Food and drink Dublin, Ireland

An Irish Halloween

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About this activity

Internationally known, yet few realise that Halloween began here in Ireland.

Long before pumpkins, costumes and trick-or-treating, the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain marked the end of the harvest and the beginning of winter—a night when the veil between our world and the spirit world was believed to be at its thinnest.

Join us as we uncover the origins of Halloween through Ireland's oldest legends. Hear the tale of Stingy Jack, discover the traditions that inspired a global celebration, and wander through Dublin after dark as centuries of folklore come to life.

The evening concludes with a traditional Silent Supper, freshly baked barmbrack, and seasonal treats in one of our favourite independent cafés, offering a truly authentic taste of an Irish Halloween.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–2
Guide: English
Operated by: The Retro Routes Experience Dublin

Ages: Adults (0–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Alcoholic Beverages
Included: Snacks: Irish Cheese Selection, with crackers, olives and grapes. Also we have some Halloween treats and sweets!

Itinerary

GPO Museum

5 min Admission not included

Welcome to An Irish Halloween. Tonight we’ll peel back the layers of Dublin and discover the city’s hidden side — where Samhain, the Celtic New Year, lingers in the shadows, and where tales of restless spirits are whispered on the wind. Halloween began here in Ireland, and tonight we’ll walk in its footsteps…
Ha'penny Bridge

10 min Admission included

Many Dubliners have claimed to see a woman in a dark cloak crossing this bridge late at night. Some say she walks to the middle, then vanishes into the Liffey itself…
Temple Bar

10 min Admission included

The Banshee is Ireland’s most famous spirit — a woman who wails to warn of death. Families in Dublin once swore they heard her cry echoing through these cobblestone lanes
Dublin Castle

10 min Admission included

Dublin Castle grounds: once Viking, then Anglo-Norman stronghold.

Ghosts said to haunt the Record Tower.

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n Celtic times kings would light fires to mark the turning year — power and death linked.
Christ Church Cathedral

10 min Admission included

Christ Church crypt said to be haunted.

Blend of Christian All Saints with older Samhain.

Modern Halloween grew from these crossroads of pagan & Christian tradition.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Our evenings festivities begins under the old Independent House Clock. The Building is long since forgotten yet ghost signs on the building tell of relevant past.

End point

The tour concludes in a cosy Dublin café, where you’ll gather for a modern take on the Silent Supper — a tradition where food was once left out for wandering spirits. Instead of ghosts, you’ll enjoy mulled wine, cheese, crackers, and sweet Halloween treats

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
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Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.