Ireland · GHOST TOURS AND DARK HISTORY
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Body snatchers, a plague pit under a churchyard and a gaol that held children. These walks and bus tours are compared on how much real history they carry against how much theatre: which use actors, which stay factual, which are fine for older kids, how long each runs and what a ticket costs.
Dark Dublin after sunset with a small group, murder and mystery stories, and major landmarks from Dublin Castle to Smithfield Square.
“Perfect Halloween night tour. Micheal was really informative and was able to bring a lighthearted energy and humor to dark subject matters. Had a really enjoyable time walking around Dublin learning its dark history.”
Dublin's Ghost Bus Tour with professional actors, warm after-dark storytelling, and haunted stops at St Audoen's and St Kevin's.
“Had a wonderful time Edgar was a fantastic tour guide and storyteller. He was funny and personable. He rememberd names and where people were from and engaged with the passengers. The driver was fantastic. Could hardly tell we were driving around the city. The old church and cemetery was cool. Very enjoyable tour.”
Dublin’s original Ghostbus tour blends spooky laughs and dark history, from St Audeon’s Steps to Dracula lore, on a 2-hour ride.
“Excellent tour. Very entertaining and informative tour guide. A definite must!”
A 2-hour evening haunted walk in Dublin, mixing alleged ghost stories with real landmarks and gothic literature, for about $29.
“I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who loves a good ghost story! This was such a fun way to experience my first time in Dublin!”
Ride Dublin’s only 4D ghost bus through plague-era streets, haunting churches, Kilmainham Gaol, and Glasnevin, ending with a Ghoulish Brew.
“A funny scary kind of tour mixed with history. Awesome acting and well planned theme. Loved everything about it! Awesome job!”
Dublin Haunted History Walking Tour: 1.5 hours of gruesome folklore, guided by PSI Ireland, near City Hall, for $31.
“Tour guide Darragh is passionate and knowledgeable, such a nice person in general! We really enjoyed the tour.”
Visit Cork City Gaol with a guided tour option every 30 minutes, plus guidebook and exhibits. Flexible day entry, 1-2 hours.
“Not for people with walking difficulties. Did not see any access for wheel chair users. Even push chair's would have a problem.”
Galway’s after-dark guided walk with a local storyteller brings Halloween origins, murders, witch trials, and ghost tales to life in 1.5 hours.
“the absolute best tour I took in all of Ireland, and the guide Conor was incredible and fun, he deserves a pay raise!”
A 7:00 PM haunted walking tour in Kilkenny, mixing ghost legends with real medieval history at key landmarks. Small group, solid value.
“I loved this with history and spooky things that have happened through the years and helped make Kilkenny what it is today.”
A small-group haunted history walk in Dublin’s Northside, mixing witchcraft tales, spooky landmarks, and classic pubs, led in English.
“A fun and interesting tour with a great guide, who was very knowledgeable about local legends and history.”
Cork dinner theatre with two-course meal, live music, and laugh-out-loud history skits, plus vegan options in a historic venue.
“This was such a fun night! The show was both hilarious and entertaining as well as informative! The performers in the show were very personable and took the time to talk to and get to know the guests. The food at dinner was also delicious!”
A 90-minute evening walking tour from Eyre Square to Spanish Arch, mixing murder tales, ghosts, witchcraft, and real Galway landmarks.
“Extraordinary tour with our incredibly knowledgeable and insightful tour guide, Barry. My partner and I had an absolutely lovely time during the tour, learned a great deal about Galway, and will strongly recommend the tour experience to others.”
Guided northside Dublin ghost walk from Mary Street, with Oxmantown Vikings, haunted Hendrick Street tales, Croppie's Acre, and mummies.
“A lot of 'interesting' things happened on this tour. Our guide was very informative and there were no theatrics, which is how I prefer my tours. But the way the tour guide approached the material and addressed the audience was really good. The 'interesting' occurrences I mentioned before just seemed to happen and by far the scariest place I have been to on all the ghost walking tours happened here. The electric factory. Underground tunnels, audacious and arrogant thieves, sad tales and other stories await.Read more”
