Dublin: Ghost Bus Tour with Actors & Haunted Graveyard Stops

Summary

Haunted Dublin stories on a bus with actors, graveyards, medieval chills

You’ll ride through Dublin after dark with actors spinning eerie tales, step onto haunted church steps where legends linger, and wander an old graveyard with your group holding its breath. Expect laughs, uneasy silences, and maybe a chill down your spine—if you believe in that sort of thing.

What’s the experience like?

Someone’s tapping the microphone — it’s our guide, dressed in black with this grin that makes you wonder if he’s joking or not. The bus is already half-dark inside, purple lights flickering. I’m squeezed next to my friend (she hates ghost stuff but came anyway), and we’re rolling through Dublin streets while the guide launches into stories about Dr. Clossey and his “unusual” medical habits. It smells faintly like old leather and raincoats drying out. There’s laughter from the back when he pulls out some medieval torture device — I honestly didn’t expect to be handed a spiked collar before dinner.

We hop off at St. Audoen’s Church, right where the stones are slick and cold under your shoes. Our guide points out the steps — apparently Darky Kelly still haunts them, though I can’t say I saw anything except my own breath in the air. He tells us about lepers hiding here centuries ago; someone behind me whispers they feel watched (I roll my eyes but maybe they’re onto something). The city sounds fade for a second, just wind and the distant hum of traffic.

Later we’re standing in St. Kevin’s Graveyard — or what’s left of it between apartment blocks and old trees. The ground feels uneven underfoot, soft from last night’s rain. Our group gets quiet for once as he talks about body snatchers digging here by lantern light. Someone asks if any ghosts ever follow people home; our guide just shrugs and says “Only if you invite them.” So yeah, I still think about that view of headstones half-hidden by weeds, wondering who else might be listening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — 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
• Explore haunted graveyard in city center

Top questions

How long is the Dublin Ghost Bus Tour?

The tour lasts approximately 2 hours.

Does the Ghost Bus Tour include visits to haunted sites?

Yes, it includes stops at St. Audoen's Church and a haunted graveyard in central Dublin.

Are professional actors guiding the tour?

Yes, professional actors lead the tour and share ghost stories along the way.

Is transportation included in the Ghost Bus Tour?

Yes, transport by air-conditioned bus is included throughout the tour.

Is there an age limit for this Dublin ghost tour?

The minimum age is 14 years old.

What happens if there are events at Dublin Castle?

An alternative venue will be used if events take place at Dublin Castle.

Are service animals allowed on this tour?

Yes, service animals are allowed on the tour.

Is lunch or food provided during the tour?

No meals are included; only transportation and guided experiences are provided.

What’s included

Your evening includes air-conditioned bus transport around central Dublin with stops at two historical sites—St. Audoen’s Church and a city graveyard—plus live storytelling from professional actors and a hands-on demonstration of medieval torture implements before returning to your starting point.