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Kilmainham Gaol History, 1916 Rising and GPO Museum Walking Tour
4.7 from 6 Viator reviews2 hours 30 minutesViator
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Kilmainham Gaol History, 1916 Rising and GPO Museum Walking Tour is a 150-minute history and culture tour in Dun Laoghaire, booked through Viator. From $78. Starts 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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About this excursion
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 in this excursion
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
Know before you go
Accessibility
- 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.
Health & fitness
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.
What to bring
- Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs.
Other
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- 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.
Where this excursion starts
The meeting point is on your booking confirmation from Viator.
When it runs
Runs Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Starts 10:00 am and 2:00 pm.
Schedule checked Nov 13
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