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Dark Secrets of Galway: Ghosts and Curses.

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Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Languages: Spanish
Guru: Yeray
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Registered on 10 March 2023
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Hello everyone! I'm Yeray, a history and travel enthusiast. Two years ago I arrived on the Emerald Isle and since then I've been dedicated to discovering its hidden corners and legends. I love sharing stories, curiosities and anecdotes that bring Galway to life. See you on the tour!
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Do you dare to discover the hidden side of Galway?

Galway is much more than its colorful streets and live music. Behind every corner lurk true crime stories, ancient legends, restless ghosts, and mythological creatures that still whisper in the night.

On this unique tour, we'll explore the city's most chilling tales, blending history, Irish folklore, and documented events.

🔥 What you'll discover on the tour:

🩸 Mayor Lynch's murder
The man who hanged his own son and gave rise to the term "lynching."

🏰 The Lynch's Cursed Room
Sealed for centuries… what did they really lock away in there?

⚔️ The King's Executioner at The King's Head Pub
Galway's connection to the execution of Charles I of England.

🌊 The Claddagh Fishermen's Curse
Dark pacts with sea creatures (merrows) in exchange for fortune.

🌫️ The ghost of the Salmon Weir Bridge
The faceless monk who appears in the fog and brings bad luck.

🪦 The restless souls of Bohermore Cemetery
Shadows and laments that still haunt Galway's oldest cemetery.

🧛 Shantalla's vampire
Mysterious deaths from blood loss in the 19th century.

🔮 The Forbidden Secrets of Nun's Island
Convents, hidden loves and nocturnal apparitions.

🌲 The Hidden Creatures of Merlin Woods
Strange lights and beings from the Otherworld roam the nearby woods.

👻 Spanish Arch and the Lady of the River
The tragic apparition of the woman in white who wanders along the Corrib.

I'm waiting to tell you all these stories!


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
27 Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland
I'll be in front of The Skeff Pub wearing an orange jacket or a Galway symbol.
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Outside visit
Eyre Square
2
Outside visit
Lynch's Castle
3
Outside visit
Lynch Memorial Window
Tour map

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).


Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.
Dark Secrets of Galway: Ghosts and Curses.
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