Dublin History Tour: Discover the 1916 Easter Rising with Locals
4.8
60 Ratings
Custom House Quay
Uncover the captivating story of the 1916 Easter Rising in Dublin on a private tour with local guides. Explore iconic landmarks and gain unique insights into the event's impact on the city's past and present.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 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.
What's Included
- CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
- Private Guide
What's Not Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Entrance to attractions not included
Additional Information
The city’s history has shaped its present. On this private tour, you get to explore Dublin from the perspective of the 1916 Easter Rising.
Join a narrative adventure that not only keeps you engaged, but also imparts knowledge that’s absent from conventional history texts.
Dig deeper into this topic through notable points of interest such as the General Post Office GPO, Garden of Remembrance, and Collins Barracks. Understand the significance of these landmarks in the context of this historical event and its enduring influence on Dublin. With your local guide, it’ll feel like you’ve taken a flight back in history!
The Withlocals History City Tour™ is a staple offering from Withlocals, available in major cities worldwide. We collaborate with enthusiastic local guides who receive a fair wage. By promoting local products exclusively, we bolster local economies and avoid over-tourism by maintaining small, unobtrusive groups. Moreover, our excursions are carbon-neutral and stray from the usual tourist paths.
- Private tour: only you & your local guide
- CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
Location
Custom House Quay
At the Triumphal Arch
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(60 Ratings)
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Christine_k
May 6, 2024
Great history lesson - Marius, our guide, was very knowledgeable and accommodating. I would recommend this tour to everyone.
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Racewalker70
Apr 28, 2024
Exceeded Expectations - Before booking the Rebellion of 1916 tour, I investigated other tours offered in Dublin and determined that Eamon would be best for our group of four. I gave him a little information about us and our interests. Eamon met us at our hotel and we quickly realized he was going to exceed our already high expectations. Eamon was knowledgeable, engaging - a passionate historian with a knack for storytelling. This was not your typical tour where you arrive at stop #1 and hear an informative, but predictable spiel. When asked a question, Eamon responded with incredible depth and range. We really appreciated that Eamon was able to provide a nuanced account of the many factors and personalities that came together at that time, thus pulling together our understanding of this historic event. I would highly recommend Eamon as a tour guide and when we return to Dublin we will be sure to book one of his other tour.
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O1706rkchristinef
Apr 23, 2024
A wonderful morning with Derek - We only had a day in Dublin so decided to take this tour with Derek. He was outstanding, knowledgeable and made our morning here thoroughly enjoyable.
You can’t go wrong.
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514philippal
Jan 1, 2024
A Walk Through History: Unforgettable 1916 Rebellion Tour with Eamon - My family had the extraordinary experience of joining Eamon on a three-hour walking tour in Dublin focused on the 1916 Rebellion. With his exceptional storytelling skills, he vividly brought to life one of the most pivotal periods in Irish history. Even members of our group who are Dublin natives were very impressed. I can't recommend this tour highly enough, it was undoubtedly the highlight of my trip to Dublin. Whether you're a history buff or just curious about Dublin's past, Eamon’s tour is a must do.
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Sandy_m
Dec 14, 2023
Ruairi was awesome! - Ruairi was an excellent guide. Went above and beyond our expectations. He not only spoke about the rebellion subject matter but also pointed out many sites, little gems in the back streets, and information in the city we would never have noticed. He's a great communicator and tailors the tour to your personal needs. I believe he truly wants his guests to have a memorable experience.
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Jenny
Oct 11, 2023
Jeni’s tour - Ruairi was very considerate and asked us about our existing Easter raising knowledge and our interest and tailored our tour to our wishes
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Trail55372
Sep 29, 2023
1916 Easter Rising tour - The tour was very informative and Ben was an excellent and engaging guide. He had a wealth of knowledge which helped put the rising in its historical context. He was very generous with his time and answered all of our questions. I wholeheartedly recommend.
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O303dxmichaelb
Aug 27, 2023
"WithLocals" 1916 Easter Rising Tour - tour guide: Keelan - We did a three hour historical walking tour of Dublin that focused on the background and events of the 1916 Easter Rising. Our tour guide Keelan was exceptional. He was knowledgeable and informative on the events of 1916, as well as the larger history of Ireland and the factors that led to the Easter Rebellion. The stories he told to illustrate the events of 1916 were both scholarly and passionate. Often times, he shared personal stories of how these events impacted his family and friends. Keelan covered many topics beyond the scope of 1916, which added to our overall awareness and understanding of the complex subject of Irish history. We were so glad that we took the tour and had Keelan as our guide. I would recommend this tour to anyone who's planning a visit to Dublin, and I would specifically tell them to book Keelan as the guide.
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Daniel_q
Aug 25, 2023
Great information - Great tour guide
Keelin was great guide
Very informative and personable
Walking required should be explained in advance
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Georgemcd
Apr 28, 2024
Grew Tour Guide and Great Guy - 11pm the night before I asked Derek to arrange a condensed tour for the following day, he did not disappoint ! Very informative, great delivery...great guy! Thank you Derek.
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