You might want to steel your nerves before venturing with us to Croppies Acre. This long-abandoned site was used as a football pitch in the 20th century. Shocking when you consider that it is a mass grave the final resting place of hundreds of rebels executed after the 1798 rebellion. If you are of a sensitive disposition, you may well come away feeling disturbed. Sometimes, the spirits here attempt communication!
With more than a thousand years of history, Dublin is one of the most haunted cities in the world. Hidden Dublin Walks will take you through one of the oldest parts of Dublin; the area once known as Oxmantown.
With more than a thousand years of history, Dublin is one of the most haunted cities in the world. Walk through one of the oldest parts of Dublin; the area once known as Oxmantown with its rich haunted history. You will discover the site of Saint Marys Abbey; one of the most powerful monastic settlements in Ireland in medieval times, now just a small ruin down an alleyway, passed by thousands of oblivious commuters every day.
You will hear the story of Lord Norbury, the infamous and sadistic Hanging Judge who presided over the trial of Robert Emmet. Hated in life, in death he returned to continue his reign of terror.Emmet himself might make an appearance, for it is said he can still be found peering out of the window at The Brazen Head, looking to see if those who approach are friend or foe.You will learn the legend of Scaldbrother, the infamous medieval thief whose buried treasure may still lie in a labyrinth of tunnels under Smithfield. Not to mention Billy the Bowl, the 18th century murderer, born without legs, who once terrorized Stoneybatter and Grangegorman.If you are feeling brave enough, we will take you down Hendrick Street, once the site of two of the most haunted houses in Dublin. Between them, nos. 7 and 8 Hendrick Street were home to no fewer than six different ghosts. Demolished in the 1960s, the houses are long gone, but the ghosts may still linger.
Hidden Dublin: Northside Ghost Walk Tour
Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Duration: 2 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
08:00 PM
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Return Details :
The Brazen Head, 20 Lower Bridge St, Usher's Quay, Dublin, D08 WC64, Ireland
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Stroll through one of the oldest parts of Dublin on an eerie ghost walk tour, to the area once known as Oxmantown. This former Viking enclave has a rich haunted history. On this 2-hour guided walk, you will hear stories and witness locations of the haunted history of Dublin. Hotel pickup and drop-off is not included.
Know More about this tour
Itinerary:
You might want to steel your nerves before venturing with us to Croppie’s Acre. This long-abandoned site was used as a football pitch in the 20th century. Shocking when you consider that it is a mass grave – the final resting place of hundreds of rebels executed after the 1798 rebellion. If you are of a sensitive disposition, you may well come away feeling disturbed. Sometimes, the spirits here attempt communication!
With more than a thousand years of history, Dublin is one of the most haunted cities in the world. Hidden Dublin Walks will take you through one of the oldest parts of Dublin; the area once known as Oxmantown.
With more than a thousand years of history, Dublin is one of the most haunted cities in the world. Walk through one of the oldest parts of Dublin; the area once known as Oxmantown with its rich haunted history. You will discover the site of Saint Mary’s Abbey; one of the most powerful monastic settlements in Ireland in medieval times, now just a small ruin down an alleyway, passed by thousands of oblivious commuters every day.
You will hear the story of Lord Norbury, the infamous and sadistic ‘Hanging Judge’ who presided over the trial of Robert Emmet. Hated in life, in death he returned to continue his reign of terror. Emmet himself might make an appearance, for it is said he can still be found peering out of the window at The Brazen Head, looking to see if those who approach are friend or foe. You will learn the legend of Scaldbrother, the infamous medieval thief whose buried treasure may still lie in a labyrinth of tunnels under Smithfield. Not to mention Billy the Bowl, the 18th century murderer, born without legs, who once terrorized Stoneybatter and Grangegorman. If you are feeling brave enough, we will take you down Hendrick Street, once the site of two of the most haunted houses in Dublin. Between them, nos. 7 and 8 Hendrick Street were home to no fewer than six different ghosts. Demolished in the 1960’s, the houses are long gone, but the ghosts may still linger.
Inclusions
- Local guide
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum age is 10 years
Traveler Reviews
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Our guide Caitlin was great! She is a great storyteller and was very informative. I found more places to visit because of this tour.
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My daughter loves "ghost" tours so we decided a combination history/ghost tour would be ideal. Our tour guide, Daragh (pardon if I got it wrong), was wonderful. He was funny, interesting and so very knowledgeable. My husband and I learned so much and my daughter got a good dose of ghost stories. It really was a wonderful tour and would highly recommend it to all.
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To label this a ghost walk is misleading. Very few ghost stories were shared on this tour. However, our guide was extremely knowledgeable and did a great job engaging us in the dark history of Dublin. Overall I enjoyed this tour but was disappointed it wasn't a ghost tour as advertised.
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The tour was fair on the history of Dublin. It touched a bit on the ghosts but lacked the punch of a good 'ghost tour' The banshees, fairies etc were left out.
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We very much enjoyed the darker history of Dublin as it was presented in this tour. Our guide (so sorry we did not catch her name) was excellent and very knowledgeable! We highly recommend this tour.
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Great storyteller. Fun and enjoyable experience. Kept a good pace, good spirit throughout the tour. Recommended with Calum!
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Really enjoyed our tour around North Dublin. We received great historical information as well as some creepy tales. Tour is a good length and ends at the Brazen Head for those wishing to enjoy traditional music
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Calum was a really great tour guide! I loved the way he explained the history and stories of each location. Really cool tour!
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Very nice guide and good history but a lot of walking. Could have used more stops and stories on the way.
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This walking tour was a fun way to learn historical & true crime stories from the area. I had a great time & would love to do another tour if I ever find myself in Dublin again!