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Journey with our member of the ICA (Irish Citizen Army) as he tells you about the devastating effects of the 1913 Lockout such as seeing children dying of starvation in the tenements. Learn how he and countless others were left jobless, oppressed and craving social change, especially after Ireland suffered the violence of its first Bloody Sunday. Listen, as he does, to James Connolly and the social leaders who promised change and a brighter future if they followed them into battle for it. Meet our member of the Cumann na mBan (the women’s faction of the Irish Volunteers) who was so moved by Padraig Pearse’s graveside speech at the funeral of the famous Fenian Jeremiah O’Donovan Rossa in 1915 she signed up the following day. Discover the key and dangerous roles these women, numbering nearly a quarter of those who rose that week, played in the battles that Easter. In the reading of the 1916 Proclamation of Independence and in their own words hear how they were fighting not only for the emancipation of Ireland but for a better future for Irish women. On the 1916 Rise of the Rebels Tour you will travel with our two rebels as they take you through the action all over the city during Easter week. See and hear about the sites where it all happened, some you may know and some whose histories have been less explored until now. From one of The Abbey Theatre’s leading actors, Sean Connolly, leading the first charge and firing the first shots of the Rising; resulting in the first casualty at City Hall as the rebels tried to take Dublin Castle. To Richmond Barracks where all the captured rebels plus many who were falsely accused of being so were imprisoned before the executions in Kilmainham. In-between discover where the fiercest battles were fought including The Four Courts and South Dublin Union. Hear the testimonies of the brave and brazen, such as the handful of men who took on the might of a battalion around Mount Street, and the women who dodged bullets to deliver messages all over the city. Then there are the stories of the trenches and strange amnesties in the gunfire torn St. Stephens Green and the dangerous women who patrolled its gates. Come with us to the GPO, The General Post Office, which acted as the headquarters for the rebels during the week of The 1916 Easter Rising. It was outside here that Padraig Pearse read out The Proclamation of Independence and decreed a free and equal Ireland for all. Inside Pearse along with 4 of the other signatories of the Proclamation, James Connolly, Tom Clarke, Sean MacDiarmada and Joseph Plunkett orchestrated the insurrection as bullets rained down upon the building. See the bullet holes that are still visible scars on the GPO today. At the end of the week they tunnelled their way through the homes on neighbouring Moore Street to escape the burning GPO as shells from the gunship Helga blasted them and the flames around them raged so hot the glass inside was melting. Follow the path of the doomed revolutionaries as they ran the gauntlet under heavy machine gun fire to Moore Street and visit the site of one of The Rising’s most tragic deaths, that of The O’Rahilly. It was here around Moore Street where The O’Rahilly penned his last goodbyes to his wife and hiding inside its beleaguered walls the remaining rebels decided to surrender. The 1916 Rise of Rebels Bus Tour will show you the heart of the rebellion using the actual words and testimonies of the men and women who fought for Irish Independence in the 1916 Easter Rising.
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Take to the streets of New York with a local expert guide to explore neighborhoods once home to notorious criminals, learn how the city was ruled in waves by various immigrant crime rings and finding out what modern crime looks like in the city. On the Lower East Side, you’ll see tenement buildings where Irish immigrants lived in subhuman conditions. The most notorious area here was the ‘Five Points’ - a junction so infamous for its gang crime (rumor has it some even lived in burrows under the streets!) that Charles Dickens came to check it out himself on a trip to NYC, not believing it could live up to its reputation. It did, of course, as your guide will tell you. Irish gangs weren’t the only group to terrorise the Lower East Side however. Throughout the 1900s the Italian mafia kept Little Italy in a choke hold, while the 1970s and 1980s were dominated by Chinese turf wars that were so bloody you’ll hardly believe the stories. From the city’s earliest rag-tag gangs to the mafia empires of the 20th century, you’ll separate the truth from from myths popularized by movies like Gangs of New York and TV shows like The Sopranos. You’ll also learn about the city’s most notorious criminals; from Captain Kidd and Boss Tweed, to John Gotti and Leona Helmsley. The neighborhoods you visit are much nicer today than they were in the past but has NYC really cleaned up its act? As part of your tour, you’ll visit lower Manhattan, in particular Wall Street and the Financial District, to learn about modern, white collar crime (and the going rate for a get-out-of-jail-free card). New York City crime tours don’t get any better than when they are developed with the help of NYPD police officers and detectives. Lifetimes of studying NYC’s criminals are synthesized into a truly unique experience that will teach you how crime is inseparable from the history of this great city. Inclusions: Guided tour of the Lower East Side & Wall Street Expert tour guide Small groups of 15 people or fewer Exclusions: Gratuities Hotel pick-up/drop-off Sites Visited: Wall Street Lower East Side The old “Five Points” neighborhood Chinatown Little Italy Important Notes: Gratuities to guides are appreciated but never obligatory. This tour may not be suitable for young children, as subject matter may be graphic and disturbing. Comfortable shoes are recommended. Please note, this tour is in English only.
Te invitamos a visitar más que un edificio, un mito del arte, de la arquitectura y del modernismo, la Casa Batlló, donde la luz, el color y la forma se conjugan con la madera, el hierro, el cristal, la cerámica y la piedra gres a la manera fantástica y sorprendente que caracteriza la obra de Gaudí. Recoge tu audioguía y comienza el recorrido por veinte puntos explicativos, descubriendo múltiples detalles difíciles de percibir a primera vista, con metáforas y representaciones de la naturaleza, especialmente del mundo marino, que te inspirarán y estimularán tus sentidos y emociones. Y si lo prefieres puedes alquilar la innovadora videoguía con realidad aumentada, con la cual te transportarás a un mundo mágico normalmente oculto a los ojos. Ambas guías las encontrarás en diferentes idiomas. Visitarás la legendaria planta noble, antigua residencia de la familia Batlló, las golfas que servían de antiguos trasteros y lavaderos, el tejado, las míticas chimeneas y el fantástico patio de luces, antigua escalera de vecinos privilegiados. Y no podéis marchar sin disfrutar del espléndido vestíbulo y escalinata principal, ¡estamos seguros de que os impresionarán!
Madame Tussauds Sydney Down Under at Madame Tussauds Sydney you can say "G'Day" to Aussie stars and meet iconic legends who call Australia home. Without realising, you’ll throw yourself in the history of our beautiful sunburnt country as you rub shoulders with the fair-dinkum people who helped shape our laidback land. Meet past Australian Prime Ministers Bob Hawke, Julia Gillard and John Howard and celebrate Australia’s sporting greats including Mark Webber, Ian Thorpe, Rob Laver and Sir. Donald Bradman. Sing your heart out with Australian pop icon Delta Goodrem and music greats Jimmy Barnes, Olivia Newton-John and Michael Hutchence. Take a trip to Summer Bay and Ramsay Street to meet Alf Stewart and Ian Smith before stepping on the set of the “Crocodile Hunter” with great conservationist and family man Steve Irwin. Hit the catwalk with Elle Macpherson and Miranda Kerr before meeting A-List stars Nicole Kidman and Kylie Minogue. This is only the beginning of the Aussie legends and international stars you’ll meet at Madame Tussauds Sydney. Embrace the Spirit of Australia and book a trip to Madame Tussauds Sydney today! Manly SEA LIFE Sanctuary If you love Marine Animals, a visit to Manly SEA LIFE Sanctuary is your ticket to underwater bliss! Interact with Turtles, Sharks and Rays, this is one of Sydney's top attractions and is suitable for families of all ages. With a focus on marine conservation, you will see how the Sanctuary is dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating animals and releasing them back into the wild. SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium EXPERIENCE SHARK REEF SNORKEL SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium's brand new, one-of-a-kind experience will bring guests face-to-fin with some of the ocean's most amazing creatures, including various reef sharks, sawfish and an array of tropical fish that call the Great Barrier Reef home. A thrilling and fully immersive underwater adventure, participants will be submerged in a safe and see-through enclosure as fascinating creatures like the Maori Wrasse and White-Tip Reef Shark swim just metres away. With no diving experience required this ultimate reef adventure can be enjoyed individually or with the entire family! As Sydney's leading family and tourist attraction, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium offers entertainment for young and old alike. WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo Find yourself on an amazing animal adventure as you journey into Australia's most famous locations. Walk through iconic Aussie habitats and encounter some of the most loved and feared animals that call Australia home. Meet Rex, the huge 5 metre crocodile in Kakadu Gorge, see creatures of the night in the Nightfall habitat, cuddle up to koalas at Koala Encounters and much, much more - there's so much to see and do! WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo features interactive displays, inspiring and entertaining daily shows, captivating daily feeding sessions and enhanced walk-through habitats including Koala Encounters, Kangaroo Walk-About, and Butterfly Tropics. WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo is Australia's most unique and best wildlife park and it's conveniently located right in the heart of Sydney on Darling Harbour. Sydney Tower Eye Don't miss the chance to see Sydney from the amazing 309 meter Sydney Tower. An iconic part of the Sydney cityscape, the Sydney Tower has a breathtaking observation deck, two levels of restaurants and a coffee lounge for you to enjoy. Included in your ticket is the incredible 4D Cinema Experience at the Sydney Tower Eye. You will see Sydney through a whole new perspective with spectacular footage transporting you across Sydney Harbour, its famous coastline, iconic landmarks and events that are integral to the city. The engaging film experience is taken to the fourth dimension with evocative in-theatre effects including wind, bubbles and fire - a perfect way to get to know the inspiring city of Sydney.
What there is to see: The Royal Mews is an important branch of the Lord Chamberlain's Office and provides road transport for The Queen and members of the Royal Family by both horse-drawn carriage and motor car. It is also one of the finest working stables still in existence, responsible for the training of the Windsor Greys and Cleveland Bays, the horses that pull the royal carriages. State vehicles are housed and maintained at the Royal Mews. They include the carriages used for royal and State occasions, such as State Visits, weddings and the State Opening of Parliament. Carriages from the Royal Mews are also used on roughly 50 occasions each year to convey newly appointed High Commissioners and Ambassadors from their official residence to Buckingham Palace to present their credentials to The Queen. Since 1843 the daily messenger Brougham has set out from the Royal Mews to collect and deliver post between Buckingham Palace and St James's Palace. The most dazzling of all coaches housed in the Royal Mews is the Gold State Coach, which has been used at every coronation since that of George IV in 1821 Multimedia guide is included in the admission price and is available in the following languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Russian Guided tours in English are available at intervals throughout the day. Guidebooks are available in English. wheelchair access number- 0303 123 7324 Outdated Royal Mews closures. Please direct readers to the Royal Collection Trust website's closures list to ensure they get up-to-date closure dates. Use the following copy:As a working royal residence, the site is subject to closure or partial closure at short notice, please check Royal Collection Trust's website for the latest closure dates: https://www.royalcollection.org.uk/travel-trade-and-groups/tour-planning