1916 Rebellion Walking Tour
The 1916 Rebellion Walking Tour was founded in 1996 by Lorcan Collins, author, historian and Dubliner. This two hour walking tour meets daily at The International Bar where participants receive a copy of the 1916 Proclamation and some explanatory literature. After a brief introduction to the build up to the Easter Rising of 1916 the tour then visits the sites of the revolutionary period including the GPO, City Hall and Dublin Castle. The tour also covers the War of Independence when Michael Collins battled for Irish freedom from 1919-21 and also includes a discussion on the Irish Civil War, 1922-23. The tour is highly educational but also great fun and very interactive. Prior knowledge of events is not required.
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1916 Rebellion Walking Tour
This is our starting point, the famous International Bar where Lorcan Collins has been running the 1916 Tour since 1996. You are welcome to come earlier and enjoy a drink and a read of the introductory literature supplied by your guide. The tour begins with a short introduction to the build up to the revolutionary period, starting with the Great Hunger / Irish Famine of the 1840's and culminating with the 1916 Rising. This gives all participants an understanding of the events leading up to the revolution and also gives everyone a chance to ask questions and get to know the guide. We will let you know what route we are going to take, below are some of the examples of places that we typically visit but we vary the route so that the tour does not become stale but you will be happy with the various places that you get to see.
City Hall
City Hall was occupied during the 1916 Rising by the Irish Citizen Army so we will stop here and talk about that aspect of Easter Week 1916.
Dublin Castle
We will visit Dublin Castle where the British administration controlled Ireland from. We will discuss it's role in the 1916 Rising and War of Independence. You might recall Dublin Castle from the Michael Collins movie.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The International Bar is our starting point. It's a very small Bar so you will easily spot your guide and if not, ask at the Bar.
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Our walking tour is taken a nice leisurely pace. Please wear sensible shoes and dress for the weather as tours run rain, hail or shine! Remember our meeting point is inside the International Bar on Wicklow Street. Your guide will be there to meet you. If you can't find the guide ask one of the bar staff and they will let you know. We start the tours on time but remember if you are late we may still be in the bar in the private room we use for the introduction so again, ask the barman where to find us. Gratuities / Tips are most welcome. Please feel free to tip your guide if you enjoyed your tour! Euro or Dollar or Sterling!