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The Dark Tour of Galway City
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1 Hours 30 Minutes
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Offered in: English
Overview
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.
What's Included
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
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Start time
06:30 PM
End Point
We will end the tour at the Spanish Arch, an iconic landmark in the Latin Quarter of Galway City Centre. This is approximately 10 minutes walk from where we start the tour and if you need directions please just ask your guide.
What To Expect
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.
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Learn about the love story of Thomas Parry and Alice Burns..
• Admission Ticket Free
Hear about this streets eerie past
• Admission Ticket Free
Galway Cathedral
Discover the dark history of Galway's Cathedral
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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..
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church
Learn about this church and it's connections to a world-famous navigator
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Spanish Arch
Easily Galway's most popular tourist attraction
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Galway
The tour enables guests to immerse themselves in Galway City's culture and learn about it's history, traditions, folklore and art.
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please contact our team in advance if you have mobility issues.
Operated by Experience Galway
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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