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Dublin's Dark History: Haunted Walking Tour
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Dublin
Explore Dublin’s haunted past with our thrilling walking tour. Discover Dracula’s roots, medieval horrors, and eerie myths. Book your adventure now.
Explore Dublin’s haunted past with our thrilling walking tour. Discover Dracula’s roots, medieval horrors, and eerie myths. Book your adventure now.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Temple Bar - Gather in the vibrant heart of Dublin’s renowned Temple Bar.
- Dublin Castle - Explore the iconic Dublin Castle, once a feared center of imperial rule in Ireland and the former workplace of the legendary gothic horror writer, Bram Stoker.
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3Olympia Theatre - A celebrated Victorian music hall and cherished concert venue.
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- Temple Bar - Gather in the vibrant heart of Dublin’s renowned Temple Bar.
- Dublin Castle - Explore the iconic Dublin Castle, once a feared center of imperial rule in Ireland and the former workplace of the legendary gothic horror writer, Bram Stoker.
- 3Olympia Theatre - A celebrated Victorian music hall and cherished concert venue.
- Smock Alley Theatre 1662 - The oldest theatre in Ireland.
- Christ Church Cathedral - In the serene shadow of Dublin’s oldest cathedral once lay a notorious area known as ‘Hell’. It was a playground for the affluent, filled with brothels and taverns. Encounter some of the colorful characters from this lively (and occasionally violent) neighborhood, including those whose eerie presence is still said to linger in the streets today.
- Saint Patrick’s Cathedral - Named after Ireland’s patron saint, St. Patrick’s Cathedral has witnessed its share of sinners. Discover tales of ghostly happenings at nearby Marsh’s Library and hear stories from the Liberties and the infamous ‘four corners of Hell’.
- Marsh’s Library - The oldest public library in Ireland, nestled in the shadow of St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
- St Kevins Park - The remnants of an ancient church graveyard, hidden down a secluded laneway in the heart of the city.
- Royal College of Surgeons - A key garrison during the 1916 Easter Rising, located on the west side of St Stephen’s Green Park.
- St Stephens Green - The most renowned of Dublin’s grand Georgian squares, this historic park will be visited towards the end of the tour.
What's Included
- Walking tour of Haunted Dublin
- Nationally accredited tour guide
- Walking tour of Haunted Dublin
- Nationally accredited tour guide
What's Not Included
- Snacks
- Snacks
Additional Information
The journey begins in the heart of Dublin’s Temple Bar, delving into the shadowy past of the ancient medieval city.
This eerie exploration takes participants through cobblestone streets and hidden alleys, revealing the lesser-known aspects of Dublin’s iconic landmarks, as well as uncovering some of the city’s best-kept secrets and forgotten nooks.
The…
The journey begins in the heart of Dublin’s Temple Bar, delving into the shadowy past of the ancient medieval city.
This eerie exploration takes participants through cobblestone streets and hidden alleys, revealing the lesser-known aspects of Dublin’s iconic landmarks, as well as uncovering some of the city’s best-kept secrets and forgotten nooks.
The tour covers a range of spine-chilling topics, including:
- Bram Stoker’s Dublin and the real-life inspirations for Dracula
- Gruesome medieval crime and punishment
- Grave robbing and body snatching
- The banshee and the darker side of Irish mythology
- Hell and The Hellfire Club
- Witchcraft in Irish history
- Serial killers, poltergeists, headless horsemen, and much more…
Dublin is cherished, and sharing its stories is a passion. This tour offers great enjoyment, whether one is intrigued by the eerie aspects of Irish history or simply seeking a unique way to explore the city.
Location
3 Crown Alley
Crown Alley
We meet outside the Old Storehouse Bar and Restaurant, which is located at 3 Crown Alley, Temple Bar. Look for the guide with the green umbrella and name tag.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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L4120qwpeterg
Mar 22, 2026
Haunted History - Deidre was an amazing guide! We learned so much on our tour and we got so many new ideas for what to do in Dublin.
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196johanap
Mar 22, 2026
Best way to end the day tour! - Deirdre was amazing. Loved. Our tour, she was knowledgeable and very entertaining. Would absolutely recommend. Great insight to the local history of the city.
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Adannaw2026
Mar 22, 2026
Authentic and Friendly - I enjoyed so many fun facts and a very friendly tour guide!
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Jackgd6141er
Mar 22, 2026
Ciaran is the best! - Ciaran was a great guide providing a very knowledgeable and funny tour about the darker parts of Dublin's history
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Nicm576
Mar 22, 2026
Must go on tour - An amazing experience from Deidre who was an engaging and entertaining guide on this tour of Dublin.
This was great value for money showing us lots of exciting parts of Dublin whilst also sharing haunting and interesting stories told wonderfully.
Our tour had a slightly bigger group than usual due to staff illness, but despite a relatively large group we still had an absolutely brilliant experience that was well worthwhile.
Can't recommend this tour enough to anyone visiting Dublin.
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Kjgarcia
Mar 21, 2026
Haunts, Legends, and Laughs in Dublin’s Old Streets - Ciaran our guide was so fun and engaging! Knew so much history…we learned a lot. Had a really good time! Highly recommend!!
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Kelseyws9913rr
Mar 21, 2026
Very Enjoyable Haunted Tour - It was a really fun time and Canrain, our tour guide, was very funny and pleasant to chat with and told all the stories very well.
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K1225cdzoem
Mar 21, 2026
Highly recommend - Our tour guide was Ciaran and he was great! Highly recommend to anyone, we did this at the beginning of the tour and it allowed us to get a good sense of the city and get some recommendations. Great history and laughs!
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Catherine_f
Mar 20, 2026
Superb storytelling - I’ve been to a lot of hokey “ghost tours” — this was different. Ciarán told us the stories from the darker side of Dublin’s past — told them with consummate skill, with lots of juicy detail and no attempt to convince us or spook us with Hollywood theatrics. Honestly, the tales were dark enough they needed no embellishment, and some of the historical figures he talked about became more vivid and more real with his storytelling. I also loved walking around Dublin at night, seeing the changes from the daytime city.
FYI: wear good shoes! Bring a jacket and an umbrella. Watch the roadways — there were some uneven surfaces (slick when wet, too). The tours meet directly in front of The Old Storehouse pub in Temple Bar (I was never able to find the address). Your guide will have a green umbrella.
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Jacobcc461iw
Mar 20, 2026
Fantastic tour!! - Lady Dierdre was an absolute pro. Fantastic tour and very charming and funny. Request her if you get a chance!
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