Kilkenny Haunted Dark Tours
Description
Meeting Point: Main entrance of Kilkenny Castle Discover the darker side of Kilkenny along the city’s famous Medieval Mile. Kilkenny Haunted Dark Tours offers a captivating blend of history, folklore and spine-chilling tales. Walk in the footsteps of infamous characters who once roamed these streets. Hear of witch trials, ghostly happenings and the city’s most notorious events brought vividly to life by our local guides. Our guides will entertain and intrigue you with centuries of history and mystery revealing the chilling secrets that shaped Ireland’s medieval city. Private group bookings (6 people or more) are available on request. Please contact us directly for availability on alternative dates.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum of 2 people per tour
- Family friendly
- Some steps
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring rain gear.
- Dogs allowed
Reviews(235)
An enjoyable way to spend an evening wandering Kilkenny learning about it's history and the Irish with the odd ghost story thrown in. Our guide Sharon was very animated and enthusiastic, making her a very engaging guide.
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Brilliant and smartly done presentation of Kilkenny’s past, warts n’ all! It was so informative and entertaining. Sharon, our guide, was exceptionally knowledgeable and didn’t shy away from presenting the cold, hard facts (as history can be murky) about the English/ Irish relationship and the early Irish citizens of Kilkenny. Sharon is also a confident speaker with a clear, strong voice that keeps you riveted. She should be a voiceover artist for historical documentaries! While the tour did talk about the spirits and ghosts of Kilkenny, it’s not a spooky tour if that’s what one is expecting. It’s a tour that touches on the messy, tangle stories of Kilkenny’s past that resonate to this day.
Thank you so much for such a kind and thoughtful review. It was a pleasure to show you Kilkenny and its dark past.
We learned a lot of dark and interesting things on this tour! Sharon was a great guide! We would recommend this tour.
Thank you so much. It was a pleasure showing you the dark side of Kilkenny
The tour guide is very knowledgeable and delightful to listen to. She put so much colorful context to the interesting buildings and people who have made Kilkenny.
Thank you so much for reviewing our tour. This is what makes our love of guiding so worth while
Highly recommend this walking tour of Kilkenny! Sharon is a treasure. She’s fun, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable about the history and locations around Kilkenny. I’ve done it twice now with different visitors and all thoroughly enjoyed it.
Thank you so so much. I knew I recognised you on the tour. But didnt know for sure.
Very educational regarding Irish history. Tour guide was exceptionally knowledgeable. Learned a lot!
Thank you so much for this great review
This is fun, interesting, and full of great information regarding history of the Irish people Starts at the castle and a little walk with tons of fun stories!!!!
Thank you so much for reviewing our tour. It was great to show you my amazing hometown.
Wonderful guide. Very knowledgeable and passionate about telling us all about history of Kilkenny. Really enjoyed it, highly recommended.
Thank you so much for such a wonderful review. This is what makes our jobs so worth while
We absolutely loved the tour of Kilkenny. We had just spent the day adventuring around and learning some of the dark history was absolutely fascinating. Especially when we heard my mom’s birth last name in the mix! Sharron was an amazing guide, very knowledgeable, and so nice and easy to talk to! She knew so much about Kilkenny and the history and it made me want to stay here an extra night! I would absolutely recommend this tour
Thank you so much. It was so lovely to have met you both. I hope your mom finds a good gynecologist. Look up Butler Society on Facebook, kind regards from Sharon
No stars is better. We came ten minutes early, texted at 2 min after show time, called and left message at 3 min after show time. No one showed up, no text or call back. Not cool.
Very true Crystal and we are really apologetic. Something out of control occurred and as we messaged you, we can offer a tour anytime over the week to try and make amends. You have been completely refunded.
