Dead Interesting Tour at Glasnevin Cemetery Museum

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Stop At: Glasnevin Cemetery Museum, Finglas Road, Dublin 11 Ireland

This guided tour takes in an alternative view of the varied heritage that Ireland's largest cemetery holds and the history within its walls.

You will learn of its sculpture, symbolism, architecture, art, sporting heroes, natural life and much more. With lesser known stories of extraordinary lives and extraordinary events this is a tour that is for both the well acquainted with the cemetery and those who have never visited before, the secret history of Ireland’s most well known cemetery.


Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Included
  • Guided 'Dead Interesting' tour led by a passionate and knowledgeable guide
  • 5 euro online Genealogy voucher to use on Glasnevin's online database. Trace your ancestors!
  • 10% discount in the Tower Café. A popular spot for locals and tourists alike!
  • Admission to Glasnevin Cemetery Museum and the Museum Exhibits
  • Entry/Admission - Glasnevin Cemetery Museum
Not included
  • Food and drinks
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • The O'Connell Tower is now open to the public - you can now climb Ireland's largest round tower! Once at the top, you will enjoy 360 degree panoramic views of the sprawling grounds of the cemetery, the city of Dublin, Wicklow and the Irish Sea. Please enquire at reception for more information regarding booking and admission rates. (Tower admission can be purchased as an add-on to your tour on site) Please note - age restrictions apply to O'Connell Tower.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Women's Tours - last Sunday of the month at 2pm (June - November) Glasnevin's popular Women's Tours will be returning on the last Sunday of every month from June - November 2019. On this tour, hear the stories of some of the following incredible women: Maud Gonne Mac Bride, Delia Larkin, Charlotte Despard, Madeline ffrench Mullen, Jennie Wyse Power, Elizabeth O’Farrell, Hanna Sheehy-Skeffington and Constance Markievicz. See website for details.
  • Children's Mid - Term Tales Tours The history of Glasnevin Cemetery will be brought to life with this family friendly tour. Saturday, October 26th, 3:30pm Sunday, October 27th, 12:30pm & 3:30pm Bank Holiday Monday, October 28th, 12:30pm & 3:30pm Thursday (Halloween), October 31st, 3:30pm. See website for details.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
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