Guests' reviews
Melanie Brown | Jan 8, 2018
A true gem of history, encroached on all sides by huge buildings which have buried this ancient part of the city beneath their foundations. Inside, the church is austerely beautiful, but most visitors come to see the famous crypt. Excitingly accessed through a trapdoor in the churchyard, and down a flight of steep stone steps, there is a visceral display of mummified corpses going back hundreds of years, which have been preserved through time in the perfectly dry, cold atmosphere.
Justin McCarthy | Oct 22, 2017
Probably my favourite historical thing to do in Dublin. Great tour of the crypts underneath the church with bags of very interesting history. The tour guide I've had on a number of occasions is absolutely brilliant, really brings it to life and has a wealth of knowledge. Great value too. Opening times are a little restrictive so check before you go.
Chris McCarson | Nov 27, 2017
The (small but very nice) crypts were great. The guide gave a lot of historical background info on the crypts in a very entertaining way.
I don't think there are tours "at the top of the hour", just hang around in the church for a while and wait for someone to yell "OK, who's here to see the mummys?!"
Claudia C | Jan 20, 2018
Definitely worth visiting! Tour Guide is great, a lot of history and it is spooky!
oisin breathnach | Aug 21, 2017
This a great bit if history for everyone. The vaults under st Michans church house the mummified corpses of some famous and historical figures. The guides are great and enthusiastic. It's really cheap by comparison to other tours in Dublin, so whether you're Irish or a tourist this is definitely somewhere to visit when you're in Dublin.
Britt-Marie Montemayor | Apr 20, 2018
It's tough to rate this tiny church compared to all the other cathedrals we've seen in Dublin. Should you go? Yes, especially if you can catch the organist practicing. If you like the creepy crypts and mummified bodies yes, you should go. It's a quick visit and interesting enough to warrant the trip. Getting into the vaults /crypt area is through a tight low door with steep steps. If you are very tall or broad shouldered, it might be a bit awkward but it is doable.
Kath Sale | Apr 12, 2018
The church is beautiful, well worth a look around first. Loved the crypts! The tour guide was very knowledgeable and quirky which added to the atmosphere. Would recommend a visit to anyone
Mallory Thokey | Apr 7, 2018
One of the favorite things we did in Dublin! The crypt is so cool and the mummies were absolutely fascinating. Our tour guide through the crypt was my favorite, loved his dark humor and learned so much.
Victor | Apr 12, 2018
Beautiful church with lots of history and apparently it has mummies; although I didn't get to see them so will have to come back and check it out by myself.
Stefan Nubert | Mar 30, 2018
Slightly off the main tourist route I guess but worth a visit. The mummies aren't mummies in the normal sense but the preservation of the bodies is very interesting and the guide extremely entertaining.
