DUBLIN 2 GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Walking Dublin’s Revolutionary Spine: A Two‑Hour Tour of the 1916 Easter Rising
Join historian Lorcan Collins on a focused, two‑hour walking tour of the pivotal Dublin sites tied to the Easter Rising—an essential orientation to the events that reshaped modern Ireland.
Walking Dublin’s Revolutionary Spine: A Two‑Hour Tour of the 1916 Easter Rising.
On a compact, carefully paced route through Dublin 2, author and historian Lorcan Collins guides small groups to the city sites tied to the 1916 Easter Rising, unpacking the clashes, destruction, and political fallout that helped precipitate the Irish Republic.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Authoritative narration from a historian
The walk is led by Lorcan Collins, an author and historian whose commentary frames the Rising’s events, personalities, and lasting consequences, giving context that reading alone cannot convey.
On‑site visits to the Rising’s pivotal locations
The tour moves between the relevant Dublin sites connected to the Easter Rising, placing the battle’s key moments and the scars they left on the city into clear geographic and historic perspective.
A concise, immersive two‑hour experience
In roughly two hours the walk condenses complex events into an immersive overview—ideal for travelers seeking a focused historical primer on the Rising without a full‑day commitment.
What the day feels like
What the walk feels like
You meet in central Dublin and move on foot between compact clusters of sites associated with the Easter Rising, hearing narrative, eyewitness detail, and analysis from a guide who has written about the subject—an intimate, interpretive urban walk rather than a museum tour.
THE GUIDE
Authoritative narration from a historian
The walk is led by Lorcan Collins, an author and historian whose commentary frames the Rising’s events, personalities, and lasting consequences, giving context that reading alone cannot convey.
THE HISTORY
On‑site visits to the Rising’s pivotal locations
The tour moves between the relevant Dublin sites connected to the Easter Rising, placing the battle’s key moments and the scars they left on the city into clear geographic and historic perspective.
THE FORMAT
A concise, immersive two‑hour experience
In roughly two hours the walk condenses complex events into an immersive overview—ideal for travelers seeking a focused historical primer on the Rising without a full‑day commitment.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The experience runs approximately two hours.
Departure is from The International Bar, 23 Wicklow Street in Dublin 2.
The tour is offered by the 1916 Rebellion Walking Tour and is led by author and historian Lorcan Collins.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the 1916 Rebellion Walking Tour?
The tour lasts approximately two hours.
Where do we meet the group?
Participants meet at The International Bar, 23 Wicklow Street.
Who leads the tour?
The walk is led by Lorcan Collins, an author and historian.
What does the tour cover?
The tour visits the relevant Dublin sites associated with the Easter Rising and provides on‑site historical context about the events and their consequences.
Is this a walking tour?
Yes — the experience is a walking tour that moves between sites in central Dublin.
What perspective does the guide offer?
The tour offers interpretation and narrative from an author and historian’s perspective, intended to give a clear understanding of the Rising’s significance.