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Dublin Mythology and Folklore Tour with Irish Stories and Legends
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Crime Tours · Ghost Tours
Dark Dublin Walking Tour: Torture, Murder and Mystery
4.9(2,401)4.9 out of 5, from 2401 reviews·2h·Shared tour
What you pay forEach travellerEvery traveller pays the same fare.
Group sizeUp to 10Per booking.
Minimum age18 yearsadult 18–100
Will this work for your group?
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- All 5 of you can be booked together.
- Minimum age 18 — your 14-year-old cannot join.
- 5 full fares
About this experience
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.
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What you actually do
You get out at all 7 stops. Admission is not included at Saint Patrick's Cathedral, St. Audoen's Church, St. Michan's Church.
- 1
Dublin Castle
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.
You get out here5 min
- 2
Saint Patrick's Cathedral
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
You get out here15 minAdmission not included
- 3
Christ Church Cathedral
The Tour Guide will explore stories of cannibalism.
You get out here15 minAdmission included
- 4
St. Audoen's Church
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
You get out here15 minAdmission not included
- 5
St. Michan's Church
The guide will cover the stories of the hidden history behind the extraordinary church. *Tour does not enter Christ Church
You get out here15 minAdmission not included
- 6
Smithfield Square
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
You get out here15 min
- 7
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
You get out here15 minAdmission not included
Where the day happens
≈ 0.9 km from the city centre. 6 stops shown in visit order.
What is and is not included
The advertised price does not cover private transportation, dinner — budget for those separately.
- Other
- Private transportation
- Dinner
Before you book
The operator’s own practical notes — the things people usually discover at checkout.
Good to know (5)
- 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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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