1916 & Revolutionary Dublin: a 2-hour walking tour
€20 per person2 hoursMaximum 10 guestsLocal guide · English
Start at the GPO on a two-hour walking tour of the 1916 Easter Rising and revolutionary Dublin. Connect O’Connell Street and the Moore Street area with the wider story of rebellion, independence and civil war, including the experiences of civilians.
A small group, time for questions and local recommendations for your stay.
Women of Ireland and Revolutionary Dublin share this departure time, with each tour available on alternate dates. Enquire about your preferred day.
2 hours well spent
The Easter Rising and the road to independence
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Put the 1916 Easter Rising at the centre of the story
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Trace the ideas that connect 1798 to later rebellions
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Understand how the Rising led into independence and civil war
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Hear about civilians and everyday lives alongside the leaders
A great fit for Irish history enthusiasts · Visitors exploring their Irish connections · Schools and university groups
A personal way to explore.
Your guide welcomes questions and can give particular stories more attention according to the group’s interests, while covering the advertised experience. Come curious, join the conversation and enjoy getting to know Dublin together.
For a walk shaped around your own group, ask about a private tour. Private group sizes are agreed with your quotation.
Follow the story
Your route through Dublin.
These are the places and themes the walk connects. The final route may adapt to conditions on the day.
O’Connell Street & the GPO
The streets around Moore Street
The Liffey & the wider revolutionary city
The aftermath: independence, civil war & memory
Explore Dublin’s streets, squares and landmarks with a local guide who connects the stories and welcomes your questions.
Clear before you book
What’s included.
Included in your tour
Two-hour guided history walk
A connected account of Ireland’s revolutionary period
Time for questions and discussion
Additional costs to plan for
These items are outside the tour price. Ask us about any plans or questions before booking.
Attraction and museum entry
Food and drinks
Transport
Start your walk with confidence
Where we meet.
Outside the GPO
O’Connell Street Lower, Dublin 1
Meet outside the GPO on O’Connell Street. Your booking confirmation will give the exact place to find your guide.
Plan a comfortable walk with us. Routes include kerbs, road crossings and some uneven paving or cobbles. Share any access needs before booking so we can discuss the route. More about access.
What to bring
Wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring layers and rain protection. Allow time to reach the meeting point.
Dates & booking
Daily · 3.30 p.m. €20 per person. Women of Ireland and Revolutionary Dublin share this departure time, with each tour available on alternate dates. Enquire about your preferred day. You can also request a private version for your group. Read booking information.
Connect Dublin’s GPO, Moore Street and St Stephen’s Green with the events of Easter Week 1916, including the evacuation and surrender.
Questions about 1916 & Revolutionary Dublin
How many people join a public tour?
Every public departure has a maximum of 10 guests, plus your local guide. That keeps the group personal, with room for questions, conversation and recommendations. We agree private group sizes with you when preparing your quotation.
Is this the 1916 tour or the Rebel City tour?
This brings both themes together in one two-hour tour. The 1916 Rising is the centrepiece, with the background to rebellion and the road to independence and civil war providing context.
How will we explore the revolutionary sites?
Follow the story through the streets where it unfolded, from the GPO to the Moore Street area. Your guide connects the landmarks with the people, ideas and decisions that shaped revolutionary Dublin, with time for questions along the way.
Is it suitable for children?
The stories include armed conflict and executions. Ask us about suitability for the ages in your group before booking.
How long is the tour?
This tour lasts two hours.
Can I book this as a private tour?
Yes. Every tour can be booked for your own group, subject to guide availability. Send your preferred date and group size for a quotation.
When can I join a public departure?
The departure time is 3.30 p.m. and the public tour costs €20 per person. Women of Ireland and Revolutionary Dublin share this slot, with each tour available on alternate dates. Enquire about your preferred day.
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