Dalkey is a vibrant heritage town with a village vibe, out on the stunning coastline, less than 30mins from Dublin City Centre, Ireland. Full of fresh sea air, boutique shops, cafes, lively pubs & restaurants, it hosts an array of entertaining events throughout the year.
Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre is one of the remaining (of seven) Rare, Fortified, Medieval, Townhouse Castles from the 14th century, in the vibrant, heritage town of Dalkey.
With a touch of theatre on every tour, it is a genuine Medieval Irish Castle specialising in sustainable tourism with professional local guides & actors from Deilg Inis Theatre Co. in period costume interacting on:
Guided Tours e.g. award-winning, theatrical Living History Tour (1390s Castle, 10th Century Church&Graveyard, Writers Gallery & Heritage Centre with interactive screens & scale models)
Guided Walks on the scenic coastline (historic and/or literary)
Special Events & Festivals like Bloomsday & the Maeve Binchy Echoes Literary Festival
Group Luxury Experiences such as a Heritage Evening or Literary Legends.
Ideal as a day tour from Dublin, on the beautiful south Dublin coastline near Dun Laoghaire, and often combined with a guided walk, boat tour or visited alongside other local attractions, Dalkey Castle & its stunning scenic surroundings has long established itself as one of Dublin’s leading and top reviewed tourist attractions; high on ‘things to do in Dublin’ lists.
Together with the connected 10th Century Churchyard of St. Begnet, it a Recorded National Monument & Landmark which these days functions as a top-rated, popular, family-friendly, activity. It is an essential destination for anyone with an interest in Ireland’s people, culture, literature and Viking & Medieval History.
Dalkey sits on part of the Dublin Coastal Trail dubbed ‘Ireland’s Amalfi Coast’, popular with locals, celebrities and tourists alike. It has a wealth of water-sports & other local activities, boutique shops, cafes, lively bars & restaurants to explore after your tour.
