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Glasnevin Cemetery: Traveler Reviews

Finglas Road, Dublin 11, Ireland
+353 1 882 6550
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Ranked #3 of 238 attractions in Dublin
Type: Cemeteries
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Dublin, Ireland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 attraction reviews
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“Highly enjoyable - even in the rain!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 11, 2013

The two of us took a tour yesterday with Laura - we couldn't believe it had taken us locals so long to get around to it!

Our guide was pleasant, funny and incredibly well informed on Irish history and its relationship to the cemetery - we felt that we could have asked her anything! After first asking our group if there were any specific places/people in the cemetery that we would like to visit, we set off on a walking tour of the cemetery, seeing almost every figurehead Ireland has to offer. She took the time at each stop to explain the historical, cultural and political relevance of each person, including very interesting modern-day facts on how the sites and anniversaries were being treated by members of the public.

Highly recommended - an educational and enjoyable experience for tourists and locals!

Visited February 2013
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ireland
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4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
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“Excellant”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2013

Did the tour today,didnt think it would be our thing.Have to say we really enjoyed it!Bridget our tour guide was great..i learnt more off her in 2 hours than i did in my history classes in school .We found it very informative would now go back to the cemetary and have a better look around in the summer.

Visited February 2013
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Dublin
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“Glasnevin Cemetery”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2013

I would highly recommend this tour. I was a bit reluctant initially. Did I really want to spend two hours in a cemetery? I did not feel the time. Bridget, the tour guide was so interesting and informative. We had a light lunch afterwards. All were happy.

Visited January 2013
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Worcester, United Kingdom
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9 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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“interesting genealogy centre”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2013

very interesting for your genealogy. you can use their computers to search the records. the tour is a very good one-lots of history involved. it is being restored so all the very old tomb stones are getting a makeover and making the cemetery look a much better place. if thats possible with a cemetery. most of my irish relatives are buried there so i visit every time i go to dublin.

Visited September 2012
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London
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“Great (hi)story telling”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2013 via mobile

This tour is great. The tour guide is charming, funny and through a walk arund the graves, points out the most important people in the history of ireland and tells their stories. I really enjoyed it!

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