DUBLIN HISTORY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Walk the 1916 Front Lines: Rebellion & Independence on Dublin’s North Side
A 2.5-hour walking tour from the General Post Office through key memorials and civic landmarks that traces Ireland’s struggle for independence.
Walk the 1916 Front Lines: Rebellion & Independence on Dublin’s North Side.
Trace the footsteps of Irish rebels across Dublin’s northside on a compact, interpretive walk that explains the ideas and sacrifices behind the nation’s long struggle for independence. Beginning at the General Post Office — the insurgents’ headquarters during the 1916 Easter Rising — the tour moves between memorials, civic architecture and public sculpture to situate the Easter Rising, the War of Independence and the social forces that shaped modern Ireland.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
General Post Office: the 1916 headquarters
The tour starts at the General Post Office, which became the headquarters of the insurgents during the Easter Rising of 1916; guides explain what motivated the rebels and how those events led toward the War of Independence.
Garden of Remembrance: memory and sacrifice
A visit to the Garden of Remembrance focuses on the memorialization of those who died for the state’s freedom and situates public commemoration within the wider independence narrative.
Famine Memorial and social impact
The route includes the Famine Memorial and discussions about the impact of the Great Famine on Irish society, alongside coverage of Sinn Féin’s formation and the unexpected role of theatre and actors in the drive for independence.
What the day feels like
What it feels like to walk this tour
Over roughly two and a half hours you move deliberately between emblematic sites — from the GPO to civic buildings and memorials — as a guide layers political events, social context and cultural notes to explain how a series of uprisings culminated in 1916 and the subsequent War of Independence.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this tour
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The guided experience runs for approximately 2.5 hours and takes place on the northside of Dublin.
The tour is a walking tour that moves between outdoor memorials and city landmarks over a 2.5-hour period.
The tour begins at the General Post Office on Dublin’s northside.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours.
Where does the tour start?
The tour starts at the General Post Office.
What sites will we visit?
Stops include the General Post Office, the Garden of Remembrance, St. Mary's Pro-Cathedral, the Custom House and the Famine Memorial.
What is the focus of the tour?
The tour provides an overview of the Irish struggle for independence, explaining motivations behind uprisings, the Easter Rising of 1916 and related social impacts such as the Great Famine; it also covers the formation of Sinn Féin and the role of theatre and actors.
Who operates this tour?
The tour is operated by Walkative!.
Will there be outdoor walking and memorial visits?
Yes — the route moves between outdoor memorials, civic buildings and public sculpture across Dublin’s northside.