• 1916 Rebellion Walking Tour - The journey begins at the renowned International Bar, where Lorcan Collins has been leading the 1916 Tour since 1996. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy a drink and peruse the introductory materials provided by the guide. The tour kicks off with a brief overview of the events leading up to the revolutionary period, starting with the Great Hunger / Irish Famine of the 1840s and culminating in the 1916 Rising. This introduction provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the revolution’s background and offers an opportunity to engage with the guide and ask questions.

The route will be shared with you, and while it varies to keep the tour fresh, you will be delighted with the diverse sites visited. Here are some typical stops:

• City Hall - Occupied by the Irish Citizen Army during the 1916 Rising, City Hall is a key stop where we discuss its significance during Easter Week 1916.
• Dublin Castle - At Dublin Castle, the center of British administration in Ireland, we explore its role in the 1916 Rising and the War of Independence. Fans of the Michael Collins movie may recognize it.
• Four Courts - The Four Courts, occupied by revolutionaries in 1916 and again leading up to the Irish Civil War in 1922, is best viewed from a bridge over the River Liffey. Here, we delve into its role in 1916 and 1922, and the complexities of the Civil War.
• O’Connell Monument - Along the walk, we pause at Daniel O’Connell’s Memorial to examine the bullet holes from the Rising and discuss the positions held by the British and Irish in 1916.
• Jim Larkin Statue - We stop at the statue of Big Jim Larkin, a staunch ally of James Connolly and a champion of the Dublin working class, to discuss his contributions to the revolutionary period.
• An Post General Post Office - The GPO, the headquarters for the revolutionaries in Dublin, is a pivotal stop where the events of Easter 1916 are recounted. This is where PH Pearse read the Proclamation, making it a cornerstone of Irish national identity and one of Dublin’s most historic sites.
• Moore Street - Time permitting, we visit Moore Street to see where the GPO Garrison made their final stand during Easter Week.
• Bank of Ireland - Often referred to as the Old Parliament, this site, along with its neighbor Trinity College, may be explored depending on the guide’s chosen route. The tour route varies, so each day offers a unique experience!

• Expert tour guide included.

• Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Lorcan Collins, a distinguished author, historian and native of Dublin, brought the 1916 Rebellion Walking Tour into existence in 1996. The engaging two-hour walk commences every day at The International Bar where attendees are gifted a 1916 Proclamation replica and informative printed materials. The itinerary commences with a succinct summary of the events leading up to the dramatic 1916 Easter Rising, later guiding participants to landmarks from the revolutionary age including the General Post Office, City Hall and Dublin Castle. A reflection on the War of Independence, the period between 1919-21 when Michael Collins fought for Irish sovereignty, and the Irish Civil War (1922-23) is also part of the main itinerary. This tour, designed both for its educational value and interactive fun, doesn’t necessitate any previous understanding of the happenings it details.

• Children must be accompanied by an adult

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.