Dublin’s Rebel City: 1798 to Civil War

Dublin Revolutionary History

Walk Through Dublin’s Revolutionary History

Explore Dublin’s revolutionary history, from the ideals of the 1798 rebellion to the Easter Rising, the War of Independence and the Civil War.

A Story of Dublin in Rebellion

This story-led walking tour connects several defining periods in Dublin’s revolutionary past. It looks at the ideas, people and conflicts that shaped the city and changed Ireland.

Rather than treating each event in isolation, the tour follows the connections between generations of rebels, revolutionaries and Dubliners living through political change.

What the Tour Explores

  • The ideals and legacy of the 1798 rebellion
  • Dublin’s role in the Easter Rising
  • The struggle for independence and its effect on the city
  • The divisions that led to the Civil War
  • How political events became part of Dublin’s streets and public memory

Before You Book

For the latest availability and confirmed practical details, please check the booking page. If you have a question about the route, accessibility or a private version of this tour, contact Dublin Walking before booking.

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