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The Kilkenny Heist Chase – Catch the Cat Burglar

4.11Player rating
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Play at your pace · usually 110 min 2 km Kilkenny App-guided
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English

The experience

About this quest

Kilkenny City is on edge. A cunning cat burglar is on the loose, and you’ve just been called to the scene. The chase begins through winding alleyways, cobbled streets, and past historic landmarks, where every corner could hide a clue—or the thief themselves.

This is no ordinary stroll. It’s a real-world mystery filled with tension, clever puzzles, and adrenaline-pumping moments. Your mission: follow the trail, solve the clues, and catch the criminal before they vanish again. With each step, your heart races and your mind sharpens.

Perfect for friends or families looking for a thrilling adventure, this quest turns the medieval beauty of Kilkenny into your own detective playground. Are you fast and sharp enough to catch the cat burglar?

Is this for you?

Who it's for

Families with school-age children, couples and groups of friends who would rather chase a cat burglar through Kilkenny than sit through a history talk. Over about 2 km and 1.5 to 2 hours, you follow clues from Kilkenny Castle past Kyteler's Inn and Rothe House, solving puzzles together at your own pace. If you want a live guide to quiz on medieval history, or an indoor plan for a dark evening, choose something else.

What makes this quest special

Highlights

  • As the detective on the trail of a Cat Burglar, you dive into the heart of the action.

  • Starting at the scene of the latest burglary, you gather crucial evidence and decipher cryptic clues left behind.

  • It's a race against time to outsmart the burglar and close the case before they strike again.

From people who played this quest

Good times. In their words.

4.11 / 5

9 player ratings

Selected player reviews. Original words and ratings.

From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

  1. 1

    Open the app. You’re on your way.

    Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.

  2. 2

    Get outside. Follow your curiosity.

    Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.

  3. 3

    Crack a clue. Share a little victory.

    Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.

Your walk, at a glance

Kilkenny

A · Start

33 The Parade, Dukesmeadows, Kilkenny, Ireland

B · Finish

33 The Parade, Dukesmeadows, Kilkenny, Ireland

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

Along the way

Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included

The people behind the adventure

Created by City Escape Games.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by City Escape Games

Good to know before you play

  • Audio Stories
  • Ensure your phone is fully charged or bring along your trusty power bank
  • Family friendly
  • Fun to do as a couple
  • Route open 24/7 but better during daylight hours

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

How does the cat burglar chase work?
You play on your phone. The app leads you from place to place through Kilkenny's alleyways and cobbled streets, tells the story of each stop with audio, and sets a puzzle in what is in front of you. Solve each clue to stay on the thief's trail.
Where does the quest start and finish?
It starts at Kilkenny Castle and passes The Tholsel, Kyteler's Inn, Rothe House, the Thomas Woodgate Memorial, the Old Library, Butler Gallery, Canal Square and St. Mary's Medieval Mile Museum. It finishes on The Parade, back by the castle where you began.
How long does it take and how far is the walk?
The route is about 2 km, and most players take around 1.5 to 2 hours including walking and puzzles. You can pause and continue later. Make sure your phone is fully charged or bring a power bank.
Is it good for kids, and can we play as a group?
It is tagged family friendly and suits school-age children who enjoy solving clues with the adults; younger ones may need help with the puzzles. It is free to play, so families, couples and groups of friends can all join in together.
Do we need to book a time, and is it better in daylight?
No booking is needed: start whenever you like, with no group to join and no guide. The route is open 24/7, but it is better during daylight hours. It is an outdoor walk, so dress for the weather.

Your next story starts outside.

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