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Dublin's Dark History: Haunted Walking Tour
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60 Ratings
Dublin
Explore Dublin’s haunted past with our thrilling walking tour. Discover Dracula’s roots, medieval horrors, and eerie myths. Book your adventure now.
Explore Dublin’s haunted past with our thrilling walking tour. Discover Dracula’s roots, medieval horrors, and eerie myths. Book your adventure now.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Temple Bar - Gather in the vibrant heart of Dublin’s renowned Temple Bar.
- Dublin Castle - Explore the iconic Dublin Castle, once a feared center of imperial rule in Ireland and the former workplace of the legendary gothic horror writer, Bram Stoker.
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3Olympia Theatre - A celebrated Victorian music hall and cherished concert venue.
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- Temple Bar - Gather in the vibrant heart of Dublin’s renowned Temple Bar.
- Dublin Castle - Explore the iconic Dublin Castle, once a feared center of imperial rule in Ireland and the former workplace of the legendary gothic horror writer, Bram Stoker.
- 3Olympia Theatre - A celebrated Victorian music hall and cherished concert venue.
- Smock Alley Theatre 1662 - The oldest theatre in Ireland.
- Christ Church Cathedral - In the serene shadow of Dublin’s oldest cathedral once lay a notorious area known as ‘Hell’. It was a playground for the affluent, filled with brothels and taverns. Encounter some of the colorful characters from this lively (and occasionally violent) neighborhood, including those whose eerie presence is still said to linger in the streets today.
- Saint Patrick’s Cathedral - Named after Ireland’s patron saint, St. Patrick’s Cathedral has witnessed its share of sinners. Discover tales of ghostly happenings at nearby Marsh’s Library and hear stories from the Liberties and the infamous ‘four corners of Hell’.
- Marsh’s Library - The oldest public library in Ireland, nestled in the shadow of St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
- St Kevins Park - The remnants of an ancient church graveyard, hidden down a secluded laneway in the heart of the city.
- Royal College of Surgeons - A key garrison during the 1916 Easter Rising, located on the west side of St Stephen’s Green Park.
- St Stephens Green - The most renowned of Dublin’s grand Georgian squares, this historic park will be visited towards the end of the tour.
What's Included
- A walking tour of Haunted Dublin with a nationally accredited tour guide
- A walking tour of Haunted Dublin with a nationally accredited tour guide
What's Not Included
- Snacks
- Snacks
Additional Information
The journey begins in the heart of Dublin’s Temple Bar, delving into the shadowy past of the ancient medieval city.
This eerie exploration takes participants through cobblestone streets and hidden alleys, revealing the lesser-known aspects of Dublin’s iconic landmarks, as well as uncovering some of the city’s best-kept secrets and forgotten nooks.
The…
The journey begins in the heart of Dublin’s Temple Bar, delving into the shadowy past of the ancient medieval city.
This eerie exploration takes participants through cobblestone streets and hidden alleys, revealing the lesser-known aspects of Dublin’s iconic landmarks, as well as uncovering some of the city’s best-kept secrets and forgotten nooks.
The tour covers a range of spine-chilling topics, including:
- Bram Stoker’s Dublin and the real-life inspirations for Dracula
- Gruesome medieval crime and punishment
- Grave robbing and body snatching
- The banshee and the darker side of Irish mythology
- Hell and The Hellfire Club
- Witchcraft in Irish history
- Serial killers, poltergeists, headless horsemen, and much more…
Dublin is cherished, and sharing its stories is a passion. This tour offers great enjoyment, whether one is intrigued by the eerie aspects of Irish history or simply seeking a unique way to explore the city.
Location
3 Crown Alley
Crown Alley
We meet outside the Old Storehouse Bar and Restaurant, which is located at 3 Crown Alley, Temple Bar. Look for the guide with the green umbrella and name tag.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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791siobhank
Feb 23, 2025
Ghosts of Dublin - I highly recommend this tour if you like ghostly tales and historical backdrop. From Dublin Castle , Haunted Theatres and Pubs all in the city . Our tour guide Lee was welcoming , well informed and above all made it a really enjoyable walk amongst the ghosts of Dublin !
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191burkhards
Feb 22, 2025
The Penny Dreadful in Dublin! - Deirdre took us on a night tour to learn about the dark places of Dublin, to Gothic Novels and Ghost Stories and the reason why there are so many of them around in Ireland. Amazing. Thank you!
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Happytraveler6501
Feb 15, 2025
Amazing Haunted Dublin Tour - We absolutely LOVED the haunted walking tour. We go on haunted walking tours in every city we visit this one was our favorite. Our guide Lee was fantastic. Knowledgable, personable and funny, he was the perfect ghost host. HIGHLY recommend (make sure you ask for Lee).
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Extraordinary554246
Feb 9, 2025
Walking ghost tour - Great experience and told superbly by lovely Deirdre who took us to places we would never have known or found....very informative and fun at the same time ...Deirdre is very knowledgeable and has a great way of delivering the message ....highly recommend especially if it's with our lovely guide ....
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T5954zlpatrician
Feb 8, 2025
Interesting spooky tour with guide Lee - We had an interesting walk around Dublin downtown with Lee. He shared many ghost and crime stories with us based on true facts and mysterious legends. One can tell he loves getting in the character too 👻. Excellent tour! Thank you!
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65tillyc
Feb 1, 2025
Thank you for a great evening! - Haunted Dublin tour was really good and informative. Lee was a great storyteller and had lots of anecdotes. The puns and bad jokes was an added bonus
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Ivyo16
Jan 24, 2025
Super spooky fun! - Lee was an awesome tour guide, great story teller and overall good guy to hang with for a couple of hours! He rolled nicely with some unavoidable and unexpected changes due to “weather” and provided tons of gruesome and amusing details to keep us entertained and intrigued. Highly recommend this tour with Lee!
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Leanne_g
Jan 24, 2025
Evening ghost tour with Dylan - Really good, informative and entertaining. Was only the two of us with the tour guide Dylan and went really well. Heard some great stories and saw some cool sites.
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A7665apmaria
Jan 17, 2025
A great way to learn more about Dublin! - This was a really wonderful tour; I learned a ton about the darker side of Dublin’s history and it was great to be able to walk around and be in the presence of so many of the buildings and so much of the history I learned about, especially as this is my first time visiting the city. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Dublin!
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Maike
Feb 22, 2025
Highly recommended - We had an amazing ghost tour with Deirdre, and it was absolutely worth it! The tour was engaging, well-paced, and a perfect mix of sightseeing, history, and spooky stories. Deirdre was a fantastic guide—knowledgeable, entertaining, and full of eerie tales that brought Dublin’s dark past to life. Whether you’re into history or just love a good ghost story, this tour is highly recommended!
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