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Dark Dublin Walking Tour: Torture, Murder and Mystery

By Unearthed Tours
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$36 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
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Overview

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.

As one of the most popular dark history tours in Dublin, spaces regularly fill in advance. Booking ahead ensures you do not miss out!

Activity location

  • Barnardo Square
    • Dublin 8, County Dublin, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Barnardo Square
    • Dublin 8, County Dublin, Ireland

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Dark Dublin Walking Tour: Torture, Murder and Mystery

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 5:30 PM
Price details
AU$36.22 x 1 AdultAU$36.22
Total
Price is AU$36.22

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Eco-friendly
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Small groups
  • What's includedWhat's included
    In-person guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Private transport
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Dinner

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Barnardo Square

  • 5m
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.

Dublin Castle

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
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

The 40 Steps

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
The Tour Guide will explore stories of cannibalism.

Saint Patrick's Cathedral

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
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

Christ Church Cathedral

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
The guide will cover the stories of the hidden history behind the extraordinary church. *Tour does not enter Christ Church

St. Audoen's Church

  • 15m
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

St. Michan's Church

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
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

Smithfield Square

  • 15m
Our guide will finish in Smithfield Square with an incredible finishing storey of a local murderer. *End point is a Public Square

Location

Activity location

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    Barnardo Square
    • Dublin 8, County Dublin, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Barnardo Square
    • Dublin 8, County Dublin, Ireland

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