Private Dublin Walking Tour: Delving into the Irish Civil War and the Irish Republican Army
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Molly Malone Statue
Explore the history of the Irish Republican Army and the Irish Civil War on a private walking tour in Dublin. Follow in the footsteps of the IRA as they prepare for the Easter Rising of 1916 and learn about Ireland's political conflict and fight for freedom.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Molly Malone Statue - Meet your guide next to the Molly Malone Statue (outside St. Andrew’s Church), Suffolk St, Dublin 2, D02 KX03, Ireland
  • St Andrew’s Church - See places related to the history of the Irish Republic and its revolutionary figures such as Tom Clarke, Michael Collins and James Connolly. Follow your 5-Star Guide through the historic city center, passing landmarks such as St. Andrew’s Church, Trinity College and the Talbot Memorial Bridge.
  • River Liffey - On the other side of the Liffey River you will find the Custom House, which was occupied and then burnt in 1921 by the Irish Republican Army.
  • The Famine Memorial - Nearby at the Docklands you will see the touching Famine Memorial, a reminder of the nation’s struggles, and the James Connolly Memorial, which commemorates an Irish republican who was executed for his role in the Easter Rising of 1916.
  • An Post, General Post Office - Enjoy a 2-hour IRA tour and receive skip-the-line tickets to the General Post Office Museum (GPO Museum). The museum offers visitors a multilingual audio guide that explains all the exhibitions in detail. Inside, you will see the original copy of the Proclamation and experience the Easter Rising through the eyes of bystanders through numerous videos, audiovisual booths, sound and memorabilia.
What's Included
  • Expert commentary on Irish Republican Army, War of Independence, Easter Rising
  • Private Guided Tour in the footsteps of the Irish Republican Army
  • Skip-the-Line Tickets to the GPO Museum with an audio guide (3-hour option)
  • History Expert-Guide fluent in the language of your choice
  • Pickup from Dublin City Center accommodation
  • Varied number of attractions included depending on the selected option
What's Not Included
  • Pickup from accommodation outside Dublin City Center
  • Skip-the-Line Tickets to the GPO Museum (in 2-hour option)
  • Guided tour of the GPO Museum (audio guide only)
Additional Information

Embark on a journey tracing the path of the Irish Republican Army as they get ready for the 1916 Easter Rising, the most momentous episode in Irish history. Learn about the story of Ireland’s political strife and liberation struggle. Optional: bypass the queues at the GPO Museum.

Choose from our outstanding tour packages designed to cater to your preferences and curiosities:

2-hour: Tour of the Irish Republican Army
In the course of a 2-hour IRA tour, you will visit sites associated with the Irish War of Independence and the Easter Rising, such as the James Connolly Memorial, the Custom House, and the GPO (exterior only).

3-hour: Tour of the Irish Republican Army & GPO Museum Tickets
Select this package to acquire fast-track entrance tickets to the GPO Museum (accompanied by an audio guide) and partake in a 2-hour IRA tour of sites linked to the Irish War of Independence and the Easter Rising.

Delve into the intricate narrative of the Irish-British confrontation. On this personal walking tour, you will uncover the multifaceted history of the Irish Republican Army, Brotherhood.

  • Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
  • Please note the GPO Museum tickets are not included in a 2-hour option.
  • The 3-hour option includes skip-the-line tickets to the GPO Museum with a reserved time slot for entry. You can skip the line at the ticket office. The guide will not accompany you inside the museum but you can enjoy exhibitions with the official audio guide available in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish.
  • Pickup service is available only for accommodations / hotels located in the city center within
  • 1,5 km away from the designated meeting point next to the Molly Malone Statue (outside St. Andrew’s Church), Suffolk St, Dublin 2, D02 KX03, Ireland. Please provide your full address when booking.
  • For the best experience, we will limit the group size to 25 guests per guide, so that everyone can get personal attention, ask questions and hear commentary clearly. The price will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.
Location
Molly Malone Statue
Suffolk Street
Meet your guide next to the Molly Malone Statue (outside St. Andrew's Church), Suffolk St, Dublin 2, D02 KX03, Ireland
Cancellation Policy

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

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Michelle_c
Nov 8, 2023
Great walking tour although pricey - We booked this tour last minute after our other tour guide cancelled with no notice. Ruth was lovely ! A fabulous your guide who was very knowledgeable and personalized the tour for us. Would skip the gpo museum - small and not much to see. In my opinion this tour was not worth $400 for two people (not a dig at Ruth, just very costly).
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