A Scare At Samhain

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About the Activity

This tour is 100% authentic and tells the real story of Samhain from a local perspective. During the tour with your Seán na gealaí guide, you will explore local stories and places behind the bean sí and the púca.

1 hour 30 minutes

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Adult : 1

Inclusions & Exclusions

Fees : Other. All Fees and Taxes

Hot chocolate and báirín breac

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Maximum 20 travellers in this tour.

Discover how Samhain became the Halloween festival we know and love on this walking tour. With a Seán na Gealaí for a guide, you will meet the bean sí and talk with the púca (among others) along the way. Starting at Leap Community Garden, we stroll up through Ireland's most poetically named woodland, Bláth na Gréine. At each stop you will learn about the local beliefs, traditions and customs around Samhain and Halloween. We finish at Myross Wood House where we have hot chocolate & báirín breac.View Location

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Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point

Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.

Additional Information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In

English

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket

Cancellation & Refunds

Cannot be cancelled or amended without incurring a 100% penalty; i.e., the refund amount will be zero.

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.

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Operated by GormúCreated on 21 Oct 2022Created on 24 Jun 2025

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