About St. Michan's Church
Overlooking Smithfield's hustle on Church Street, St. Michan's Church is Dublin's eeriest gem, dating to 1095 with vaults preserving mummified Crusaders. This working Church of Ireland parish blends medieval mystery with 18th-century organ (Handel's Messiah premiered here!). Tours delve into the dry limestone vaults' natural mummification, revealing the 'Crusader', a 6'6" knight, and Augustine monk. A spine-tingling slice of Smithfield's dark history.
What to Expect
30-min guided tours descend to four atmospheric vaults: touch the Crusader's finger (tradition for luck!), see organ played. Church nave features ornate monuments. Small groups for intimate chills. Not for claustrophobes , ladders to coffins!
Insider Tips
Summer daily tours from 10am; winter varies , phone ahead. €8 adults, kids €4. Combine with Jameson walkover. Brave souls: request torchlit after-hours. SEO for 'Dublin mummies'. Locals avoid alone at night! Post-tour, slainte at Brazen Head pub. Unmissable for history buffs seeking Smithfield's macabre side.