An Irish Halloween
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Internationally known, yet few realise that Halloween began here in Ireland. Long before pumpkins, costumes and trick-or-treating, the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain marked the end of the harvest and the beginning of winter—a night when the veil between our world and the spirit world was believed to be at its thinnest. Join us as we uncover the origins of Halloween through Ireland's oldest legends. Hear the tale of Stingy Jack, discover the traditions that inspired a global celebration, and wander through Dublin after dark as centuries of folklore come to life. The evening concludes with a traditional Silent Supper, freshly baked barmbrack, and seasonal treats in one of our favourite independent cafés, offering a truly authentic taste of an Irish Halloween.
Inclusions
What's included
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Irish Cheese Selection, with crackers, olives and grapes. Also we have some Halloween treats and sweets!
Itinerary
Welcome to An Irish Halloween. Tonight we’ll peel back the layers of Dublin and discover the city’s hidden side — where Samhain, the Celtic New Year, lingers in the shadows, and where tales of restless spirits are whispered on the wind. Halloween began here in Ireland, and tonight we’ll walk in its footsteps…
Many Dubliners have claimed to see a woman in a dark cloak crossing this bridge late at night. Some say she walks to the middle, then vanishes into the Liffey itself…
The Banshee is Ireland’s most famous spirit — a woman who wails to warn of death. Families in Dublin once swore they heard her cry echoing through these cobblestone lanes
Dublin Castle grounds: once Viking, then Anglo-Norman stronghold. Ghosts said to haunt the Record Tower. I n Celtic times kings would light fires to mark the turning year — power and death linked.
Christ Church crypt said to be haunted. Blend of Christian All Saints with older Samhain. Modern Halloween grew from these crossroads of pagan & Christian tradition.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Our evenings festivities begins under the old Independent House Clock. The Building is long since forgotten yet ghost signs on the building tell of relevant past.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- The Retro Routes Experience Dublin
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Dublin
- Its from-price is 31% below the median of the 28 food tours we list in Dublin.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 20 of 28.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Dublin
Dublin is Ireland's friendly, literary capital on the River Liffey, a city of Georgian squares, historic pubs, live music and a gift for storytelling.
Trinity College holds the illuminated Book of Kells and the soaring Long Room library, while Dublin Castle, Christ Church Cathedral and St Patrick's Cathedral trace the city's medieval and colonial past. Georgian squares such as Merrion Square, with their brightly painted doors, and the green expanse of St Stephen's Green provide elegant calm.
Top-ranked sights in Dublin: Dublin Castle, Temple Bar, Trinity College Dublin.
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