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The Dark History Tour of Galway City | 1 hour 30 minutes

129 Reviews | Galway
From $21.41 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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The Dark Tour of Galway City
2 Adults x $22.05
$44.10
Approx Total
$44.10

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • 90 minute guided tour with a local guide

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.

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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.

Free Cancellation

September 19100% refund
September 20No refund

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.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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129 reviews

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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 121 reviews with 5 stars

Excellent!

Published on May, 2025

Our guide was absolutely fantastic and really knee his stuff. Sean mentioned some pretty horrific going on that were not very far from each other as we meandered around Galway.

Dark history tour

Published on May, 2025

Conor was amazing! This tour was very informative and interesting. I learned a lot of history. The weather was nice too.

The fun and interesting dark side of Galway

Published on May, 2025

5/5. A very enjoyable walking tour learning about the dark history of Galway. Our tour guide, Conor, was so lovely. He was friendly and knowledgeable, making the tour not only interesting but fun too. He had a captivated throughout and lots of audience participation. I would thoroughly recommend this tour.

Must-do for foreigners whether you’re interested in history or not, you won’t regret it!

Published on May, 2025

You would be crazy to miss this tour, even in the pouring rain! Conor was an excellent guide, very personable, knowledgeable, efficient. The tour was the perfect length and kept our attention the whole time. 10/10 tour all around!!

Wonderful experience

Published on May, 2025

Our guide Connor was awesome and very knowledgeable. This was a great tour and helped us experience a lot of areas of Galway we might have otherwise missed.

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