1916 WALKING TOUR: STORIES OF THE SOMME AND THE RISING

TOUR INFORMATION

ABOUT THE TOUR

1916 was a pivotal year in Irish history and various local characters were front and centre of its momentous events at home and abroad. This fascinating 5-star rated historical walk in East Belfast brings together, in a single tour, some of the most remarkable and lesser-known stories of the Easter Rising and the Battle of the Somme.

Our tours are recommended by TripAdvisor. Read our 5-star TripAdvisor reviews HERE

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The tour costs £10 per person. A £7.50 Student ticket is available upon production of student ID.

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The tour lasts for approximately 2 hours.

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Starting point for the 1916 tour is East Side Visitor Centre, 402 Newtownards Road.

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Finishing point for the tour is East Side Visitor Centre.

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Private and group tours are available by clicking HERE

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This tour is also available as a group presentation for those who don't fancy the walk. For more details please get in touch by clicking HERE

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    Aug 31, 2020, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    EastSide Visitor Centre, 402 Newtownards Road, Belfast BT4 1HH, UK
    Take a 'Step Back In Time' to 1916 with historian Jason Burke to explore the surprisingly interwoven stories of the Easter Rising and the Battle of the Somme.
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    EastSide Visitor Centre, 402 Newtownards Road, Belfast BT4 1HH, UK
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