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The 8 Best Dublin Ghost & Dark History Tours

8 reviewed

Dublin has enough real dark history that a guide never needs to force the theatre. These 8 tours are ranked by storytelling, historical substance, walking distance and late-night atmosphere.

Dark Dublin: Torture, Murder & Mystery

Dark Dublin: Torture, Murder & Mystery - Dublin Castle courtyards and the Devils Half Acre story

1.Dark Dublin: Torture, Murder & Mystery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,231 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $23Our pick

Dark Dublin walking tour with murder, torture and mystery stories, plus Dublin Castle and cathedrals, ending at Smithfield Square.

“The tour felt rather short, but it was a nice time. Heard some good stories and saw some places that held a lot of dark history. It’s a nice little extra to throw in between when you have a little time but want to stay close to your rooms.”

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Dublin Ghost Bus Tour with Professional Actors

Dublin Ghost Bus Tour with Professional Actors - St Audoen’s Church Haunted Steps and the Torture Implements Demo

The Dublin Ghostbus Tour

The Dublin Ghostbus Tour - Inside The Bus: Victorian Upstairs Theater, Haunted Downstairs Show

3.The Dublin Ghostbus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 634 reviews · from $40

Original Dublin Ghostbus tour: live scares, graveyard stops, Dracula links to Bram Stoker, and laughs in 2 hours.

“Edger was absolutely out of this world(excuse the pun 😁) the bus was impressively kitted out. Edger was the star of the show his delivery and enthusiasm just made the tour for us. Far better than the London and Edinburgh ghost bus. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to hours of fun and scares 😁”

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Haunted Dublin Walking Tour

Haunted Dublin Walking Tour - Temple Bar to St Stephen’s Green: the route and what each stop adds

4.Haunted Dublin Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 550 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $29

A two-hour haunted Dublin walk from Temple Bar to St Stephen’s Green, mixing ghost lore, dark history, and famous landmarks for $29.02.

“Guides were great and able to pivot quickly due to Dublin Castle being closed and completely off limits (it’s also 60% of the tour) Viator should have noted this on their site, since the entire city knew the Castle was closed for the New Year’s celebrations. Would think twice before recommending during the holidays.”

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From Dublin: Gravedigger Ghost Bus Tour

From Dublin: Gravedigger Ghost Bus Tour - Where the tour begins and how the evening flows

5.From Dublin: Gravedigger Ghost Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 546 reviews · from $34

Ride Ireland’s only 4D ghost bus through plague Dublin, haunted churches, Kilmainham Gaol, and Glasnevin, ending with a Ghoulish Brew.

“It was hilarious and all around a lot of fun! There were moments that our guide was not up top with us, but it didn’t detract from the overall experience. The stops were cool and spooky, and Caleb, Mark, and Toby were friendly!”

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Dublin’s Haunted History Walking Tour

Dublin's Haunted History Walking Tour - Where you start, what area you walk, and how the route feels

6.Dublin’s Haunted History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 345 reviews · from $31

Ghost stories on cobblestones in Dublin. In 1.5 hours, hear Darkey Kelly, the Green Lady, Dublin Hell and PSI guides.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and had a lot of information about each stop we went to. Very personable and answered our personal questions as well. I honestly wish this tour was longer because it was so interesting!”

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Hidden Dublin: Haunted History Walking Tour v2.0 2026

Hidden Dublin: Haunted History Walking Tour v2.0 2026 - Meeting at Dame Street, then heading into the Northside dark

7.Hidden Dublin: Haunted History Walking Tour v2.0 2026

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 188 reviews · 1 hour 50 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Walk Dublin after dark with a small group on a haunted history route. Hellfire tales, witchcraft legends, and a night ending at Brazen Head.

“Overall the tour was absolutely amazing! I really liked looking at the old churches and alleyways. Finn (our tour guide) did an amazing job at answering questions and being thorough with the history of Dublin. Definitely will go on this tour again in the future :)”

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Dublin: North Quay Guided Ghost Walk

Dublin: North Quay Guided Ghost Walk - Saint Mary’s Abbey, a ruin hiding in plain sight

8.North Quay Guided Ghost Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 144 reviews · from $28

Dublin North Quay guided ghost walk through Viking-era lanes, haunted houses on Hendrick Street, Croppie’s Acre, and Saint Michan’s.

“A walking tour of an area not often seen. The guide told good stories and the tour ended at a very old pub.”

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