Macabre Dublin Walking Tour: Gruesome History Exploration in 2 Hours
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6 Ratings
The Spire
Uncover the dark and macabre history of Dublin on this 2-hour walking tour. Explore the lesser-known streets and hear chilling stories of torture, executions, and serial killers. Book now!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- The Spire - We meet beside the Spire, the 120 metre sculpture in the centre of Dublin.
- An Post General Post Office - We view the statue and hear the story of the Death of Cuchulainn.
- Wolfe Tone Park - We hear stories of Victorian-era grave robbers and the wedding venue of Arthur Guinness.
- Oxmantown - Outside the old fruit and vegetable market we describe the history of the Vikings in this area and we hear about some of the gorier aspects of Viking ritual!
- Father Matthew Bridge - We describe the end for the soldier devoured by the man-eating rats.
- St. Audoen’s Church - We see the quarantine cages at the old city walls from the Black Death.
- Fishamble Street - We tell the tale of an infamous brothel keeper and her death by fire at the stake.
- St. Michan’s Church - We learn about the mummified corpses in the cellar and the legless serial killer.
What's Included
- Expert-led guided tours
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Join us for a two-hour pedestrian journey as we delve into the hidden corners of the ancient city centre, uncovering Dublin’s darker historical tales.
Embark on this eerily fascinating tour, where you’ll uncover a more forbidding view of the city’s history, rich with stories of torment, public slayings, and infamous murderers.
Beginning from the city’s pulsating heart near the GPO, we venture westward, exploring the former Viking and medieval districts of the north inner city. We cross the river and conclude our tour in one of the city’s most ancient areas, adjacent to Christchurch and Temple Bar.
Location
The Spire
O'Connell Street Upper
We meet beside the Spire (the big needle) in the middle of O'Connell street.
Look for the Yellow Umbrella!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Paul_r
Mar 31, 2024
Highly recommended! - The tour guide, Rob, was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. The tour was captivating, funny and fascinating.
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M9469kgmarkm
Sep 23, 2023
Absolutely amazing tour - Rob was great - I would highly recommend this tour conducted by Rob for anyone coming to Dublin! Rob is a natural storyteller with a great talent for sharing Dublins past and placing it in a modern perspective. The tour helps to contextualise different eras of Dublins history in a fresh, detailed, and easy to understand way. The tour is new and will definitely be one I’ll be recommending to friends and family
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Amyannm2018
Aug 27, 2023
Best tours in Dublin for sure - This is my second time booking a tour with this company. I had a family with two young kids and our tour guide James was excellent! I highly recommend this tour to anyone who came to Ireland and want to actually know about the country they are visiting. If my 7 and 9 year old kids can walk through this, anyone can. James was very knowledgeable and kept us on the edge with his storytelling as well. I have paid for many other tours and they honestly cant compete with this Yellow Umbrella tour group. The guides do much more and teach you a lot more than some of the expensive tours. Save yourself and take this tour and give whatever you want in the end. I hope they never stop these tours because my family cannot wait to visit again and take another tour being offered. I literally had this tour with friends and then made my family do it because it was that good!
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Rayas57
Aug 22, 2023
Amazing tour - James is the best,
To that we can attest!
This memorable walk through Irish History will make you laugh and maybe shed a few tears, but certainly you’ll gain knowledge through facts, perfectly presented by the guide, in all aspects - political, social, cultural and religious, which will make you not only understand, but also fall in love with the heart and soul of Ireland!
From Leda & Raya
A.k.a Bulgarian gals
21.08.2023
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