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Dalkey Castle is popular with tourists, group bookings & corporate visitors looking for a unique, immersive, sustainable travel/tourism experience and is an ideal destination for groups and associations. Click here to learn more about venue hire.

We warmly welcome group visits of all kinds from corporate away days, shore excursions, private parties & events, tour operator and destination management companies, associations and group organisers. One-off groups of up to 20 can book a slot online directly. We are easily accessible from Dublin city by public transport & have coach parking nearby.

We offer special trade rates to tour operators, group organisers, school trip organisers, language schools, coach companies, trade companies and large group bookings, particularly recurring bookings. Such group visits must be booked in advance by email to [email protected]. You can also make an enquiry below.

Local, Professional Actors from Deilg Inis Living History Theatre Company bring the history of this 14th Century Fortified Medieval Townhouse Castle & 10th Century Churchyard to colourful life. Climb to the Battlements for magnificent views of Killiney Hill and the stunning scenic Dublin coastline.  Browse in the Writers’ Gallery where you be enthralled by the forty-five writers and creative artists from Joyce to Bono and Beckett to Maeve Binchy. Our guides delight in taking you through the scale models and the interactive touchscreens have historical information in twelve languages. Dalkey is a vibrant heritage town near but away from the bustle of Dublin City Centre and the town has plenty of boutique shops, cafés, bars and restaurants catering for all tastes.

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

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Happy People on Guided Literary Walk Dalkey Castle, Dalkey, Dublin, Ireland
Tour Duration

60 Minutes

Age Restriction

5+

Capacity

30 People

Parking

Coach Parking Nearby

What our Visitors say...

  • star rating  Things I never knew about castle life. - This simple, small castle has much more to offer than the larger castles I have seen in England and Germany. We got a custom tour, explanations, demonstrations, and got... read more

    avatar thumb Grandon G
    August 19, 2025

    star rating  A hidden gem that everyone needs to know about.own more  - An amazing experience. Informative and educational.but also very enjoyable. Great audio visual and great display models. Excellent tour guide Minolta and amazing period actors entertaing and educating us all. So... read more

    avatar thumb joe k
    August 18, 2025

    star rating  Castle, history, fun facts, real actors  - Amazing interactive tour with 3 different actors.
    We learned many interesting things and facts from middle age.
    Highly recommandable

    avatar thumb Trip35504675866
    August 10, 2025
  • 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

    avatar thumb barbararD8843AX
    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

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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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