Tours of Glasnevin Cemetery in Dublin

Perfect for all history and culture lovers! Are you looking for something interesting to do on your next day off? If so, make sure to visit the Glasnevin Cemetery Museum! This magnificent site is Ireland’s largest burial place and has been beautifully restored to its once fabulous victorian style of architecture. This museum acts as a storyteller to over 1.6 million people, with some of these people being hugely influential in terms of Irish history. Some of these include Poets, Presidents and Revolutionaries.

Where can I find Glasnevin Cemetery Museum?

The cemetery is located near the Drumcondra area of the city in Glasnevin, this is serviced by regular bus and rail links. Visitors can hop on the Luas at O Connell Street, alighting at Cabra.

Visitors can avail of the regular guided tours of the facility, with many different exhibitions and events throughout the year, like their famous Irish History Tour. Visitors can also explore their brand new visitor experience, titled “Extra-Ordinary Lives”, where visitors can explore the stories of those buried there in more detail. So, what are you waiting for? Make the most of your next day off, and visit the famous Glasnevin Cemetery and Museum.

  • Admission to the Irish History Tour is €13.
  • O Connell Tower climb and exhibition is €8.
  • Cafe.
  • Gift Shop.
  • Open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm.

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