Kilmainham Gaol Guided Tour, Dublin

Dublin, Ireland

HistoryArts Culture

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Duration1.5 hrs

EffortEasy

BudgetBudget

PriceUSD 9

StyleGuided Tour

Best monthsJan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

About This Activity

Kilmainham Gaol held the leaders of every major Irish rebellion from 1798 to 1916, and the guided tour brings those stories to life through the cells, the chapel, and the execution yard where James Connolly and 13 others were shot. Entry is by guided tour only (€8 per adult, €4 students); tickets must be booked directly on the OPW website as no third-party tickets are valid. Slots fill weeks in advance in summer — book as early as possible.

Seasonal note: Open year-round; book weeks ahead Jun–Aug

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