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“Obedientia Civium, Urbis Felicitas” Have you ever wondered what the words under the Three Castles Burning mean? Dublin has a long and rich criminal culture that goes all the way back to the vikings who first gave the city its modern name. If you have a love of history and gallows’ humour, then this is the tour for you!
On our two-hour walk we will explore crimes from Georgian to Modern Dublin, giving context for how criminality influenced the city’s history, and was itself shaped by that history in turn. From Tiger Kidnappings to Heart Heists, come and hear the tale of Dublin’s dark deeds…
Our tour has over 100 excellent reviews online and is ranked in the top tours on Trip Advisor.
TOPICS
- Tiger Kidnappings
- 2009 BoI Heist
- Trinity College Murders
- Graverobbers
- Molly Malone and Dublin’s Red Light District
- Punishments and Torture
- Irish Crown Jewels Heist
- Veronica Guerin
- James David & the Chester Beatty
- Heart of St. Laurence
- Debtor’s Prisons
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meeting at the Tree outside Starbucks at 1 College Green, Dublin, D02 YT92.
Itinerary
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1
Hear the tale of Ireland's biggest hesist and the tiger kidnapping behind it.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Trinity College Dublin
Delve into the old murders of Trinity and how the murderers were punished
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Molly Malone Statue
Learn about both graverobbers and courtesans of 18th century Dublin
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Dublin Castle
Hear the tale of Irish Crown Jewels Heist as well as the types of punishment that would be doled out from this infamous location.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Visit the Veronica Guerin memorial and hear the story of a sneaky curator of the Chester Beatty.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Christ Church Cathedral
Hear the tale of the Hear of St. Lawrence and its postmortem adventures.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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