Dublin sightseeing city tours dublin tours big bus tours. They are the original dublin sightseeing tour company and have been entertaining visitors since 1988. So there are no hidden extras, especially important if you are on a budget. Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour departure. For example, our easter rising tour explores the events of 1916 and the irish war of independence, which shaped irish political history since. Dublin tours include dublin city tours, coastal tours, the gardens of. Come experience our worldfamous dublin ghost bus, zombie bus and comedy tours for the most immersive, fun night out in dublin city. An authentic family run pub since 1833 and home to the best pint in ireland. We hit the road on board one of our modern, luxury 53. Reserve your spot on dublins gravedigger ghost bus tour.
Seats that are not filled 15 minutes beforehand may be resold. Tour information the 1916 dublin bus tour in association with anu productions offers a unique perspective on the events of the easter rising. If youd like to book a private hire please contact info. I went on a 1916themed bus tour during the week, the socalled rise of the rebels. Join the 1916 rise of the rebels bus tour featuring professional actors. Reserve your spot on dublin s gravedigger ghost bus tour.
Hop off our tourist bus at the stop near the old fermentation plant and discover. The city is crawling with traffic of a different kind this weather namely the flock of 1916 tour buses. 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. Private tours dublin tour guides dublin ireland with. Visit the trinity college library, home to the famous book of kellswidely considered among the most important of all irelands ancient treasures. Day tours from dublin one day trips from dublin wild. The tour begins at dublin bus head office at 59 upper oconnell street close to the spire from there the tour journeys to the gpo and the towards the 1916 surrender site at moore street. With stops conveniently located near dublin s most popular landmarks and attractions, and our live guides telling this. Dublin hop on hop off tours, dublin attractions bus. From pub hopping temple bar, visiting the home of guinness, to wandering the impressive gardens at st stephens green. 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. Dublins original 1916 walking tour, founded in 1996, is definitely one of the best tours of the city. A choice of 4 dublin tours operated by dublin bus explore all the main dublin attractions on our hopon hopoff buses. Come and join us on the worldfamous gravedigger ghost bus tour.
There are buses and taxis into the centre plus the luas is a good option when you began touring the 1916 sights in dublin. The rise of the rebels bus is fitted out as an under siege base of revolutionary. Highlights enjoy a day of dublin sightseeing on board our hopon, hopoff bus tour with our classic ticket. The 1916 tour is a dublin history tour that focuses on the events of the 1916 uprising. Here are four 1916 bus tours in dublin that you have to check. Hotels near the book of kells and the old library exhibition. The ghostbus is ideal for office nights out and christmashen parties. Both big bus tours and city sightseeing provide a night bus tour which includes 11 stops over the course of one hour after dark in dublin. Alternatively, our dublin literary tour provides a deep look at the lives of some of the citys most prominent authors. Driven to rebellion an irishmans diary about a 1916 bus tour. The tour lasts 90 minutes and traverses the city stopping at several major sites of the easter rising. We make sure you get the best value for money on your one day tour from dublin by including the admission price of many attractions in the overall cost of the tour. Damage to property went into millions of pounds and a commission was established to recompense those who suffered.
Gravedigger ghost bus tour in dublin hidden dublin tours. Board the comfortable bus in dublin, enjoy a stop in the coastal village of doolin. But as roy foster pointed out in his book vivid faces. The tour includes visiting key locations, reenactments and multimedia presentations for a unique experience. Theres no better way to explore dublin city than on the famous green hop on hop off tour bus. It was a fascinating chapter in dublins story, with many buildings, parks and streets playing a part in a week of activity that would ultimately change the course of irish history. With two professional actors and a plaguetorn dublin, it wont disappoint. No trip would be complete without visiting dublins number one attraction, the guinness storehouse. On the dodublin city tour of dublin well bring you right to the doorstep of all these hidden gems. The events of that week are brought to life in vivid fashion by the knowledgeable guide. The original tour is 1 hour 40 minutes long with 27 stops conveniently located close to dublin s most popular attractions. Step back in time to the streets, events, and people who shaped history. Here are four 1916 bus tours in dublin that you have to.
Climb aboard a customized bus for a dramatic journey through the events of easter 1916, when rebels rose up to fight against british rule in ireland for more than 7 centuries. Choose from two routes offered live or digital commentary that teaches you about dublin s history and culture, and you also get access to a walking tour with a 48hour ticket and included. 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. Avoid the crowds and explore irish history in peace on this book of kells and dublin castle exterior tour. A completely unique interactive open air tour of 1916 revolutionary dublin, period style vehicles and guides transport the passengers back in time. Dodublin introduces and showcases the best of the city. Learn about the citys dark, secret past, famous locations, and infamous figures. Dublin airport has plenty of transport options so try to prepare ahead of time and work out what you need. A historical and cultural sightseeing tour of dublin. Book the 48hour ticket option and explore this historic city at your own pace.
An audio visual guided tour of the battle sites of the easter rising. In 1916 a small band of armed insurrectionists declared ireland a republic. Dublins not a huge city by international standards, but it does have many hidden gems which you could easily miss if youre visiting for a short break. This is the grand canal docklands a bit north, a new built area where red sticks are used as a decoration. The 1916 dublin bus tour in association with anu productions offers a unique perspective on the events of the easter rising. Feb 25, 2016 1916 bus tour dublin ride the revolution. Dublin remains a theatrical city, clearly, as it was in 1916. Departs from dublin bus head office, 59 upper oconnell street.
Start at dublin bus headquarters at 59 upper oconnell street, dublin 1. 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. 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. Travel back in time on our unique 1916 rise of the rebels bus fitted out as an under siege base of revolutionary action. For more themed dublin walking tours, check out this list of dublin city tours. The executions of the leaders after the rising awakened a generation to the cause of irish freedom, resulting in the war of independence michael collins, the formation of the irish free state and, as a result, the. 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.
Fronted by the two authors of the easter rising a guide to dublin in 1916, this tour runs from march to october and consists of two hours full to the brim with insightful history. The docklands has mainly office buildings but there are hotels and culture venues as well. The 1916 uprising was one of the most significant events in dublins history, with the political protests setting the stage for the irish war of independence. Book any of our tours online and unearth legends and ghosts from dublin s past today.
With the city sightseeing hopon hopoff bus tour, the modern capital is yours to explore. 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. Take an opentop hopon, hopoff dublin bus tour and let our live guides bring this city to life for you. Experience one of the most haunted cities in the world with hidden dublin tours. Fancy exploring the cosmopolitan city that is dublin. Combine your hop on hop off tour with a visit to gpo witness history, and learn all. The main hoponhopoff bus tour companies provide their own night tours, allowing you to see what this city looks like when the sun goes down and learn a bit about the history of dublin along the way. Dark mysteries, colourful history, and spectacular irish tours. Pass through temple bar and get a few tips from your guide on where the best places are to eat and drink in dublin. Embrace your rebel side and board the 1916 ride the revolution, rise of the rebels bus tour. With your tickets, you dont need to trouble yourself about how to get around the city. Explore the emerald isle during your hop on hop off dublin tour. Today, the locations that survived provide a fascinating insight and tell a story of what dublin was like 100 years ago. Learn about the 1916 rebellion in dublin on this interactive walking tour.
Experience what ireland was like before the easter rising in 1916. Vouchers for tickets purchased online must be printed out and cannot be accepted on phones. With unlimited journeys and the freedom to hop on and off the bus as much as you like, the 48hour ticket ensures youll have plenty of time to explore dublins key attractions. This event is known as the easter rising, a violent battle which resulted in many deaths and the destruction of many parts of dublin. Hear the testimonies of people of the time and see some of the key battle locations in dublin city centre. Hop on hop off dublin best deals hop on hop off bus tours. Listen to the words of the countrys most famous poets and orators claiming for irelands independence. From the scene of the rising that shook the nation in 1916 to irelands oldest university see dublins highlights as well as the hidden gems and get a few tips from your guide along the way. Being a longer tour they might also charge more money. Tour starting pointoutside college green tourist office. Easter rising of 1916 within one of dublins most iconic buildings the gpo. Free walking tour dublin city tours sightseeing fun. Discover what ireland was like before the 1916 easter rising and how the social changes with turbulent times sowed the seeds for the start of ireland. Dublin tours include dublin city tours, coastal tours, the gardens of county wicklow and the unique dublin ghostbus tour.
Book your tickets online and use them in any 24 hour period. Enjoy a big bus hopon, hopoff sightseeing tour and journey through the dublin of old and new. The tour begins at dublin bus head office at 59 upper oconnell street close to the spire from there the tour moves to the gpo and then up henry. From the scene of the rising that shook the nation in 1916 to irelands oldest university. Two professional actors will take you on a tour through the landmark locations in irelands rise for independence in easter week 1916. 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.
Many city centre buildings didnt survive the 1916 battleground. I went on a 1916themed bus tour during the week, the socalled rise of the rebels tour, in which actors recreate key. Dublin was profoundly changed by the rebellion early in the 20th century that became known as the easter rising. That reminds me of boating on the lake which is my summer hobby. The tour includes a stop at the famous gravediggers pub. Join your guides as they take you through the weird and wonderful events in times gone by, unearthing legends and ghosts from dublins past. 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. Learn how the easter rising, which lasted just seven anarchic days is marked as one of the most tumultuous and significant events in. The tour is based entirely on historically accurate accounts and information. This tour takes you into the heat of the action at the general post office, explaining how the anger rose until the rebellion exploded on easter sunday in 1916.
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