Kilmainham Jail, The IRA & Irish Independence Private Tour Experience

Private Tour • Up to 7 Guests • Hotel Pickup • Flexible Itinerary • Full Day

Explore the important sites connected to Irelands struggle for independence on this powerful private tour with Dublin native Eamonn.

This original and authentic Dublin experience brings together sacred locations, real stories of rebel heroes, personal accounts and historical context, explaining a complicated history in an easy to understand manner. 

 ‘Kilmainham Jail, The IRA & Irish Independence private tour experience’ is a high quality, custom, original curated tour and DOES NOT overlap with any big tourism attractions, Kilmainham Gaol is included.

  • Private Tour
  • Up to 7 guests
  • 8 hours
  • Hotel pick up available
  • Flexible itinerary
  • Family friendly

Tour Highlights

  • Visit Kilmainham Gaol for a powerful tour by the most passionate guides
  • Discover the motivation behind the 1916 Easter Rebellion and the links to Irish America
  • Lay flowers at the sacred burial ground of the honourable 1916 leaders
  • Learn about the Troubles and the IRA from an Irish rebel perspective
  • Understand the truth behind ‘The Famine’ and the mass emigration from Ireland.
  • Uncover the whole story of Irish resistance to foreign oppressors since the Vikings
  • Optional 1916 walking tour extension

Tour Details

Duration: 8 hours

Group Size: Private tour for up to 7 guests

Pickup: Dublin city hotels or agreed meeting point

Included:

  • Private transportation with A/C & mic
  • Bottled water
  • Irish snacks
  • Kilmainham Gaol admission
  • Expert commentary, music & cultural education
  • Optional Irish whiskey taste

Not Included

  • Lunch
  • Pub drinks
  • Optional 1916 Walking Tour
  • Gratuities

A tour visiting  Arbour Hill Cemetery 1916 Memorial

A Typical Day on the Tour

Hotel pick up in Dublin City

On the drive to Kilmainham Jail, I’ll give you some broad context to the history so that the excellent guided tour will be even better!

Enjoy one of the best things to do in Dublin, an amazing guided tour of the Gaol which facilitated the murder of our brave rebel leaders in May 1916. Learn the human side of these great men & women of revolution.

Visit a real hidden gem in Dublin, the 1916 Easter Rising leader’s cemetery.

Stop in for a nice local pub lunch where the conversation continues in a relaxed setting.

Drive through central Dublin and discuss the conflict with Britain over the centuries and the powerful Irish resistance with its many labels such as IRA, Irish volunteers, Irish citizen army and more.

Drop in to an Irish rebel pub for a pint and a chat.

Additional walking tour can be facilitated based on guest preference.

What previous guests have said

Ready to Understand Ireland’s Story?

Reserve your date and explore Ireland’s path to independence with a local guide.

Questions are always welcome. Contact Éamonn anytime.