Embark on a journey through Ireland’s Medieval Mile to uncover the captivating narratives of Kilkenny’s affluent Tudor traders in this enthralling pedestrian expedition. Our seasoned guides will navigate you through the bylanes and streets of Ireland’s ancient capital, illuminating the lesser-known marvels and spinning yarns of opulent trader families within this fortified metropolis.

The tour sets off from the Medieval Mile Museum’s reception counter, leading visitors on a one-hour amble through St. Mary’s Lane, Kieran Street, Parliament Street, and the Bull Ring, before making your way back to the museum via the High Street. The focus of the tour narratives will be on recounting the experiences of the inhabitants that took residence in the city’s nerve center, flanked by Kilkenny Castle to the south and St. Canices Cathedral to the north. These prosperous merchants erected their grand Renaissance limestone manor houses along the route connecting these two majestic edifices, many of which still stand – inconspicuously conspicuous.