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The Dark History Tour of Galway City

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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 di...

Highlights

1 hour and 30 minutes

Offered in English

Free Cancellation

Mobile Ticket

1 hour and 30 minutes

Offered in English

Free Cancellation

Mobile Ticket

What's Included

90 minute guided tour with a local guide

Meeting Points

Departure

Experience Galway - Walking Tours, Food Tours, Pub Tours and Whiskey Experiences in Galway, Ireland

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**

Return

Spanish Arch

We will end the tour near 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.

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Itinerary

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.

15 minutes

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

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

15 minutes

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

Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church

Learn about this church and it's connections to a world-famous navigator

5 minutes

The Spanish Arch

Easily Galway's most popular tourist attraction

15 minutes

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

Important Information

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Wheelchair accessible

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Service animals allowed

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Public transportation options are available nearby

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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

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Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Please contact our team in advance if you have mobility issues.

Cancellation policy

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

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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.

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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.