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The History of Dublin With Locals: 1916 Easter Rising PRIVATE Tour

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Dublin, Ireland
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On average, this is booked 19 (9) days in advance.

3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

It’s the history that made the city today. During this private tour, it’s time to discover Dublin through the 1916 Easter Rising.

Embark on a storytelling journey that will keep you entertained while at the same time giving you insights you can’t find in a history book.

Delve deep into the subject with highlights and landmarks like General Post Office GPO, Garden of Remembrance, and Collins Barracks. Connect their relevance to this historical event and the effects it had from past to present in Dublin. Thanks to your local guide, it will be as if you just took a trip back in time!

Withlocals History City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local products and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

What's Included

  • CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
  • Private Guide
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Entrance to attractions not included
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Custom House Quay
North Wall, Dublin, Ireland

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End point

Collins Barracks
Benburb Street, Stoneybatter, Dublin, D07 XKV4, Ireland

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An Post General Post Office

The Dublin Post Office it is one of Ireland's most famous buildings, not least because it served as the headquarters of the leaders of the Easter Rising. It was the last of the great Georgian public buildings erected in the capital.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Garden of Remembrance

A memorial garden in Dublin dedicated to the memory of "all those who gave their lives in the cause of Irish Freedom". It is located in the northern fifth of the former Rotunda Gardens in Parnell Square, a Georgian square at the northern end of O'Connell Street.
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25 minutes Admission Ticket Free

James Connolly Memorial Statue (pass by)

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Edward Delaney's Famine Memorial (pass by)

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The Jeanie Johnston: An Irish Famine Story (pass by)

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Moore Street (pass by)

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Liberty Hall (pass by)

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Four Courts (pass by)

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Arbour Hill Cemetery (pass by)

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Kilmainham Gaol Museum (pass by)

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Private tour: only you & your local guide
  • CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The History of Dublin With Locals: 1916 Easter Rising PRIVATE Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-24380P1132

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What's Included

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  • CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
  • Private Guide
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Entrance to attractions not included

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Private tour: only you & your local guide
  • CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset

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