Deadly Dublin Walk
This walk offers a fresh perspective on past events, asking whether today’s world is more fortunate, or if the glorious past was truly the better country.
What can I expect
- Character driven experience
- Uncover the horrors that once occurred in the city
- Visit Lord Ardilaun and learn of its origin story
- Amuse and confuse friends with your findings
Step back into Dublin’s Georgian era and uncover the city’s most unusual, brilliant, and downright nefarious characters.
As you wander through one of Dublin’s most famous 18th-century squares, you’ll be charmed by its elegance and beauty — but don’t be fooled. Beneath the refined façade lies a darker past.
From the chilling site of public hangings to tales of wealthy ladies cruelly punishing their servants for daring to steal a pinch of precious tea, this walk peels back the layers of history to reveal a world of splendour, scandal, and secrets.
On this tour, history comes alive in the most unexpected ways! Hear how courtroom speeches rivalled theatre — even when the judge was napping off a liquid lunch.
Discover the surprising link between lasers and St. Stephen’s Green, and learn how a Guinness heir turned a private park into a public gift. Along the way, you’ll uncover why clever design quirks in buildings once saved lives, and how Dublin’s green oasis inspired none other than New York’s Central Park.
And for the dreamers, you can explore the great “what ifs” of history: those turning points where Dublin might have taken a very different path.
Tour Details
Duration 1 hour.
Starting point St. Stephens Green.
Suitable for all ages.
