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4.9(58 reviews)

The Dublin True Crime Tour

From$14
2 hours
Dublin, Ireland

Full description

“Obedientia Civium, Urbis Felicitas” Have you ever wondered what the words under the Three Castles Burning mean? Dublin has a long and rich criminal culture that goes all the way back to the vikings who first gave the city its modern name. If you have a love of history and gallows’ humour, then this is the tour for you! On our two-hour walk we will explore crimes from Georgian to Modern Dublin, giving context for how criminality influenced the city’s history, and was itself shaped by that history in turn. From Tiger Kidnappings to Heart Heists, come and hear the tale of Dublin’s dark deeds… Our tour has over 100 excellent reviews online and is ranked in the top tours on Trip Advisor. TOPICS - Tiger Kidnappings - 2009 BoI Heist - Trinity College Murders - Graverobbers - Molly Malone and Dublin’s Red Light District - Punishments and Torture - Irish Crown Jewels Heist - Veronica Guerin - James David & the Chester Beatty - Heart of St. Laurence - Debtor’s Prisons

Included / Excluded

  • Walking Tour

Itinerary

1

Hear the tale of Ireland's biggest hesist and the tiger kidnapping behind it.

Duration: 5 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
2

Delve into the old murders of Trinity and how the murderers were punished

Duration: 5 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
3

Learn about both graverobbers and courtesans of 18th century Dublin

Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
4

Hear the tale of Irish Crown Jewels Heist as well as the types of punishment that would be doled out from this infamous location.

Duration: 10 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
5

Visit the Veronica Guerin memorial and hear the story of a sneaky curator of the Chester Beatty.

Duration: 10 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
6

Hear the tale of the Hear of St. Lawrence and its postmortem adventures.

Duration: 10 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

  • Service Animals Allowed
  • Easy Public Transport

Traveler reviews

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Crime tour

Eliza was amazing! Very knowledgeable and learnt so much! Highly recommend x

lisajxxxMar 21, 2026TRIPADVISOR

A1

Ellisa was brilliant! I learned so much

F2389KJsophiehMar 7, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Fantastic!

Elisa was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and told an excellent story! A great way to see the city

B4642OSjessicahMar 7, 2026TRIPADVISOR

You have to do this tour!

Excellent tour very knowledgeable and personable guide

D7836UKmelissamFeb 21, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Great way to experience dublins darker side

This was a great tour. Liam our guide was really open and enthusiastic and told his stories with great vim and humour. Great stories. Extremely enjoyable way of seeing city

Paul WMay 10, 2025TRIPADVISOR
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