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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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We meet beside the Spire (the big needle) in the middle of O'Connell street. Look for the Yellow Umbrella!
The tour finishes beside Christchurch Cathedral and Temple Bar District.
Itinerary
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1The Spire
We meet beside the Spire, the 120 metre sculpture in the centre of Dublin.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
We view the statue and hear the story of the Death of Cuchulainn.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
We hear stories of Victorian-era grave robbers and the wedding venue of Arthur Guinness.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
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!
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
We describe the end for the soldier devoured by the man-eating rats.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6St. Audoen's Church
We see the quarantine cages at the old city walls from the Black Death.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
We tell the tale of an infamous brothel keeper and her death by fire at the stake.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8St. Michan's Church
We learn about the mummified corpses in the cellar and the legless serial killer.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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