Macabre, Ghostly & Bloody Walking Tour

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 25 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: Yellow Umbrella Tours Ltd

Ages: Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional Guide.

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

The Spire

15 min

We meet beside the Spire, the 120 metre sculpture in the centre of Dublin.
An Post General Post Office

15 min

We view the statue and hear the story of the Death of Cuchulainn.
Stop 3

15 min

We hear stories of Victorian-era grave robbers and the wedding venue of Arthur Guinness.
Stop 4

15 min

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!
Father Matthew Bridge

15 min

We describe the end for the soldier devoured by the man-eating rats.
St. Audoen's Church

15 min

We see the quarantine cages at the old city walls from the Black Death.
Stop 7

15 min

We tell the tale of an infamous brothel keeper and her death by fire at the stake.
St. Michan's Church

15 min

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