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The Witch Tour
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The Witch Tour

By Kilkenny haunted dark tours
Free cancellation available
Price is $22 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 15m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Witch stories from Kilkenny
  • First witch burning in 1324
  • Werewolves Irish origin
  • Ancient superstitions and beliefs

Activity location

    • Kilkenny
    • Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • We meet at Kilkenny Castle main arched entrance
    • Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland

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The Witch Tour
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes1h 15m1h 15m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 7:00pm
Price details
$21.68 x 2 Adults$43.36
Total
Price is $43.36

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedThis is a street tour . No entrances to buildings. A walk diwn ancient streets and laneways. This tour is mainly historical and bases its stories on true events. The company of a local guide with lots of advice on where to visit along with chilling and interesting tales included.

What you can expect

Walk with our guide and hear the true story of the first witch craft trial and burning. First learn about how witch craft and herecy started. Why a woman was accused of heinous crimes in the 13th century in Kilkenny. Also hear other stories about werewolves and their background which is steeped in our Irish ancient folklore. Explore Kilkennys medieval crime and punishment stories and areas . Learn about Irelands ancient beliefs and pagan superstitions. This tour is in commemeration of the first witch burning in Europe held 700 years ago this year in Kilkenny , Ireland. It also looks into the ancient superstitions and pagan beliefs. A truely different tour with chilling and historical truth. An insight into what dark tales await you in our ancient city.
We will walk along the ancient sites in connection with Kilkennys witch trial and burning .
Kilkenny castle
Mayors Walk
Shee Alms House
St Mary's Church and graveyard
Medieval Mile Museum
Hole on the Wall
The Butterslip
Kytlers Inn
Graces Castle
Rothe House
Smithwicks Brewery

Location

Activity location

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    • Kilkenny
    • Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • We meet at Kilkenny Castle main arched entrance
    • Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland