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.
Note : Street tour only. No entry to buildings. Note : Historical dark tales. Not a paranormal tour. Step into Kilkenny’s historical past on a guided walking tour through the city’s most dark and historic stories We meet beneath the wooden entrance of Kilkenny Castle, where your storyteller guide will lead you through centuries of chilling history, stopping outside Kilkenny Castle Main Entrance– dark tales from the heart of the city’s power. Shee Alms Story – once a refuge, now home to eerie legends. St Mary’s Church Gates – hear about Cromwell’s brutal siege and the souls who never left. St Mary’s Lane – the forgotten passage of plague and superstition. The Butter Slip– learn about Dame Alice Kyteler and Ireland’s infamous witch trials. Hanging area of the city – listen to stories of crime and punishment. Bishop Ledrede’s Curse – the feud that left a bishop restless in his grave. Join us for a journey through the darker chapters of Kilkenny’s history. Expect folklore, mystery and spine-tingling storytelling that bring Ireland’s medieval characters back to life.
7.00pm tour starts promptly from Kilkenny Castle wooden gated main entrance and ends at Kilkenny Court House. Please note this tour is of dark historical events.
Cash payments can be made to guide plus gratuity payments also accepted Contact us if you want to book different time .
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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