--- title: 1916 Rebellion Walking Tour lang: en type: tour city: Dublin country: Ireland price: 23 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.93 reviews: 1818 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 20 of 43 (Walking & History Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/ireland/dublin/tours/1916-rebellion-walking-tour/ --- # 1916 Rebellion Walking Tour In our comparison: #20 of 43 in Walking & History Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The International Bar is our starting… - Starts 11:30, 13:00: 2 departures a day - Food not included: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase) - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €23 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.93/5 from 1818 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: 1916 Rebellion Walking Tour - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 11:30, 13:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.93 from 1818 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1793 of 1818. - 5 stars: 1728 (95%) - 4 stars: 65 (4%) - 3 stars: 13 (1%) - 2 stars: 4 (0%) - 1 star: 8 (0%) ## What's included - Professional guide ## Not included - Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase) ## Itinerary 1. **1916 Rebellion Walking Tour** (15m) - 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... 2. **City Hall** (15m) - 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. 3. **Dublin Castle** (15m) - 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. 4. **Four Courts** (15m) - The Four Courts was occupied by the revolutionaries in 1916 and again in the build up to the Irish Civil War in 1922. Rather than go all the way up to the building it is best seen from a bridge over the River Liffey. Here there will be a discussion on the Four Courts role in... 5. **There are lots of little stops along the walk but we will also stop at Daniel...** (15m) - There are lots of little stops along the walk but we will also stop at Daniel O'Connell's Memorial to look at the bullet holes from the Rising and explain the positions occupied by the British and the Irish in 1916. 6. **Jim Larkin Statue** (15m) - Big Jim Larkin the Union Man from Liverpool was a great comrade of James Connolly and a true friend to the Dublin working class. We'll stop at his statue and explain his contribution to the revolutionary period. 7. **An Post General Post Office** (30m) - The GPO was the HQ for the Revolutionaries in Dublin and is one of our most important stops where an explanation of the events of Easter 1916 will unfold. This is the place where PH Pearse read the Proclamation and is an integral part of the Irish national psyche - the most... 8. **Moore Street** (15m) - Depending on time we often go to Moore Street to see where the GPO Garrison made their last stand in Easter Week. 9. **Bank of Ireland** (15m) - This is more colloquially known as the Old Parliament and depending on the route taken by the guide we may examine the building and it's role in Irish history and it's neighbour Trinity College. Again, we stress that we vary the route of the walking tour so it just depends on... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11:30, 13:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 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. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - 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 ## Compared with other Walking & History Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #20 of 43** | €23 | 2h | 4.93 (1818) | shared | | [Dublin City Center Walking Tour](/ireland/dublin/tours/dublin-city-center-walking-tour/?format=md) | €360 per group | 3h | 5.0 (618) | shared | | [Dublin Private Walking Tour: Highlights, Hidden Gems & Local Tips](/ireland/dublin/tours/dublin-private-walking-tour-highlights-hidden-gems-local-tips/?format=md) | €122 | 3h | 4.99 (795) | private | | [Dublin's Best Kept Secrets Tour](/ireland/dublin/tours/dublin-s-best-kept-secrets-tour/?format=md) | €36 | 3h | 4.98 (569) | shared | Ranked #20 of 43 in Walking & History Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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