Dublin Ghost Bus Tour: 2-hour haunted sites with actors

Two hours on a bus through Dublin's haunted quarter, with actors and a torture chamber demonstration

A 2-hour guided ghost bus tour of Dublin's most haunted locations with professional actors as your guide. You'll visit St Audoens Church and St. Kevin's Graveyard in the medieval quarter, hear stories of ghostly apparitions including Darky Kelly and the Lepers, and see a demonstration of medieval torture implements. The tour departs at either 7pm or 9:30pm and operates in all weather. Minimum age is 14.

Step-by-step itinerary

Dublin haunted sites bus tour

• Begin tour at DoDublin Office
• Learn about Dr. Clossey's history
• Visit haunted steps of St Audoens Church
• See medieval torture implements demonstration
• Visit haunted graveyard in city center

The experience

The tour starts at the DoDublin Office and moves through Dublin by air-conditioned bus, stopping at the city's most haunted sites. Your guide is a professional actor who tells the stories of the ghosts and mysteries tied to each location, including the history of Dr. Clossey, a physician at Dublin's Royal College of Surgeons, and the darker legends that haunt the medieval quarter. The pace is set by the bus route and the stops themselves, so you're not walking long distances or navigating on your own.

St Audoens Church is where the tour focuses on the ghosts of Darky Kelly and the Lepers, who are said to still roam the medieval steps. At this stop, you'll see a live demonstration of medieval torture implements: a detail that draws repeat visitors. The graveyard visit takes you into one of Dublin's most haunted burial grounds, right in the heart of the city, where the stories behind the graves come alive through your guide's narration.

The tour runs rain or shine, so bring a jacket if the weather turns. You'll need to call the supplier directly to confirm your place once you've booked. The contact number comes with your voucher. If events are happening at Dublin Castle on your date, an alternative venue will be used instead. The two departure times (7pm or 9:30pm) let you choose whether you want the tour earlier in the evening or later at night, which changes the feel of the medieval streets.

What’s included

• Guided tour with professional actors.
• transport by air-conditioned bus.
• visits to St Audoens Church and St. Kevin's Graveyard.
• live demonstration of medieval torture implements.

Options for this experience

2 options

9:30pm DepartureGuide in English · 21:30Bus tour leaving at 9:30 pm, lasting 2 hours

7pm DepartureGuide in English · 19:00Bus tour with a 7 pm departure, lasting 2 hours

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday, Thursday, Friday and SaturdayDepartures at 19:00 and 21:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (14 and older) · Under 14: can't be booked

GroupUp to 30 · max 9 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by DoDublin Tours

Is this one for you?Book the 7pm departure if you want the tour while there's still some daylight in the streets, or the 9:30pm slot if you prefer the full darkness and the atmosphere that comes with it. Either way, the bus and the guide handle the route and the pacing, so you're not navigating the medieval quarter on foot or trying to find the haunted sites on your own.

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Top questions

How long is the Dublin Ghost Bus Tour?

The tour runs for 2 hours total, including all stops and the demonstration at St Audoens Church.

What happens at St Audoens Church?

St Audoens Church is where you'll hear the stories of Darky Kelly and the Lepers, who are said to haunt the medieval steps, and you'll see a live demonstration of medieval torture implements.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the starting point?

The tour includes transport by air-conditioned bus for the entire route, but you'll need to get to the DoDublin Office to begin. Hotel pickup is not included.

Can I choose what time the tour departs?

Yes, you can book either the 7pm or 9:30pm departure when you purchase your ticket.

Is there a minimum age for this tour?

The minimum age is 14 years old. The tour operates in all weather, so dress for the conditions.

What if Dublin Castle has an event scheduled on my tour date?

When events are taking place at Dublin Castle, an alternative venue will be used instead, so the tour still runs as planned.