The Medieval Mile: Castle to Cathedral
120 min · 2.3 km · moderate
Roamer has 2 self-guided history walking tours in Kilkenny. Every one is free to start, so you can preview roughly the first 30% before you pay. They run from about 100 to 120 minutes and 1.9 to 2.3 km on foot, with GPS-triggered narration you control at your own pace.
History walking tours in Kilkenny
| Tour | Length | Distance | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilkenny Slips: The Witch, the Ale, and the Confederation | 100 min | 1.9 km | 7 |
| The Medieval Mile: Castle to Cathedral | 120 min | 2.3 km | 7 |
What each tour covers
Hear a stop from this walk
Saint Canice's Cathedral and the Round Tower: The Thousand-Year Church That Named the City
- Kilkenny Slips: The Witch, the Ale, and the Confederation: Behind Kilkenny's grand Medieval Mile runs the other city, read down its narrow medieval slips: a servant burned in her mistress's place, a merchant's almshouse, a brewing friary, and the few years this river town was the capital of Catholic Ireland.
- The Medieval Mile: Castle to Cathedral: Read a thousand years of Ireland's finest medieval city end to end, from the Butler castle on the river Nore up the hill to the cathedral of Saint Canice and its ancient round tower, all at your own pace.
How much do these tours cost?
Every history tour in Kilkenny is free to preview. A single tour is $4.99 for lifetime access, and a 30-day pass covering every Roamer tour is $19.99. There is no group, no start time, and no tip.
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best history walking tours in Kilkenny?
- Roamer has 2 self-guided history walking tours in Kilkenny: Kilkenny Slips: The Witch, the Ale, and the Confederation and The Medieval Mile: Castle to Cathedral. Each is free to start.
- How much does a history walking tour in Kilkenny cost?
- Free to preview, then $4.99 per tour for lifetime access. A 30-day pass covering every tour is $19.99.
- How long are the Kilkenny history tours?
- About 100 to 120 minutes, covering 1.9 to 2.3 km on foot. You set the pace and can pause any time.
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The Medieval Mile: Castle to Cathedral
120 min · 2.3 km · moderate
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