Dark Dublin: Torture, Murder & Mystery Tour

From€24
1 hour
Dublin, Ireland

About this activity

Delve into Dublin's dark past on a guided walking tour, visiting historic sites and hearing tales of torture, murder, and mystery.

Highlights

  • Explore Dublin's haunted past
  • Visit Dublin Castle's dark history
  • Discover Kilmainham Gaol's secrets
  • Hear tales of Dublin's notorious criminals
  • Experience Dublin's eerie atmosphere at night

Full description

Uncover the sinister side of Dublin on this captivating walking tour. Led by expert guides, you'll traverse the city's historic streets, visiting infamous sites like Dublin Castle and Kilmainham Gaol. Hear chilling tales of torture, murder, and mystery that have shaped Dublin's past. This tour offers a unique perspective on the city's history, perfect for history buffs and thrill-seekers alike. Don't miss the chance to experience Dublin's eerie atmosphere after dark.

Included / Excluded

  • Guided walking tour through Dublin's historic streets
  • Visit to notorious sites like Dublin Castle and Kilmainham Gaol
  • Engaging storytelling by expert guides
  • Food and beverages

Meeting point

Start Location

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Important information

Know before you book

  • Tour operates rain or shine
  • Not suitable for children under 12
  • Advance booking is recommended

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Dress appropriately for the weather
  • Bring a flashlight for better visibility

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Stroller Accessible
  • Service Animals Allowed
  • Easy Public Transport

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This topic has the potential to be an amazing tour but this experience was poor. I was expecting a lot of dark history with insight and humor packed in. The guide stumbled through stories that didn't seem well put together. There were a few funny moments and some small historical details but overall the quality was so poor that I wouldn't recommend it.

hrscheelkSep 20, 2026TRIPADVISOR

5/5 Stars for Michael

I genuinely enjoyed this tour! Michael (I hope I got your name right) was very passionate about all things murder, torture, and mystery, HA! But really, his storytelling was fantastic, and was making us all laugh (…..during this interesting tour). The value was fantastic. My only regret was not bringing cash to tip :/ if you’re in Dublin, I highly recommend this tour, it was fascinating to hear the folklore and gore stories from Dublin.

Melinapizano93Sep 20, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Excellent experience

We greatly enjoyed this tour. The information was fascinating and gruesome. The tour guide was animated, knowledgeable and such a pleasure to listen to. Our only issue was that the tour was a bit too long.

X5378LMpamdSep 20, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Micheal is the best guide

Micheal was the best tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and funny, he knows how to tell an interesting story. He made the entire experience worth it.

Explorer68542857022Sep 19, 2026TRIPADVISOR

It was quite gruesome, if...

It was quite gruesome, if you are into that, you’ll be into it. 1/2 of our group found it to much. However, the tour guide was good, friendly and entertaining.

Michael_BSep 19, 2026VIATOR