Walk Dublin’s road to independence at your own pace. This self-guided route links 1916 Rising sites, memorials, and key civic buildings with clear stories, mapped stops, and optional audio so you can explore the city’s revolutionary past without a tour group.
Admissions not included.
Your purchase is for 30-day access to our self-guided tour. Tickets or entry fees
for museums, historic sites, and other attractions are sold separately.
Follow the streets where Ireland’s struggle for independence played out in public squares, post offices, barracks, and courtrooms. This route connects Rising landmarks, memorial gardens, and grand civic buildings along the River Liffey, with on-map guidance and concise context at each stop. Move at your own pace as you see how Dublin carries its revolutionary past in stone, sculpture, and surviving scars.
Highlights
General Post Office (GPO) — 1916 Rising headquarters; see where the Proclamation was read and how the bullet-scarred columns became a national symbol.
Dublin Castle — Former center of British administration in Ireland; learn how its courtyards, chapels, and towers reflect centuries of power and change.
Four Courts — Ireland’s legal heart; discover how Civil War shelling destroyed archives and how the building rose again along the Liffey.
Garden of Remembrance — Reflective pool and Children of Lir sculpture; explore the memorial’s symbolism and the stories it honors.
Collins Barracks (National Museum) — Historic garrison turned museum; trace uniforms, trade, rebellion, and everyday lives across Irish history.
Arbour Hill Memorial — Resting place of 1916 leaders; walk the quiet terrace, bilingual epitaphs, and views that frame a solemn national tribute.
St. Michan’s Church — One of Dublin’s oldest churches; hear about its crypts, mummified remains, and surprising musical and literary connections.
Custom House — Gandon’s neoclassical landmark; see fire damage, reconstruction, and how this riverside icon fits into Ireland’s modern story.
All this, plus additional "hidden gems," expertly brought to life through our virtual guides....with rich, vivid history, local stories, and unmatched knowledge you will not find elsewhere. Even better, no tipping required!
Tour area: Dublin – Rebels & Revolution: The Fight for Freedom
Distance: ~2.2 miles (3.5 km) • Time: 2–2.5 hours • Stops: 8+ • Terrain: Mostly flat city streets with some cobblestones and short slopes
Shaded area = approximate tour area
What you’ll experience
GPS location tracking — see your current location on the map.
Virtual Tour Guides — Detailed narration at each stop & answers to common questions.
Vast local knowledge — history, legends, and insider spots.
Local weather updates — stay prepared as you explore outdoors.
A “Free Roaming” adventure — start anywhere, wander at your pace.
What exactly unlocks when I buy?
You’ll get the full tour map with hot-air balloon markers (our map pins), our suggested walking path for orientation, detailed stories and site info, narration, and tons of local tips. Your purchase gives you unlimited access for 30 days via a private link. It runs right in your mobile browser — no installs, no storage — just open and go.
How do I start the tour?
Open your private tour link on your phone. On the map, tap the compass to center on your current location (one-time locate). If you’d like the map center to follow you as you walk, turn on GPS Auto-Location in Settings (optional). Now knowing where YOU are, visit any stop you like, in any order, at any pace — you’re in complete control.
How does a SmartWalkTour differ from a traditional tour?
It’s your pace, your path. No buses or group schedules. No tour guide tipping. Explore freely with on-map markers, narration, and an optional suggested path for big-picture orientation. Pause for a café, browse a shop, and pick up where you left off anytime — your guide is always in your pocket.
Screenshots from an actual tour. (Key West example)
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Multiple tour stopping points. Start at any one, then tap the hot air balloon for detailed tour guide information.Virtual tour guides share rich stories at every stop, with Q&A and helpful links.Always know the local weather and plan your walk comfortably.Discover more tours nearby—walkable options to keep exploring.Four map styles, live GPS, and a suggested path you can toggle on/off.Helpful information is built in, plus links for even more detail.In app tips, FAQs, Local festivals and events. Maps show a wealth of detail, with public restroom locations.Direct links to attractions for hours, tickets, and more.
