Dublin Ireland Vacation
“Best Thing to Do in Dublin, well besides the Bars”
1916 Rebellion Walking Tour
This was by far the highlight of my trip during the daytime. The tour guide Lorcan, was full of information and was absolutely entertaining. He was full of the "Irish Spirit" with quick-witted humor. This tour was very informative and really highlighted some of the key events in Irish history. I would definitely recommend doing this tour before visiting Kilmainham Goel, as it will serve as a foundation of information to build upon. The tour costs 12 Euro and you can pick it up at the International Bar on Wicklow Street near Grafton Street. One note, the website for the tour, says it starts at 11:00, however, when we got there the sign outside the bar said it started at 11:30; it did indeed start at 11:30. Also, try and go during the week. On the weekend it is much more crowded. Lorcan said he normally has 6-8 people on his tour. On Saturday my wife and I were two of about 25, making it more difficult to hear and interact. Lastly, you will be at the International Bar for about 30 minutes, getting background information prior to starting the walking part of the tour, so you will have plenty of time to grab a pint.
