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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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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Morningbellonline
Aug 4, 2025
Good history lesson! - Very thorough and well presented account of the local history here. I for some reason believed the tour to be a walking tour of the city, but upon closer inspection, realized it was a museum. Not sure how that happened, but want to make sure no one else mistakenly thinks its a walking tour of the town. The guides were very enthusiastic, knowledgeable and kind.
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E2061jqmalcolmb
Jun 12, 2025
Great place! - This museum is an awesome stop if you’re interested in the history of Kilkenny and Ireland. Our tour guide John was very personal and passionate, definitely will go again on our text trip to Ireland!
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Wendy_d
May 27, 2025
Kilkenny Medieval Mile Walking Tour - Worth doing! Great guide. Puts lots of things into perspective. Guide was very informative without being over the top.
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Sheena
Apr 23, 2025
Bringing history so colourfully to life… - Hidden away down St Mary’s Lane off Kilkenny’s High Street the Medieval Mile Museum is a treasure trove of early and medieval maps, artefacts and stone masonry that speaks to the historical importance of the city - within Ireland but also Europe. We would count among its major treasures John Halpin, tour guide extraordinaire. After many years in the US he returned to his roots and has made a second career of introducing visitors to his home town’s extraordinary past. Starting off in the museum, we then worked our way along the Medieval Mile, with John regaling us with stories of witches, wars, merchants, disgruntled bishops and famous as well as infamous sons and daughters of this incredibly charming and atmospheric small city. We felt transported back in time and would do it again to hear John’s stories all over again.
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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).