Learn more about your local area by joining one of our guided outdoor tours.
Every Saturday from May to September we have two local history tours that highlight the area’s lesser known history.
Both tours leave from Richmond Barracks and last approximately one hour and 15 minutes.
“I loved the tour. The guide was amazing, he made the history come alive.”
“Tadhgh was an excellent tour guide, he really varied it with lots of interesting facts… he was brilliant. We are looking forward to booking the Goldenbridge cemetery tour now.”
- Previous tour participants
Our tour guide Brendan giving a tour in Goldenbridge Cemetery
Goldenbridge Cemetery is Ireland’s first garden cemetery and was founded by ‘The Liberator’ Daniel O’Connell almost 200 years ago.
The unspoiled grounds reveal stories of secret watchmen, underground vaults and body snatchers. Join our expert guides to discover the natural beauty of this often overlooked Victorian site and the historic graves within.
You can find out more about the history of Goldenbridge Cemetery here.
This tour starts at Richmond Barracks. The walk to the cemetery entrance is approximately eight minutes. Please note, the tour takes place on uneven terrain and grassy paths. We ask all visitors to wear suitable footwear and to follow the guide’s instructions and directions at all times.
Our tour guides Fergus, Brendan, Pat and Niall outside Kilmainham Gaol
Walk the final steps of the leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising, from court-martial at Richmond Barracks to execution at Kilmainham Gaol. Along the way, you will discover the rich history of Inchicore, including stories of sporting legends, local heroes, poetry and art.
This tour starts at Richmond Barracks and ends on Inchicore Road, opposite Kilmainham Gaol.
Our tour guides Pat and Brendan
You can book your place for Goldenbridge Cemetery here.
You can book your place for Inchicore to Kilmainham: from court-martial to execution here.
For bookings of 15 people or more, other days and times are available year-round on request. For enquiries you can email us at info@richmondbarracks.ie or call us on (01) 524 25 32.
Tá an turas seo ar fáil trí Ghaeilge freisin ar iarratas. This tour is also available as an Irish language tour on request.