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Halloween – Tours for Children

Ghosts, Ghouls, Skeletons & Witches from Deilg Inis Theatre Company take over Dalkey Castle at Halloween. Help the Wizard to gain entry.

Dash underneath the Murder Hole and dodge through the terrible things that descend upon your head. The Bad Witch is up to mischief making gruesome dishes including her speciality, Witches’ Pie.

The Good Witch with her magic lantern and the Archer with his fire arrow will banish the bad witches to the hills. Join The Good Witch in weaving magic spells around her cauldron.

Outside, you can pick your steps around a spooky graveyard and watch out as ghostly Vikings carry out daily raids. Just avoid being placed in the Stocks.

Dates & Times: Saturday 25th – Friday 31st October at 16.00, 17.00, 18.00 & 19.00 and  Friday 31st October at 16.00 & 17.00. (Closed Tuesday 28th October)

Ticket Prices: Adult €13.50, Child 6+ €15.50 (Children must be accompanied by an adult.  Minimum one adult to 4 children).

Parent Advisory Note: Experience is aimed at 6-12 year olds. Not suitable for children under 6 years and unlikely to be of interest to teenagers.

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Tour Duration

45 Minutes

Age Restriction

6-12 Years

Capacity

24 People

Parking

Coach Parking Nearby

What our Visitors say...

  • star rating  Enjoying history - We've done this tour several times, my kids love it! It's great for families, but also for visiting groups of friends/colleagues who want a hit of history in an imaginative... read more

    avatar thumb Siobhán O
    November 1, 2025

    star rating  Amazing Halloween tour  - Brilliant tour, the kids loved it! Actors were excellent and very engaging. Great spooky atmosphere! Definitely recommended.

    avatar thumb zapper79
    October 30, 2025

    star rating  Amazing one ! - Unique experience! Living history live with characters from the past was really entertaining. The enthusiasm and effort of the staff makes the experience really enjoyable ️

    avatar thumb chadihani123
    October 18, 2025
  • star rating  Lovely experience - The Living History tour was an amazing performance !!! Entertaining, interesting and well organised.
    The Castle is in excellent condition and in general , the whole place is... read more

    avatar thumb KONSTANTINA H
    October 13, 2025

    star rating  Perfect way to experience a castle! - This was a small castle, but it was my favorite of all the castles we went to in Ireland. The tour guide was fantastic and made us feel so... read more

    avatar thumb Julia R
    October 10, 2025

    star rating  What a gem! <3  - The Dalkey Castle and Heritage Centre is an absolute gem – if you are visiting Dublin a day trip to Dalkey with all its lovely cafés and restaurants but ... read more

    avatar thumb 1977mareikeg
    October 6, 2025
  • star rating  Tottenham Court Road Play at Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre  - What a delightful way to spend a Sunday afternoon then at Dalkey Castle for the last performance of "Echoes" weekend. The play "Tottenham Court Road" was hilarious and the performance... read more

    avatar thumb brendat397
    October 6, 2025

    star rating  Great experience - A fun experience for all ages. What a great performance of history. Well worth the time to go and see and learn. Great for people of all ages.

    avatar thumb Joanne V
    October 5, 2025

    star rating  Bringing castle life back to life!  - A great stop in Dalkey. Get tickets in advance. Great actors fully committed to their roles. After visiting a few castles on our own, this experience was... read more

    avatar thumb donr290
    September 30, 2025

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Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre
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Ireland, A96 DE61

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