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1916 Rising Walking Tour
Use Dublin’s surviving streets and buildings to understand the Easter Rising, the people caught in it and its political aftermath on a public route.
- Price
- Confirm before booking
- Duration
- Confirm for your date
- Start time
- Ask about public dates
- Language
- English
- Format
- Public walking tour
Tour highlights
- Set the Rising in its First World War context
- Trace key events through central Dublin
- Discuss leaders, civilians and British forces
- Explore why public reaction changed after the surrender
Route overview
What the walk connects
The route below describes the tour’s verified themes. Exact stops can change with city conditions and the confirmed departure.
- A central 1916 meeting point
- The GPO and O’Connell Street area
- Selected command or battlefield sites
- A historically relevant finish
Who this tour suits
- History visitors
- Secondary schools and universities
- Irish diaspora groups
- Visitors with limited time for one focused subject
What is included and excluded
Included
- A guide-led 1916 route
- Historical context and on-street interpretation
- Time for questions
Not included
- Paid museum entry
- Transport
- Food and drinks
Practical information
Walking and terrain
Public pavements, crossings and some uneven surfaces. Ask about distance and access before booking.
Meeting point
Confirmed with the public departure details.
Finish
A central, historically relevant point confirmed for the departure.
Before you go
- The tour discusses armed conflict and death
- Museum visits require separate timing and tickets
- Bring rain protection and comfortable footwear
Questions about this tour
Does the tour go inside the GPO Museum?
No interior visit is included in the standard public walk. Ask separately about a private version if your group requires one.
Is it politically partisan?
The aim is a clear, evidence-led account that includes different participants and the experiences of civilians.
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Interested in this public tour?
Send your preferred date, number of places and any practical needs. Dublin Walking will reply with the current public-tour details.