Citywide Sleuthing in Kilkenny: Race the Clock to Save the Groom

KILKENNY CITY TOUR FIELD GUIDE

Citywide Sleuthing in Kilkenny: Race the Clock to Save the Groom

A 90-minute, outdoor, smartphone-driven detective game across Kilkenny that turns the city into a live puzzle for teams—useful for groups planning a hen party or a short, active city challenge.

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Citywide Sleuthing in Kilkenny: Race the Clock to Save the Groom.

Duration
Contact operator
Location
Kilkenny
Operator
Team Activities
Category
City Tour
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Save the Groom — Kilkenny is a city-wide, outdoor interactive detective game played on smartphones. Teams move around urban streets, hunt for suspects, decipher riddles and crack codes in a timed, team-based race to free the groom before the wedding.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE GAME

CSI Save the Groom — Smartphone Detective Work

An interactive, city-spanning mystery that funnels teams through puzzles and clues delivered and submitted via smartphones, turning Kilkenny into an investigation playground.

THE PACE

A Quick, 90-Minute Rush

Designed as a compact, high-energy outing, the experience runs for 90 minutes, making it an intense but time-boxed urban challenge.

THE SOCIAL LENS

Team-Based Fun for Celebrations

Set up for groups working together—ideal as a bonding activity, particularly for hen parties that want an active, playful way to explore the city.

What the day feels like

What it Feels Like

You and your team fan out across Kilkenny’s streets, following clues on your phone, interrogating locations and racing rival teams to uncover suspects and piece together the final solution before time runs out.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this is best for — and who should reconsider.

1
Hen PartiesTailored as a lively group activity for hen parties looking for an interactive, social challenge around the city.
2
Small Teams & Friend GroupsIdeal for groups that enjoy cooperative problem-solving and light urban exploration over a compact 90-minute window.
3
Tech-Savvy PlayersParticipants must be comfortable using a smartphone throughout the activity, as the game is delivered and managed via mobile devices.
4
Active WalkersBest for people able to walk around the city for the duration; those requiring significant accessibility accommodations should check with the operator.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Duration & Timing

The game runs for 90 minutes.

Price

€14 per person.

What to Bring

A charged smartphone is required to receive clues and submit answers; bring comfortable shoes for walking.

Operator

The activity is run by Team Activities in Kilkenny.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long does Save the Groom — Kilkenny take?

The activity lasts 90 minutes.

What do we need to bring?

A charged smartphone is required to play; comfortable footwear is recommended for walking.

How much does it cost?

The price is €14 per person.

Is the game outdoors?

Yes — it is a city-wide, outdoor interactive detective game played across Kilkenny.

Is this suitable for hen parties?

Yes — the experience is presented as a hen party activity and is well suited to group celebrations.