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Curious to know more about Dublin’s history? Join a local history expert on an insightful tour that will show you a side of the city that can’t be found in any book. This experience will open your eyes to the past and origins of Dublin from a local perspective as you learn about 1916 Easter Rising.

Destination

Dublin, Ireland

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Public Transport

Available languages

English, Română, Français

Included

• Private Guide
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 10 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at At the Triumphal Arch - Dublin to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. 1916 Easter Rising

   Your history tour in Dublin will focus on 1916 Easter Rising. Learn the impacts, insights and hear stories related to this historic event from your knowledgeable host. Discover the city as you retrace history and go in-depth on the effects this part of history has on Dublin

4. Historical Highlights

   Check out main landmarks related to the theme of your history tour and connect their relevance through fantastic stories and facts from your expert local host

5. Hidden Treasures

   During your tour, you’ll also uncover hidden gems that will show you a different perspective of history as you know it, something you can’t easily find in a history book!

6. Storytelling Journey

   As you discover the historical side of Dublin, you’ll be able to go back in time thanks to the amazing stories and storytelling skills of your local host. Feel free to ask any questions and feel as if you are relieving history in the present time

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Andrew🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Derek)

14 December 2024

Amazing tour with our guide Derek which i would highly reccomnd; Derek was really knowledgeable and he pointed out some hidden landmarks as well as giving an inciteful insight into the uprising and the key players with in. 1916 with Derek

Elizabeth

(About local Eamon)

10 December 2024

Eamon is so knowledgeable and gave us exactly the tour we asked for, and then some. We were interested in the 1916 Easter Rising and he gave us a thorough understanding, took us to key locations and brought along supplementary materials. He's a great guide and natural teacher, and just a lot of fun to be with. If we had more time I'd book him again! Way Beyond

Bill🇺🇸 United States

(About local Eamon)

22 November 2024

Eamon was a font of stories about the history of Dublin. Our 3-hour tour ran closer to 4 hours, and it was clear Eamon could have gone on for much longer, despite the unseasonably cold day. I only wish I could have taken notes or recorded all he had to share about the city he clearly loves with my wife and me.History brought to life

Rain

(About local Ruairi)

3 November 2024

Really enjoyed this tour! Ruairí is very knowledgeable, kind, and really funny! I highly recommend him and this tour. My husband and I have a fairly decent grasp on the Easter rising, he was able to fill in so many blanks. Also, seeing the places where this happened was amazing. Thank you so much!Ruairi is wonderful!

john

(About local Kate)

30 October 2024

Our afternoon with Kate was fantastic.....such a nice, warm person, so knowledgeable and such great fun. Easter Rising tour

Alison🇺🇸 United States

(About local Keelan)

23 August 2024

Keenan was a fantastic tour guide and history buff. We learned so much about the rebellion and the general history of the Irish. I particularly liked the fact the he could speak with very differing accents from different parts of the country. This was so much better and more interesting than simply wandering around the city on our own, which is what we have done in the past.Enjoyable and Informative

kathrynlogue3

(About local Eamon)

28 July 2024

We had the pleasure of joining Eamon for the 1916 walking tour. We have been on many walking tours in various cities over the years and without a doubt this was the best. Eamon is incredibly knowledgeable and engaging, we had such a wonderful time. If you are thinking of a walking tour around Dublin do not hesitate to book Eamon, you will not be disappointed. I cannot recommend him enough as a tour guide. Thank you Eamon, we all thoroughly enjoyed the tour.Highly Recommend

Robin

(About local Eamon)

29 May 2024

Our tour "The History of Dublin: 1916 Easter Rising" with Eamon was very entertaining, exciting and interesting. Thanks to his humorous manner and his in-depth historical knowledge of the history of Ireland and Dublin, he took us to many interesting corners of the city with the stories that go with them. We experienced a very dedicated and authentic guide and got answers to all our questions. We can recommend Eamon 100% and would book him again at any time. Thank you for an amazing experience. A great way to learn about Irish history!

Joanne🇺🇸 United States

(About local Eamon)

28 April 2024

Before booking the Rebellion of 1916 tour, I investigated other tours offered in Dublin and determined that Eamon would be best for our group of four. I gave him a little information about us and our interests. Eamon met us at our hotel and we quickly realized he was going to exceed our already high expectations. Eamon was knowledgeable, engaging - a passionate historian with a knack for storytelling. This was not your typical tour where you arrive at stop #1 and hear an informative, but predictable spiel. When asked a question, Eamon responded with incredible depth and range. We really appreciated that Eamon was able to provide a nuanced account of the many factors and personalities that came together at that time, thus pulling together our understanding of this historic event. I would highly recommend Eamon as a tour guide and when we return to Dublin we will be sure to book one of his other tour. Wow! Exceeded All Expectations.

George🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Derek)

28 April 2024

11pm the night before I asked Derek to arrange a condensed tour for the following day, he did not disappoint ! Very informative, great delivery...great guy! Thank you Derek. Great Tour Guide

Philippa🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Eamon)

1 January 2024

My family had the extraordinary experience of joining Eamon on a three-hour walking tour in Dublin focused on the 1916 Rebellion. With his exceptional storytelling skills, he vividly brought to life one of the most pivotal periods in Irish history. Even members of our group who are Dublin natives were very impressed. I can't recommend this tour highly enough, it was undoubtedly the highlight of my trip to Dublin. Whether you're a history buff or just curious about Dublin's past, Eamon’s tour is a must do.Unforgettable 1916 Rebellion Tour

Kathy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Eamon)

15 September 2023

Michael🇺🇸 United States

(About local Keelan)

27 August 2023

Our walking tour with Keenan was our favorite part of our week-long trek across Ireland. His vast knowledge of Dublin and its stories will stick with us for a long time. Highly, highly recommend!Best three hours of the trip

sullivanchr🇺🇸 United States

(About local Derek)

6 June 2023

Ed🇺🇸 United States

(About local Eamon)

3 June 2023

Eamon arrived promptly at out hotel and after some quick introductions we were off. We asked Eamon for the Easter 1916 Tour and we got that plus a whole lot more. Eamon’s knowledge of the seeds of 1916 and the aftermath are without peer. He explained for some Americans in a way we could appreciate. We saw some amazing and historic sites and he had deep in the book knowledge the entire time. I could go on but for brevity sake please let us recommend Eamon as your guide if you’d like an appreciation for the history and beauty of all that Dublin has to offer. You won’t be disappointed. Best tour of Dublin, ever!

Heather🇺🇸 United States

(About local Brendan )

1 June 2023

Brendan was a fantastic tour guide for our Easter Uprising 1916 walking tour of Dublin. Our family of 5 learned so much and thoroughly enjoyed our time spent with Brendan. After our tour we visited Kilmanhaim Gaol which was a great way to deepen the history lesson. This is a great way to see the city and Brendan is an incredibly knowledgeable and entertaining host! Highly Recommend This Walking Tour!

Norma-Anne 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Brendan )

9 May 2023

Brendan is truly a scholar and a gentleman. He is an expert and still humble. Our tour was obviously planned and well presented yet also tailored to our questions and interests. We learned about the revolution in context of previous and prior events. We highly recommend this tour with this guide.Exceptional experience

Lamar🇺🇸 United States

(About local Eamon)

2 January 2023

Eamon was great! Our group included 4 young adults (21-26) and they all voted that this walking tour was the best so far. It was day 13 of a 15 day vacation, so that's says a lot. Eamon totally customized our walk for us. We had seen SO many churches, monuments and castles and wanted something a little different. Eamon did point out many of the churches, they're hard to miss, but gave us so much more context that it was fun to learn about them. We thought he was funny, very knowledgable and kept us moving quickly. We covered a lot of ground in just 3 hours. Thanks so much for a great walking tour.Dublin - not the usual tour

bernadette🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Ruairi)

16 December 2022

We had a fantastic afternoon with Ruairi , we learnt about the history of Dublin and had a lot of laughs on the way. We highly recommend this tour. History and laughs in Dublin

Mary louise🇺🇸 United States

(About local Derek)

6 September 2022

Derek was a fantastic guide with encyclopedic knowledge and passion for history - a great enriching experience not to be missedRemarkable guide and tour

Cheryl🇺🇸 United States

(About local Brendan )

31 August 2022

Wonderful day spent with Brendan out and about Dublin learning history, and local tidbits. Personable, enthusiastic, and accommodating to our interests. Brendan is an extremely knowledgeable history buff; makes it all interesting. Can't go wrong with time spent with him; great addition to our trip to spend one on one time with a local. Highly recommend. Excellent morning out and about!

Chris🇺🇸 United States

(About local Brendan )

28 August 2022

Brennan keep us moving with both a correct amount of sight seeing and historical relevance. He personalized it to our areas of interest. 11 out of 10 stars!!Perfect morning exploring Belfast

Mark🇺🇸 United States

(About local Brendan )

17 August 2022

Brendan did a great job educating us about the history of Ireland’s troubles in a fun way. Other items were discussed that were fun to hear about as well. Great experience!Informative

Richard🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ruairi)

14 July 2022

Our tour with Ruairi was both informative and entertaining. He had stories about the uprising that were very interesting and other stories that were very entertaining. We learned a lot and the two boys, 13 and 15 really enjoyed the tour. Would definitely book Ruairi for another tour when we return to Dublin.Great story teller

Murray🇺🇸 United States

(About local Keelan)

10 July 2022

I learned so much about the Easter Uprising and how events hundreds of years before truly affect current affairs. Keenan is a natural teacher. He instinctively knew how to cater the tour to me specifically. I highly recommend his tours!!!Outstanding and Informative

Unknown

(About local Keelan)

22 June 2022

Keelan is a fantastic tour guide and storyteller. My husband and I had very different levels of background going into the tour (I had zero prior knowledge) but both found it super engaging and learned a ton. Wow! Great tour

Thomas🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Eamon)

20 June 2022

We had a wonderful afternoon with Eamon on the 1916 Rebellion walking tour. Knowledgeable, articulate and personable, and infinitely patient with our many questions, on and off topic. Well worth the investment of time.

Michael & Robin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ruairi)

20 June 2022

We spent a few hours with Rian and it was the perfect ending to our Dublin time. He was knowledgeable, charming, funny and happy to try and customize what we wanted to see a bit. His perspective as a member of a family who has spent generations in Dublin was invaluable. Highly recommended!Great tour with local knowledge

Owen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Keelan)

20 June 2022

We did the 1916 Easter Rising tour with Keelan and had a great experience! He was an incredibly knowledgeable guide and also a great storyteller who was able to bring the history to life. I would definitely recommend doing this tour with Keelan if you’re in Dublin!Excellent tour

Stephanie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ben)

10 June 2022

Ben's 1916 Easter Rising Tour was the perfect guided walking tour of Dublin. Ben's knowledge of all things Dublin was outstanding. He catered our tour to our personal interests and was able to answer every question we had, including where to eat at the end of the tour. I highly recommend Ben's tour.History of Dublin: 1916 Easter Uprising

Abhijit

(About local Brendan )

7 June 2022

Brendan was pleasant, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. I really appreciated the flexibility of a personalized tour. It was a great way to learn some aspects of Irish history in an interactive manner, as it's so difficult to find time to read books on all topics that I am interested in. I would have liked a slightly longer tour but this was fine under the circumstances as I had a flight back the same afternoon. I would also suggest that you provide personal guided tours to places like Kilmanhain gaol and Glasnevin cemetry even if they would need transport facilities. Thanks

Raymond🇮🇹 Italy

(About local Brendan )

5 June 2022

Brendan is an excellent guide. We asked about modifying the tour as there was a possibility a friend who cannot wall long distances would join us. He immediately agreed. As it turned out, our friend did not join, so Brenden shifted gears and we walked the full tour area. He has some personal ties from his family to the events of the 1916 Uprising and this gives a personal touch. He is an excellent speaker with a very good conversational style. We have done a number of tours with the withlocals group and they are consistently excellent. Brendan upholds the high standard we have come to expect from this group. Fun, flexible and full of history

Karrie🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Ben)

31 May 2022

We did, "The History of Dublin: 1916 Easter Rising Tour" with Ben. What a great afternoon! Ben started by asking us a few questions to determine what our expectations were out of the tour so he could make it as memorable as possible for us. The next 3 hours flew by as we meandered through the streets & sidestreets as Ben engaged us with new insights to the history of Dublin. His knowledge base is very broad, it was a pleasure spending time with him. As an added bonus he documented the walk on his phone with some pictures added then sent it to me later that day as a wonderful keepsake of the tour. This is a wonderful tour to take, you get history and wonderful sites to explore as well as enjoying the outdoors of Dublin. Ben made it a great day!1916 with Ben!

Camilla🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Eamon)

23 May 2022

Eamon was very knowledgable and gave us a very interesting and fun tour of the city. It was a very enjoyable afternoon and gave us a real insight into Dublin's past. Excellent history tour of Dublin

Mindy🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Eamon)

8 May 2022

We had a fantastic time in Dublin with Eamon as our guide. He showed us around Dublin with great stories, really taking us back into history. He also had great pub and restaurant recommendations to help us with our further stay in Dublin. I would highly recommend Eamon as your guide, you won’t regret it!Great tour in Dublin!

Emily

(About local Ruairi)

2 May 2022

My father and I had a Revolutionary Dublin walking tour with Ruairi Keough last week in Dublin. He met us on time and ready to tailor our experience based on what we wanted to hear and see. Since my father is an Irish history buff, Ruairi was able to customize the tour for him. It exceed our expectations and was a highlight for him on our triGREAT GREAT GREAT 5 star experience!

Stephen🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Ben)

8 April 2022

Ben was really excellent. We were a party of 3 and Ben gave us exactly what we were looking for. Exceeded our expectations. Ben is a great story teller and was very friendly, knowledgable and balanced in his views. We would highly recommend Ben and would love to engage with him on our next trip to Dublin to learn more about the sometimes turbulent but wonderful history of this beautiful city 1916 Rebellion and general over view of Dublin history through the war of independence

Beth

(About local Ruairi)

7 April 2022

Ruairi made our trip! The man knows Dublin, the people and the places, and gave us a feel and taste of his city that we would have never experienced otherwise. Highly recommended! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Ruairi made our trip!

Megan

(About local Ciarán)

28 March 2022

This review is for Eamon, who was an amazing guide. He was a virtual font of local and historical knowledge. He accommodated my wish to see St. Patrick’s cathedral and threw in some larger historical perspective. We finished with a lovely chat in a pub with some other locals. The absolute highlight of my trip. Thank you, Eamon!A rich source of history from a local’s perspective

Barry🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Eamon)

12 March 2022

We scheduled a last minute tour with Eamon. He was a wonderful tour guide; knowledgeable, and able to speak with us with such ease and kindness. His stories were detailed, intriguing, and funny, and he even personalized the tour based on my family name and where they came into play in Dublin’s old and more recent history. He even asked us where we were headed after the tour and customized/adjusted accordingly. When we return to Dublin, we will definitely be booking him on another tour. Highly recommend to anyone with even a fleeting interest in the Easter Rising!Informative, interesting, and funny!

Mike🇺🇸 United States

(About local Eamon)

22 February 2022

Eamon O'Sullivan leads an amazing tour. He is able to customize this tour based both on location and interests. Lots of walking and lots of learning. :-). This tour gave me a better appreciation for the martyrs of the Easter Uprising. Definitely a highlight of our trip! Educational and very entertaining

PAULA🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Eamon)

20 February 2022

So glad we chose Eamon as our guide for the 1916 tour. Very personable and knowledgeable chap. We enjoyed his company and highly recommend him. The Welshies

Ellen🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Ciarán)

15 February 2022

Highly recommend taking this personal walking tour with Ciaran. He was very knowledgeable and happy to tailor the tour to us and answer any questions. We did this tour on our first day in Dublin and it definitely set us up for understanding the history of key events in the city and has made other visits e.g. to kilmanhain jail more meaningful as a result. Would book with him again. Wrap up warm though Dublin freezing in February!!Easter 19 walk with Ciaran

Declan🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Eamon)

14 November 2021

Wow, what a tour. Eamon is not only extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic, he's also an absolute gentleman. The tour was extremely detailed, no stone was left unturned and also extremely fun (we even had time for a pint!). All I can say is thank you and for anyone thinking of a tour while in Dublin definitely look at booking Eamon!An absolute pleasure

Stephen 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Eamon)

28 October 2021

Eamon was an absolutely fantastic tour guide. Very informative and laid back, nothing was too much to ask. We even went for a quick pint where the stories continued. A sound fella, would love to do another tour with him in the future. Míle buíochas, Stephen, Brian & Gareth A brilliant day

Lynne🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Ruairi)

25 October 2021

Really enjoyed this walking tour - we visited really key points of the 1916 rising including the lovely Garden Of Rememberance and the stunning St Stephens Green - we walked through Dublin Castle and got a real feel for the Rebels attempt to escape on Moore Lane. It was a really informative and enjoyable tour, with some lovely anecdotes - a Dublin born Guide really gives this type of tour a real edge to it Would recommend this to those interested in the History - those curious about the 1900s and those who just want to see Dublin at its best. Thanks for a really great afternoon well worth the money.A Walk In The Park

Rajika🇩🇰 Denmark

(About local Eamon)

25 October 2021

My partner and I did a walking tour with Eamon where we covered the famine and the Easter rising. I was really impressed by the detail he went into and he was able to answer all the questions I had! We covered a lot and I definitely think we got our money's worth. Would highly recommend doing it in the beginning of your trip because Eamon has a lot of suggestions of other places to visit.If you like details, Eamon is your guy

Jack🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Eamon)

24 October 2021

We had an excellent and friendly guide. Walking through the historical sites was really interesting and I learnt a lot. This was a highlight of our trip to Dublin. Great experience!

Gerry🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Ruairi)

20 October 2021

We booked the 1916 history tour and Ruari gave us good historical background and detail along with his own insights. He also went a bit off piste with some funny stories and tips of his own which was great for keeping the kids engaged and gave us a brilliant introduction to the city.Informative and fun

Daniele🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Eamon)

18 October 2021

Eamon gave us a very good experience in Dublin related to the history from 1916, showing all the buildings related to that time that were rebuild. Also he talked about the vikings, how Dublin City was formed; it`s name, a bit of Irish Whiskey, etc. It was fantastic the knowledge he has. I highly recommend Eamon, as he has passion for what he does!! So much of history knowledge!! Great guide!