Ireland's national cemetery
The best Glasnevin Cemetery tours
The guided Irish history tour, Daniel O'Connell's crypt, the O'Connell Tower climb and a self-guided audio-visual route; here is which to pick, with honest advice on what each tour includes, whether a guide is worth it and booking ahead.
See our 2 picks
Take the 2-hour guided history tour. It is from €17 and includes O'Connell's crypt and the tower climb. The self-guided audio-visual tour is from €13 and takes 1 hour, but it leaves out the crypt and the tower. The tour listing says 1.5 million people rest at Glasnevin.
Our 2 picks for Glasnevin Cemetery
Both are sold by the cemetery itself. The self-guided tour has only 3 reviews so far, so it comes second.
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from €17 per person Our top pick 2 hours 4.7 (159) reviews on GetYourGuide
Guided Irish history tour with the crypt and tower
A guide leads you past famous graves and into Daniel O'Connell's crypt. You also see the indoor exhibition and climb the 198-step O'Connell Tower.
Best for History fans and first-timers
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from €13 per person 1 hour 4.0 (3) reviews on GetYourGuide
Audio-visual self-guided tour
A handheld audio-visual guide with headphones and a map, in 6 languages, for 22 stops. Indoor exhibitions included. No crypt, no tower.
Best for Your own pace, or a language other than English
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Glasnevin tours compared
| Tour | From | Duration | Crypt and tower | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Irish history tour with the crypt and tower | €17 per person | 2 hours | Yes, both | History fans and first-timers | The only tour with the crypt and the tower, rated 4.7 from 159 reviews. |
| Audio-visual self-guided tour | €13 per person | 1 hour | No | Your own pace, or a language other than English | The cheaper choice at €13, rated 4.0 from only 3 reviews so far. |
Guided Irish history tour with the crypt and tower
€17 per person2 hours 4.7 (159)
Details
- Crypt and tower
- Yes, both
- Who it suits
- History fans and first-timers
- Why we picked it
- The only tour with the crypt and the tower, rated 4.7 from 159 reviews.
€13 per person1 hour 4.0 (3)
Details
- Crypt and tower
- No
- Who it suits
- Your own pace, or a language other than English
- Why we picked it
- The cheaper choice at €13, rated 4.0 from only 3 reviews so far.
- Neither includes hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point.
- Both offer free cancellation.
- Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 25 October 2026. Prices are “from” prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
Guided or self-guided?
Pick the guided tour if you can. It costs €4 more, and only it takes you into O'Connell's crypt and up the tower.
The listing calls its guides brilliant storytellers. They tell the stories behind the graves.
The self-guided tour suits you if you want your own pace. It also comes in French, German, Italian, Irish and Spanish.
Who is buried at Glasnevin
Many of Ireland's icons rest at Glasnevin. The guided tour's listing names Daniel O'Connell, “The Liberator”, and Michael Collins.
The listing says about 1.5 million people rest here. That is more than live in Dublin today.
The O'Connell Tower is Ireland's tallest round tower, per the listing. Its 198 steps lead to views across Dublin.
Getting to Glasnevin from Dublin city centre
Both tours start at the cemetery on Finglas Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 11. The guided tour's listing says it is 20 minutes from the city by Dublin Bus. There is a car park on site.
You cannot tap a bank card on Dublin Bus today. Our guide to getting around Dublin explains how to pay.
More history in Dublin
For the old town, our Dublin Castle tour guide compares the walks that still run. When we checked on 25 October 2026, the castle was closed to the public until January 2027.
Tips before you book
Book ahead
The cemetery's own page says booking is essential. Tickets are sold online.
Dress for rain
Both tours are mostly outdoors. Wear comfortable, closed shoes.
Check access first
The guided tour is fully accessible except for O'Connell's crypt. A wheelchair is available to rent.
Young children
The self-guided tour is not suitable for children under 5.
Leave the tripod at home
Professional cameras, tripods, flash and video are not allowed.
Glasnevin Cemetery: questions and answers
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