1916 Easter Rising Private Walking Tour with Expert Local Guide

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1. The beautiful park was a battle ground in the rebellion. Learn about the role play by the rebel's commanding officer Countess Markievicz and the women of the Rising. See bullet holes from the Rising.

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2. The home of the Lord Mayor of Dublin. On January 21st 1919 the first Irish Parliament met here, proclaimed Ireland and independent country and issued a declaration of war to 'all enemies foreign and domestic'.

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3. The seat of British rule in Ireland from 1204AD. It was the site of the first engagement between the Irish Republican Army and the British Crown Forces during Easter week.

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4. The University was seen as a symbol of British rule, training Irish men to man colonial posts throughout the empire. It's ethos was firmly anti-independence. British soliders manned the roof of the university to defend it from the rebels.

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5. Patrick Pearse was the President of the Irish Republic during Easter Week and commander in chief of the IRA. Learn about the role Pearse and the Irish languague played in the revolution.

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6. James Connolly was the leader of the trade union in 1916 and assembled his own workers army, the Irish Citizen Army. Learn about the role played by Connolly in advocating not just for national independence but widespread social change and gender equality.

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7. The headquarters of the rebellion in 1916. It was here that the proclamation of the Irish Republic was read. The building was held by the IRA for five days under British bombardment.

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8. This is where the Irish Republic made its last stand. With the city in flames, and military victory impossible, the rebels agree to surrender, knowing they will fight again another day.

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9. This tranquile garden is dedicated to all those who lost their life fighting for Irish freedom. Reflect on the rebellion and learn how it led to a revolution which gives us the modern independent Irish state.

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

How it compares in Dublin

• Its from-price is close to the median of the 1275 experiences we list in Dublin.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

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