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King John's Castle, Limerick

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Walk to the west bank of the Shannon River to see King John's Castle in its full glory. The imposing castle, built in the 13th century by King John of England, stands on the site of an old Viking fortification. Inside its walls you can see medieval weapons and Viking artifacts, along with multimedia exhibits designed to make the rich history of this location accessible to visitors of all ages. The castle's courtyard contains scenes from a 17th century siege, including a campaign tent and a blacksmith's forge. Take advantage of online ticket rates by booking your visit well in advance. To visit King John's Castle and get the most from your holiday in Limerick, create itinerary details personal to you using our Limerick trip site.
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Tours to King John's Castle

FROM $22 BOOK WITH VIATOR Limerick City Walking Tour
5.0
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $14 BOOK WITH VIATOR Skip the Line: King John's Castle Admission Ticket
4.5
Duration: 2 to 3 hours
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FROM $18 BOOK WITH VIATOR Limerick Guided Walking Tour
Duration: 90 to 120 minutes
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FROM $150 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Walking Tour of Limerick City
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
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  • By tantin2019
    Really good museum with modern technic to give details about the castel and the time it was build in. Really enjoyed the time there and learned many new things!  more »
  • By rosemary c
    We could have stayed all day, in one of Ireland's best preserved Castles. We had visited some years ago, but now they have added an interactive, well-informed Museum. An absolute favorite when...  more »
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  • By Courtney Casey
    I found the history of the castle and Limerick to be extensive and very interesting. There's visual guides and cool interactive things for adults and children. Some dress ups and such things inside and outside you can sword fight and learn the old games they used to play. The views on top of the castle was grand and I recommend someone stay below to take a photo of you from above. Overall I recommend visiting king John's castle, was well worth the money you pay for the tour.
  • By Damian McCarthy
    It is great fun and full of interactive history. The towers have fantastic views from the top of Limerick. It has a lovely gift shop and a fine cafe. You could easily spend half a day there.
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