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A 2 hour Dublin walking tour exploring the crimes of the past. Delve into art thefts, kidnaps, murder, robberies and so much more!

Highlights

• See Dublin Castle, and the Dubh Linn Gardens, the birth place of Dublin!
• Get an insight into the Act of Union in 1800 at the same building it was passed!
• Hear amazing stories from our ancestral culture you won't hear anywhere else!

Description

True Crime “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… Meet up: Big tree by Starbucks College Green Drop off: St. Auden’s Park Duration: 90-120 mins 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

Includes

Guided Tour up to 2 hours. Guide can give tips & reccommendations to guests on places they can visit Dublin during their stay to optimise their enjoyment.

Important Information

• Keep the weather in mind before you book! The tour will go whether it's sunny or raining, so make sure to wrap up and bring an umbrella if the weather is not looking good!

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund