Macabre, Ghostly & Bloody Walking Tour
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This is a 2-hour walking tour where we explore the lesser-known streets of the old city centre whilst describing the more gruesome parts of the history of Dublin. On this Macabre tour you will discover a more sinister side to the history of our city and hear stories of torture, executions and serial killers. From the heart of the city outside the GPO we head west through the previous Viking and medieval areas of the north inner city before crossing the river and finishing in one of the oldest parts of the city beside Christchurch and Temple Bar.
Inclusions
What's included
- Professional Guide.
What's not
- Gratuities
Itinerary
We meet beside the Spire, the 120 metre sculpture in the centre of Dublin.
We view the statue and hear the story of the Death of Cuchulainn.
We hear stories of Victorian-era grave robbers and the wedding venue of Arthur Guinness.
Outside the old fruit and vegetable market we describe the history of the Vikings in this area and we hear about some of the gorier aspects of Viking ritual!
We describe the end for the soldier devoured by the man-eating rats.
We see the quarantine cages at the old city walls from the Black Death.
We tell the tale of an infamous brothel keeper and her death by fire at the stake.
We learn about the mummified corpses in the cellar and the legless serial killer.
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
- We meet beside the Spire (the big needle) in the middle of O'Connell street. Look for the Yellow Umbrella!
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 25 travellers
- Operated by
- Yellow Umbrella Tours Ltd
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Dublin
- Its from-price is 96% below the median of the 1275 experiences we list in Dublin.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 306 of 1275.
- 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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