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2 hours 30 minutes
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Follow an expert guide through the heart of Dublin tracing the rebellion's path as it unfolded.
Experience the defining moment of Irish history—the 1916 Easter Rising—on the very streets where it unfolded. This guided walking tour traces the rebellion in chronological order to provide a powerful and clear understanding of Ireland’s fight for independence.
As the group moves through central Dublin, your expert guide will introduce the political and cultural tensions that led to the insurrection. You will visit Dublin City Hall, exploring its significance as a civic hub and learning how municipal politics intersected with revolutionary events. Along the route, you will learn how the Irish Volunteers and Citizen Army seized strategic positions and how British forces responded as the fighting spread.
The tour concludes at the General Post Office (GPO) on O'Connell Street, the headquarters of the Rising and a global symbol of Irish resistance.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs.
Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.
Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths/sidewalks/curbs will have suitable ramps.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Dublin Castle
Step into the center of Irish history on a guided exterior tour of Dublin Castle. From its 13th-century Viking foundations to the first shots of the 1916 Easter Rising, explore 700 years of power, intrigue, and rebellion. Walk the Upper and Lower State Yards with an expert guide and visit the legendary site where the first Vikings landed in 795 AD. Entry to the state apartments is not included. Fully guided-10 minute exterior visit of the Castle and the Gardens.
City Hall
Enjoy a guided 10-minute exterior visit of Dublin City Hall, a masterpiece of 18th-century Georgian architecture and a silent witness to the 1916 Easter Rising. Originally the Royal Exchange, this Dame Street landmark transitioned from a center of commerce to a site of revolutionary occupation. Explore the breathtaking Rotunda and discover the secrets of Dublin's municipal heart with an expert guide.
Immersive GPO Witness History Museum experience
Expert storytelling connecting history, politics, and place
Dublin under British rule and revolutionary resistance & The role of civilians during Easter Week
City Hall & its civic role in revolutionary Dublin, O’Connell St as the epicenter of the rebellion
The causes and consequences of the 1916 Rising & Key leaders: Pearse, Connolly & Plunkett
Transportation / Guide Gratuities
English Speaking Guide
Spanish Speaking Guide: For Spanish Speaking Guests
French Speaking Guide: For French Speaking Guests
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