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Experience Glasnevin - Ireland's National Cemetery

Experience Glasnevin - Ireland's National Cemetery, Dublin

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Experience Glasnevin - Ireland's National Cemetery

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Experience Glasnevin - Ireland's National Cemetery
4.5
7,006
#14 of 664 things to do in Dublin
Speciality Museums • Cemeteries
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10:00 - 17:00
Monday
10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 17:00
Thursday
10:00 - 17:00
Friday
10:00 - 17:00
Saturday
10:00 - 17:00
Sunday
10:00 - 17:00
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The stories of 1.5 million people are faithfully preserved here at Ireland's largest burial place, a beautifully restored Victorian cemetery featuring epic monuments to our past. From poets and presidents, singers and suffragettes, the ordinary and the extraordinary - the stories of those who shaped our nation's history are brought to life. We are delighted to offer our ever-popular tours and our brand new indoor visitor experience 'Extra-ordinary Lives' Monday to Sunday. We look forward to welcoming you to Experience Glasnevin – Ireland’s National Cemetery.
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Valerie C
2 contributions
Wonderful tour delivery
Jul 2022
I attended the Cemetery Tour with three friends yesterday and we were seriously impressed by the professionalism of Alan, our guide, and his very fluid ability to share a huge amount of information in a most articulate and gripping manner. A most enjoyable treat.
Written 6 July 2022
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EB1189
3 contributions
A MUST DO in Dublin
Jul 2022 • Couples
Amazing tour, so informative on Irish History, very moving too. Daniel, our tour guide was brill and really knew his stuff. I would recommend anyone visiting Dublin to do the Glasnevin Cemetery tour…we even loved it in the rain!
Written 5 July 2022
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Maura
1 contribution
Very interesting
Jul 2022 • Friends
Did this tour on 1st July 2022. I'd done it before @ 6 years ago and so enjoyed it then, came back with friends this past weekend. It's a great tour. Everyone and anyone in Irish political and cultural life to be found here. Our tour guide Bridget was very informative and had so much information and stories. I think I could do the tour again and learn even more. This time we got to climb the tower which was not a possibility before. I highly recommend this tour and visitor centre. We travel the world to see interesting places and forget about our own history. Thanks Bridget for a great experience
Written 4 July 2022
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rabu60
Oberwart, Austria2 contributions
Glasnevin cemetery: Irish History Tour - gripping experience
Sensational guidance, perfect overview of Irish history - best guide ever: Cathy
Lots of facts combined with impressive enthusiasm
Written 4 July 2022
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Mark S
Livingston, UK13 contributions
Wonderful Experience!
Jul 2022 • Couples
Wonderful guide Katie (Cait) made the whole experience most interesting and engaging. A very enjoyable and illuminating history lesson of the great figures of Ireland's past. One of the best (and unusual) things to do in Dublin. Highly recommended!
Written 4 July 2022
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Garrett M
1 contribution
Fantastic tour & guide
Jul 2022 • Family
The tour guide Daniel was fantastic, so knowledgeable and nice. Lovely to learn the history would recommend to anyone. One and a half hours well spent. We also did round tower, which gave amazing views of Dublin City.
Written 3 July 2022
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Ewa S
Baltinglass, Ireland953 contributions
Great experience and history lesson
Jul 2022 • Couples
I had a tour with Lisa who was very knowledgeable and passionate about the place and irish history. 90 minutes passed so quickly. The tour was both informative and funny, with all the less known anecdotes about the important political figures who rest in peace there. It was good to see so many people taking part in the tour. I highly recommend to everyone.
Written 3 July 2022
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Ryan's of Tipp
1 contribution
Excellent Tour
Jul 2022 • Family
We did the cemetery tour with Bridget today. Excellent guide who was extra helpful and gave lots of information in an easy manner. She integrated facts with interesting social history. We would thoroughly recommend
Written 1 July 2022
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sarahk260291
2 contributions
Highly recommend
Jun 2022 • Couples
Tour was really good. Niall was so knowledgeable and there wasn't a question asked that he couldn't answer. Great tour, highly recommend
Written 1 July 2022
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John Nevin
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Excellent
Jun 2022 • Friends
Myself and a group of men from Drogheda Men's Shed had a guided tour of Glassnevin Cemetery yesterday at 11am. The Tour Guide was excellent and very informative, to the extent that she gave us information on graves that normally wouldn't be included on the tour.
All the 18 members had a great experience and we would highly recommend it.
Drogheda Men's Shed.
Written 30 June 2022
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