15 Ireland Ghost Tours Worth Booking

1.Dublin Ghost Bus Tour with Professional Actors

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 949 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42Our pick

Ride Dublin’s Ghost Bus for about two hours with a professional actor and driver, stopping at St. Audoen’s Church and St. Kevin’s Graveyard. Expect dark stories about Dr. Clossey, Darky Kelly, medieval torture, grave robbers, Bram Stoker, and a few theatrical surprises. The tone is spooky, funny, and historical rather than relentlessly frightening.

“We had a nice time. Edgar was great, very personable, and Richie was a good driver and monster. Got a couple scares and learned more about Irish history. Thank you!”

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2.The Dublin Ghostbus Tour

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

Ride Dublin’s original Ghostbus for two hours with an English-speaking guide and driver. Expect theatrical storytelling, a visit to the Hellfire Clubroom and haunted museum, St. Kevin’s Graveyard, St. Audeon’s Steps, Bram Stoker lore, jokes, jump scares, and a few gruesome tales. Guides such as Finn, Edgar, and Shelley bring strong comic timing.

“Nicolas was very welcoming, great at telling the stories and really engaging! We had an absolute fabulous time and would recommend it to anyone. Thank you for an amazing tour and we wish you all the best Nicolas !”

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3.Haunted Dublin Walking Tour

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

Start in Temple Bar at 6 pm and walk through Dublin’s old center to St Stephen’s Green. Guides such as Ciarán, Deirdre, Lee, and Ross mix ghost stories with history, folklore, Bram Stoker, grave robbing, theaters, churches, and notorious characters. Expect quick walking, outdoor storytelling, and a spooky evening rather than a haunted-house scare.

“Ciaran was funny and engaging. He took care of the whole group to make sure we all stayed together and safe.”

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4.Gravedigger Ghost Bus Tour

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

Ride Dublin’s 4D Ghost Bus with actor-guides who bring the city’s plague years, haunted churches, Kilmainham Prison, and body-snatching tales to life. The two-hour tour ends at John Kavanagh The Gravediggers Pub with a complimentary Ghoulish Brew. Guides vary, with Sean, Shaun, Leah, Dan, and others praised for comic timing.

“We loved it!! A unique and highly entertaining evening!!”

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5.Gravedigger 2-Hour Ghost Bus Tour From Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 501 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

Join a two-hour evening ghost bus tour from College Green and hear comic, grisly tales at St. Audoen’s, Kilmainham, and Glasnevin. Guides such as Sean, Dan, Emma, and Dean use jokes, actors, and jump scares to keep the bus lively. The tour ends with a mystery shot at the Gravediggers Pub, though drinks and site entry cost extra.

“Interactive and tour guide/actors were amazing and very funny I learned more about the plague than I every thought I needed to know!!”

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6.Dublin’s Haunted History Walking Tour

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

Walk Dublin’s cobbled streets with guides linked to Paranormal Study and Investigation of Ireland. Hear stories of Darkey Kelly, the Green Lady of St. Audoen’s, the Dolocher, Hell, and the Hellfire Club. Darragh, Lydia, Finn, Kate, and other guides bring a strong history focus, macabre tales, and plenty of personality to this English-language tour.

“Our guide was a history teacher by day, and a guide at night. He knew a lot of history, and focused more on that than the actual haunting side of the story. We were entertained despite the cold temperatures walking around Dublin. We particularly enjoyed the story about Darky Kelly.”

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7.Galway: Dark History Guided City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 236 reviews · from $23

Meet at the green Explore Galway kiosk in Eyre Square for a 1.5-hour night walk through Galway’s darker past. An English-speaking guide such as Conor, Lorraine, Sean, or Nicole leads you through alleyways and historic sites tied to murder, executions, witch trials, Halloween traditions, and ghost stories. The tour ends where it begins.

“Connor was excellent! We had a great time getting to know the history of Galway!”

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8.Kilkenny Haunted Dark Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 221 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $22

Meet beneath Kilkenny Castle at 7:00 pm for a 75-minute English-language walk led by local guides such as Sharon, John, or Joe. Hear dark tales linked to Kyteler’s Inn, St Mary’s Church, Grace’s Castle, plague lanes, and medieval justice. It is more history-led than horror-led, with humor, folklore, and some steep steps.

“Fun, engaging small group experience. Guide was informative and entertaining! Really great way to learn some history while having fun.”

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

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

Walk through Dublin after dark with a local English-speaking guide, hearing tales of Darkey Kelly, lepers, hauntings, and the city’s old churches, gates, pubs, and alleys. The route begins near City Hall at 8pm and ends at Darkey Kelly’s, close to the start. Guides vary, with Emma, Lydia, Finn, Kate, and Katie among those who have led recent tours.

“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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10.The Dark History Tour of Galway City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · from $23

Start at 6:30 pm in Eyre Square and walk through Galway’s darker past with guides such as Lorraine, Conor, Barry, or Nicole. Hear stories of murder, witchcraft, torture, love, loss, and local folklore before ending near the Spanish Arch. Groups are limited to 20, and the route covers about 10 minutes of walking between start and finish.

“The tour guide was lovely and the group was fun! Sights along the tour are along a nice river walk and historical areas. Nice leisurely and entertaining activity 🙂”

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11.North Quay Guided Ghost Walk

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

Walk Dublin’s northside with an English-speaking guide such as Kate, Darragh, Matthew, or Derek. In about 1.5 hours, you’ll hear stories of Saint Mary’s Abbey, haunted Hendrick Street, Croppie’s Acre, Scaldbrother, Saint Michan’s mummies, and a modern Virgin Mary apparition. Expect history, humor, and eerie tales rather than theatrical scares.

“Had a great night walking around the north side. I've been a regular in Dublin for many years & have done many of the touristy things. This walk was a nice change. Matthew our guide was informative, funny and full of great stories. I thought it good value for money & would recommend it to others.”

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12.North Quay Ghost Walk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 91 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)

Meet at 8pm outside the Church Bar on Jervis Street for an English-language walk through Dublin’s former Viking quarter. Hear tales of Lord Norbury, Robert Emmet, Scaldbrother, and the ghosts of Hendrick Street before finishing near The Brazen Head. Guides may include Calum, Darragh, or Aisling.

“The tour guid was amazing and super knowledgeable and fun it, he knew his stuff when it came to the history and thr stories them selves”

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13.Dublin walking tour: ghosts & haunted places

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 55 reviews · from $54

Follow a French-speaking guide on a two-hour evening walk from the Wolfe Tone statue through Dublin’s haunted corners. Hear about the Black Church, Saint Audeon’s magical stone, the Green Lady, Marsh’s Library, the Hellfire Club, the Shelbourne Hotel, and Connolly Station. No attraction entry is included.

“Excellent guide, very friendly and humorous. Very interesting visit, chilling narration, a very good time that I highly recommend.”

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14.Dublin Ghost Hunt Exploration Game and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 34 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $6Best value

Explore Dublin through a private, self-guided mystery game that links the National Museum, Wolfe Tone’s statue, St. Ann’s Church, Olympia Theatre, City Hall, and the River Liffey. Audio stories, local history, and location-based clues keep the walk lively. Start when you like, pause as needed, and play in English with your own group.

“A friend and I decided on a whim to complete the challenges. Was challenging enough to keep our attention! We did the game at night so safety was a concern, but not an issue. As advice; after you're done, make sure you know how to get back to your place of stay, and take the main roads back.”

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15.Legends, Ghosts and Ghouls Walking Tour Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $16

Meet at 6 pm on Merrion Square for a small-group walk through Dublin’s darker stories. Guide Sean leads you past Molly Malone, St Stephen’s Green, Merrion Square, the Shelbourne Hotel, and Christchurch Place, finishing in Temple Bar. Expect theatrical storytelling, city history, and legends rather than a cemetery-focused scare tour.

“The tour guide was amazing,he made the experience for us, informative and funny. Well worth doing. Gonna have to look for the crown jewels...”

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