1916 Rising Walking Tour and GPO Museum Entry
Rathmines, Dublin
Discover the story of Ireland’s fight for independence on a 1916 Rising walking tour in Dublin. Visit key rebellion sites and enjoy a visit to the GPO Witness History Museum.
1916 Rising Walking Tour with GPO Witness History Museum Visit in Dublin
This guided walking tour in central Dublin explores the events of the 1916 Easter Rising, suitable for history enthusiasts interested in Ireland’s independence struggle.
Highlights
- Explore Ireland’s fight for independence through the 1916 Rising
- Follow key events in chronological order across central Dublin
- Visit important sites including City Hall and the General Post Office (GPO)
- Learn about leaders, volunteers, and civilians involved in the rebellion
- Spend 1 hour at the interactive GPO Witness History Museum
Description
The tour begins near Dublin Castle, introducing the political, social, and cultural factors that led to the 1916 Rising. While walking through the city center, the guide explains how insurgents mobilized, seized strategic locations, and declared an Irish Republic.
Stops along the route highlight the roles of the Irish Volunteers, Citizen Army, and ordinary Dubliners affected by the conflict. The tour covers how fighting spread, British military responses, and shifts in public opinion.
At City Hall, discover Dublin’s civic administration at the time and how local politics intersected with the rebellion’s events. The tour finishes on O’Connell Street outside the GPO, the Rising’s headquarters and Irish resistance symbol.
After the walk, enjoy a reserved 1-hour visit to the GPO Witness History Museum, featuring interactive galleries, filmed testimonies, soundscapes, and original artifacts that deepen understanding of the Rising’s legacy.
Includes
- Guided walking tour of 1916 Rising sites
- Exterior visit to City Hall
- Reserved timed entry and 1-hour visit to the GPO Witness History Museum
- Expert storytelling by a local guide
- Insights on causes and consequences of the Rising and key leaders: Pearse, Connolly, Plunkett, Countess Markievicz
- Information on Dublin under British rule, revolutionary resistance, and civilian roles during Easter Week
- Immersive museum experience at the GPO Witness History Museum
Excludes
- Transportation
- Guide gratuities
Important Information
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines, and stairs.
- Participants should be in good health; consult your doctor if you have medical conditions or are not used to regular exercise.
- Wheelchairs, motorised scooters, or other mobility aids are not recommended due to uneven sidewalks and lack of ramps.
- The tour operates in all weather conditions.
- Minors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or older.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book early to secure your preferred time. Bring water and dress for weather changes as the tour is outdoors.
