Kilkenny Haunted Dark Tours
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Walk kilkenny. Stroll down the Medieval mile and hear all the stories .
Meeting Location
Dukesmeadows
Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Kilkenny Haunted Dark Tour – 7:00 PM Departure
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.
Kilkenny Castle -The haunting of the Lady in White and the Cursed Countess
The Were Wolves of Osraigh- our ancient pagan warriors.
Shee Alms Story – Haunted by the Priest Hunter. Who was he?
St Mary’’s Church Gates – Cromwell’s brutal siege and his governor Axtill.
The Butter Slip– learn about Dame Alice Kyteler and Ireland’s infamous witch trials.
Graces Castle-Hanging area of the city throughout the centuries.
Bishop Ledrede’s Curse – the feud that left a bishop haunted till his death.
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.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Some steps
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring rain gear.
- Dogs allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Minimum of 2 people per tour
- Family friendly
- Strictly not suitable for infants
- Strictly not suitable for children under 10years old
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Kilkenny Haunted Dark Tours?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Walk kilkenny. Stroll down the Medieval mile and hear all the stories .
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Kilkenny Haunted Dark Tours is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Some steps
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring rain gear.
- Dogs allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Kilkenny Haunted Dark Tours will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Walk kilkenny. Stroll down the Medieval mile and hear all the stories .
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Some steps
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring rain gear.
- Dogs allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Minimum of 2 people per tour
- Family friendly
- strictly not suitable for infants
- strictly not suitable for children under 10years old
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
