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: 1 day learn more
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 plunge into the city’s beginnings and multicultural roots, probing into the emergence of powerful traders who influenced its course. Absorb an understanding of the starkly different lives of the wealthy and the deprived, revealing narratives embedded within the sanctified walls of St. Mary’s Church. Unearth the extensive influence this church held in the Middle Ages, serving as a hallowed asylum and an evidence to the citizens’ devoutness. This directed exploration provides an nourishing and enlightening adventure, making it a necessary inclusion for anyone aiming to comprehend the vivid weave of Medieval Kilkenny. A must-see on your Kilkenny trip.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A maximum of 20 People per booking
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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J
Aug 17, 2024
Don’t skip on this! - Such an interesting tour! We did a guided tour and it was well worth it! Our guide took us through each piece in the museum and explained how they uncovered it and were able to trace it back in time! The three skeletons are one of the most interesting artifacts. They also have Kilkenny’s oldest book on display!
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H6916lgtf
Aug 17, 2024
Medieval guided tour - A very lively walk with lots of stories, and not just History. Kilkenny is an interesting city to see through the eyes of those who know it best. Highly recommend taking the guided tour.
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Sswope117
Aug 12, 2024
Excellent for all ages - We are a family of four with two kids aged 10 and 12. We booked this tour on a whim and were delighted with it. Our tour guide, John, was so welcoming and his knowledge was unbelievable. He greeted us at the museum and shared with the kids how to participate in a Lego scavenger hunt. We then went on a walking tour through the city where we kept a brisk pace and he filled every moment with useful information. He was animated and even knew about our hometown here in the US. Of all the places we visited in Ireland, I learned the most from this tour. Do not hesitate to book the tour if you have kids. Thank you to John!
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Dinotech
Jul 6, 2024
A must when in Kilkenny - What a great team. The guides at the museum and in the walk were great. Very friendly and knowledgeable who pitched the tour just right for the audience. A great introduction to the story of Kilkenny and Ireland. Well done all.
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779pernillam
Jul 2, 2024
Best time spent in Kilkenny! - We had a truly terrific experience, doing the walk with the local guide John. He was brilliant! Kilkenny offers so much history and interesting places and if one has limited time , the walk is very much recommended. You get to hear the history while seeing the highlights of the city. Thank John, you made our day!
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Wanderer791627
Jun 29, 2024
Excellent tour! - Very entertaining tour, our guide was awesome! Lots of historical details, interspersed with the funniest classic Irish craic. Highly recommend!
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951eimearl
Jun 21, 2024
Highly recommend - Brillant tour with Lyn whose passion for her work made the tour really enjoyable. I can’t recommend it enough. It is amazing there was so much history I such a small area in the middle of Kilkenny
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Paradise47711896702
Jun 17, 2024
Fantastic tour - Fantastic tour at the Medieval Mile Museum! Our tour guide Lynn was enthusiastic and knowledgeable about St Mary’s and Kilkenny. She even had some great suggestions of other spots to visit in Kilkenny.
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Elinhampton
May 27, 2024
Kilkenny's history is fascinating! - John is very knowledgeable and a great storyteller. The artifacts in the museum are so well preserved and interesting.
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Michael_t
May 21, 2024
Educational and entertaining - Had a great time learning about the history of the museum and the surrounding area. Our guide was an excellent speaker.
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