Step into the heart of Dublin’s revolutionary history with Touristy Ireland’s full-day private tour of the 1916 Easter Rising. Visit key landmarks and hear powerful stories from an expert guide in this immersive experience.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for participants able to walk moderate distances at a gentle pace over several hours.
Wildlife
History
The 1916 Easter Rising marked a turning point for Irish independence, with leaders executing a planned insurrection centralized in Dublin’s key civic buildings.
Conservation
Efforts in Dublin focus on preserving and maintaining historical sites with sensitivity to urban development and tourism pressures.
Touristy Ireland
Step into the heart of Dublin’s revolutionary history with Touristy Ireland’s full-day private tour of the 1916 Easter Rising. Visit key landmarks and hear powerful stories from an expert guide in this immersive experience.
Touristy Ireland offers a collection of private guided tours that focus on Ireland’s historic landmarks and natural highlights. The company organizes private day trips and half-day experiences departing from Dublin and covering Northern Ireland, the Boyne Valley, the Burren, and County Wicklow. Key itineraries include Belfast & Northern Ireland Day Trips highlighting Titanic Belfast, the Giant’s Causeway and Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge; a 1916 Rebellion private guided full-day tour through Dublin’s revolutionary sites such as the GPO and Kilmainham Gaol; and a Newgrange & Hill of Tara tour through the UNESCO-listed Boyne Valley.
Each listed tour description emphasizes private guiding and tailored pacing, from a Dublin City private guided half-day tour focused on Trinity College and Kilmainham Gaol to full-day options like the Cliffs of Moher tour from Dublin that crosses the unique Burren landscape and Galway Bay coastline. Other private itineraries include North Dublin Castles & Coast with Trim Castle and the Hill of Tara, a Wicklow Gaol, Glendalough & Powerscourt private tour, and private Giant’s Causeway tours starting in Dublin that visit the Dark Hedges and Dunluce Castle.
Touristy Ireland concentrates on personalized experiences, local insights, and visits to both cultural and natural UNESCO and heritage sites. Tourists looking for private, historically focused, and scenic day excursions from Dublin will find detailed itineraries and options for half-day or full-day private guided travel.
Regions Covered
Dublin & Northern Ireland
Tours across east and north Ireland
Private Tours
10 tours
Private full-day and half-day tours
UNESCO Sites
Newgrange & Giant’s Causeway
Includes UNESCO-listed attractions
Tour Lengths
Half & Full Day
Flexible half-day and full-day options
Select a date for a private guided tour — Newgrange, Cliffs of Moher, Giant’s Causeway, Dublin city highlights, or a customized itinerary.
Wear Comfortable Walking Shoes
Expect moderate walking on varied surfaces including uneven pavement and cobblestones during the full-day tour.
Bring a Camera or Smartphone
Capture the striking architecture and historic sites, especially around the GPO and Kilmainham Gaol.
Prepare for Weather Changes
Dublin weather can shift quickly; dress in layers and carry a compact rain jacket regardless of season.
Have Payment Ready for Attractions
Entry fees to certain historic sites are not included, so plan to pay on-site or arrange tickets in advance.
Good Walking Shoes
Supportive shoes ease navigation on Dublin’s uneven streets and historic sites.
Layered Clothing
Adapt to shifting weather by dressing in layers, ideal for the unpredictable Irish climate.
Compact Rain Jacket
A lightweight rain jacket protects against sudden showers common in Dublin year-round.
Camera or Smartphone
Capture memorable historical landmarks and moments throughout the tour.