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The small square is next to City Hall opposite the Olympia Theatre. The guides are visibile with purple umbrellas.
5 minOur 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
15 min · Admission not includedThe Tour Guide will explore stories of cannibalism.
15 min · Admission includedThe 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 min · Admission not includedThe guide will cover the stories of the hidden history behind the extraordinary church. *Tour does not enter Christ Church
15 min · Admission not includedThe 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 minThe 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 min · Admission not includedOur guide will finish in Smithfield Square with an incredible finishing story of a local murderer. *End point is a Public Square
15 minUncover 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!
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #35 of 43 | €24 | 2h | 4.89 (2418) | shared |
| Dublin City Center Walking Tour | €360 per group | 3h | 5.0 (618) | shared |
| Dublin Private Walking Tour: Highlights, Hidden Gems & Local Tips | €122 | 3h | 4.99 (795) | private |
| Dublin's Best Kept Secrets Tour | €36 | 3h | 4.98 (569) | shared |
Ranked #35 of 43 in Walking & History Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €6 to €302, median €30; typical length 2h 20m. 15 of 43 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 43 Walking & History Tours