DUBLIN WALKING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
O'Connell Street: Dublin’s boulevard of rebellion, Georgian squares and the Kings Inns
A focused walking tour along Dublin’s principal boulevard that traces Georgian architecture and the city’s revolutionary history.
O'Connell Street: Dublin’s boulevard of rebellion, Georgian squares and the Kings Inns.
This two-hour walking tour follows O’Connell Street and the smaller streets that flank it, moving from the boulevard’s theatrical sweep through the Revolutionary-era sites of the 1913 Lockout, the founding of the Irish Volunteers, the 1916 Easter Rising and later conflicts, then a short walk north to the Rotunda Hospital, Parnell Square and the 18th-century Charlemont House (now the Hugh Lane).
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Revolutionary Dublin along O’Connell Street
Explore the boulevard as a stage for Ireland’s defining modern events, with focused attention on the Strike and Great Lockout of 1913, the founding of the Irish Volunteers, the 1916 Easter Rising, the War of Independence and the 1922 Civil War and Battle of Dublin.
Georgian development and the Rotunda complex
A short detour north examines the Rotunda Hospital complex and how it drove 18th-century development of Rutland/Parnell Square, including the 1760s Charlemont House that now houses the Hugh Lane gallery.
From boulevard to learned institutions
The walk threads O’Connell Street and adjacent alleys, finishing through Georgian Dublin toward the Kings Inns, revealing how urban form and politics intersect across a compact route.
What the day feels like
What the walk feels like
The tour is a compact, narrative-led stroll of roughly 1.6–2 km and about two hours, moving deliberately from the open expanse of O’Connell Street into the smaller streets and alleys where key episodes of the Revolutionary era unfolded, then north to the Rotunda and Parnell Square to close with Georgian Dublin’s civic architecture.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this tour
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Approximately 2 hours on foot, covering roughly 1.6–2 km.
No operator-specified personal gear is listed; expect a city walk—dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.
For larger bookings (groups of 11–15 and 15–20), the price includes audio headsets.
The operator will contact you to arrange a meeting point prior to the tour.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
Approximately two hours.
How far will we walk?
About 1.6 to 2 km.
Where do we meet?
The operator will contact you to arrange a meet-up point.
Is there an age recommendation?
The tour is recommended for people aged 15 and over.
What is the cancellation and refund policy?
If canceled 8 days or more before the tour: full refund. Canceled from 8 days to 96 hours: 85% refund. Canceled from 24 to 96 hours: 50% refund. Within 24 hours: no refund.
What are the private tour rates?
Weekday price for groups of 1–5 is €250; weekends for 1–5 is €300. Group pricing increases by bracket up to €675 for 21–25 people; specific rates apply per group size.