2 hour(s)
English
Included
Explore O’Connell Street and surrounding alleys, central to Dublin’s revolutionary history
Learn about the 1913 Strike, Irish Volunteers, 1916 Easter Rising, War of Independence, and Civil War
Discover the Rotunda Hospital complex and its impact on 18th-century Rutland/Parnell Square
See Charlemont House (Hugh Lane Gallery) and Georgian architectural treasures
Gain insights into Dublin’s social, political, and architectural heritage
€ 265
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Explore the rich tapestry of architecture, social, and political history along O’Connell Street, one of Dublin’s most iconic thoroughfares and a backdrop to some of the most pivotal events in Irish history. This immersive walking tour delves into the streets, alleys, and squares surrounding O’Connell Street, highlighting key moments of Dublin’s revolutionary past. Learn about the 1913 Strike and Great Lockout, the founding of the Irish Volunteers, the 1916 Easter Rising, the War of Independence, and the tragic Civil War, including the Battle of Dublin in 1922. Each site and street has a story to tell, connecting the physical landscape to the dramatic events that shaped the nation.
From there, the tour continues a block north to the remarkable Rotunda Hospital complex, a landmark that played a central role in shaping the development of 18th-century Rutland and Parnell Square. Explore how this pioneering medical institution influenced the growth of the area and led to the creation of grand streets and elegant squares. Along the way, you’ll encounter architectural masterpieces such as Charlemont House, a magnificent 1760s mansion that now houses the Hugh Lane Gallery, offering both artistic treasures and a window into Dublin’s Georgian elegance.
This tour weaves together the social, political, and architectural history of central Dublin, giving you an in-depth understanding of the city’s revolutionary past, its cultural development, and its architectural heritage, all set against the streets and buildings where history was made.
Private guided walking tour of central Dublin
Expert commentary on history, architecture, and revolutionary events
Visits to key streets, alleys, and landmarks along the route
Food and drinks
Entry to paid attractions
Transportation and personal expenses
Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Comfortable clothes
Tour involves moderate walking; wear comfortable shoes
Some streets and alleys may be uneven or narrow
Suitable for history, architecture, and culture enthusiasts
Children should be accompanied
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I was there doing work experience for a fashion photographer, who was a lovely woman . The park is lovely and the ground was fantastic for great photographs , the pictures were taken on Henrietta street so the other side of the law school , the shoot took place near a bunch of Georgian houses where I got to experience what it’s like to be in one. Overall the kings inn is a friendly place with lovely people and good scenery :
A lovely park. Look carefully you will find a mysterious bench.
Lovely little park, if you're passing through the neighborhood and you need a quiet place to rest this is the place, clean, fresh grass, great trees to hide from the sun or rain and you can even find couple of benches to rest. From time to time there is a small van selling coffee, tea and refreshments and you can have a tea and relax laying on the grass or bench. It's not a big park and it's not very busy but it's lovely, clean and quiet, if you're passing through don't forget and go inside you'll relax and you'll feel good.
There are a number of interesting stories relating to various statues at Kings Inns and many are not true. For example it is claimed that these three statues are actually props left be a film crew. The three statues in photography were carved in 1872 for the Great Industrial Exhibition on Exhibition Place at Earlsfort Terrace. They've been moved around the city quite a bit over the years and last appeared in what was then Millennium Park (now Barnardo Square) beside the City Hall in the middle of a pond. They represent Irish manufactures in wood, metal and stone.
The Honorable Society of King's Inns is the institution which controls the entry of barristers-at-law in Ireland. The institution is over 500 years old dating from the time of King Henry VIII of England. The building of King's Inns is a pretty grand building and an amazing example of Georgian Architecture, the courtyard of the society's building on Henrietta Street is especially worth seeing. The building of King's Inn is located within the grounds of King's Inns Park. The park itself is fairly large, is well kept, and remarkable for having "The Hungry Tree", which is a must for selfie addicts!.
