Dublin: 1916 Easter Rising Private Tour & GPO Stories

Walk Dublin’s streets where the Easter Rising changed everything

You’ll walk Dublin’s streets with a local guide, tracing real stories from the 1916 Easter Rising at places like the GPO and Garden of Remembrance. Hear laughter, feel history under your feet, maybe even pick up some Irish along the way. This is more than dates. It’s memory, weather, voices all wrapped together.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. General Post Office (GPO)20m
2. Jeanie Johnston Tall Shippass by
3. Kilmainham Gaolpass by

Explore 1916 Easter Rising landmarks

• Visit General Post Office (GPO)
• See Garden of Remembrance
• Pass by Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship
• Pass by Kilmainham Gaol

The experience

I’ll be honest, I nearly walked right past the General Post Office that morning. It just looked like another old building on O’Connell Street until our guide, Maeve, stopped us in front of those big columns and started talking about bullet holes still hiding in the stone. There was this weird hush in the air, even with buses rumbling by. She handed me an old photo (black and white faces looking out from sandbags), and suddenly I could almost hear shouting from 1916. I didn’t expect to feel it so close.

We wandered up toward the Garden of Remembrance next. It’s tucked away near Parnell Square, not flashy at all. There were school kids giggling nearby and someone selling newspapers on the corner. Maeve told us how people still leave flowers here for those who died for Irish freedom: her voice went soft for a second, and honestly, I got goosebumps. The wind picked up and you could smell rain somewhere behind us (classic Dublin). At one point she tried to teach me a bit of Irish: my pronunciation made her laugh so hard she nearly dropped her umbrella.

If you’re lucky (and your legs are up for it), you might get to Kilmainham Gaol too. We didn’t make it all the way there this time (rain was coming sideways by then), but Maeve showed us which tram to take if we wanted to go after. She said every Dubliner has their own story about these places, and I believe her now. This private tour isn’t just facts. It’s people and memories stitched into the city stones. Still think about that photo sometimes when I pass the GPO, you know?

What’s included

Your day includes a private local guide who’ll meet you in central Dublin and lead you through key sites like the General Post Office and Garden of Remembrance: all carbon emissions offset for peace of mind as you wander through history together.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day17 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 17:00

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.Operator's directions: “At the Triumphal Arch”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearby

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Top questions

How long does the Dublin 1916 Easter Rising tour last?

The exact duration depends on your guide’s chosen route but generally lasts around 2–3 hours.

Is Kilmainham Gaol included in this private tour?

Kilmainham Gaol may be included depending on your guide’s route. Check when booking or ask your guide directly.

Does this tour include entry tickets?

No entry tickets are needed for most stops. Public sites like GPO exterior and Garden of Remembrance are included as part of the walk.

Is pickup included for this Dublin walking tour?

No hotel pickup is included. You meet your private guide at a central location in Dublin city center.

Are there any physical requirements for this tour?

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness since it involves walking between landmarks.

Is public transportation used during this tour?

Public transportation options are available nearby if you wish to visit further sites like Kilmainham Gaol after your tour ends.