Belfast: Crumlin Road Gaol Experience

Discover the haunting history of Northern Ireland with the Crumlin Road Gaol Experience in Belfast. This immersive tour guides you through the city’s only remaining Victorian-era prison, where you’ll uncover stories of infamous murderers, suffragettes, loyalists, and republican prisoners who were once held within these formidable walls.

Your journey begins in the jail basement, where original artifacts paint a vivid picture of life in the prison’s operational days. Walk through the notorious tunnel connecting the jail to the courthouse, a passage used by over 25,000 prisoners between 1968 and the prison’s closure.

Marvel at the remarkable 19th-century Victorian architecture as you step into "the circle," the central hub linking the jail’s four wings. The tour continues into the C-wing, giving you a glimpse into the stark living conditions faced by prisoners throughout various periods in the jail’s history, including a visit to the condemned man’s cell.

You’ll see the harrowing execution chamber, where twelve of the seventeen men sentenced to death at Crumlin Road Gaol met their fate. The tour concludes at the graveyard, where executed prisoners were laid to rest in unmarked graves on unconsecrated ground, a somber reminder of the gaol’s dark past.

The experience includes guided access through all key areas of the prison and concludes at the original graveyard. Please note that meals and transportation are not included. Tours start at the Crumlin Road Gaol entrance and last approximately 70 minutes. Availability is limited, so secure your spot and uncover Belfast’s compelling history—book your Crumlin Road Gaol Experience today!