Dublin Ghost Tours

I've done A LOT of touristy things in Dublin and across Ireland. There is a lot to do as a visitor and much to do once you live here. I like staying in the unchartered waters most of the time, and experience places as a local, but I'm not ashamed to admit I like cheesy and touristy things too.

My new friend Natalie, a native of Raheny, isn't ashamed either. We wanted to do the Ghost Tours around Halloween time, but as you can imagine it was busy and/or full. We made it into the Friday tours a week after Halloween, so better a bit late than never. And we'd been meaning to have a friend date for a while, so this made for just the right occasion.

Dublin Ghost Tours start and finish on Dame Street, across from Trinity College. Photo By: M.

I was disappointed the stories weren't better (Sorry, I've been spoiled by better ones I guess) but the actors were charming, hillarious, and hard working! There were a few good spooks!

From inside the Gravedigger's Bus. Sorry I'm not sorry. Photo By: M.

I most enjoyed laughing and making fun of unexpected blunders with Nat. At one point (what you get when you sit in the front), one of the actors rubbed something disgusting on my head and it took me about 15 minutes to stop laughing. I even snorted. In public. YUP.

At the end of the tour of some of the most haunted places in Dublin, we made one last stop at The Glasnevin Cemetery. This is the burial site for many of the most famous people from Ireland, including members of the Irish Army, authors, and actors.

Beside this site is a famous and popular pub called John Kavanagh, also known as "The Gravedigger's Pub". Here you experience a proper Irish pub and drink excellent pints. We both drank Guiness and had fun. I would suggest this tour if you don't know any of the old Irish ghost stories yourself, or have any Irish friends who can tell you a few. You do get to go to some important sites to visit as well, my favorite being Kilmainham Gaol.

Nat & I. Photo By: Friendly Traveler.

I realized I haven't had Guiness in too long. It's been a cans night house party or woozy holiday punch scene from October- give or take some wine-o time. To be honest, I haven't been drinking too regularly for someone in a drinking meca you might think. I enjoy a classy glass of wine with my meal or delcious pint here and there, don't get me wrong. I've been striving for moderation and balance, which is always good.

I am actually excited to try out seasons beers that are coming through town this month. There are also many pubs and bars in town doing special tastings. YUM. Still looking for an excuse to come visit, GAWNNNNNN.

The front of The Gravedigger's Pub. Photo By: M.

Leaving our tour, we made off to Porterhouse on Grafton Street for more girl talk and a night out.
It was fun had by all!

See ya shortly-

Cheers,
M