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Dark Dublin Tour

Dark Dublin Tour

Run by a local guide · Unearthed Tours Dublin

Refundable cancellation up to 24 h before.

Discover the dark and creepy side of Dublin and unearth some hidden history! Explore Dublin’s gruesome stories of murder, torture, cannibalism, grave robbing, brothels, proposals to eat young children, unearthly worship and much more!

Duration
2 h
Destination
Dublin
Meeting Point
Barnardo Square, Dame Street
Provider
Unearthed Tours Dublin

Description

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.

Includes

  • Dublin Castle
  • St Patrick's Cathedral
  • Christ Church Cathedral
  • Old Dublin City Wall
  • Smithfield Square
  • Dark History
  • Serial Killers
  • Cathedral Courtyards
  • Medieval Torture
  • Haunted Stories
  • Dublin back streets
  • Ghosts & Hauntings

Meeting Point

Barnardo Square, Dame Street

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Traveler reviews

57 reviews in total · Opinions from people who already lived the experience

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We had such a lovely evening exploring the dark streets of Dublin! ???????? The fascinating ghost stories, interesting little details and fun atmosphere made the tour a truly enjoyable experience. We loved discovering the spooky side of Dublin! And a special thank you for the fantastic tip to eat at Darkey Kelly’s – a wonderful recommendation! Thank you for a memorable evening. We really enjoyed it! Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Catje Kinck · November 2026

Wonderful story telling

Kim was our guide and storyteller. We enjoyed every minute of the walk and got lots of new insights about this amazing city. Thanks so much! Can recommend the tour any time.

Tara Welschinger · October 2026

Dublin’s Dark History Brought to Life

I really enjoyed the Dark Dublin Tour with Unearthed Tours Dublin. Hendrick was an amazing storyteller who brought Dublin’s darker history to life with fascinating stories, great knowledge, and a wonderful sense of humour. The tour was engaging, atmospheric, and thoroughly entertaining. Highly recommended for anyone looking to discover a different side of Dublin!

Myriam Gwerder · September 2026

Best tour ever...

Ciaran was an amazing tour guide. We really enjoyed his stories and the way he presented them. It was funny, spooky and a little bit crazy - he brought history to life by his way of telling! A wonderful experience...

Marcel Teschner · August 2026

Pleasant tour!

Very informative and funny. Had some great old stories about Dublin you won’t get on a typical history tour. Highly recommend!

Molly Grant · August 2026

Fantastic experience

A fantastic experience, full of fascinating facts, with a very enthusiastic guide. I can really recommend this trip to everybody.

Beatriz Ferreira · July 2026

FromEUR €24

approx. MXN $500

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EUR €24

approx. MXN $500

★ 4.8 · 57 reviews

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