Dark History Walking Tour: Galway's Haunted Past

Embark on a chilling Dark Walking Tour of Galway City, uncovering gruesome history, ghostly apparitions, and haunting tales that still linger in the streets. Brace yourself for murder, witchcraft, and eerie encounters!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Experience Galway - Walking Tours, Food Tours, Pub Tours and Whiskey Experiences in Galway, Ireland - Our tour starts in Eyre Square in Galway City Centre. Listen as your guide tells you stories about Eyre Square, the (seemingly) random doorway which was once the gateway to the park, Galway’s link to a famous US president and learn about the…
What's Included
  • 90-minute guided tour by a local expert
Additional Information

Join us on The Dark History Walking Tour of Galway City as we explore the darker side of Galway and delve into the gruesome history that lies beneath its charming exterior.
Our expert guides will lead you through the winding streets and hidden corners of the city, revealing the chilling stories of murder, witchcraft, and ghostly apparitions that still…

Location
Experience Galway - Walking Tours, Food Tours, Pub Tours and Whiskey Experiences in Galway, Ireland
Eyre Square
We meet outside the Explore Galway kiosk in Eyre Square, Galway city centre. **You will meet your guide outside the 'Explore Galway' kiosk in Eyre Square. Give them your name to check in for the tour**
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kara_n
Sep 30, 2025
Great tour that covers... - Great tour that covers most of the city! Our tour guide had awesome stories and was knowledgeable about all things Galway
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Brendan_a
Sep 25, 2025
- Brendan Abrams - The tour was lovely. It feels quicker than it is, in a good way. And it’s a fun “outside the norm” tour. I recommend if you have time in Galway. The tour guide we had (I don’t remember her name) was lovely. And when it was done she gave me a good recommendation on a local spot for dinner
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Nmastron
Sep 25, 2025
Choose Seán, Just Do It! - Seán was absolutely incredible and clearly a passionate historian. We have been on dozens of dark tours in major cities, but Seán provided us a refreshing yet extremely sensitive-to-the-horrors look at one of the best cities in the world.
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Shannonsteves
Sep 10, 2025
Great history of Galway - Conor was engaging and gave us a great history of the town. He kept the pace slow enough for everyone and always made sure we were safe before crossing the streets. We really enjoyed this tour/walk.
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Z6235tymaryd
Sep 5, 2025
Dark walk was enlightening! - Sean was very entertaining. Great evening walk and we ended near some great pubs to continue our evening. Good way to learn a lot
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Sammyg6895
Sep 4, 2025
Dark HistoryTour - Sean was a great guide. He gave great historical information. He was entertaining and interactive with audience. He made it fun for everyone.
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Joseph_m
Aug 30, 2025
The tour was very... - The tour was very entertaining and informative. Sean was excellent and you can tell he loves his job.
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Hayleygw7960dw
Aug 30, 2025
Definitely book it! - Had a great time on the dark history tour on our first night in Galway. Sean was funny, insightful, and had a lot of good stories and pieces of history to share. We especially loved the included irish mythology
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Patricia_m
Aug 27, 2025
Sean was terrifyingly funny - Sean was fabulous he really made it a great time. His attention to all details l. Brought us to the places to explain in more detail
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E6175kujacquelineh
Sep 7, 2025
Ehh - Although the guide was enthusiastic and knowledgeable, the tour was not really worth it. The picture shows a grave yard which we did not go to and there were a few stories of dark history but nothing really that impressive. A few stories that were more folklore in my opinion.
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From $23
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).