Group & Guided Tours
Book our scheduled weekend Castle Tours as individuals, families or groups. Our tour guides also offer specialised talks and tours on a variety of subjects from the Normans to the 1916 Rebellion for groups of 10 or more. Book a tour for your group that piques your interest!
Our guides bring you on a walk through history from the age of Irish Chieftains and Norman Knights to the industrial era in Enniscorthy. You will be introduced to the Roche Family, resident in the Castle for nearly 50 years. The modern lines of the work of Eileen Gray greets you on the second floor, along with our temporary exhibitions covering history and culture in Wexford. Finally, a trip to the battlements, weather permitting, to see amazing views from the roof of the Castle.
This tour is offered at regular times on weekends and bank holidays for individuals and families and can be pre-booked at any time for groups.
Suitable for All Ages
Born and raised just outside of Enniscorthy, visionary architect and designer, Eileen Gray, was at the forefront of modernism in the 1920’s and 30’s. Your tour guide will offer an in-depth look at Gray’s life and work in the surrounds of the Eileen Gray room in Enniscorthy Castle. Available for pre-booking for groups of 10 or more.
Suitable to 15+ (most children may find this talk uninteresting!)
Head to the Roof of Enniscorthy Castle for this informative tour on the Battle of Enniscorthy during the 1798 Rebellion. Your group will see the streets that the rebels fought for and the lanes that the Crown Forces refused to relinquish, described in vivid detail by your guide. Available for pre-booking for groups of 10 or more.
Suitable for All Ages
Weather permitting
Stroll through the streets of Enniscorthy. Learn about the history etched in the paths and lanes. From the Norman era to the rebellion of 1798 and on to 1916 and the Civil War, your guide will bring over 1,000 years of town history to your group.
Available for pre-booking for groups of 10 or more.
Please note: While the tour is at an easy pace, Enniscorthy is very hilly!
Suitable for All Ages
The knowledgeable tour guides at Enniscorthy Castle can present guided walks and talks on a number of topics including The life and work of Eileen Gray, the 1798 Battle of Enniscorthy, and Normans in Wexford. Additionally, talks may be brought to your location with educational slide shows for groups of all sizes, tailored to your interests. Contact us for more information or pricing.
Taking a walk up Vinegar Hill, seeing the local houses with their beautiful gardens and learning the history at Enniscorthy Castle and the rebellion centre, has been a real highlight to this trip, will be coming back
Lesley, France
We visited Enniscorthy Castle - very informed guide, amazing views of the surrounding area from the rooftop and 3 very interesting floors of exhibitions.
Nicholas, Dublin
The history of Enniscorthy Castle and the views from the top of Vinegar Hill are what we loved most about our trip to Ireland.
Donatella, Italy
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