The well-being of our staff and visitors is our priority and, in line with government guidance, we have temporarily suspended our on-site tours and workshops. Please explore our online educational resources and activities, and we look forward to welcoming you here again soon.
This 45-60 minute outdoor tour is designed for those with an interest in a broader range of stories from Glasnevin Cemetery. If you only have an hour to spare, or if you don’t want a History-focussed experience, this is the tour for you.
Wander through our stunning grounds with an experienced Tour-Guide and hear stories of fascinating figures and the sculptures & monuments that are dotted throughout.
Highlights of the Dead Interesting Tour include:
Your ticket includes entry into the Experience Glasnevin indoor tour. We advise that your arrive 15 minutes before your tour starts to check in.
The key elements of our tours at Glasnevin Cemetery are the individuals laid to rest here – iconic figures from history and the less well-known – and our Tour Guides, who are extremely skilled and always highly-commended by audiences.
All of our tours begin and end in our state-of-the art Visitor Centre. Here, you can view displays, videos and interactive media in both the City of the Dead and the Prospect Gallery. This will give you an intriguing introduction to your visit and set the scene for the outdoor tour which follows. Your Tour Guide will meet you in the Prospect Gallery and commence the outdoor tour from there.