Belfast, Co. Antrim · Northern Ireland

Crumlin Road Gaol: Self-Guided Tour

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Courtyard of a large, stone building with barred windows and a tall central chimney under a partly cloudy sky.

A historic three-story brick building with barred windows, grand staircase, and a sign reading "Crumlin Road Gaol."

Spacious interior with multiple levels of black metal walkways, arched windows, and a corridor leading to a gate.

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Next available: Saturday 17 October

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From Tiqets, checked 17 Oct 2026.

About this experience

Northern Ireland has its fair share of infamous locales, but there are few places as storied and stained with the blood of The Troubles as Crumlin Road Gaol. This former jailhouse imprisoned some of the most important figures in Ireland who struggled for independence and was the scene of 17 executions over its 150-year lifespan. On this 60-minute self-guided walking tour through the grim history of the gaol, you'll discover the tales of humanity that shone through even in its darkest days.

Peer into the dark history of Northern Ireland's most infamous prison

A notorious former jail located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, many high-profile members of the Irish struggle for independence were imprisoned at Crumlin Road Gaol, including Éamon de Valera, Martin McGuinness, Michael Stone, and Bobby Sands. It is now a cultural heritage site and visitor attraction that preserves Northern Ireland's dark history.