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Road to Freedom and GPO Witness History Museum

Location Dublin, Ireland, Europe
$82.81
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Overview

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.

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Tour in English
English Speaking Guide
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • The causes and consequences of the 1916 Rising & Key leaders: Pearse, Connolly & Plunkett
  • City Hall & its civic role in revolutionary Dublin, O’Connell St as the epicenter of the rebellion
  • Dublin under British rule and revolutionary resistance & The role of civilians during Easter Week
  • Expert storytelling connecting history, politics, and place
  • Immersive GPO Witness History Museum experience
  • Transportation / Guide Gratuities

Meeting point
"MEETING TIME: 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. MEETING PLACE: Chez Max, 1 Palace St, Dublin MEETING POINT: Meet your guide directly outside the restaurant. The guide will have a company name Checkin Sign "

  • 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. (pass by)
  • 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. (pass by)
  • The story of Irish Parliament, limited self-rule, and the Act of Union. Continue your journey through Dublin’s beating heart, College Green—once home to Parliament and still home to Trinity College.
  • Trinity College Dublin
    Learn about the Protestant Ascendancy, education, class, and cultural identity. Stop at Trinity College to hear your guide share stories of its significance and rich history.
  • Discover the architectural marvel of O’Connell Bridge, the only bridge in Europe that is nearly as wide as it is long. Originally built in 1791 as the narrow, humped "Carlisle Bridge," it was transformed into the grand thoroughfare you see today to honor the "Liberator," Daniel O'Connell. Explore its intricate keystones and hear the stories of the city it connects.
  • Ha'penny Bridge
    Step onto the most iconic bridge in Ireland: the Ha'penny Bridge. Built in 1816, this elegant cast-iron pedestrian crossing was the first of its kind in the country. Discover the story of the "halfpenny toll" that gave the bridge its nickname, admire its historic Shropshire ironwork, and capture the perfect photo as you cross between the historic Northside and the vibrant streets of Temple Bar.
  • Moore Street
    Walk the "Street of the Last Stand" and discover the site of the final surrender of the 1916 Easter Rising. Trace the dramatic escape route from the burning GPO to Moore Street, where rebels tunneled through terraced houses in a desperate bid for survival. Experience the poignant location where Irish leaders finally laid down their arms, ending a week that changed history.
  • Stand at the epicenter of the 1916 Easter Rising: O'Connell Street. Explore the iconic General Post Office (GPO), the rebel headquarters where the Proclamation of the Irish Republic was first read. Trace the bullet holes still visible in the stone and relive the dramatic week that transformed this grand thoroughfare into a frontline battlefield.
  • GPO Museum
    Immerse yourself in the epicenter of Irish history with a visit to the General Post Office (GPO) on Dublin’s iconic O’Connell Street. This isn’t just a stop for a photo—it’s a journey into the heart of the 1916 Easter Rising. Whether you are a history enthusiast or a first-time visitor to Dublin, this experience offers a profound look at the events that shaped modern Ireland. After the guided introduction, step inside with your included timed-entry tickets. This award-winning, immersive museum allows you to dive deeper into the narrative at your own pace.

  • 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.
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    Road to Freedom and GPO Witness History Museum

    Location Dublin, Ireland, Europe
    $82.81
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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