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1916 Rising History, Dublin

4.4Player rating
Play at your pace · usually 33 min 3 km Dublin App-guided
Play in
English

The experience

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.

Is this for you?

Who it's for

History-minded visitors and travellers with Irish roots follow two rebels, Seán and Diarmuid, through the streets of the Easter Rising, past Trinity College, the GPO and St Stephen's Green. At around half an hour and 3 km, it suits couples and friends who want a compact taste of 1916. If you want a historian on hand to answer questions, or prefer a museum indoors, pick something else.

What makes this quest special

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...

From people who played this quest

Good times. In their words.

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10 player ratings

Selected player reviews. Original words and ratings.

From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

  1. 1

    Open the app. You’re on your way.

    Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.

  2. 2

    Get outside. Follow your curiosity.

    Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.

  3. 3

    Crack a clue. Share a little victory.

    Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.

Your walk, at a glance

Dublin

A · Start

123 St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, D02 YN77, Ireland

B · Finish

10-11 O'Connell Street Upper, North City, Dublin, D01 XY61, Ireland

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

Along the way

Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included

The people behind the adventure

Created by Bairbre Dunne.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Bairbre Dunne

Good to know before you play

  • Route open 24/7 but better during daylight hours

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is there a self-guided 1916 Rising walking tour in Dublin?
Yes. This is a self-guided walk played on your phone. You follow Seán and Diarmuid and a small group of rebels trying to reach their brothers in arms. On the way you visit key sites of the Rising, including O'Connell Street, Trinity College, the GPO and St Stephen's Green.
Where does the walk start and finish?
It starts at the Royal College of Surgeons and loops back to finish there. In between it passes Middle Abbey Street, Trinity College, the GPO, the Stag's Head, the Daniel O'Connell statue, Merchant's Arch, Fields Jewellers, the Shelbourne Hotel and St Stephen's Green.
How long does the 1916 Rising tour take?
Plan on around half an hour to cover the route, which is about 3 km on foot. Allow extra time if you like to linger at the stops. You can pause the game and carry on later if you want a break or a coffee along the way.
Do we need to book a time, and can we play as a group?
There is no time slot to book. You start whenever you like, and one ticket covers your whole group playing together. The route is open 24/7, though it is better during daylight hours, when the sites and details you need for the puzzles are easier to see.

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