1916 Easter Rising Private Walking Tour with Expert Local Guide

About This Tour

Step into the heart of Ireland’s fight for independence on this 1916 Easter Rising Walking Tour of Dublin. Walk the streets where history was made and uncover the stories of the brave men and women who led the rebellion that changed Ireland forever.

Explore key locations such as the GPO (General Post Office), the epicenter of the Rising, and other significant sites like Dublin Castle, Moore Street, and St. Stephen’s Green. Learn about the leaders of the Rising, including Patrick Pearse, James Connolly, and Countess Markievicz, and how their vision for an independent Ireland inspired a nation.

This tour offers a compelling mix of storytelling, historical insights, and a vivid account of the events that shaped modern Ireland. It is perfect for history enthusiasts and anyone eager to delve into Ireland’s revolutionary past.

Walk in the footsteps of Ireland’s revolutionaries, and book your tour today.

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What’s Included

• Professional Tour Guiding Services
• Hotel Pickup

What’s Not Included

• Gratuities
• Food and drinks

Itinerary

1. The beautiful park was a battle ground in the rebellion. Learn about the role play by the rebel’s commanding officer Countess Markievicz and the women of the Rising. See bullet holes from the Rising. (pass by)
2. The home of the Lord Mayor of Dublin. On January 21st 1919 the first Irish Parliament met here, proclaimed Ireland and independent country and issued a declaration of war to ‘all enemies foreign and domestic’. (pass by)
3. The seat of British rule in Ireland from 1204AD. It was the site of the first engagement between the Irish Republican Army and the British Crown Forces during Easter week. (pass by)
4. The University was seen as a symbol of British rule, training Irish men to man colonial posts throughout the empire. It’s ethos was firmly anti-independence. British soliders manned the roof of the university to defend it from the rebels. (pass by)
5. Patrick Pearse was the President of the Irish Republic during Easter Week and commander in chief of the IRA. Learn about the role Pearse and the Irish languague played in the revolution. (pass by)
6. James Connolly was the leader of the trade union in 1916 and assembled his own workers army, the Irish Citizen Army. Learn about the role played by Connolly in advocating not just for national independence but widespread social change and gender equality. (pass by)
7. The headquarters of the rebellion in 1916. It was here that the proclamation of the Irish Republic was read. The building was held by the IRA for five days under British bombardment. (pass by)
8. This is where the Irish Republic made its last stand. With the city in flames, and military victory impossible, the rebels agree to surrender, knowing they will fight again another day. (pass by)
9. This tranquile garden is dedicated to all those who lost their life fighting for Irish freedom. Reflect on the rebellion and learn how it led to a revolution which gives us the modern independent Irish state. (pass by)

Meeting point: The guide will meet you at the statue.

Good to Know

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

This is a private tour. Available in: en.