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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  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  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  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  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

    star rating  A must do if stopping in Dalkey - What a fun experience! We stopped in just to get info on the town but ended up doing the tour, and it was well worth it. In about an... read more

    avatar thumb caseyf752021
    September 27, 2025

    star rating  Educational and fun  - We LOVED our tour of Dalkey Castle. This was a rainy day activity for us and so worth the time and trip from Dublin. The guide and actors were PHENOMENAL.... read more

    avatar thumb Justina S
    September 27, 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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