If you're British then this is a tough visit to make, but don't let that put you off making it. The Gaol itself dates from the 1700s and closed in 1924. Much of its history revolves around the imprisonment and execution of Irish revolutionaries, which is what makes it tough for British ears. However, the prison itself is a fascinating... More

We had heard that the tour of the Kilmainham Gaol was quite popular and that, especially with a group as large as we were, advance planning was not available. This is one of the stops on the Hop on/Hop off bus tour so it was really easy to get to. We made it our first stop in the morning so... More

The Gaol was one of my first our stops on my first day. So glad it was, because after learning all about the Revolution and the men and women who sacrificed themselves, every other place I visited had a deeper meaning. Make this a day 1 stop and go early because the tours book up rather quickly. Only 6 Euro.

Being a first-time traveler to Ireland and having just learned about some of its history, I was eager to see this place that figured so importantly. I was not disappointed. Our guide was professional and informative and helped us understand the role of the gaol prior to the uprising and its part during that fateful time.

We decided to stop for the Kilmainham Gaol (the jail) tour. This was one of the things I looked forward too most, and it didn't disappoint. A tour was starting in two minutes after our arrival and we were happy to hear there was space, as we'd heard it could get busy! We followed our tour guide to watch a... More

Great value for money, very informative and takes quite a long time to complete the tour. The tour guides keep you interested and would appeal to all age groups

#2 attraction in Dublin (behind Guiness Brewery tour). If you don't get there early, you will need to sign up for a tour and either wait or walk the neighborhood. At the time it was built, it was a model of modern jailing. Much of the tour was geared to the political prisoners who were housed there, including one who... More

I loved hearing the history and importance of Kilmainham Gaol, which is still a prominent piece of the Irish culture. This is a must-see while in Dublin, and make sure you take your camera!

i have been here 6 times in the last 3 years, i cant get enough of it. The history is great and u can really imagine life many years ago.