A spooky actor with pale makeup leaning against the Gravediggers Ghost Bus at night.

Actors in ghost makeup performing a dramatic scene with a body bag in front of the Gravediggers bus.

A costumed actor holding a vintage lantern while entertaining a crowd of tourists outside the ghost bus.

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The Gravediggers: 4D Ghost Bus Tour & Pub

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Dublin
Ireland

Delve into the shadowy underbelly and grim history of Ireland's capital aboard The Gravediggers Ghost Bus Tour—the country's premier theatrical 4D ghost bus. On this immersive 2-hour-and-15-minute evening tour, professional actors in full Victorian and medieval costume bring plagues, 19th-century body snatchers, and terrifying local lore like 'The Dolocher' and Darkey Kelly to life as you navigate Dublin's dark, winding streets.

Your haunting journey departs from College Green and takes you back 600 years to the Black Death era. Step off outside the eerie St. Audoen's Church—notorious for ghost sightings, the 'Green Lady,' and medieval plague history—before passing Croppies Acre and the sinister walls of Kilmainham Gaol. Next, head toward Glasnevin Cemetery, the final resting place of over one million souls and a historic hotspot for grave robbers. The tour culminates at the legendary John Kavanagh's 'The Gravediggers' Pub (est. 1833), where you can calm your nerves with a complimentary 'Ghoulish Brew' (and purchase a pint of what locals call the best Guinness in Dublin!) before returning to College Green.

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About

Start time:

7:45 PM

Duration:

2 hours 15 mins

Smartphone tickets accepted

Instant ticket delivery

Best time:

Evening.

Free cancellation

Free rescheduling

Live Guide:

English.

Highlights

Experience Ireland's original 4D theatrical ghost bus tour aboard a custom gothic double-decker with costumed actors.
Step off outside medieval St. Audoen's Church ('Hell') for creepy plague history and tales of Darkey Kelly.
Hear macabre stories of 19th-century body snatchers and executions near Kilmainham Gaol and Glasnevin Cemetery.
Visit the legendary John Kavanagh's 'The Gravediggers' Pub (est. 1833) and enjoy a complimentary 'Ghoulish Brew' drink.
Enjoy a hilarious, spine-tingling night out in Dublin with free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.

Validity

Your ticket is valid for the selected date and 07:45 PM departure time from College Green.

What's Included

2-hour-and-15-minute theatrical 4D ghost bus tour with professional actor-guides.

Complimentary 'Ghoulish Brew' drink at the famous Gravediggers Pub beside Glasnevin Cemetery.

Guided stops at St. Audoen's Church and the Gravediggers Pub, plus views of Kilmainham Gaol and Croppies Acre.

What's Not Included

Additional food and beverages (such as optional pints of Guinness purchased at the Gravediggers Pub).

Interior entry into St. Audoen's Church, Kilmainham Gaol, and Glasnevin Cemetery.

Hotel pickup and drop-off services.

Itinerary

The Gravediggers Ghost Bus Tour Itinerary

1
07:35 PM - Check in at the Gravedigger Bus Stop at 24-27 College Green (opposite Trinity College).
2
07:45 PM - Depart College Green aboard the custom-built 4D Gravedigger theatrical ghost bus.
3
08:20 PM - Stop outside medieval St. Audoen's Church for Black Death tales, Darkey Kelly, and 'The Dolocher'.
4
08:50 PM - Pass by Croppies Acre and Kilmainham Gaol for stories of grave robbers and historic executions.
5
09:15 PM - Arrive by Glasnevin Cemetery and visit the iconic Gravediggers Pub (John Kavanagh's) for your complimentary Ghoulish Brew.
6
10:00 PM - Arrive back at College Green in Dublin city center.

Instructions

Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled 07:45 PM departure time (by 07:35 PM).
The meeting point is at the Gravedigger Bus Stop sign located at 24-27 College Green, D02 E198, Dublin (opposite Trinity College).
Show your digital smartphone ticket to the actor-guide or driver upon boarding.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel for free up to 24 hours before your scheduled tour departure time to receive a 100% full refund.
Rescheduling your tour date is completely free and permitted up to 24 hours before your original visit date.

Tips

Arrive with a sense of fun! This tour blends real macabre Dublin history with dark Irish comedy, audience participation, and light jump scares.
Dress comfortably for the evening weather. While most of the show takes place inside the custom theater bus, there are short outdoor stops at St. Audoen's Church and the Gravediggers Pub.
In addition to your complimentary 'Ghoulish Brew', you'll have time at the bar inside John Kavanagh's 'The Gravediggers' Pub to buy a pint of Guinness—widely hailed by locals as the finest pint in all of Dublin!
The tour features adult humor and dark historical themes, making it ideal for adults, teenagers (14+), and groups of friends.

How to Get There

Address

24-27 College Green, D02 E198, Dublin, Ireland

The Gravediggers Ghost Bus Tour is a 2-hour-and-15-minute interactive theatrical experience aboard a custom-designed gothic double-decker bus. Professional costumed actors bring 600 years of Dublin's darkest history—plagues, medieval torture, ghosts, and 19th-century body snatchers—to life with dark comedy and special effects.

The tour lasts approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes (135 minutes), departing College Green at 07:45 PM and returning around 10:00 PM.

The tour departs from and returns to the Gravedigger Bus Stop at 24-27 College Green in central Dublin (D02 E198, right across from Trinity College and the Bank of Ireland).

Your ticket includes one complimentary 'Ghoulish Brew' (a themed punch drink, with a non-alcoholic option available) at the famous Gravediggers Pub. While you're inside the pub, you can also purchase a freshly poured pint of their legendary Guinness at the bar!

Established in 1833 right against the wall of Glasnevin Cemetery, this 8th-generation family pub earned its nickname because 19th-century gravediggers used to knock on the wall and have pints passed through the railings. With no music, no TV, and original Victorian interiors, it is famous across Ireland for pouring the best pint of Guinness in Dublin.

Yes! While much of the theatrical show takes place aboard the gothic upper deck of the bus, you will step off for an atmospheric outdoor stop by medieval St. Audoen's Church and for a visit inside the Gravediggers Pub next to Glasnevin Cemetery.

No, as both sites are closed at night, the tour visits them from the outside for dramatic storytelling before stopping inside the historic Gravediggers Pub right beside the cemetery gates.

It's a brilliant mix of both! Think of it as 'Horrible Histories' for adults—costumed actors combine real macabre history about the Black Death, 'The Dolocher' demon pig, and grave robbers with plenty of dark Irish comedy and light jump scares.

Due to dark historical themes, theatrical jump scares, and adult humor, this tour is recommended for adults and teenagers aged 14 and over rather than young children.

Yes! Because the main theatrical performance happens inside the covered, custom-built theater deck of the bus and inside the Gravediggers Pub, it is a fantastic rainy-evening activity in Dublin.

The live theatrical performance is conducted in English.

Unfortunately, the custom double-decker theater bus requires climbing stairs to the upper performance deck and is not wheelchair accessible.

There are no restrooms on board the bus, but restrooms are available during the stop at the Gravediggers Pub in the second half of the tour.

You can cancel for a 100% full refund or reschedule your tour date completely free of charge up to 24 hours before your scheduled departure time.