- Gothic and Tudor Revival-style former cathedral - Abbeygate Street Lower - Discover the tragic event that took place in this church on Christmas morning in 1842.
- The King’s Head - A favorite pub in Galway city, The King’s Head has a historical link to the execution of King Charles I of England.
- The Spanish Arch - Located by the River Corrib, the Spanish Arch is near the docks from which many emigrated during An Gorta Mór (the Great Hunger). Learn about the impact of the Great Hunger on the city.
- The Lynch Memorial - Known as the City of the Tribes, Galway was controlled by 14 families during the medieval period. Hear the story of the Mayor of Galway who executed his own son in the 1400s.
- Galway Cathedral - Built on the site of the former Galway Gaol, where many were hanged, including three men in 1882 for their involvement in the Maamtrasna Murders.
- Supermac’s & Papa John’s - Supermac’s stands on the former site of the Royal Hotel. Discover the tale of a crime of passion in 1884 that led to the death of a young woman.
- Fáilte Ireland Regional Guide
Take a walking tour of the dark side of Galway City with an experienced regional guide and member of Approved Tourist Guides of Ireland. Galway Dark Tour exposes the visitor to the murky world of murders, executions, and deaths, sharing with them Galway’s dark past.
Hear of the terrible tragedy that happened in the former pro-Cathedral. Discover how the building that’s now the King’s Head Pub is connected to the beheading of King Charles I of England. Listen to locals’ experiences of An Gorta Mór (The Great Famine). Find out why a father hung his own son. Hear about the Maamtrasna murders; murders, which occurred over a hundred years ago but locals are still reeling from today. Discover the story of a young woman who was murdered in a crime of passion.
- Tour takes place at 4pm Irish Time, meeting at the Browne Doorway in Eyre Square. Please note, tour runs in all weather, unless there’s a severe weather warning. Please dress accordingly.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
