Full description
Discover Halloween's Celtic roots as you walk through historic Dublin and its darkest legends with an expert guide in Irish folklore.
This walking tour explores the Celtic and Irish roots of Halloween, revealing how the ancient festival of Samhain, along with centuries of folklore, gothic literature and popular traditions, gave rise to the holiday celebrated around the world today. An expert guide shares the ancestral customs the Irish used to protect themselves from malevolent spirits, along with their connection to Irish horror literature.
The route passes through some of the most historic and evocative corners of Dublin's old city, including Dublin Castle, the old city walls, the Castle's Forty Steps, Marsh's Library, St. Patrick's Cathedral and Christ Church Cathedral, stopping at each point to share legends and little-known historical details.
Since the tour runs in small groups, the experience stays intimate, allowing the guide to go deeper into stories and anecdotes about gothic Dublin and its traditions. Along the route, guests also get access to discounts at some of the city's most iconic museums, cafés and restaurants.
An ideal experience for anyone who wants to discover the true origins of Halloween beyond its modern commercial version, guided by someone passionate about Irish history and folklore.
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Additional Information
● Si prega di presentarsi al punto d'incontro con 20 minuti di anticipo rispetto all'orario di inizio del tour
● L'attività può essere influenzata da cause esterne al di fuori del controllo del fornitore
● Il fornitore non è responsabile per eventuali lesioni fisiche né per la perdita o il danneggiamento di oggetti personali durante l'esperienza
Inclusions
✔ Guided walk led by an expert guide specialized in Irish folklore and traditions linked to Halloween
✔ Discounts at selected museums, cafés and restaurants along the route
Exclusions
✖ Hotel pickup or drop-off
✖ Transport to the meeting point
✖ Entrance to museums, cathedrals or other sites mentioned during the walk
✖ Entrance fees, meals and drinks unless expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Other unspecified services
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of the activity.
Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance and no-shows are not eligible for a refund.
Meeting point
Tree of Gold sculpture, Central Plaza, Dame Street (corner with Fownes Street), Dublin 2. The guide waits at this exact spot, next to the sculpture.