The Dark History Tour of Galway City
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.
What's Included
- 90 minute guided tour with a local guide
Meeting Location
9 Eyre Square
Galway, H91 EP30, Ireland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
22 High Street
Galway, Co. Galway, H91 VX4E, Ireland
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.
What To Expect
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Experience Galway - Walking Tours, Food Tours, Pub Tours and Whiskey Experiences in Galway, Ireland
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Eyre Square
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Galway Cathedral
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
River Corrib
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please contact our team in advance if you have mobility issues.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- This tour 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.
- 90 minute guided tour with a local guide.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 16..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the The Dark History Tour of Galway City is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Dark History Tour of Galway City will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 90 minute guided tour with a local guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please contact our team in advance if you have mobility issues.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
