Discover Kilkenny’s secrets with Irish Coffee, medieval dungeons, and tales of witchcraft. Unveil history and mystery in one unforgettable tour.
- Kyteler’s Inn - The first thing you’ll do is pull up a stool and we’ll have a chat in a pub that’s 700 years old. Now lets make an Irish coffee before I tell you about the haunted history and terrible things the former medieval owner got up to.
Ill show you the ingredients for your perfect Irish coffee and the tips and tricks to understanding getting the cream to float. It’s not science, it’s magic. Then its into the whiskey…The water of life.
Ill talk you through the history of whiskey in Ireland and Kilkenny. We will add our ingredients together and drink an Irish coffee together. It’s about spirits before we get to the spooky spirits.
While we sip our Irish coffee I’ll chat to you about life in Kilkenny and tell you the story of Alice Kyteler the former owner of Kytelers Inn that was accused of witchcraft, heresy and murder.
While sipping the coffee, we can take a private tour of the Medieval Inn. Have your wondered why there is picture of cats everywhere?
Your experience includes:
An Irish coffee per person
The story of Alice Kytler and her Inn
A chat with the current owner
A small souvenir to takeaway
If you have kids, we can read a story about a witch and her broom.
- Tea and coffee available
- Lunch
Join me for an exceptional journey through Kilkenny, accompanied by the ambrosial taste of Irish Coffee.
Let me guide you on how to replicate the ideal Irish Coffee, with a preference for locally-sourced ingredients. As you savor your Irish Coffee, I will share the strange yet fascinating story of Dame Alice Kyteler, the previous possessor of the Inn, who faced allegations of witchcraft, heresy, and murder.
Once your Irish Coffee is enjoyed to the last drop, we will embark on an expedition through the medieval dungeon and subterranean basement. You will get insights about the Cats and the reasons they are depicted in murals everywhere around. Experience the eerie environment of the basement and delve into what might have transpired within these walls seven centuries ago.
Eventually, we will pay our respects to Alice at her statue learn and hear about the uncanny events that took place over the years within the tavern’s walls.
Conclude your tour with a charming memento, and perhaps you might wish to extend your stay for lunch.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
