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An Irish Halloween

Dublin, Irelandby The Retro Routes Experience Dublin

3 hours
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Up to 15 travelers
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Guide: English

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Overview

Internationally known, yet few realise that Halloween began here in Ireland. Long before pumpkins, costumes and trick-or-treating, the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain marked the end of the harvest and the beginning of winter—a night when the veil between our world and the spirit world was believed to be at its thinnest. Join us as we uncover the origins of Halloween through Ireland's oldest legends. Hear the tale of Stingy Jack, discover the traditions that inspired a global celebration, and wander through Dublin after dark as centuries of folklore come to life. The evening concludes with a traditional Silent Supper, freshly baked barmbrack, and seasonal treats in one of our favourite independent cafés, offering a truly authentic taste of an Irish Halloween.

What's included

Alcoholic Beverages
Irish Cheese Selection, with crackers, olives and grapes. Also we have some Halloween treats and sweets!

Itinerary

1
GPO Museum
5 min
Welcome to An Irish Halloween. Tonight we’ll peel back the layers of Dublin and discover the city’s hidden side — where Samhain, the Celtic New Year, lingers in the shadows, and where tales of restless spirits are whispered on the wind. Halloween began here in Ireland, and tonight we’ll walk in its footsteps…
2
Ha'penny Bridge
10 min
Many Dubliners have claimed to see a woman in a dark cloak crossing this bridge late at night. Some say she walks to the middle, then vanishes into the Liffey itself…
3
Temple Bar
10 min
The Banshee is Ireland’s most famous spirit — a woman who wails to warn of death. Families in Dublin once swore they heard her cry echoing through these cobblestone lanes
4
Dublin Castle
10 min
Dublin Castle grounds: once Viking, then Anglo-Norman stronghold. Ghosts said to haunt the Record Tower. I n Celtic times kings would light fires to mark the turning year — power and death linked.
5
Christ Church Cathedral
10 min
Christ Church crypt said to be haunted. Blend of Christian All Saints with older Samhain. Modern Halloween grew from these crossroads of pagan & Christian tradition.

Meeting and pickup

Our evenings festivities begins under the old Independent House Clock. The Building is long since forgotten yet ghost signs on the building tell of relevant past.

End point

The tour concludes in a cosy Dublin café, where you’ll gather for a modern take on the Silent Supper — a tradition where food was once left out for wandering spirits. Instead of ghosts, you’ll enjoy mulled wine, cheese, crackers, and sweet Halloween treats

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

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Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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