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Dark Walking Tour of Galway City: Explore Gruesome History and Ghostly Apparitions

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Galway

Embark on a chilling Dark Walking Tour of Galway City, uncovering gruesome history, ghostly apparitions, and haunting tales that still linger in the streets. Brace yourself for murder, witchcraft, and eerie encounters!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Experience Galway - Walking Tours, Food Tours, Pub Tours and Whiskey Experiences in Galway, Ireland - Our tour starts in Eyre Square in Galway City Centre. Listen as your guide tells you stories about Eyre Square, the (seemingly) random doorway which was once the gateway to the park, Galway’s link to a famous US president and learn about the flagpoles that adorn the north side of the square.
The Browne Doorway - Listen to the tales of the Tribes of Galway, one of which was the Browne family, who’s doorway now sits in Eyre Square
Imperial Hotel - Learn about the love story of Thomas Parry and Alice Burns..
Eglinton Street - Hear about this streets eerie past
Galway Cathedral - Discover the dark history of Galway’s Cathedral
Lynch’s Castle - Don’t pass by this old castle without taking a moment to look at the finer details on the building. Learn about it’s gruesome history..
Saint Nicholas’ Collegiate Church - Learn about this church and it’s connections to a world-famous navigator
The Spanish Arch - Easily Galway’s most popular tourist attraction
Galway - The tour enables guests to immerse themselves in Galway City’s culture and learn about it’s history, traditions, folklore and art.

What's Included

90-minute guided tour by a local expert

Additional Information

Embark on The Mysterious Night Journey through Galway City, as we shed light on the more menacing aspects of Galway, and unravel the terrifying past hidden beneath its delightful facade.

Seasoned guides will navigate you through the convoluted streets and concealed corners of the city, unraveling the spine-chilling tales of homicides, sorcery, and spectral visions that still pervade the avenues today.

This journey is not for the weak-willed, but for those audacious enough to confront the unseen and immerse themselves in the city’s spooky ambiance during the evening hours.

The Gallows: Travel back in time to observe some of Galway’s most infamous capital punishments.

The Long Drop: Discover a different method of capital punishment with catastrophic results.

The Ghosts of Galway: Meet unsettled spirits and spooky stories from Ireland’s past.

The Famine: Better understand Galway’s bleakest periods and a man’s heroic fight against it.

The Lynches: Reveal the tragic story of love, sorrow, horrendous murder, and idyllic justice.

Please contact our team in advance if you have mobility issues.

Location

Eyre Square Galway

Lally Tours - Day Tours, City Tours and Extended Tours along the West Coast of Ireland Explore Galway Kiosk, Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland We meet outside the Explore Galway kiosk in Eyre Square, Galway city centre.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Traveler00769522208

Mar 18, 2024

Great experience! - Sean was amazing. He was super engaging and it was a lovely way to see Galway. It was easy to find the meeting spot in Eyre Square and the group wasn't too big. I thought the length was just the right amount.

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H382smbrookeh

Mar 17, 2024

Unforgettable Dark Tour Experience :) - Barry was our tour guide and he was great! He was a great storyteller and very funny-- super fun information and sights he took us to :D It was pouring down rain during our tour, but my brother and I stuck it out with one other person and it was definitely worth it! The rain added to the ambience of our Dark Tour lol

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Delia_m

Mar 13, 2024

Best fun in the rain and wind - So much fun even with the wind and rain. Barry was the best story teller and the little "play" he had the tour group perform at the end was hilarious.

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Jaksh2024

Mar 11, 2024

Fun history and great guide - Barry was fantastic! Very knowledgeable and a great storyteller! He made sure the tour was fun and memorable, even in the pouring rain. Definitely would recommend to anyone interested in the dark, morbid history of Galway.

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Kallistam2024

Mar 10, 2024

History and more - 10 out of 10 would go again! Barry was an amazing and engaging tour guide. I learned so much about the darker history of Galway along with Irish folklore and myths.

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U2119ahlaurar

Nov 1, 2023

Excellent Tour of Galway - I was on Barry's tour on Halloween night and learnt a lot about Galway's dark past. Barry was very well spoken and so witty. I had a very fun evening. Would definitely recommend!

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Elizabethrp1500jw

Nov 1, 2023

Darkly fun - When we did the tour, it rained so hard but nothing could dampen the exuberance and enthusiasm of our guide, Barry, as he led us through Galway city, revealing some of its darker past. Despite the weather, it was an enjoyable way to spend an evening, seeing the sights of Galway by night and having some genuine thrills and laughs along the way. Would recommend.

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Samantha_o

Oct 27, 2023

Excellent Experience - Barry was an extraordinary guide and I learned so much! He even took the time to walk the group past a few highly recommended pubs at the end so we could grab a bite to eat. The way he told stories and shared the culture with us was incredible and had me excited and paying attention the whole time

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C7659jemariaa

Oct 27, 2023

The Dark side of Galway in a rainy dark evening - The Dark Tour of Galway with Barry was just amazing. I know Galway very well but it was a first time for the person accompanying me. I discovered things that I never knew before. Despite the fact that it was a very rainy day the time passed pretty fast. The storytelling was very engaging and dark. I would highly reccomend this to group of friends, solo and first dates.

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