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Kilmainham Gaol History, 1916 Rising and GPO Museum Walking Tour
Dublin, Ireland, Europe
$80.37
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Overview
The Dublin Easter Rising Walking Tour offers an insightful journey through the heart of Ireland's fight for independence. Walk the very streets where history unfolded during the pivotal 1916 Easter Rising.
- 🏛️ Visit Dublin City Hall, a key civic hub with a rich history linked to the rebellion, and learn how municipal politics played a vital role.
- 📜 Explore the General Post Office (GPO) on O'Connell Street, the headquarters of the Rising and a powerful symbol of Irish resistance.
- 🗺️ Enjoy a guided exterior visit of Dublin Castle, discovering its 700-year history from Viking foundations to the Easter Rising.
- 🌉 Walk across the iconic Ha'penny Bridge, Ireland's first cast-iron pedestrian crossing, and capture stunning photos along the way.
- 🏙️ Discover the architectural marvel of O’Connell Bridge, nearly as wide as it is long, and hear the stories behind its transformation.
- 📚 Stop at Trinity College Dublin, where your guide will share tales of its significance and the cultural identity of Ireland.
- 🏘️ Trace the dramatic escape route on Moore Street, the site of the final surrender during the Easter Rising, where history was made.
- 🎟️ Gain entry to the immersive GPO Witness History Museum after your guided introduction, diving deeper into the narrative of the Rising.
- 🕰️ The tour lasts approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes and includes an English-speaking guide for an enriching experience.
- 🚍 Public transportation options are conveniently available nearby for easy access to the tour start point.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Tour in English
English Speaking Guide
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
- Learn about Kilmainham Gaol and its significance in Irish history
- 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 "
Return details
- 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)
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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.
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Trinity College DublinLearn 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.
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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.
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Ha'penny BridgeStep 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.
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Moore StreetWalk 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.
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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.
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GPO MuseumImmerse 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.
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Kilmainham Gaol History, 1916 Rising and GPO Museum Walking Tour
Dublin, Ireland, Europe
$80.37
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!