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Wicklow Historic Gaol Guided Tour

Dublin, IrelandAbout 1 hourGuided in English

Step inside Wicklow's 18th-century gaol and hear the stories of the prisoners held there. A guided hour of rebellion, famine and transportation to Australia, about an hour from Dublin.

About 1 hourExplore at your own pace
Shared groupKeeps the experience personal
EnglishLive guide or host
CancellationNon-refundable: tickets are issued for your chosen date and time

Highlights

  • A guided tour of an 18th-century gaol
  • Stories of the 1798 Rising and the Famine
  • The history of transportation to Australia
  • Cells and corridors of the old prison
  • An easy trip from Dublin to the Wicklow coast

Full description

Wicklow Gaol opened in the early 1700s and held prisoners for well over a century, from rebels of the 1798 Rising to people caught stealing food during the Great Famine. Many were sentenced to transportation to the penal colonies of Australia.

A live guide leads you through the cells and corridors and brings these stories to life, explaining how the gaol worked and what happened to those who passed through it. The gaol is in Wicklow town, on the coast about an hour south of Dublin, and the lakes of Glendalough and the Wicklow Mountains are a short drive inland if you want to make a day of it.

Itinerary

  1. Wicklow Gaol

    Meet at the gaol entrance in Wicklow town.

  2. Guided tour

    Walk through the prison with your guide.

Included

  • Entry to Wicklow Historic Gaol
  • Live English-speaking guide

Not included

  • Transport to Wicklow
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Meeting point

Wicklow Historic Gaol, Kilmantin Hill, Wicklow town (about 1 hour from Dublin by car or train).The exact spot and your host's details arrive with your confirmation.

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Know before you go

  • Transport to Wicklow is not included; there are trains and buses from Dublin.
  • Opening days and tour times change by season.
  • Some parts of the building have stairs.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get there from Dublin?

By train to Wicklow station, then a short walk, or by car in about an hour.

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