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The best ghost bus tours in Dublin

The Gravedigger bus, the Ghostbus with Bram Stoker's Dracula, haunted walks past Christ Church and St Audoen's, and a ghost walk in French: here is which one to book, with honest advice on whether it is scary or just history, what the ticket includes, and age limits for children.

By the Things to Do in Dublin editorial team 6 tours compared Prices checked 25 October 2026

See our 6 picks
Church towers in black outline under a full moon and dark clouds
Short answer

The best ghost bus tour in Dublin is the Gravedigger Ghost Bus, from €35 for 2 hours. It uses live actors and stops at the Gravediggers pub for a themed shot. The Ghostbus, also from €35, has a storyteller on board and visits St Audoen's. For less money, haunted walking tours start from €14.

Our 6 picks for Dublin ghost tours

Two ghost buses first, then four haunted walks, the last one in French.

  • from €35 per person Our top pick

    2 hours 4.4 (1,101) reviews on GetYourGuide

    Gravedigger Ghost Bus and pub stop

    A 2-hour evening ride with live actors, sound and motion effects. You visit the grounds of St Audoen's and Bully's Acre, then get a themed shot at the Gravediggers pub. Not for under-14s.

    Best for A fun, theatrical night out

    Check availability: Gravedigger Ghost Bus and pub stop on GetYourGuide
  • Old stone crosses and gravestones in a quiet graveyard from €35 per person

    2 hours 4.6 (914) reviews on GetYourGuide

    Ghostbus: gravediggers and body snatching

    A 2-hour ride with a storyteller on board. You hear the real story of Bram Stoker, who wrote Dracula, and visit the hidden graveyard at St Audoen's Steps. It leaves from 59 Upper O'Connell Street.

    Best for Bram Stoker and Dracula fans

    Check availability: Ghostbus: gravediggers and body snatching on GetYourGuide
  • An empty cobbled street at night, lit by old street lamps from €24 per person

    2 hours 4.8 (498) reviews on GetYourGuide

    Dark walking tour of haunted Dublin

    A 2-hour walk down cobbled lanes on Bram Stoker's Dublin, crime and punishment and grave robbing. It runs rain or shine from Crown Alley in Temple Bar. Not for under-12s.

    Best for Dracula fans who like to walk

    Check availability: Dark walking tour of haunted Dublin on GetYourGuide
  • from €22 per person

    2 hours 4.8 (258) reviews on GetYourGuide

    Torture, murder and mystery walk by night

    A 2-hour night walk through the old city with a live guide. It names the grounds of Christ Church, St Patrick's Cathedral and Dublin Castle. It meets at Barnardo Square on Dame Street. Not for under-13s.

    Best for Fans of dark, true history

    Check availability: Torture, murder and mystery walk by night on GetYourGuide
  • from €14 per person

    2 hours 4.8 (13) reviews on GetYourGuide

    Legends, ghosts and ghouls walk

    A 2-hour walk to hidden places in the city, with Irish myths and legends. It starts at 82 Merrion Square South.

    Best for A ghost walk on a budget

    Check availability: Legends, ghosts and ghouls walk on GetYourGuide
  • from €51 per person

    2 hours 4.9 (56) reviews on GetYourGuide

    Ghosts and haunted stories, in French

    An evening walk with ghost stories at haunted places. It runs in French only and starts at the Wolfe Tone statue on St Stephen's Green.

    Best for French speakers

    Check availability: Ghosts and haunted stories, in French on GetYourGuide

Dublin ghost tours compared

Dublin ghost tours compared
TourFromGroup sizeMinimum ageWho it suitsWhy we picked it
Gravedigger Ghost Bus and pub stop 4.4 (1,101)€35
per person		Up to 4514+A fun, theatrical night outThe best-known ghost bus: 1,101 reviews, and a pub stop in the price.
Ghostbus: gravediggers and body snatching 4.6 (914)€35
per person		Up to 3814+Bram Stoker and Dracula fansA storyteller instead of actors, with 914 reviews.
Dark walking tour of haunted Dublin 4.8 (498)€24
per person		Not stated12+Dracula fans who like to walkThe most-reviewed haunted walk: 498 reviews.
Torture, murder and mystery walk by night 4.8 (258)€22
per person		Up to 2513+Fans of dark, true historyRated 4.8 from 258 reviews, from €22.
Legends, ghosts and ghouls walk 4.8 (13)€14
per person		Up to 30Not statedA ghost walk on a budgetThe cheapest pick, from €14.
Ghosts and haunted stories, in French 4.9 (56)€51
per person		Up to 15Not statedFrench speakersThe only ghost tour here in French.

  • Gravedigger Ghost Bus and pub stop

    €35 per person2 hours 4.4 (1,101)

    Details
    Group size
    Up to 45
    Minimum age
    14+
    Who it suits
    A fun, theatrical night out
    Why we picked it
    The best-known ghost bus: 1,101 reviews, and a pub stop in the price.

  • Ghostbus: gravediggers and body snatching

    €35 per person2 hours 4.6 (914)

    Details
    Group size
    Up to 38
    Minimum age
    14+
    Who it suits
    Bram Stoker and Dracula fans
    Why we picked it
    A storyteller instead of actors, with 914 reviews.

  • Dark walking tour of haunted Dublin

    €24 per person2 hours 4.8 (498)

    Details
    Group size
    Not stated
    Minimum age
    12+
    Who it suits
    Dracula fans who like to walk
    Why we picked it
    The most-reviewed haunted walk: 498 reviews.

  • Torture, murder and mystery walk by night

    €22 per person2 hours 4.8 (258)

    Details
    Group size
    Up to 25
    Minimum age
    13+
    Who it suits
    Fans of dark, true history
    Why we picked it
    Rated 4.8 from 258 reviews, from €22.

  • Legends, ghosts and ghouls walk

    €14 per person2 hours 4.8 (13)

    Details
    Group size
    Up to 30
    Minimum age
    Not stated
    Who it suits
    A ghost walk on a budget
    Why we picked it
    The cheapest pick, from €14.

  • Ghosts and haunted stories, in French

    €51 per person2 hours 4.9 (56)

    Details
    Group size
    Up to 15
    Minimum age
    Not stated
    Who it suits
    French speakers
    Why we picked it
    The only ghost tour here in French.
  • All 6 take 2 hours.
  • None of the 6 includes hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point.
  • All 6 offer free cancellation.
  • Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 25 October 2026. Prices are “from” prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.

The Gravedigger ghost bus tour

The Gravedigger Ghost Bus is the most theatrical tour here. Actors tell stories of plague and body snatchers, with sound and motion effects on the bus.

You also walk the grounds of St Audoen's and Bully's Acre. Then you stop at the Gravediggers pub, which the listing calls one of Dublin's oldest, for one themed shot. Pints are extra, and the tour does not go into the cemetery.

Ghost tours in Dublin: bus or walk?

Take a bus for a show, and a walk for the history. The buses use actors or a storyteller. The walks use a guide and go down old lanes on foot.

The walks are cheaper, from €14 to €24 in English. The buses cost from €35.

The ghost buses are tours, not transport. To get around by day, a hop-on hop off Dublin bus is the one to use.

Haunted Dublin walking tours

The best haunted walk for most people is the Dark walking tour from Temple Bar. It covers Bram Stoker's Dublin, old crimes and grave robbing.

For darker history, pick the Torture, Murder and Mystery walk. On a budget, pick Legends, Ghosts and Ghouls, from €14. French speakers have their own walk from St Stephen's Green.

Tips for Dublin ghost tours

  1. What is included

    The Gravedigger bus includes one themed shot. Pints, food and cemetery entry are not included. The walks include the guide only.

  2. Check the age limit

    Both buses are not for under-14s. The Dark walk is for 12 and up, and the Torture walk for 13 and up.

  3. Dress for the weather

    The Dark walk runs rain or shine. Bring a warm layer and good shoes for the cobbles.

  4. Dublin Castle is closed

    When we checked on 25 October 2026, the Dublin Castle campus was closed to visitors until January 2027. The Torture walk lists its grounds, so its route may change: check with the operator. Our Dublin Castle tours page has the details.

Dublin ghost tours: questions and answers

Does Dublin have ghost tours?
Yes. Two ghost buses and several haunted walks run in the city. The walks start in Temple Bar, Dame Street, Merrion Square and St Stephen's Green. Prices start from €14.

What is a ghost bus in Dublin?
It is a 2-hour evening bus tour with ghost stories. The Gravedigger bus uses actors and effects. The Ghostbus has a storyteller on board. Both stop at St Audoen's, a medieval church.

What is the best ghost bus tour in Dublin?
For most people, the Gravedigger Ghost Bus, from €35. It has actors, effects and a pub stop with a themed shot.

How long does a Dublin ghost bus tour last?
2 hours. Both ghost buses and all four haunted walks take about 2 hours.

Are Dublin ghost tours OK for children?
Not for young children. Both buses are not for under-14s. The Dark walk is for 12 and up, and the Torture walk for 13 and up. The Dark walk also warns of themes of murder and torture.

Do Dublin ghost tours go to Kilmainham Gaol?
None of our picks lists Kilmainham Gaol. You can only visit the gaol on its own guided tour, booked on its official site. It refuses tickets bought from other sellers.

Is a ghost tour a good idea for Halloween in Dublin?
Yes, if you book early. All six can be cancelled for free up to 24 hours before, so you can book now and change plans later. We found no Halloween events to list.

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Written by the Things to Do in Dublin editorial team.