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Dublin's Dark History: Haunted Walking Tour
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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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Kevinlc3776mw
Dec 21, 2024
Unique Tour of Dublin - Ross was fantastic and an engaging tour guide. This was a great way to see the city as well as learn its unique history. The tour seamlessly mixed the history of Dublin with ghost tales for a distinctive tour of the city.
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Jane
Dec 21, 2024
Best tour for a deeper look at Dublin’s favorite spots - Such a great way to experience the City! Ross was an amazing guide, loads of local knowledge-spooky and cultural alike. All the stories were well researched and memorable, it was a great variety of fun, haunting, and educational. We walked away learning a lot about the City and enjoying it even more!
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J7759qjmartam
Dec 16, 2024
A must do! - After an amazing experience on the morning tour, I couldn't resist going to another one in the evening. So glad I did! The evening tour was just as incredible, with a whole new atmosphere and set of sights. Deirdre, the tour guide expertly led us through the highlights, offering fresh insights and captivating stories. The lighting at night made everything look magical, and the cooler evening air made it all the more enjoyable, even the light rain improves everything!
I felt completely immersed in the experience, and even the returning home was great with all the Christmas lights of the city! I can't wait to come back for more! Thank you Deirdre! ;)
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Katiealice2018
Dec 14, 2024
Great experience! - We went on a tour with Deirdre, it was wonderful!
She was so knowledanle about the city and it's history (especially the dark bits!).
I'd recommend this to anyone visiting Dublin, it's a great way to see the city.
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Thomasbh2089ys
Dec 6, 2024
A Great Experience with a True Dubliner - I had a wonderful experience on this tour, with Deirdre as my guide. It felt like having a friend show me around Dublin, with lots of stories about macabre characters and blood-drenched history. But this didn’t feel like a standard walking tour with a guide reeling off well-trod anecdotes: Deirdre threw in stories about growing up in Dublin with the stories and folklore about ghosts and hauntings that you won’t find in the usual books about the subject. When I mentioned I was interested in literature, she brought out stories about Bram Stoker, Jonathan Swift, and Sheridan LeFanu. I can’t recommend this tour enough - I feel like I got a real Dubliner’s version of the city.
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925orlandop
Nov 29, 2024
Great Dublin ghost tour - Great ghost tour around Dublin guide Ross was great informational and funny would definitely recommend anyone who enjoys ghost tours to take it
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Compass34948695207
Nov 24, 2024
Great fun. Highly recommend - My daughter and I had a really fun time. Highly recommend. Deidre was the best guide, friendly , fun and a great storyteller. We laughed a lot. Even if you're a skeptic there so much history and architecture to learn. Thank you.
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V9396rdmaxb
Nov 21, 2024
Amazing Storytelling - Thank you Dylan for this excellent tour. You made the evening less freezing with your fantastic storytelling.
Informative and entertaining!
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X2474qkroberta
Nov 16, 2024
Great tour and lots of fun. - Loved the tour. Deidre our guide was terrific. We got the haunted history of Dublinbut also got to travel the back streets and alleys we never would have found on our own. So worth it for the experience. Loved it.
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Lizbruin
Nov 8, 2024
An Excellent Tour to Give You a Spooky and Historical Look at Wonderful Dublin - This tour exceeded all expectations! Our tour guide, Ross, was an amazing storyteller and has such a grasp of the history and culture of Dublin. Not only did he let us know all the spooky tidbits of Dublin but wove in the historical to give us the context of medieval, 17th, 18th century and beyond. I would recommend this to any person visiting Dublin whether you’re into the supernatural or not because it’s an excellent tour of the hotspots and leaves you wanting to explore more. Do it at the beginning of your Dublin visit to give you an overview of everything this wonderful City has to offer!! Also, if you are into true crime, this is also for you. The attention to detail in the stories makes this so enjoyable. Can’t wait to bring more friends and family to experience this tour!!
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