Embark on a chilling Dark Walking Tour of Galway City, uncovering gruesome history, ghostly apparitions, and haunting tales that still linger in the streets. Brace yourself for murder, witchcraft, and eerie encounters!
- Experience Galway - Walking Tours, Food Tours, Pub Tours and Whiskey Experiences in Galway, Ireland - Our tour starts in Eyre Square in Galway City Centre. Listen as your guide tells you stories about Eyre Square, the (seemingly) random doorway which was once the gateway to the park, Galway’s link to a famous US president and learn about the flagpoles that adorn the north side of the square.
- The Browne Doorway - Listen to the tales of the Tribes of Galway, one of which was the Browne family, who’s doorway now sits in Eyre Square
- Imperial Hotel - Learn about the love story of Thomas Parry and Alice Burns..
- Eglinton Street - Hear about this streets eerie past
- Galway Cathedral - Discover the dark history of Galway’s Cathedral
- Lynch’s Castle - Don’t pass by this old castle without taking a moment to look at the finer details on the building. Learn about it’s gruesome history..
- Saint Nicholas’ Collegiate Church - Learn about this church and it’s connections to a world-famous navigator
- The Spanish Arch - Easily Galway’s most popular tourist attraction
- Galway - The tour enables guests to immerse themselves in Galway City’s culture and learn about it’s history, traditions, folklore and art.
- 90-minute guided tour by a local expert
Join us on The Dark History Walking Tour of Galway City as we explore the darker side of Galway and delve into the gruesome history that lies beneath its charming exterior.
Our expert guides will lead you through the winding streets and hidden corners of the city, revealing the chilling stories of murder, witchcraft, and ghostly apparitions that still haunt the streets today.
This tour is not for the faint-hearted, but for those who are brave enough to embrace the unknown and immerse themselves in the eerie atmosphere of the city at in the evening.
The Gallows: Step back in time to witness some of Galway’s most notorious executions.
The Long Drop: Explore a new method of execution with disastrous consequences.
The Ghosts of Galway: Encounter restless spirits and haunting tales from Ireland’s history.
The Famine: Gain insight into Galway’s darkest years and a man’s valiant struggle against it.
The Lynches: Uncover the harrowing story of love, loss, gruesome murder, & poetic justice.
- Please contact our team in advance if you have mobility issues.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
