Gravedigger 2-Hour Ghost Bus Tour From Dublin

Dublin, Ireland

2 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Delve into the darker recesses of Dublin’s haunted history on this evening gravedigger ghost tour. With your (slightly spooky) local guide, learn about the devastating human effect of the medieval plague, visit eerie local sites such as St. Audoen's Church, Kilmainham Jail, and The Glasnevin Cemetery. Hear how opportunist gravediggers made a killing (so to speak) on body snatching. Cap it off with a ‘ghoulish brew’ at Gravediggers Pub.

Discover Ireland's haunted past on a Dublin ghost tour by bus
Listen to accounts of strange occurrences witnessed at Kilmainham Jail
End with a drink at Gravediggers Pub, enhancing the unforgettable experience.

What's Included

Local guide
Alcoholic Beverages

Food and drinks, unless specified

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

The Gravedigger Bus Tour
Church Ln, Dublin, Ireland
Bus stop right outside H&M in College Green.

Start time

07:45 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

As evening sets in, meet your tour guide for a journey into the gruesome side of Dublin. Travel by bus to each sinister location, where you have a chance to stroll and hear chilling tales of hauntings and misdeeds.

See Dublin Castle and Christ Church as you head to the first stop—St. Audoen’s Church, one of the city’s most haunted locations. Learn about the site’s grisly past including its bordering district known as ‘Hell,’ 'The Black Dog' jail with its mysterious phantom pig and the burning of Darkey Kelly, an accused witch and serial killer whose infamous ghost still wanders the area.

Your next stop is Kilmainham Jail (Kilmainham Gaol), a menacing stone building that has seen scores of death from battle and execution since its construction in the 1790s. Hear tales about Kilmainham’s resident ghosts before heading to Bully’s Acres, a millennia-old graveyard that was once a ripe picking zone for local grave robbers. Hear tales of body snatching that stretch back to the cemetery's opening.

Afterward, you may feel like a drink. Accompany your guide to the Gravediggers Pub, passing by Croppies Acre and St. Michan’s Church along the way. At the pub, partake in a complimentary ‘ghoulish brew’ with your group.

Your return trip passes by Black Church, also known as St. Mary’s Chapel of Ease, and the ruins of the original Augustinian Priory Chapter House. Your guide provides cringe-worthy tales of the plague house that once stood on the grounds. Return to your original departure point once night has completely descended on the city.

Added bonus! Your tour ticket includes a free 'Haunted Dublin Historical Walking Tour' pass. Any time within one month of your gravedigger tour, use your ticket to experience even more of Dublin’s dark underbelly—witches, gravediggers and creepy stalkers, oh my!

The Gravedigger Bus Tour

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St Audoen's Church (Church of Ireland)

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kilmainham Gaol Museum

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Experience Glasnevin - Ireland's National Cemetery

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

John Kavanagh The Gravediggers

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Gravedigger Bus Tour

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Minimum age is 14 years

Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Breaks will be at stops 2 & 3, where you can use the toilets.
Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 47 travelers

Cancellation Policy

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 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.

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Reviews

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Dora_E, May 2024

From the medieval era and the plague to the bloody shot, the passionate hosts ghosts provided us with a vivid memorable Dublin experience

Great fun and a worthwhile experience!

Alyssa_B, Apr 2024

A very fun experience, the theatrics were energetic and I enjoyed it! It was good value for money and I would recommend.

Funny

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Funny! Good references! Costume funny and real looking, love going to bar in area and supporting locals

Wouldn’t recommend

Ashley_D, Dec 2023

The history was good but there honestly wasn’t much about ghosts so it was a little disappointing. However, our tour guide was funny

Totally fun

debra_w, Sep 2023

Really fun. Don’t expect history per se, take this tour for a fun night out! Highly recommend! The bus is wonderful, the guides are fantastic too.

No coordination by tour leader

Bernadette_B, Aug 2023

Our group was 15 minutes early for our tour at the designated location but never found the tour leader and tried but was not able to make contact. Waited for 30 minutes more and no contact was made so never got the tour. Now requesting refund.

Well worth the money!

Brenda_B, May 2023

Not really about ghosts but the plague. The lady did a great job, she was very entertaining and informative. The city stops were wonderful and the scares got me every time.

Nice tour

Gudrun_D, May 2023

The interaction with the public. They tell the story in a fun way. And the driver takes good care of his passengers and ensures that everyone is always back.

It was crac!

Deanna_R, Apr 2023

Emma the tour guide was great! The other actors were ok. Fun experience but would have liked to hear more about ghosts in the city. Was more info about the plague, grave robbers and the history of the jail. Need to update the website. Our confirmation stated masks are required...no they aren't. The last stop was at the cemetery and the pub next door. You don't get a pint at the bar as indicated. You have about 5-10 mins and you can get one if you want.

An OK experience

Suzanne_R, Jan 2023

The Bus Journey and the narrator in the bus kept the experience interesting More ghost stories and less plague stories would make the journey more interesting

Informative and fun, a must do!

Liz_P, Dec 2022

The guides are fantastic! The store is fun, informative, and hilarious! I learned a lot of history, and was very entertained throughout. A definite must do for any trip to Dublin. (The tour seat is on the second level of the bus, so you have to be comfortable with ascending/descending the stairs 4 to 5 times throughout the tour.)

BEST GHOST TOUR EVER !

Michael_A, Oct 2022

We’ve taken haunted tours around the US and London and this was THE BEST OF ALL ! The tour guide was brilliant, the tour bus was incredible, and we were genuinely startled and entertained. We told people about it the next day. Thank you for a GREAT TIME !

Great tour!!

Alicia_H, Oct 2022

This was a really fun tour! The plague-ridden staff were awesome! We loved the scary bus and the stops at different locations with more plague descriptions and skits by the talented actors! A very fun way to spend our last night in Dublin!

Dublin Ghost busters

William_M, Aug 2022

Had a very memorable experience on the tour. Well organised and acting by the team. Added mystery with the themed bus and special effects

A great way to spend an evening

Melissa_D, Jun 2022

Highly entertaining! The crew had amazing energy and silly stunts that kept us all chuckling. Would recommend!

Fantastic

Rachael_W, May 2022

Went on the tour yesterday with my best friend. Well amazing is an understatement Dan our tour guide was fantastic we laughed the whole bus ride. Definitely would recommend

Entertaining, eye-opening, memorable

Heather_T, May 2022

Great experience, guides played their parts well, very entertaining and a great laugh. Brilliant gags and frightening tricks!

Great tour

Paul_B, Mar 2022

Great tour, funny and scary with lots of history. The cast were great and I would recommend this tour for all that visit Dublin

Surprisingly fun!

Jaulisa_I, Dec 2021

It was a lot of fun and very interactive. Loved the stops and the presenter. Would definitely recommend and do again.

Non Existant Tour Scam

Steven_H, Jul 2020

Booked a tour in Dublin as a surprise for my partners birthday, paid in advance and got confirmation email with tickets and pick up point. Arrived at pick up point 25 minutes early as email instructed to arrive at least 10 minutes before tour started. After waiting 15 minutes on the tour bus to arrive I tried contacting the customer service number who didnt pick up. I don't know how this company can get away with selling tickets for a tour that isn't even currently operating, absolute scam. Do not use this vendor, I certainly won't make the same mistake again!

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