--- title: "The History of Dublin With Locals: 1916 Easter Rising PRIVATE Tour" lang: en type: tour city: Dublin country: Ireland price: 112 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.79 reviews: 75 duration_minutes: 210 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 38 of 43 (Walking & History Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/ireland/dublin/tours/the-history-of-dublin-with-locals-1916-easter-rising-private-tour/ --- # The History of Dublin With Locals: 1916 Easter Rising PRIVATE Tour In our comparison: #38 of 43 in Walking & History Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview It’s the history that made the city today. During this private tour, it’s time to discover Dublin through the 1916 Easter Rising. Embark on a storytelling journey that will keep you entertained while at the same time giving you insights you can’t find in a history book. Delve deep into the subject with highlights and landmarks like General Post Office GPO, Garden of Remembrance, and Collins Barracks. Connect their relevance to this historical event and the effects it had from past to present in Dublin. Thanks to your local guide, it will be as if you just took a trip back in time! Withlocals History City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local products and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes. ## Before you book - Meeting point: At the Triumphal Arch - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 17 start times: between 09:00 and 17:00 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €112 per person - Duration: 3h 30m - Rating: 4.79/5 from 75 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Withlocals - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Start times: 17 start times between 09:00 and 17:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.79 from 75 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 70 of 75. - 5 stars: 68 (91%) - 4 stars: 2 (3%) - 3 stars: 3 (4%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 2 (3%) ## What's included - CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset - Private Guide ## Not included - Hotel pick-up and drop off - Entrance to attractions not included ## Itinerary 1. **An Post General Post Office** (20m) - 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. 2. **Garden of Remembrance** (25m) - A memorial garden in Dublin dedicated to the memory of "all those who gave their lives in the cause of Irish Freedom". It is located in the northern fifth of the former Rotunda Gardens in Parnell Square, a Georgian square at the northern end of O'Connell Street. 3. **James Connolly Memorial Statue** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 4. **Edward Delaney's Famine Memorial** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 5. **The Jeanie Johnston: An Irish Famine Story** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 6. **Moore Street** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 7. **Liberty Hall** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 8. **Four Courts** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 9. **Arbour Hill Cemetery** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 10. **Kilmainham Gaol Museum** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 17 start times between 09:00 and 17:00 - 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 At the Triumphal Arch ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Private tour: only you & your local guide - CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €224 | €112 | | 4 | €228 | €57 | | 6 | €234 | €39 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Walking & History Tours start at €6 per person. ## Compared with other Walking & History Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #38 of 43** | €112 | 3h 30m | 4.79 (75) | private | | [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 #38 of 43 in Walking & History Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €6 to €302, median €30; typical length 2h 20m. 15 of 43 are private. 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