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Kilmainham Gaol History, 1916 Rising and GPO Museum Walking Tour

4.7(6)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 6 reviews2 h 30 minFree cancellationBy LetzGo City Tours
GPO Dublin

About this activity

Follow an expert guide through the heart of Dublin, tracing the 1916 Easter Rising while uncovering the fascinating Kilmainham Gaol history, one of Ireland's most important landmarks in the story of Irish independence.

This Dublin walking tour follows the rebellion in chronological order, revealing the vital role of Kilmainham Gaol, where Patrick Pearse and James Connolly were imprisoned before their executions, events that transformed public opinion and accelerated Ireland's fight for freedom.

Explore Dublin City Hall and discover how the Irish Volunteers and Citizen Army occupied key positions as British forces fought to regain control. The tour ends at the iconic General Post Office (GPO), headquarters of the Rising, with included admission to the award-winning GPO Witness History Museum, where immersive exhibits bring this defining chapter of Dublin history to life, including that of Kilmainham Gaol.

What's included

  • ✓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
  • ✓Learn about Kilmainham Gaol and its significance in Irish history
  • ✓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

Not included

  • ✕Transportation / Guide Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

  • "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 "

Good to know

  • 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.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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