4.8(16 reviews)

Macabre, Ghostly & Bloody Walking Tour

From$17

2 hours

Dublin, Ireland

Full description

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.

Included / Excluded

Professional Guide.

Gratuities

Itinerary

1

We meet beside the Spire, the 120 metre sculpture in the centre of Dublin.

Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

2

We view the statue and hear the story of the Death of Cuchulainn.

Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

3

We hear stories of Victorian-era grave robbers and the wedding venue of Arthur Guinness.

Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

4

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!

Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

5

We describe the end for the soldier devoured by the man-eating rats.

Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

6

We see the quarantine cages at the old city walls from the Black Death.

Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

7

We tell the tale of an infamous brothel keeper and her death by fire at the stake.

Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

8

We learn about the mummified corpses in the cellar and the legless serial killer.

Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

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
Service Animals Allowed
Easy Public Transport

Traveler reviews

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Good tour, unusual route

We paid in advance for the ghostly and macabre tour, and were met by a freindly guide at the spire. Rob showed us around several areas on the North side of Dublin, stopping at multiple interesting points of interest. It was a good tour overall, and didn’t overlap with a previous walking tour content of the city however the guide ‘Rob’ was not as engaging as others had been. We felt that the route was quite unusual, almost like we were being led around a run down area of the city with stories made to fit.

Samlad31Apr 26, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Entertaining and Educational!

Peter was a fantastic guide for our macabre tour of Dublin! He was so animated, personable and knowledgeable. Whatever question was asked of him, he was able to answer with great authority. It is clear that he loves Dublin, its history and the people visiting. Thank you Peter!

Christine VOct 13, 2025TRIPADVISOR

Great engaging tour

Peter is a very engaging man who has an ability to inform in a relaxed and interactive manner. The walk is well planned and the history and mythology is revealed in a planned and structured manner. A very engaging walk and experience.

paulsK15YCSep 28, 2025TRIPADVISOR

very interesting tour!

Our guide (Rob) did such a great job! He was so friendly and funny and he explained everything very good. I would highly recommend the tour for anybody who is interested in the darker parts of the Irish history. Rob, I hope your renovations on your house are going as planned! Wish you the best :P

josephinebP1650LRJun 24, 2025TRIPADVISOR

Great experience

The Tour guide (Rob) was super friendly and he explained everything amazingly. He was also really funny, which made the experience better.

iboned2025Mar 19, 2025TRIPADVISOR