Gravedigger 2-Hour Ghost Bus Tour From Dublin
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Dublin, Ireland
- 2 hours (approx.)
- 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.
- Learn about Ireland's haunted past on a Dublin ghost tour by bus
- Listen to accounts of strange occurrences witnessed at Kilmainham Jail
- Discover a millennium-old graveyard, rumored to hold victims of body snatchers
- Perfect for fans of the macabre and grizzly history
What's Included
- Local guide
- Alcoholic BeveragesMystery shot
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Entrance to the places
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- The Gravedigger Bus Tour24 College Green, Dublin, D02 E198, Ireland
Bus stop right outside H&M in College Green. Please be there 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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.
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.
1
The Gravedigger Bus Tour
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
St Audoen's Catholic Church
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Kilmainham Gaol Museum
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
Experience Glasnevin - Ireland's National Cemetery
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
5
John Kavanagh The Gravediggers
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
6
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.
- Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
- Gravedigger bus stop is located outside H&M from College Green
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 47 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.3
based on 514 reviews
Grace_M, Apr 2026
Tour was fantastic! Sean, Stef, and John did an incredible job. It was very educational while not feeling like school. Sean and Stef are very funny and make the tour so worth while.
Taylor_V, Mar 2026
the actor/guides were so kind , and so interactive ! I definitely recommend for anyone into ghost stories , laughing , and some Dublin history sight seeing !
Zena_R, Feb 2026
Absolutely brilliant. Great fun and actors were fantastic and very entertaining. Love the songs . Definitely recommend
Manja_M, Feb 2026
Spooky, but we all laughed a lot. We learned a lot about the history of Dublin and Ireland. They make slight changes to the tour when it's raining too heavily. Dress warm though, it's freezing on the bus as there's no heating.
Elizabeth_V, Dec 2025
Really great fun thing to experience, great bunch of boys Shauni and Tony the bus driver really made it
Caroline_S, Nov 2025
Wrap up warm especially in winter! A very informative experience in a spooky, interactive way! All seats on the bus are upstairs so something to consider.
Jeremiah_O, Nov 2025
It's very good fun. Dan made it a lovly experience. Would highly recommend. Will be back. Thank you.
AlexandraBassa, Nov 2025
We were in Dublin right before Halloween and this was the perfect spooky fun activity! Sean was the best, friendliest ghost guide and kept the group entertained and engaged in the ghoststories with enthusiasm and interactive shenanigans up and down the bus aisle, and at each stop, making sure everyone had a great time! The group was immersed in the silliness but still had quite a few jump scares! His fellow ghost accomplice (Matt I think) was just as fun to find at our various spots along the way with his own spooky apparences! Tony the Driver kept us safe and rolling along our ghostly journey. A fun evening activity and a different way to see some of the usual popular Dublin sites, after dark!
Regan_H, Nov 2025
Had so much fun from start to finish. The actors were hilarious and made the time pass so fast. I went on several spooky style tours and because this was on the bus it took us a little outside of city center so it didnt feel repetitive in the locations or stories. If you want to laugh and hear some great spooky storytelling I highly recommend
Julia_G, Nov 2025
Emma the tour guide had so many jokes! She made it a great experience. A great tour full of history.
Rose_G, Nov 2025
It was delightful! Our tour guide was Sean and he was so funny while being extremely knowledgeable at the same time. Everyone working on our trip was spectacular.
Naomi_C, Oct 2025
From start to finish it was hilarious but also very educational. The actors we're great and never broke character
Juanita_C, Oct 2025
Cheesy but fun, the stories were interesting and told in a funny way. It was a nice way to spend Halloween in Ireland
Janine_S, Oct 2025
A real highlight of our trip to Dublin. Really good fun. Our guide Dan was endlessly entertaining and we laughed all the way around. The bus was decorated inside and all the windows were covered so we had no idea what route we taken on. We even enjoyed the stop at the pub and vodka and cranberry might now be my favourite drink. I would recommend this trip to anyone.
jolie_b, Oct 2025
Great storytelling!!! Would love to hear more stories. Would recommend to others. More stories. More stories.
SusanR, Oct 2025
An entertaining way to pass the time with some grody stories thrown in along the way. Be prepared for some jump-scares along the way but it's all in good fun. Our guide was hilarious and legit, quite the actor.
Note that you won't see anything along the way - there are dark curtains lining the walls - but it's fun nonetheless.
mimi8621, Oct 2025
The crew was very entertaining and made the experience a fun one. Would recommend a late time to make it spookier.
Trevor_H, Oct 2025
This was campy fun which at first you wonder about but by then end you are enjoying. Both simple, yet clever
Meredith_S, Oct 2025
We had Sean and Matt as actors with Andy as the driver. Everyone was super funny, a little cheesy but good craic. My husband and I have lived in Dublin for years but never did the tour. We thought we'd give it a go and it was a great time. We had a good bunch of people actually from Ireland and it made the experience a lot more fun.
Louis_P, Oct 2025
I missed the Bus. Was looking so forward to it but we got lost and missed our chance. Came from US just for Ghost Tours. Will be back on Sunday for another chance.
katey_T, Oct 2025
A fun and unique way to spend a night in Dublin. The guide was hilarious and was really committed to the act. He kept the energy high. My only critique is I wish it was a bit more informative and historical instead of being heavy on the gimmicks.
Kim_S, Sep 2025
Lots of fun, good times. Good stories. Would recommend for all ages. Time flies when having fun. Irish knowledge
Michelle_M, Sep 2025
The right amount of scary and fun! And also really informative for the haunted history of Dublin. The actors were really engaging with the group and also made you feel very comfortable and welcome. Definitely recommend! Also a stop at the Gravediggers Pub was a highlight!
Shauna_B, Sep 2025
It was cool to hear about the history, in a spooky kind of way! It was a little cheesy, but I still had a great time. My only complaints would be that the bus was really hot and stuffy inside, the guide smelled like B.O., and the “drink” included is a tiny shot(you buy your own drink at the last stop).
Linzie_W, Sep 2025
This tour was so much fun and extremely educational. My partner and I are big history buffs and definitely got our money's worth, plus a lot of laughs along the way!
Claudia_Z, Sep 2025
Dean and Sean do an absolutely great and entertaining job at making this tour memorable. The entertainment starts the minute you board the bus that is set up in a scary haunted way. Dean's funfilled energy is to die for. He's so invested in his storytelling and ensures to involve all participants on his tour - the final stop with a treat is a bonus.
Karl_S, Sep 2025
What a fun experience. The performers strike a nice balance between comedy and terror. And to end up at the Gravediggers pub was perfect. Highly recommend.
Kate_F, Sep 2025
Super fun time! Not too scary, just the right amount of fun and spooks. The guides put so much effort into their storytelling and really do a fantastic job!
Lyubov_D, Sep 2025
That was a best tour in Dublin! Lots of fun and interactive! Sean and Dean were awesome! Highly recommended!
Carolynn_C, Sep 2025
Interactive and tour guide/actors were amazing and very funny I learned more about the plague than I every thought I needed to know!!
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