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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Explore Dublin’s gruesome stories of murder, torture, cannibalism, grave robbing, brothels, proposals to eat young children, unearthly worship and much more!
We start our journey at Dublin Castle, where we will explore the torture of the past, speak of priest hunters and unearth why the upper courtyard was nicknamed the Devil’s Half Acre but behind the beautiful architecture is a brutal past.
From here we’ll take the side streets to hear stories of cannibalism and of proposals to eat babies.
As we delve further into Dublin’s dark past, we’ll enter an area once known as Hell. Uncover stories of brothels, witches, and the infamous Hellfire Club.
Passing by the old city walls we’ll learn of grave robbing, The Black Pig, and finish with the very unusual case of a strangler and killer with no legs.
Join us on this 2-hour walking tour as we weave our way through the city streets and back alleys to uncover Dublin’s Dark past.
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Eco-friendly
Small groups
In-person guide
Private transportation
Dinner
Departure Point
Barnardo Square, Dublin 8, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Barnardo Square is the small square next to Dublin City Hall on DAME STREET DUBLIN 2.
Return Details
Smithfield, Dublin 7, Ierland
We will finish the tour in Smithfield Square.
Dublin Castle, Dublin, Ireland Our guides will spend some time in the Lower Courtyard of Dublin Castle exploring the tortures of the past.
next, 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 15 minutes
The 40 Steps, Dublin, Ireland The Tour Guide will explore stories of cannibalism.
15 minutes
Saint Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin, Ireland 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 15 minutes
Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, Ireland The guide will cover the stories of the hidden history behind the extraordinary church.
*Tour does not enter Christ Church 15 minutes
St. Audoen's Church, Dublin, Ireland 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 15 minutes
St. Michan's Church, Dublin, Ireland 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 15 minutes
Smithfield Square, Dublin, Ireland Our guide will finish in Smithfield Square with an incredible finishing story of a local murderer.
*End point is a Public Square 15 minutes
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
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
petersY1157OH
13 Feb 2025
Great tour, Séamus can spin a good yarn and his knowledge of the citys dark history is deeper than the Irish sea. 5 stars, would recommend.
vladc760
10 Feb 2025
The tour was amazing. The guide took us to amazing places and he combined extremely well the dar stories with the history and some humor. He was also extremely handsome!
620kaitlinb
10 Feb 2025
Steve was so cool. He made the experience so fun and enjoyable. I usually am not a huge fan of guided tours but this was so fun and you can tell he actually enjoys doing this.
This tour in
Dublin
is organized by
Unearthed Tours
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