About This Tour
“Obedientia Civium, Urbis Felicitas” Have you ever wondered what the words under the Three Castles Burning mean? Dublin has a long and rich criminal culture that goes all the way back to the vikings who first gave the city its modern name. If you have a love of history and gallows’ humour, then this is the tour for you! On our two-hour walk we will explore crimes from Georgian to Modern Dublin, giving context for how criminality influenced the city’s history, and was itself shaped by that history in turn. From Tiger Kidnappings to Heart Heists, come and hear the tale of Dublin’s dark deeds… Our tour has over 100 excellent reviews online and is ranked in the top tours on Trip Advisor. TOPICS - Tiger Kidnappings - 2009 BoI Heist - Trinity College Murders - Graverobbers - Molly Malone and Dublin’s Red Light District - Punishments and Torture - Irish Crown Jewels Heist - Veronica Guerin - James David & the Chester Beatty - Heart of St. Laurence - Debtor’s Prisons
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Meeting Point
Meeting at the Tree outside Starbucks at 1 College Green, Dublin, D02 YT92.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
✓ Free cancellation due to bad weather
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Alternative Dublin
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