Two professional actors will take you on a tour through the landmark locations in irelands rise for independence in easter week 1916. Come experience our worldfamous dublin ghost bus, zombie bus and comedy tours for the most immersive, fun night out in dublin city. Experience one of the most haunted cities in the world with hidden dublin tours. The bus tour features professional actors on a custom designed bus who will guide you through the landmark locations in irelands rise for independence in easter week 1916. This 90 minute tour takes you from liberty hall to the gpo, bolands mill to portobello bridge and onto kilmainham jail and the four courts. Two professional actors will take you on a tour through the landmark. This tour takes you into the heat of the action at the general post office, explaining how. Here are four 1916 bus tours in dublin that you have to check. An audio visual guided tour of the battle sites of the easter rising.
The ghostbus tour is a great alternative night out in dublin city. The 1916 freedom tour in dublin may last for 1 hrs 30 mins depending on dublin traffic. We focus on the characters, love the outdoors, and custom build our unique, nottobemissed attraction buses. This is a very good way to learn about irish history. Set out on a tour of dublin, as your guides, both professional actors, set the scene for one of dublins. The events of that week are brought to life in vivid fashion by the knowledgeable guide. Historical guided tours of dublin, trinity college, temple bar and dublin castle. I went on a 1916themed bus tour during the week, the socalled rise of the rebels. Apr 18, 2020 whether you are a local or a tourist, get to know the area even better while on foot with the best dublin walking tours on tripadvisor. Travel back in time on our unique 1916 rise of the rebels bus fitted out as an under siege base of revolutionary action.
Our oneday bus tours have been put together using our insider knowledge to make sure you. The 1916 uprising was one of the most significant events in dublin s history, with the political protests setting the stage for the irish war of independence. Learn how the easter rising, which lasted just seven anarchic days is marked as one of the most tumultuous and significant events in. Or opt for the art deco tour including architecture and history of the 19161940s. This 2hour bus tour transports you back to the fateful day, with live commentary, reenactments, and stops at key locations like city hall, the gpo and st.
We have a special selection of oneday bus trips from dublin to some of the most stunning parts of the ireland. The city is crawling with traffic of a different kind this weather namely the flock of 1916 tour buses. The 10 best dublin private tours with photos tripadvisor. Board your coach bus in dublin, and then stop at wicklow national p read more. The 1916 dublin bus tour in association with anu productions offers a unique perspective on the events of the easter rising. If you want to dive even deeper into the citys past, walking tours are available almost every day, and some are even free. Learn about the citys dark, secret past, famous locations, and infamous figures. Dublin bus 1916 tour bus is a welcome addition to the commercial services the company already has in place and promises an accurate and convincing portrayal of the rebellion to dubliners and those coming from further afield. The tour lasts 90 minutes and traverses the city stopping at several major sites of. Dublin city hall and story of the capital exhibit grand 18thcentury building occupied by rebel irish forces in the 1916 easter rising. The tour includes visiting key locations, reenactments and multimedia. Here is a link to my blog that describes the day that i took the tour. Easter rising of 1916 within one of dublins most iconic buildings the gpo.
The 10 best dublin walking tours with photos tripadvisor. Lonely planet guide to dublin the 1916 rebellion tourgood fun and my favourite. This event is known as the easter rising, a violent battle which resulted in many deaths and the destruction of many parts of dublin. We went on the 1916 freedom tour and this is what happened 3. Experience our worldfamous dublin ghost bus, zombie bus, comedy tours, and more. The coach tour has the potential to be the funniest of the lot, with typical. Relive the historic and momentous events of dublin during easter 1916 with a tour that takes you to the main sites and introduces you to the main personalities with typical dublin humour thrown in. Day tours from dublin one day trips from dublin wild. Dublin hop on hop off tours, dublin attractions bus.
Meet the personalities who lit the flame of irish independence, the brave volunteers massively outnumbered and out gunned but who had bravery and destiny on their side. The bus tours are superflexible and they make plenty of stops at the top attractions, so you can choose which places you would like to see. Book online tickets for our hopon hopoff bus tours, activities, attractions, cruises and make the most of your trip. Embrace your rebel side and board the 1916 ride the revolution, rise of the rebels bus tour. Ideal for anyone with an interested in darker side of life. Dublin castle once the citys historic 700yearold castle, now a georgian palace, featuring ornate english state apartments. Ghostbus tour dublins best night out bus tours of dublin. Book any of our tours online and unearth legends and ghosts from dublin s past today. Book your tickets online and use them in any 24 hour period. Dark mysteries, colourful history, and spectacular irish tours. Find the best ireland coach bus tours with tourradar. This majestic building was in fact used as a base for the british army during the rising.
Or opt for the art deco tour including architecture and history of the 1916 1940s. Down the charming cobbled streets are a variety of museums, monuments, and galleries like the national museum of ireland, dublin city gallery, and dublin castle. There are 100 tours to choose from, that range in length from 3 days up to 18 days. Our oneday bus tours have been put together using our insider knowledge to make sure you see the best ireland has to offer. Explore the emerald isle during your hop on hop off dublin tour. We strongly recommend pairing it with one of our other thematic dublin walking tours in order to dive deeper into this fascinating city. Convenient, comfortable, andremember this when the heavens open in junerelatively immune to inclement weather, bus tours are a great way to pack a lot of sightseeing into a little time.
The tour storytellers are experienced professional actors who know how to put on a great show. Check out the best tours and activities to experience the book of kells. Book any of our tours online and unearth legends and ghosts from dublins past today. I was in dublin two months ago for the easter rising celebrations and took the dublin 1916 bus tour. Hopon hopoff bus tour dublin city open top bus book now. Reserve your spot today and pay when youre ready for thousands of tours on viator. The tour storytellers are experienced professional actors who know how to put on a. Venture onto its cobbled campus today and visit the book. Here are four 1916 bus tours in dublin that you have to. The tour lasts 90 minutes and traverses the city stopping at several major sites of the easter rising. He grew in phibsborough in dublins north inner city. The 1916 tour is a dublin history tour that focuses on the events of the 1916 uprising.
It was a fascinating chapter in dublins story, with many buildings, parks and streets playing a part in a week of activity that would. A completely unique interactive open air tour of 1916 revolutionary dublin, period style vehicles and guides transport the passengers back in time. Dublin city hall and story of the capital exhibit grand 18thcentury building. Our rise of the rebels tour features professional actors on a custom designed safehouse bus. Set out on a tour of dublin, as your guides, both professional actors, set the scene for one of dublins most important historic events and transport you back to the fateful day of april 24th 1916. Today, the locations that survived provide a fascinating insight and tell a story of what dublin was like 100 years ago. Hopon hopoff bus tour dublin city open top bus book. The bus tour features professional actors on a custom designed. We learnt things today from our tour guides grandmothers own. Footprint, dublin handbook international bar and 1916 rebellion walking tour. From rich cultural experiences to the more fun antics. Maximize your time in irelands vibrant capital with a 24 or 48hour. Many city centre buildings didnt survive the 1916 battleground. Make your own way to the college green tourist office to meet your guides and hop aboard the tour bus.
Dublin bus 1916 tour bus is a welcome addition to the commercial services the company already has in place and promises an accurate and convincing portrayal of the rebellion to dubliners and those. The most popular month for these tours is september, which has the most tour departures. Dublin remains a theatrical city, clearly, as it was in 1916. For example, our easter rising tour explores the events of 1916 and the irish war of independence, which. Feb 25, 2016 1916 bus tour dublin ride the revolution. Dublin was profoundly changed by the rebellion early in the 20th century that became known as the easter rising. The tour is based entirely on historically accurate accounts and information. A choice of 4 dublin tours operated by dublin bus explore all the main dublin attractions on our hopon hopoff buses. Fasttrack easy access book of kells tour with dublin castle. Enjoy a pat liddy walking tour for free with you purchase any one of the. However, it is a interesting experience as the guide takes you through the history of the 1916 uprising street by street, location by location.
Driven to rebellion an irishmans diary about a 1916 bus tour. Hop on hop off dublin best deals hop on hop off bus tours. In 1916 a small band of armed insurrectionists declared ireland a republic. This tour takes you back to the rising on a 90minute tour of the key locations of the rebellion, telling and sometimes, screaming stories about the rebels along the way. With your tickets, you dont need to trouble yourself about how to get around the city.
However, it is a interesting experience as the guide takes you through the history of the 1916 uprising street by street. The founder of the walking tours pat liddy is a dubliner through and through. Visit our plan your night out in dublin page for essential information and links. Damage to property went into millions of pounds and a commission was established to recompense those who suffered. Combine your hop on hop off tour with a visit to gpo witness history, and learn all. For example, our easter rising tour explores the events of 1916 and. We are famous for our welcomes in ireland so let us welcome you on one of our fabulous one day trips from dublin. Dont miss out on great deals for things to do on your trip to dublin. Get an overview of the wild landscape of wicklow county on a fullday guided tour. One of our favourite tours is the highly entertaining and interesting 1916 walk. But as roy foster pointed out in his book vivid faces.