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Dublin IRA History Tour with Skip-the-line GPO Museum Ticket

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Dublin IRA History Tour with Skip-the-line GPO Museum Ticket

About this activity

Learn about the major milestones in modern Irish history on a private walking tour of Dublin. Hear the true story of the Irish Republican Army and the Easter Rising. This tour includes skip-the-line tickets to the GPO Museum. Optional: private transfers.

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:

3-hour: Irish History Tour & GPO Museum Tickets

This option includes tickets for a 1H self-guided tour of the GPO Museum (with audio guide), & 2H walking tour See the GPO budling, Court House, James Connolly Memorial & more.

4-hour: Irish History Tour, GPO Museum Tickets & Transport

This option includes 1h round-trip transfer, tickets for a 1h self-guided tour of the GPO Museum (with audio guide)& 2H walking tour.

Join our Local History Expert on this private tour of Dublin to discover the turbulent history of modern Ireland. Learn about the political conflict between the Irish rebels and British rule.

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At a glance

Duration
3–4 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by
Rosotravel - Ireland Tours & Experiences

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (4-hour option only)
  • Included: Skip-the-line Tickets to the GPO Museum with an audio guide
  • Included: Private Tour of Dublin IRA History with the GPO Museum tickets and -
  • Included: Licensed History Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
  • Included: Expert commentary on the modern Irish History
  • Included: - optional transfers (itinerary depends on the selected option)

Not included

  • Not included: Guided tour of the GPO Museum (audio guide only)
  • Not included: Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (in 3-hour option)

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    10 min

    Meet your guide next to the Molly Malone Statue (outside St. Andrew's Church), Suffolk St, Dublin 2, D02 KX03, Ireland

  2. Dublin

    50 min

    Pickup and drop-off service with 1-hour round-trip transfer from your accommodation

  3. Stop 3

    one hour Admission included

    Skip-the-line tickets for a 1-hour audio guided tour of the General Post Office Museum dedicated to the history of the IRA. Before you visit the GPO Museum, your Private Guide will help you understand this complex subject, sharing an insider’s perspective into life in Ireland under British rule. Together, you will recreate the events of the War of Independence, Easter Uprising, the Anglo-Irish Treaty, and more.

  4. Stop 4

    one hour

    On this walking tour of Dublin, one of the 2 capitals on the island of Ireland, you will see the iconic Molly Malone Statue, Trinity College and the Famine Memorial - a touching reminder of the nation’s hardships. The guide will also show you the Custom House, which was occupied and buried by the IRA in 1921.

  5. James Connolly Memorial Statue

    Passing by

    You will pass a memorial to James Connolly, an Irish republican who was imprisoned and executed in the infamous Kilmainham Gaol prison, and monuments to other rebellion leaders such as Daniel 'the Liberator' O'Connel, William Smith O'Brien and Jim Larkin.

  6. GPO Museum

    one hour Admission included

    1-hour self-guided tour of the GPO Museum (tickets and audio guide included), and a 2-hour walking tour led by a Private Guide. Save time and effort by booking private car transfers in advance.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Meet your guide next to the Molly Malone Statue (outside St. Andrew's Church), Suffolk St, Dublin 2, D02 KX03, Ireland

End point

  • Meet your guide next to the Molly Malone Statue (outside St. Andrew's Church), Suffolk St, Dublin 2, D02 KX03, Ireland

Pickup points

  • The Morgan Hotel
  • The Kingfisher Guesthouse
  • Judge Darley's Hotel
  • Old Dubliner Bed and Breakfast
  • Latchfords Townhouse Of Baggot Street
  • Hotel St. George
  • Niche Living Ballsbridge
  • The Hendrick Dublin Smithfield
  • Trinity College Summer Accommodation
  • West County Hotel
  • Gardiner Lodge
  • Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection

and 157 more pickup points

Using your ticket

Information for the customer (Know before you go)

  • Please check your email the day before the tour.
  • Please note that private transfers are not included in a 3-hour option.
  • This tour includes skip-the-line tickets to the GPO Museum with a reserved time slot for entry. You can skip the line at the ticket office. The guide will not accompany you inside the museum but you can enjoy exhibitions with the official audio guide available in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish.
  • The 4-hour option includes an estimated 1-hour round-trip transfer from your accommodation. Transfer time will vary depending on the distance and traffic. Please note that after the 2-hour walking tour you will have 1 hour to visit the GPO Museum before your scheduled drop-off.
  • We will arrange a standard car (sedan) for 1-4 people, or a larger van for groups of 5 people and more. You can book a 5-people tour for a larger vehicle.
  • For the best experience, we will limit the group size to 25 guests per guide, so that everyone can get personal attention, ask questions and hear commentary clearly. The price will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Please check your email the day before the tour.

  • Please note that private transfers are not included in a 3-hour option.

  • This tour includes skip-the-line tickets to the GPO Museum with a reserved time slot for entry. You can skip the line at the ticket office. The guide will not accompany you inside the museum but you can enjoy exhibitions with the official audio guide available in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish.

  • The 4-hour option includes an estimated 1-hour round-trip transfer from your accommodation. Transfer time will vary depending on the distance and traffic. Please note that after the 2-hour walking tour you will have 1 hour to visit the GPO Museum before your scheduled drop-off.

  • We will arrange a standard car (sedan) for 1-4 people, or a larger van for groups of 5 people and more. You can book a 5-people tour for a larger vehicle.

  • For the best experience, we will limit the group size to 25 guests per guide, so that everyone can get personal attention, ask questions and hear commentary clearly. The price will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.

Options

  • 3H: Irish History & GPO Museum

    Duration: 3 hours: This option includes tickets for a 1-hour self-guided tour of the GPO Museum (with audio guide), and a 2-hour walking tour -

    ,: See the GPO budling, Court House, James Connolly Memorial and more.

    Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - IRDU023.

  • 4H: Irish History, GPO Tickets

    Duration: 4 hours: This option includes 1-hour round-trip transfer, tickets for a 1-hour self-guided tour of the GPO Museum (with audio guide).

    ,: and a 2-hour walking tour led by a Private Guide who is fluent in your chosen language.

    Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - IRDU023.

    Pickup included

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