Dark Dublin Guided Walking Tour
Dublin, Ireland
Explore Dublin’s gruesome stories of murder, torture, cannibalism, grave robbing, brothels, proposals to eat young children, unearthly worship and much more!
We start our journey at Dublin Castle, where we will explore the torture of the past, speak of priest hunters and unearth why the upper courtyard was nicknamed the Devil’s Half Acre but behind the beautiful architecture is a brutal past.
From here we’ll take the side streets to hear stories of cannibalism and of proposals to eat babies.
As we delve further into Dublin’s dark past, we’ll enter an area once known as Hell. Uncover stories of brothels, witches, and the infamous Hellfire Club.
Passing by the old city walls we’ll learn of grave robbing, The Black Pig, and finish with the very unusual case of a strangler and killer with no legs.
Join us on this 2-hour walking tour as we weave our way through the city streets and back alleys to uncover Dublin’s Dark past.
Description
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Dame St Dublin Castle, Dublin 2 Ireland
Our guides will spend some time in the Lower Courtyard of Dublin Castle exploring the tortures of the past.
next, 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
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The 40 Steps, Dublin Ireland
The Tour Guide will explore stories of cannibalism.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Saint Patrick's Cathedral, 21-50 Patrick's Close Off Clanbrassil St., Dublin 8 Ireland
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
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Christ Church Cathedral, Christchurch Place, Dublin 8 Ireland
The guide will cover the stories of the hidden history behind the extraordinary church.
*Tour does not enter Christ Church
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: St. Audoen's Church, Corn Market, near High Street, Dublin D08 W99H Ireland
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
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: St. Michan's Church, Church St. Lower, Dublin DUBLIN 7 Ireland
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
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Smithfield Square, Dublin 7, Dublin 7 Ireland
Our guide will finish in Smithfield Square with an incredible finishing story of a local murderer.
*End point is a Public Square
Duration: 15 minutes
Inclusions
- In-person guide
- Small groups
- Eco-friendly
- Entry/Admission - The 40 Steps
Exclusions
- Private transportation
- Dinner
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Cancellation
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