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A group of people standing outside a building with a wooden facade and a lantern post. 1
A gazebo by a lake surrounded by autumn trees. 2
A Gothic-style church with multiple spires and a large central tower. 3
By Dublin Walking Tours
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Overview

  • What makes The Dark Side of Dublin distinctive is its combination of history, folklore and the supernatural. Rather than simply presenting a series of ghost stories, the tour explores the darker beliefs that shaped Dublin’s cultural history: fairies, séances, spiritualism, possessions, demons and occult traditions. The stories are rooted in real places and historical accounts, while also considering how legends developed and changed over time. The result is a tour somewhere between history and folklore, asking not only what may have happened, but why people believed it—and why these stories have remained part of Dublin’s imagination.

Activity location

  • Saint Patrick's Cathedral
    • 21-50 Patrick's Close, Off Clanbrassil St.
    • 8, Dublin, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • The Gaiety Theatre
    • King Street South
    • Dublin 2, County Dublin, Ireland

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    A fun and informative introduction to Dublin’s history and culture, led by an engaging guide.
  • Exclusions
    Gratuities

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Saint Patrick's Cathedral

  • 7m
  • Admission ticket not included
Saint Patrick's Cathedral is Dublin’s largest cathedral and one of its most iconic landmarks. We’ll begin with demons and one of the darkest stories from Dublin’s past.

St. Audoen's Church

  • 7m
St. Audoen’s Church is one of Dublin’s oldest surviving medieval churches, with centuries of history, legends and stories woven into its walls. We’ll hear the strange story of an exorcism and a supposed encounter with the supernatural.

Grattan Bridge

  • 7m
Grattan Bridge was built in 1816 and crosses the River Liffey, linking Capel Street with Parliament Street in the heart of Dublin. We’ll delve into Irish fairy folklore and the darker side of the fairy world.

George's Street Arcade

  • 7m
George’s Street Arcade is a historic Victorian market in central Dublin, opened in 1881, and is one of the city’s oldest surviving shopping arcades. We’ll look at a strange 17th-century story of human combustion, one of Dublin’s most unsettling old mysteries.

Newman University Church

  • 7m
Newman University Church is a beautiful 19th-century Catholic church on St Stephen’s Green, designed by John Hungerford Pollen and opened in 1856 as part of the Catholic University of Ireland. Here we’ll return to Irish fairy folklore and a strange story of fairies coming to St Stephen’s Green.

3 Ely Pl

  • 7m
3 Ely Place is a historic Georgian building associated with Dublin’s Theosophical community and the city’s late-19th-century interest in mysticism and the occult. We’ll explore W.B. Yeats, séances and Dublin’s fascination with the occult.

Merrion Square

  • 7m
Merrion Square is one of Dublin’s finest Georgian squares, laid out in the 18th century and surrounded by elegant red-brick houses and historic landmarks. We’ll meet the ghost hunter who investigated Dublin’s supernatural world.

Freemason's Hall

  • 7m
Freemasons’ Hall on Molesworth Street is the historic Dublin headquarters of Irish Freemasonry, built in 1869 in a striking Victorian Gothic style. We’ll uncover the legends linking Freemasonry, the Devil and the Night of the Big Wind.

The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection

  • 7m
The Shelbourne Hotel, overlooking St Stephen’s Green, opened in 1824 and is one of Dublin’s most famous historic hotels, known for its long history, famous guests, and enduring ghost stories. We’ll finish with hauntings, mediums and the story of little Mary Masters.

Location

Activity location

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    Saint Patrick's Cathedral
    • 21-50 Patrick's Close, Off Clanbrassil St.
    • 8, Dublin, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    The Gaiety Theatre
    • King Street South
    • Dublin 2, County Dublin, Ireland

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