Knight For Hire Tour
Knight For Hire Tour
This experience gives you a chance to tour Kilkenny City, with a jovial medieval knight as your guide.Especially suited to families, the tour involves a little bit of walking, a little bit of history, and a whole lot of fun for all ages.
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey
Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Canal Square
Our local knight will meet you in the shadow of Kilkenny castle, where they will give a quick introduction and Health and safety talk before giving a unique perspective on the area and telling a bit of its history
5 minutesTourist Information Office (Shee Alms House)
We stop here at the back of the building to talk about its history.
3 minutesMedieval Mile Museum
We stop outside the museum to talk a bit about the history of the building and its role in Kilkennys political history.
3 minutesHigh Street
We stop for a quick chat on the High street to talk about what it might have looked like in medieval times
3 minutesPennyfeather Lane
As we walk along the lane we discuss what life would have been like and the living conditions of medieval times.
Saint Francis' Capuchin Friary Friary Street
A quick stop to discuss the city's medieval wall's and their role.
3 minutesTalbot Tower
The highlight of the tour, enjoy the beauty and history of the small park surrounding the tower, while learning about the armour and weapons used by medieval knights.
10 minutesKilkenny Castle
Arriving at the gates of the castle we end the tour with a bit of history of the castle and its role in Kilkenny.
5 minutesIncluded
- All Fees and Taxes
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.