7 Dublin Ghost Tours to Book Before You Fly

1.Dublin Ghost Bus Tour with Professional Actors

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

Board a heated-in-spirit, air-conditioned ghost bus at 59 O’Connell Street Upper for a two-hour tour of Dublin’s darker history. A professional actor-guide tells tales tied to the Royal College of Surgeons, St Audoen’s Church, and St Kevin’s Graveyard, with short walks at the church and graveyard. Expect theatrical humor as well as ghost stories.

“My husband and I loved this bus tour! Finn was hilarious and a fabulous story teller and guide. A lovely singer as well.”

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2.Haunted Dublin Walking Tour

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

Follow a nationally accredited guide through central Dublin at 6 pm, from Temple Bar to St Stephen’s Green. Hear tales of alleged hauntings, Bram Stoker, grave robbing, witchcraft and the city’s darker past. Guides named in guest feedback include Ciaran, Deirdre, Ross and Lee. Expect a brisk, story-led walk, not a haunted-house attraction.

“We had a really fun time, this tour is a perfect blend of history, true crime and paranormal stories”

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3.Gravedigger Ghost Bus Tour

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

Board Ireland’s only 4D bus for a two-hour trip through Dublin’s darker stories. Actor-hosts take you from plague-era Trinity College to St. Audoen’s Church, Kilmainham Gaol and Glasnevin Cemetery, then finish at the Gravediggers Pub with a complimentary Ghoulish Brew. Hosts such as Sean, Leah and Dan have brought plenty of comic timing to the tales.

“The two guides (cannot remember their names) were fantastic and hilarious. We were not expecting to laugh as hard as we did. Definitely recommend this tour if you’re looking to hear about some dark history and have a laugh.”

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4.Dublin’s Haunted History Walking Tour

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

Walk from Bernardo Square beside City Hall with an English-speaking guide associated with PSI Ireland. Hear stories of Darkey Kelly, the Green Lady of St. Audoen’s, Dublin’s Hell and the Hellfire Club. Guides including Darragh, Dara, Finn, Lydia and Kate have led the 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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5.Hidden Dublin: Haunted History Walking Tour v2.0 2026

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

At 8pm, follow a local guide from Barnardo Square through central Dublin’s darker past, with stories linked to Dublin Castle, Christ Church Cathedral, St Michan’s and Darkey Kelly. Expect cobbled lanes, grim history and ghost lore, rather than a guaranteed scare. The walk lasts about 1 hour 50 minutes and ends near the starting point.

“Hearing the historical details of downtown Dublin and the ghost stories connected with several buildings made the tour very interesting.”

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6.North Quay Guided Ghost Walk

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

Walk Dublin’s northside with an English-speaking guide, passing the site of St Mary’s Abbey, Hendrick Street’s haunted-house addresses and Croppie’s Acre. Hear stories of Viking-era Oxmantown, medieval thief Scaldbrother, St Michan’s mummies and a modern Virgin Mary apparition. Guides including Kate, Darragh and Matthew bring the history to life. The walk starts and ends on Mary Street.

“sure, skeptics will be left smirking and drunken teens will approach and shout "he's lying to you!", but that's all part of the fun. This is a very entertaining tour of Dublin's haunted northside, loaded with creepy little bites of history and ghost lore. Our guide (Matthew) did a fantastic job of delivering the heebie jeebies without going overboard or making the experience corny. It was very enjoyable, but I would advise folks to take this tour after a restful day and with comfy sneakers on as it is about two hours, mostly on your feet. In addition, I'm sure the 8pm tour is scarier in other months, as the…”

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7.Dublin Ghost Hunt Exploration Game and Tour

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

Follow a private, self-guided Questo game through central Dublin, from the National Museum of Ireland to the River Liffey. Audio stories and location-based clues connect Viking relics, Wolfe Tone, St. Ann’s Church, the Olympia Theatre and City Hall. Plan for about 90 minutes, though pub stops and puzzle-solving can stretch the outing. No physical guide is included.

“A great way to get to know the city and learn some history. I recommend doing it on the first night you get to a place. Can't wait to do some more.”

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