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1916 Rising History, Dublin

4.4Player rating
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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 lovers and travellers with Irish roots can walk the Easter Rising as a story, following the rebels Seán and Diarmuid past St Stephen's Green, Trinity College and the GPO. It takes just under two hours over about 3 km, with puzzles set in the streets and buildings you pass. Anyone wanting a live guide to quiz on the politics, or unable to walk 3 km, should pick another option.

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.

4.40 / 5

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 quest is played on your phone and follows Seán and Diarmuid as they try to reach their brothers in arms for the Easter Rising. It visits key sites including St Stephen's Green, the Shelbourne Hotel, Trinity College, O'Connell Street and the GPO. It is free to play and you can start any time.
Where does the quest start and finish?
It starts at the Royal College of Surgeons and finishes on Middle Abbey Street, so it does not return to the start. In between you pass St Stephen's Green, the Shelbourne Hotel, Fields Jewellers, the Stag's Head, Merchant's Arch, Trinity College, the Daniel O'Connell statue and the GPO.
How long does it take and how far is the walk?
The route is about 3 km, and most players take just under two hours, including the walking, the stories at each stop and the puzzles. You can pause along the way and continue later, so there is no need to finish in one go.
Do we need to book a time, and can we play in the evening?
There is no time slot to book and no group to join, so you start whenever suits you. The route is open 24 hours a day, but it is better in daylight, when the buildings and details the puzzles rely on are easier to see.
Can we play it as a group of friends or family?
Yes. The quest is free to play, so friends or family can walk the route together and work on the puzzles as a team. There is no guide to wait for, and you set your own pace between the stops.

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