Dublin in Revolt: A Decade of Struggle.

Walk the streets where Ireland’s fight for freedom unfolded

Tour Highlights

Lockout, the Rising, the War of Independence, and the bitter Civil War that followed.
But we won’t just stand on corners and recite battles.
We’ll dig into the motivations, divisions, betrayals, and quiet revolutions behind the headlines.
You’ll hear the stories of rebels and radicals, idealists and pragmatists, the women overlooked, and the families torn apart.
The complexities are presented in a way that asks you, what would you have done?
And we’ll ask the bigger question: how much freedom did Ireland really win—and at what cost?

Duration

3 Hours

Meeting Point

Collection from your hotel or place of stay

Group Size

1-10 People

FLEXIBLE & PRIVATE

Your pace, your tastes, your day. We adapt in real time — weather, interests, energy.

Activity Details

Walk the streets where Ireland’s fight for freedom unfolded—and ask what independence really meant.

Between 1913 and 1923, Dublin was the beating — and breaking — heart of Ireland’s revolution.

What's included

Expert tour guide.

What's not included

Food/drink
Tip/gratuity for your tour guide

Itinerary

The tour start time is flexible, based on your wishes and will be agreed in advance prior to the tour

Key Sites & Stories:

Liberty Hall & the 1913 Lockout Where it all began. Learn how workers, led by James Larkin and James Connolly, brought Dublin to a standstill—and why the seeds of revolution were economic before they were political.
General Post Office (GPO) & the 1916 Rising We’ll stand at the GPO, read the Proclamation aloud if you like, and unpack the seven-day rebellion that changed everything. Who really supported it? What was the plan? And what was the myth that followed?
Moore Street & The Final Stand Walk the laneways of the rebels’ last stand. See where they crawled, bled, and surrendered—and how the area today mirrors the messy legacy of what they fought for.
Dublin Castle & British Rule Understand how British power operated in Ireland—not just through soldiers, but through courts, records, surveillance, and secrets. We’ll talk about collaborators, civil servants, and the complexity of control.
City Hall & the Role of Women A stop to remember the forgotten figures: the women of Cumann na mBan, the nurses, couriers, and snipers who shaped the revolution but were pushed to the margins after.
Four Courts & the Civil War Learn how former comrades turned enemies in 1922, and why the first shots of the Civil War were fired here. Explore the legacy of this war without winners, and how its shadows still linger in Irish politics today.

Who It’s For: Thoughtful travellers who want to understand—not just see—Dublin’s revolutionary story. You don’t need a degree in Irish history, just an open mind and a few good questions.
This isn’t a tour of statues. It’s a tour of power, hope, compromise, and consequence—still echoing through Dublin’s streets a century on.

Availability

What our guests say

Rated 5 out of 5

Jim absolutely crushed the Dublin tour. The whole thing was incredibly well organized, and he deserves a ton of credit for putting it together. From the planning to the stops to keeping everyone on schedule, it felt like everything was handled. Honestly, Jim set the bar pretty high. 10/10 tour guide, 10/10 itinerary, 10/10 execution Huge job by Jim

Jim, Thank you for making our trip to Ireland such a wonderful experience. Michael and I have learned so much from you with all your knowledge and experiences of your beautiful country. We truly enjoyed spending time with you. Thank you for also being so attentive and understanding when it came to my health issues.Thank you for showing us how wonderful the people of Ireland are. We are sure to miss you! Like I said at the airport while tearing up it really did feel like I was saying good bye to our family member. Always remember us - the “O’Pellegrinos” from New Jersey. Until we meet again. Jennifer

My company from California, Singles in Paradise, have used Jim on four of our group trips to Dublin. I can only say great things about his dynamic delivery, sense of humor, and knowledge. Everyone in my group were quite impressed and fond of Jim. I can’t recommend him enough.

Jim was absolutely fantastic. He’s incredibly knowledgeable about the area and has a wonderful way of bringing every place to life. He tailored the itinerary perfectly for our group, making sure everyone felt looked after and engaged throughout the visit. His passion, professionalism, and friendly nature made the entire experience truly special. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Highly recommended!

I was lucky enough to join one of Jim’s recent Dublin walking tours, organised for a group of his former students. We explored some of the city’s oldest and most tucked-away corners - places you’d probably walk right past without Jim’s expert eye. His mix of deep knowledge and lively storytelling made the whole experience not just informative but genuinely fun. Easily one of the most enjoyable tours I’ve ever been on!