! Joe answered all of my little nitpicky questions honestly and admitted what he didn’t know, which made the experience feel earnest and human!
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Diane_d
Sep 27, 2025
Joe was witty and... - Joe was witty and knowledgeable. He grew up in Kilkenny and knows its history through and through! He also answered every question the group had. Would recommend.
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Megan
Sep 23, 2025
Must do for Kilkenny history… - This was our first activity of our trip and did not disappoint. Our guide very charismatic and humorous while explaining the history and significance of the site
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Laurak883
Sep 22, 2025
Fabulous tours with John! - John was so entertaining and informative - we loved his tour! Actually, we did 2 tours with him; the outside Medieval Mile walking tour, AND the indoor museum tour. He is such an engaging and lively guide, full of fascinating information and stories that really bring medieval times alive. I highly recommend doing both tours!
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Heatherg168
Sep 1, 2025
Educational and Entertaining - Had a great tour with John. His great storytelling and humour made this tour as entertaining as it was educational. Highly recommend this tour if you want to learn more about Kilkenny’s colourful history.
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Kilkennytours
Aug 20, 2025
Excellent Graveyard Tour - I did the graveyard tour with Lynn. It was an excellent tour.. It gave insight into live in medieval Kilkenny. Lynn told the story in a pleasant and informative way. I am delighted I did the tour.
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Julie_p
Aug 20, 2025
For such a seemingly... - For such a seemingly small museum, we received a wealth of knowledge from our tour guide Lynn. She was a great guide who was passionate about the history of the museum and the town of Kilkenny in general! She also gave us great recommendations for other places to visit while in town.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).