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Ghosts of Dublin: Haunting Stories Walking Tour & Escape Game
4.56Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 45 min 2.3 km Dublin App-guided
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The experience
About this quest
Explore the eerie and supernatural side of Dublin with this spine-chilling walking tour and escape game. Discover the dark stories behind some of the city’s most haunted locations, from the paranormal activities at Olympia Theatre to the ghostly figure that haunts Trinity College.
Uncover the chilling inspiration for Bram Stoker's Dracula and visit iconic haunted spots that bring Dublin’s dark history to life.
In this immersive adventure, you’re a struggling writer, desperate to find a scoop for a local newspaper’s feature on haunted sites in Dublin. But when a shadowy figure invades your dreams and pulls you from bed, the real hunt begins.
The ghost of Wolfe Tone demands that you uncover the city’s most terrifying secrets. Solve puzzles, follow the clues, and collect ghost stories to save yourself from a haunting fate. Perfect for history buffs, ghost story lovers, and puzzle solvers, this self-guided tour will take you through Dublin’s haunted streets on a journey you won’t soon forget.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Horror fans, Dracula readers and couples looking for something spooky to do in Dublin after dark get ten stops of ghost stories, from the Olympia Theatre to the gates of Trinity College, in about 45 minutes on foot. You play a struggling writer and solve a puzzle at each place, sometimes by phone flashlight. Anyone who wants a live guide telling the tales in person, or children who scare easily, should pick a lighter quest.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Discover the story behind Bram Stoker's inspiration for Dracula
Find out about the ghost that haunts Trinity College
Check out the Olympia Theatre, where all sorts of paranormal activities take place
Visit the most haunted places in town
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 1
Open the app. You’re on your way.
Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.
- 2
Get outside. Follow your curiosity.
Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.
- 3
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP
One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.
A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.
Everyone for themselves
One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.
Can a team share one phone?
Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.
Your walk, at a glance
Dublin
A · Start
ststephensgreenpark, Dublin City, Co. Dublin, Ireland
B · Finish
20 Lower Bridge St, Usher's Quay, Dublin, D08 WC64, Ireland
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by Shane O'Reilly.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Shane O'Reilly
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
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Experience
- This quest
- Discover places through stories and clues in the app
- Guided walking tour
- Hear stories and ask a guide questions
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Pace
- This quest
- Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
- Guided walking tour
- Usually follows the guide’s schedule
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Company
- This quest
- Explore with your own people or on your own
- Guided walking tour
- Private and shared group tours are available
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Guidance
- This quest
- Directions and challenges in the Questo app
- Guided walking tour
- Live interpretation from a guide
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Good to know before you play
- Best at night
- Don’t enter the places, not part of the experience
- Use the phone flashlight for clues if needed
- Horror & Haunts
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Dublin ghost tour start and finish?
It starts at the Wolfe Tone Sculpture and finishes at The Shelbourne Hotel. Along the way you pass The Brazen Head, Christchurch, City Hall, the Olympia Theatre, the Trinity College entrance gate and St Ann's Church. You can begin whenever you like, with no meeting point or guide to wait for.
How long is the haunted Dublin walking tour?
Plan on about 45 minutes to walk around 2.3 km through ten stops, longer if you stop to look around or take time over the puzzles. You can pause at any point and continue later from where you left off.
Does the tour cover Bram Stoker and Dracula?
Yes. Alongside stories such as the paranormal activity at the Olympia Theatre and the ghostly figure at Trinity College, the route looks at the dark inspiration behind Bram Stoker's Dracula, set in the streets of the city where he grew up.
Is it better to do the ghost tour at night?
It is best at night, when the stories feel darkest. Some clues may need your phone flashlight, so charge your phone before you set off. Everything happens outdoors from the street, and you do not need to go inside any of the buildings.
Can we play as a group, and do we need to book a time?
One ticket covers your whole group, up to the number of devices stated, so friends can play together on their own phones. There is no fixed start time to book, so you can head out whenever suits you that evening.
What is Ghosts of Dublin all about?
You’re a writer with a deadline—and no good story. One night, Wolfe Tone himself visits your dream with a warning: Dublin hides more than history—it hides spirits. Now it’s up to you to chase ghost tales across theatres, colleges, and alleys to piece together what haunts Dublin.
Is this good to do in Dublin with kids?
Yes—but best with older kids who like spooky stories. Some scenes are ghostly and atmospheric, which might freak out little kids. If you go earlier in the evening, it tends to feel safer and more fun for families.
Could this be a romantic idea for travelers?
Totally. Walking through historic Dublin at dusk, solving eerie riddles together, hearing whispered stories in dark alleys—it sets a mood. It’s not your usual dinner date; it’ll be more memorable.
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Ghosts of Dublin: Haunting Stories Walking Tour & Escape Game is for ghost-story and horror fans who want atmosphere, clues and a private route through Dublin rather than a standard sightseeing walk.
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