Haunted Dark Dublin Walking Tour: Torture, Murder and Mystery
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
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!
Additional Info
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
What To Expect
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
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
Options
Dark Dublin Walking Tour: Torture, Murder and Mystery
What‘s Included
Eco-friendly
Small groups
In-person guide
Private transportation
Dinner
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2,320 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour!!!
kevinpM9151RS,Jul 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great way to see different parts of the city. Kyron was hilarious and had a lot of knowledge of the city.
Entertaining history!
Joshua N,Jul 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun way to see some sites and hear about the history of Dublin. Killian was very entertaining and enthusiastic. Great stories to begin our trip and hear about the rich history. Made us want to learn more so we looked into other historical sites after. Nice job!
Definetly recommend
Connector61103156964,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very enjoyable tour with a very funny, dark and slightly mad (in a good way) kieron. Stories of all kinds of dark and disturbing events with a light, humerous and most importantly not cheesy or OTT approach. 100 percent reccomend. Cheers.
Excellent tour! Kieran is...
Maureen R,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour! Kieran is knowledgeable and funny. I learned so many fun facts about Dublin’s history.
Do this tour!
Yessenia A,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My husband and I did this tour and absolutely enjoyed it! Not only did we get to see plenty of popular sights in Dublin, but we also heard several gory stories on this tour. Our tour guide, Kieran, had great enthusiasm and is an excellent storyteller, so much so that we felt that the two hours passed in the blink of an eye. Would highly recommend this tour!
Perfect for true crime fans
kathrine398,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super exciting tour, very entertaining, and not for the faint of heart. I would do it again anytime!
Loved every minute of it!
Ann J,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour by Kieron. He was very amusing and spun a good yarn. We were with our teenage granddaughters and they loved it as well, so appeals to .all ages.
Murder & Mystery with a little bit of history
Jennifer R,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour full of interesting Dublin history, murder, and mystery. It was paced just right and the stories were very entertaining. This was a fun outing for the whole family (nothing too scary on this tour). Thank you for a great time!
Must do while in Dublin!
Scenic762303,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was by far the most fun activity we did in Dublin! We loved learning the dark side of Dublin’s history and our guide’s enthusiasm made it a memorable experience for us.
Book it! Must do in Dublin for a fun evening.
G4779WGrebecab,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a cool tour. Easy walking, good group size, nice pace, interesting stories.
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