Dark Dublin Walking Tour: Torture, Murder and Mystery
Description
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!
Tour Options
Itinerary
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
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(2,318)
Fun way to see some sites and hear about the history of Dublin. Killian was very entertaining and enthusiastic. Great stories to begin our trip and hear about the rich history. Made us want to learn more so we looked into other historical sites after. Nice job!
Very enjoyable tour with a very funny, dark and slightly mad (in a good way) kieron. Stories of all kinds of dark and disturbing events with a light, humerous and most importantly not cheesy or OTT approach. 100 percent reccomend. Cheers.
Excellent tour! Kieran is knowledgeable and funny. I learned so many fun facts about Dublin’s history.
My husband and I did this tour and absolutely enjoyed it! Not only did we get to see plenty of popular sights in Dublin, but we also heard several gory stories on this tour. Our tour guide, Kieran, had great enthusiasm and is an excellent storyteller, so much so that we felt that the two hours passed in the blink of an eye. Would highly recommend this tour!
Super exciting tour, very entertaining, and not for the faint of heart. I would do it again anytime!
Excellent tour by Kieron. He was very amusing and spun a good yarn. We were with our teenage granddaughters and they loved it as well, so appeals to .all ages.
Great tour full of interesting Dublin history, murder, and mystery. It was paced just right and the stories were very entertaining. This was a fun outing for the whole family (nothing too scary on this tour). Thank you for a great time!
This was by far the most fun activity we did in Dublin! We loved learning the dark side of Dublin’s history and our guide’s enthusiasm made it a memorable experience for us.
Such a cool tour. Easy walking, good group size, nice pace, interesting stories.
The tour was very engaging. Kieran was passionate about the subject and kept the audience engaged for the full two hours. A great combination of local lore and history. Highly recommend!
