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1916 Rising History, Dublin

🔒 Instant Access: Book now and start immediately. No need to wait for a guide.

⏱️ Total Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume whenever you want.

🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 10 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.

📍 Starting Point: Royal College Of Surgeons, 123 St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, D02 YN77, Ireland

🛡️ Free Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours before your planned start for a full refund.

🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English

Places you will visit

10

It will take you

18-48 mins

You will walk

3940 steps

Total distance

3 km

Route you will explore

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About this quest

Follow Seán and Diarmuid and a small group of rebels through the streets of Dublin as you try to reach your brothers in arms to take part in the Easter Rising, perhaps the most famous rebellion in Ireland's rich history. 

The game takes place across multiple iconic locations in Dublin, including O'Connell Street, Trinity College, the General Post Office (GPO), and other key sites of the Rising.

What to Expect

This self-guided walking tour in Dublin combines exploration, storytelling, and puzzle-solving into one unique experience. As you navigate through the city, you will discover 10 carefully selected locations, each revealing a piece of the story.

The entire quest takes approximately 1980 minutes to complete and covers 3km on foot. You will move at your own pace, with the freedom to pause whenever you want to take photos, grab a coffee, or simply soak in the atmosphere.

Each location features a challenge or puzzle that unlocks the next chapter of your story. These challenges are designed to be fun and engaging while teaching you about the history, culture, and hidden gems of Dublin.

No tour guide needed – your smartphone becomes your guide. The Questo app provides directions, shares stories, and presents challenges along the way.

Highlights

    A rudely interrupted afternoon tea at the Shelbourne...A tragic love story and an old jewellers...A secret safehouse for Irish rebels...Toll-dodging at the Ha'penny bridge...

The mission: Your story in Dublin

You and a small group of rebels have answered the call of the Irish Republican Brotherhood, and have come to Dublin to fight for Irish independence from the British. 

Together with Seán and Diarmuid, and armed with a small revolver, you are determined to fight side by side with your brothers in arms. Make your way from the Royal College of Surgeons to the GPO, where the rebels badly need your help...

Tips & Recommendations

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Wear Comfortable Shoes

You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.

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Charge Your Phone

Make sure your smartphone is fully charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.

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Check the Weather

This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.

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Bring a Camera

You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.

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Stay Hydrated

Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.

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Play with Friends

While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.

Important Information

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Duration

Approximately 1980 minutes

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Distance

3km walking

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Group Size

Unlimited

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Difficulty

Easy to Moderate

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible (stairs and uneven surfaces)

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Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your scheduled start time

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Need to Know Before Booking

  • You will need the Questo app on your smartphone (iOS or Android)
  • Each ticket can be used by a group (share one device or play separately)
  • Internet connection required to download the quest initially
  • Once downloaded, you can play offline if needed

Ratings and Reviews

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ScubaDaveHash

07 Feb 2026
One of the best quest I have done. Right amount of historical facts, great interaction with the location. A must do in Dublin

ahmed el mahjouby

03 Mar 2025

Georgia

30 May 2025
instructions for the next locations were very vague and cryptic and required local knowledge and Google maps rather than actual puzzling. the puzzles at the locations were quite basic which wasn’t the most fun. the history and story was done very well though.

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