The Dublin True Crime Tour
Overview
“Obedientia Civium, Urbis Felicitas” Have you ever wondered what the words under the Three Castles Burning mean? Dublin has a long and rich criminal culture that goes all the way back to the vikings who first gave the city its modern name. If you have a love of history and gallows’ humour, then this is the tour for you!
On our two-hour walk we will explore crimes from Georgian to Modern Dublin, giving context for how criminality influenced the city’s history, and was itself shaped by that history in turn. From Tiger Kidnappings to Heart Heists, come and hear the tale of Dublin’s dark deeds…
Our tour has over 100 excellent reviews online and is ranked in the top tours on City Balloon Tours.
TOPICS
- Tiger Kidnappings
- 2009 BoI Heist
- Trinity College Murders
- Graverobbers
- Molly Malone and Dublin’s Red Light District
- Punishments and Torture
- Irish Crown Jewels Heist
- Veronica Guerin
- James David & the Chester Beatty
- Heart of St. Laurence
- Debtor’s Prisons
What's Included
- Walking Tour
Meeting Location
1 College Green
Temple Bar, Dublin, D02 YT92, Ireland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
High Street
Merchants Quay, Dublin, Ireland
What To Expect
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Bank of Ireland
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Trinity College Dublin
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Molly Malone Statue
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Dublin Castle
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Dubh Linn Gardens
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Christ Church Cathedral
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
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Activity code: C-191806P2
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Average 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 66 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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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.
- Walking Tour.
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 18..
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 Dublin True Crime Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Dublin True Crime Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. 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
- Walking Tour
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
