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Guided Historical Walk

Take the fresh sea air on a guided historical walk around the picturesque coastal heritage town of Dalkey. At Coliemore Harbour, hear about the Viking slave trade on Dalkey Island, how Dalkey got its name and why large ships anchored in Dalkey Sound.

On Castle Street, marvel at the origins of ‘daylight robbery’, the discovery of a horde of Viking coins and how a young woman led the Dalkey Gold Rush.

Dalkey is famously home to, and a favourite of, a host of celebrities. See where Hollywood A listers Matt Damon and Brad Pitt bought their groceries, where Harry Styles went swimming, where Bono brought Michelle Obama for lunch and where Maeve Binchy had her own lunch table.

We offer luxury experiences for those looking for something even more exclusive.

These walks must be pre-booked and a minimum group number of 10 is required.

Tickets €17 per person (10 x €17, total €170) +Booking Fees.

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View of Dalkey Island, Vico Baths and Sorrento Terrace from Killiney Hill Dalkey on Dalkey Castle Guided Walk
Tour Duration

75 Minutes

Age Restriction

12+

Capacity

16 People

Parking

Coach Parking Nearby

What our Visitors say...

  • star rating  Not to be missed. - I visited Dalkey Castle and Heritage Center with two of my siblings. Minota and the actors who played a medieval barber-surgeon, archer and cook, respectively were amazing and entertaining. It... read more

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    August 9, 2025

    star rating  The Binchy Walk  - The Maeve Binchy walk is simply amazing and it’s entertainment value is boosted multiple times under the very professional stewardship of Rita (and her partner Lorna) Rita is as entertaining... read more

    avatar thumb Derek T
    August 8, 2025

    star rating  Tour of Dalkey Castle and Heritage Centre  - I can highly recommend this tour which takes you to the top of the castle and to the adjoining graveyard and church ruins . The whole building is beautiful... read more

    avatar thumb Rachel B
    August 8, 2025
  • star rating  Dalkey Castle Interactive experience - Dalkey Castle interactive experience was absolutely the best time. The actors really did a great job helping bring to light just how life was in the early days... read more

    avatar thumb karenjO8207AO
    August 4, 2025

    star rating  Fun, entertaining, informative.  - This was such a great tour . Such great value for money !
    Excellent actors , attention to detail in presentation,
    The perfect length of time .

    avatar thumb 912sandy
    August 3, 2025

    star rating  Outstanding  - Excellent and well worth it! Thank you to everyone from receptionist to tour guide and the character actors - take a bow - you were all brilliant

    avatar thumb Barry M
    August 1, 2025
  • star rating  One of the best tours!  - This is one of the best tours we’ve gone to and we travel a lot. It was a rainy day and it wasn’t crowded. The interaction from the... read more

    avatar thumb Betzy H
    July 30, 2025

    star rating  Fun and informative - Wow! What an experience, very informative, great fun. Highly recommend this tour a must do when visiting beautiful Dalkey

    avatar thumb D0wnt0wnJB
    July 15, 2025

    star rating  Excellent tour brings the castle to life.  - Fantastic tour of Dalkey Castle and the adjoining church and cemetery.
    Our guide, Minota, was so welcoming, engaging and informative as were all the characters we met and other staff.... read more

    avatar thumb Vincent S
    July 14, 2025

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Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre
Castle Street, Dalkey, Co. Dublin,
Ireland, A96 DE61

[email protected]

+353 1 285 8366

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