Dark Dublin: Torture, Murder & Mystery
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
Explore Dublin’s gruesome stories of murder, torture, cannibalism, grave robbing, brothels, proposals to eat young children, unearthly worship and much more!
We start our journey at Dublin Castle, where we will explore the torture of the past, speak of priest hunters and unearth why the upper courtyard was nicknamed the Devil’s Half Acre but behind the beautiful architecture is a brutal past.
From here we’ll take the side streets to hear stories of cannibalism and of proposals to eat babies.
As we delve further into Dublin’s dark past, we’ll enter an area once known as Hell. Uncover stories of brothels, witches, and the infamous Hellfire Club.
Passing by the old city walls we’ll learn of grave robbing, The Black Pig, and finish with the very unusual case of a strangler and killer with no legs.
Join us on this 2-hour walking tour as we weave our way through the city streets and back alleys to uncover Dublin’s Dark past.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Barnardo Square on Dame Street is the meeting Point. The small square is next to City Hall opposite the Olympia Theatre. The guides are visibile with purple umbrellas.
Dublin Castle
Our guides will spend some time in the Lower Courtyard of Dublin Castle exploring the tortures of the past. The Tour Guide will venture to the Upper Courtyard of the Castle and talk about the Devil's Half Acre *Tour does not enter Dublin Castle
What‘s Included
Eco-friendly
Small groups
In-person guide
Private transportation
Dinner
Options
Dark Dublin: Torture, Murder & Mystery
Reviews
2,222 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A must do when in the city
wrstewart999,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour guide Kim was very good. She was so friendly and make the tour very enjoyable.. definitely would recommend this to everyone
Awesome experience and a little out of the box!
385lisaw,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great walking tour. Kim was our guide and she was so passionate, knowledgeable and entertaining. Lots of memorable stories to take home with us and we got to see some really cool sites along the way. The Christmas lights made everything a little more sparkly. Kim also gave us some great spots to visit afterwards. Would definitely recommend. Thank you!
Dublin Castle and the horrendous capping.
joannemR9543AC,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kim was our tour guide. She was lovely. The tour went very well. History explained perfectly. If anyone outhere is thinking of giving this tour a try then do it. You won't be disappointed. All the best to Kim if you read this. From Jo and nik from England x
Deadly Dublin
William H,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Cillian was awesome. He was very knowledgeable and fun to hang out with. We had a great time learning about the most devious and deadly of Dublin. I recommend taking this tour, especially with Cillian.
Fantastic experience with an excellent guide!
K1538FUemmar,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mícheál was a fantastic guide, very friendly, really engaging and entertaining! He knew the stories really well, the tour was so interesting, would highly reccomend.
Great
Annieo123123,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a great time. The tour was fun and I learned lots of Dublin history with a twist of course. Great tour guide and worthwhile purchase
Dark, entertaining and worth the while!
V7566JGkylew,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked on the morning for something to do around the city. It was a small group of 10 and the guide Micháel was great from the start, funny, entertaining and interested in not the stories of the city but also interacted with each guest about their own home city! Tour started close by at the castle and progressed across town with each stop only being a few minutes walk away with small bits of information as we walked past things along the way. The stories were dark but not to disturbing, was entertaining watching Micháel tone done his grandeur while children were walking past with families and then jumping back into the various torture methods described! The walk was not strenuous Dublin is quite flat however make sure you dress for the weather appropriately there isn’t much cover at the talking points of the tour so umbrellas or a good warm waterproof coat is advised. All in all Micháel made the experience worthwhile and great value for money!
Great tour, interesting stories, wonderful guide! Highly recommend!
K175UGjordand,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was undoubtedly one of the best tours I've ever been on! The stories were all so interesting and I learned so much about the city's history. The route went through a lot of Dublin, and really allowed you to look at familiar places in a new way. Our guide was wonderful as well. She was a true storyteller who you could tell was very passionate about the subject, and she walked our group through the dark side of Dublin's past. I loved learning more about Dublin as we walked through the city! The tour is fun and the stories are gruesome and memorable- I absolutely recommend doing this tour if it sounds at all like something you'd enjoy!
Wonderfully lurid stories!
941irisl,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00An impressive and unforgettable evening walking tour! Our guide Kieran told wonderfully lurid stories of torture, murder and myths with enormous passion, bringing history to life in a compelling way. The setting couldn’t be better: it was dark, rainy and precisely because of that there was a mysterious atmosphere that perfectly matched the stories. The fact that he himself is Irish made the whole thing even more authentic. He interweaved personal experiences throughout the tour, creating a warm, involved and special experience. A unique combination of excitement, culture and storytelling: absolutely recommended!
Amazing and Dark Tour; Great Job Killian
Sharika J,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was amazing. Our tour guide, Killian, was so good. It is a dark tour full of torture stories so not for everyone but if you are looking to learn the dark history, I highly recommend the tour and Killian.
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