The Dark History Tour of Galway City

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!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 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.
What's Included
  • 90-minute guided tour by a local expert
Additional Information

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.
Location
Experience Galway - Walking Tours, Food Tours, Pub Tours and Whiskey Experiences in Galway, Ireland
Eyre Square
We meet outside the Explore Galway kiosk in Eyre Square, Galway city centre. **You will meet your guide outside the 'Explore Galway' kiosk in Eyre Square. Give them your name to check in for the tour**
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Soccerjoshj07
Jul 27, 2024
Great walking tour with mystery! - Loved the walking tour. We had a last minute change that they were able to accommodate too. Very knowledgeable guide with great stories of the city and lore. Would recommend 10/10
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Marionga2170xv
Jul 24, 2024
Great Tour with Barry! - We had a great time with Barry! He really knows Galways history, and shares it in his own hilarious way. His storytelling is so entertaining and captivating, you can tell he’s doing it with a lot of heart! The tour went on longer than expected, but we loved every second of it and would gladly listen to Barry talk abt Galway for hours! Love from Switzerland!
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Dakotap672
Jul 23, 2024
AWESOME TOUR! Which there were more! - Conor was an awesome tour guide!! The Dark History of the city itself was awesome and definitely stood out compared to an average day walking tour. While the weather was rainy, that did not stop ANYONE from continuing the tour because it was so interesting!! 10/10 recommend seeing Galway this way. Thank you so much for an awesome time!
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859riannee
Jul 22, 2024
Conor was the best tour guide! - Conor was an exceptional tour guide. He was enthusiastic, informative, and kind. I highly recommend taking this tour while you’re in Galway!
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Nadina
Jul 21, 2024
Fun walking tour - Really enjoyed this short walk through Galway as we listened to our guide Sean tell us about murders most foul and the supernatural beings we may encounter if we happen to catch ourselves wandering the streets at midnight.
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Sabrina_brady
Jul 16, 2024
Great experience - Conor was a great guide! One of the better dark tours I have been on (and I have been on a lot) Very engaging. Highly recommended.
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Cassandra_s
Jul 16, 2024
Interesting insight into back story and myths! - Very interesting tour of some of the history and myths of the area! Loved learning about monuments throughout the city! Connor was very friendly and approachable.
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M9741ctjackh
Jul 15, 2024
Awesome Experience - The dark history tour was an awesome add to our Galway experience. Conor was an awesome guide and made it a lot of fun! Definitely recommend
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Natalie_r
Jul 15, 2024
We had a very good and... - We had a very good and funny guide , Connor. Very knowledgeable too. We learned a lot about the history of the city. It was a great experience !
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Jordynm65
Jul 14, 2024
Went around galway and learned it's dark history - Connor was a lovely tour guide! Very informative and funny! We appreciated the range of stories and myths! Thank you Conor!
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