A 2 hour Dublin walking tour exploring the crimes of the past. Delve into art thefts, kidnaps, murder, robberies and so much more!

Murder, mystery and madness!

“Obedientia Civium, Urbis Felicitas” Have you ever wondered what the words under the Three Castles Burning mean? Dublin has a long and rich criminal culture that goes all the way back to the vikings who first gave the city its modern name. If you have a love of history and gallows’ humour, then this is the tour for you!

On our two-hour walk we will explore crimes from Georgian to Modern Dublin, giving context for how criminality influenced the city’s history, and was itself shaped by that history in turn. From Tiger Kidnappings to Heart Heists, come and hear the tale of Dublin’s dark deeds…

Our tour has over 100 excellent reviews online and is ranked in the top tours on Trip Advisor.

TOPICS

Tiger Kidnappings

2009 BoI Heist

Trinity College Murders

Graverobbers

Molly Malone and Dublin’s Red Light District

Punishments and Torture

Irish Crown Jewels Heist

Veronica Guerin

James David & the Chester Beatty

Heart of St. Laurence

The Black Dog Prison

The Dolocher

PRIVATE TOURS

We are also now doing private tours for groups, if you want to host your own tour get in touch with us. We can do tours for friend groups, work parties, educational tours or community tours.👬🧑‍🤝‍🧑

WHAT ELSE DO WE DO?

We host art nights, pottery, walkings tours, workshops, rug tufting and lots of whacky events. Join us for Drink & Draw Ireland's art party or one of our many experiences.🎨

SUPPORT LOCAL

After each tour we will send you a link to each artist featured and also bring you to a gallery where you can support artists by buying prints, paintings or commission them for work!

FAQ?

What happens if I'm late?

We encourage anyone who is late to still join the tour, after you get a ticket you will get an email that will have instructions.📩

What happens if it rains?

All tours proceed even if it's raining, please bring an umbrella or rain jacket just in case.☔

Is this wheelchair accessible?

Unfortunately parts of the tour are not accessible everyone.

Where does the tour start and end?

The tour starts at The Tree Outside Starbucks, 1 College Green, Dublin, Dublin, D02 YT92 and ends at St.Audiens Park.

I can't attend? Can I get a refund?

We need 5 days notice to issue a refund so if you don't think you can attend please let us know as soon as possible. We are a small independent business and rely on small groups to make these tours possible.

Can I swap my ticket?

Again as a small business our guides rely on these tours to support their livelihood. We cannot swap tickets unless you give us 5 days notice. You can transfer your ticket to another person to attend in your place.

Should I Tip?

If you enjoy it you can tip your guide if you want! Our guides keep all tips from tours so it gives artists and creatives a chance to do something they love.

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