AFTER DARK · IRELAND GHOST TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 ireland ghost tours worth the evening, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Ride a heated, air-conditioned ghost bus through Dublin with professional actors and storytellers. Hear dark tales linked to Bram Stoker, Dr. Clossey, St Audoen’s Church, and grave robbers, with short walks at two historic sites. Expect comedy, audience interaction, and a few surprises.
“Dress warm but totally worth every minute! I had a great time! Both tour guides were so funny & interactive.”
Walk from Temple Bar to St Stephen’s Green as guides such as Ciarán, Deirdre, Lee, and Ross tell stories of Dublin’s ghosts, crimes, theaters, witchcraft, and Bram Stoker. Expect about two hours of city walking, outdoor storytelling, and more dark history than jump scares.
“if you like to learn a little about the “dark side” of dublin - book this tour!! it was a great way to see the city and learn more about notorious figures in ireland. Our guide was personable and knowledgeable and added a little humor into the evening as well.”
Ride Ireland’s only 4D bus from central Dublin to St. Audoen’s Church, Kilmainham Gaol, Glasnevin Cemetery, and the Gravediggers Pub. Actor-hosts such as Sean, Shaun, Leah, and Dan mix dark history, jump scares, jokes, and a complimentary Ghoulish Brew. The tour is in English and suits ages 14 and up.
“A great mix of scary, historical and funny! We had a great time 😊”
Join guides such as Sean, Dan, Emma, or Dean for a two-hour bus tour through Dublin’s darker past. Expect comic ghost stories, jump scares, stops outside St. Audoen’s, Kilmainham Gaol, and Glasnevin Cemetery, plus a mystery shot at the Gravediggers Pub.
“Dean and Sean do an absolutely great and entertaining job at making this tour memorable. The entertainment starts the minute you board the bus that is set up in a scary haunted way. Dean's funfilled energy is to die for. He's so invested in his storytelling and ensures to involve all participants on his tour - the final stop with a treat is a bonus.”
Walk Dublin for 1.5 hours with guides linked to Paranormal Study and Investigation of Ireland. Hear stories of Darkey Kelly, the Green Lady of St. Audoen’s, the Dolocher, Dublin’s Hell, and the Hellfire Club, with guides such as Darragh, Finn, Kate, Lydia, and Dara leading the way.
“Darragh was brilliant, he made it very enjoyable. It was a very good tour with so much information. Booked last minute but would definitely do again. Thanks Darragh, Michelle is heading back to New Zealand to check out the fish and chips vinegar situation 🤣”
Walk Galway after sunset with guides such as Conor, Lorraine, Sean, or Nicole, hearing grim tales of murder, hangings, witch trials, Halloween folklore, and hauntings. The 1.5-hour English tour begins and ends at the green Explore Galway kiosk in Eyre Square and is intended for ages 16 and up.
“the absolute best tour I took in all of Ireland, and the guide Conor was incredible and fun, he deserves a pay raise!”
Meet Sharon, John, or Joe beneath Kilkenny Castle for a 75-minute evening walk through the city’s darker past. Hear about Dame Alice Kyteler, Bishop Ledrede, Cromwell’s siege, plague lore, prisons, and highwaymen. Expect a history-led tour with spooky stories, some steep steps, and outdoor standing.
“Loved it. Sharon is very Nice! Very expessive! She can really get is into the spirit of the tour. Well done!”
Join Hidden Dublin Tours at 8pm for a 1-hour-50-minute walk through Dublin’s darker past. Hear stories about Darkey Kelly, haunted pubs, lepers, old churches, and the supposed gates of Hell. Guides such as Emma, Lydia, Kate, and Finn lead small evening groups in English.
“Lydia was amazing! We loved her stories and she kept us laughing but horrified! This was a great walk through Dublin and we enjoyed it!”
Start at 6:30 pm in Eyre Square and follow a guide such as Conor, Lorraine, Barry, or Nicole through Galway’s darker stories. Expect ghost tales, murder, witchcraft, local folklore, historic churches, Lynch’s Castle, and the Spanish Arch, ending about 10 minutes from the start.
“This was such an interesting tour! We really enjoyed hearing about the dark side of Galway, and it was a great way to see different parts of the city. Nicole, the tour guide, was absolutely wonderful!! 10/10 recommend doing this tour with her, we absolutely loved it!!”
Walk Dublin’s northside with guides such as Kate, Darragh, Matthew, and Derek, hearing ghost stories tied to Saint Mary’s Abbey, Hendrick Street, Croppie’s Acre, and Saint Michan’s Church. Expect a funny, history-led evening walk rather than a theatrical scare show.
“The tour guide was knowledgeable and very funny. We enjoyed our walk and heard numerous ghost stories about Dublin. Very interesting and informative. I recommend.”
Follow an English-speaking guide from the Spire through Dublin’s old centre and along both sides of the Liffey. Expect tales of Cuchulainn, grave robbing, quarantines, mummified corpses, serial killers, rats, and brothel keeper Darkey Kelly. Peter and Rob are praised for lively storytelling.
“Despite the fact that we have been the only ones, it was not awkward! Felt like a private tour. 🥰”
Meet at 8pm outside the Church Bar on Jervis Street for a 1.5 to 2-hour walk through old Oxmantown. Hear stories of Lord Norbury, Robert Emmet, Scaldbrother, and haunted Hendrick Street, then finish at the Brazen Head. Guides include Calum, Darragh, Dara, and Aisling.
“Derrick was excellent tour guide told us about ghosts and Irish history. Loved both the ghost history and the Irish history related to ghosts Thank you”
Follow a French-speaking guide through Dublin’s haunted past, from the Black Church and St Patrick’s Cathedral to Marsh’s Library, Four Courts, Dublin Castle, Trinity College, and Connolly Station. Expect chilling tales, Irish history, humor, and no included entry fees.
“Excellent guide, very friendly and humorous. Very interesting visit, chilling narration, a very good time that I highly recommend.”
Walk from Kilkenny Castle through Shee Almshouse, Hole in the Wall, Butterslip Lane, Kyteler’s Inn, and the Courthouse as your English-speaking guide shares witch trials, hangings, and local legends. Sharon is one of the guides who may lead this atmospheric 75-minute tour.
“This was a great experience. Our guide was knowledgeable and fun and told a great story. I would recommend this to people even for the history lessons offered. Can’t recommend enough”
Walk central Sligo with a local guide such as Melissa or Alissa, hearing tales of murder, ghosts, famous residents, Sligo Abbey, and Bram Stoker’s family. This private 90-minute to two-hour tour runs at an easy pace, with umbrellas and ponchos available for Irish weather.
“Quinn suffered a great deal, Dorthy was a hero, and Angelo was weak. Micheal told wonderful stories of the people of Asiago to keep the tour moving forward and to keep it interesting and exciting. Loved loved loved the waking, the stories, and the characters of Sligo, to creat memories to last a good long time.”
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