Horror Hike Dublin Tour
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Horror Hike Dublin Tour

★★★★☆ 4.1 (17 reviews)
3 hours

Highlights

  • Professional actors bring Dublin's darkest stories to life
  • Hike to the infamous Hellfire Club in the Dublin Mountains
  • Panoramic views of Dublin city from the mountaintop
  • Interactive horror experience on a specially designed bus
  • Three hours of dark history, theatrics and mountain scenery

About This Tour

Dublin has a dark side, and this tour takes you straight into the heart of it. The Horror Hike starts with an interactive bus journey from Christ Church, where professional actors set the scene with tales of murder, mayhem and the macabre. Then you head for the Dublin Mountains and the ruins of the Hellfire Club, a place with a reputation so sinister that locals still cross themselves when they pass it.

The hike up Montpelier Hill is not long but it is atmospheric, especially when actors appear from behind ancient walls to deliver scenes that will make you jump. The views from the top are genuinely spectacular, with all of Dublin spread out below you, which creates a brilliant contrast with the horror unfolding around you. It is part theatre, part history lesson, part mountain walk, and it works brilliantly.

This is not a gentle ghost tour with a few spooky stories. The actors are committed, the scares are real, and the history behind it all is genuinely fascinating. It regularly sells out, so booking ahead is essential.

What’s Included

  • Specially designed bus transport to the Dublin Mountains
  • Professional actors throughout the experience
  • Interactive horror performance
  • Guided mountain hike

What’s Not Included

  • Food and drinks
  • Waterproof clothing (bring your own)

Good to Know

  • Departs from outside Dublinia at Christ Church, Dublin city centre
  • Not suitable for children under 10
  • Bring warm clothes, waterproof gear and sturdy footwear
  • Not recommended for those with spinal injuries, pregnant travellers, or those with cardiovascular concerns
  • A moderate level of physical fitness is required for the mountain hike
  • Maximum group size is 53
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