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Uncover the darker stories Dublin has to offer on this guided tour through the city's sinister side. This experience explores murder, torture, grave robbing, brothels and the unsettling beliefs that once shaped life in the Irish capital. Our journey begins at Dublin Castle, where beneath the architecture lies a brutal past of punishment and fear. Discover the tools of torture once used here, hear about priest hunters, and learn why the Upper Courtyard earned the nickname the Devil’s Half Acre. Venturing deeper into the old city, we enter an area once known as Hell. We explore Dublin’s world of brothels, witches, dark rituals and the infamous Hellfire Club. This walking tour of Dublin offers a unique way to explore the city’s history through its cobbled streets and churches. Ideal for people looking for dark history and an authentic local experience. As one of the most popular dark history tours in Dublin, spaces regularly fill in advance. Booking ahead ensures you do not miss out!
Barnardo Square on Dame Street is the meeting Point. The small square is next to City Hall opposite the Olympia Theatre. The guides are visibile with purple umbrellas.
Our guides will spend some time in the Lower Courtyard of Dublin Castle exploring the tortures of the past. The Tour Guide will venture to the Upper Courtyard of the Castle and talk about the Devil's Half Acre *Tour does not enter Dublin Castle
The Tour Guide will explore stories of cannibalism.
The guide will take you into the grounds of St Patrick's Cathedral and uncover the history of Jonathan Swift. *Tour does not enter St Patrick's Church
The guide will cover the stories of the hidden history behind the extraordinary church. *Tour does not enter Christ Church
The Tour Guide will unearth the dark past of grave robbings and the attacks from The Black Pig *Tour does not enter St Audoen's Church
The Tour Guide will dive into the brutal history of Billy in the Bowl and more recent dark events *Tour does not enter St Michan's Church
Our guide will finish in Smithfield Square with an incredible finishing story of a local murderer. *End point is a Public Square
Dark Dublin Walking Tour: Torture, Murder and Mystery lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 8 stops.
Prices start at $28 per person for this Dublin experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Barnardo Square is the small square next to Dublin City Hall on DAME STREET DUBLIN 2.. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 30 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible
We had a wonderful time! C was fantastic and so knowledgeable. The tour was very interesting, he knew so many facts and added in a bunch to the tour. He kept it light, entertaining and engaging! Would definitely recommend
Excellent walk. Guide Steve both funny and informative. Highly recommend.
Wonderful. Michael was fabulous! We truly enjoyed learning dark history full of stories and surprisingly funny!
Omg! Such the great experience! Ciaran (not sure of the spelling) is a wonderful guide to Dublin’s dark history from the cruelties under British rule to ghost stories and tales of grisly murders. He has a definite love of the macabre. He also presents the stories with a touch of humour. We throughly enjoyed our tour and found ourselves looking up more info on the stories he told us. We definitely recommend this tour!
Fantastic tour and highly recommended. Our guide was super informative and entertaining as heck. He should have his own show. I’m doing it again when I come back to Dublin.
Little snippets of how brutal life was in the past. Cieran was entertaining during the talks and open to chit chats along the way. My husband and I enjoyed this tour. We had a big group of 30 but that did not detract from the experience.
Excellent tour with Ciaran. Very knowledgeable and did a great job engaging with the group. Good way to see a little more of Dublin and learn about the "darker side" of Irish history.
This tour was absolutely awesome for anyone who likes history but doesn't want something that can easily be read in a book. This is a cool ass tour from an incredibly knowledgeable, passionate local - Cieran was amazing, and anyone would be lucky to be on his tour. For any true-crime/paranormal girlies, this is the tour you need.
Kiaran was a great guide, we thoroughly enjoyed our tour. He was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Highly recommend
We had a fantastic experience on the Haunted Dark Dublin Walking Tour: Torture, Murder & Mystery! Our guide, Kieran, was incredibly enthusiastic, engaging, and knowledgeable. He was a wonderful storyteller and really knew how to capture everyone's attention. The tour itself was fascinating and full of interesting stories about Dublin's dark and mysterious past. Kieran's theatrical flair and enthusiasm made the experience even more special, helping us truly immerse ourselves in the stories and atmosphere of the places we visited. Definitely a memorable and entertaining experience! Highly recommended, especially if you enjoy history, mystery, and a little bit of the darker side of Dublin!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Dublin Walking Tour: Torture, Murder and Mystery | 2 hours | 4.9 (2,372) | $28 | |
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