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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  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

    star rating  Amazing experience  - I visited Dalkey Castle and met some of its inhabitants. It was great to back in time to see how that people lived and what they had to say in... read more

    avatar thumb Jana T
    July 13, 2025
  • star rating  An interactive, fun, informative visit!  - We absolutely loved our interactive tour in this magical place that comes to life thanks to the passionate, capable team of actors and professional guides at Dalkey Castle!
    We... read more

    avatar thumb D3947KWelaineg
    July 11, 2025

    star rating  Awesom - Amazing tour with real actors. Very realistic depiction of life in Early Ireland. Prepare your questions for the actors because they will have questions about you I will leave... read more

    avatar thumb Mark B
    June 28, 2025

    star rating  Fun and informative. Would go again.  - The Tour was great. It was both informative and fun. The Actors made a great Show while telling interesting facts about the past and interacting with us.

    avatar thumb GrandTour23770524682
    June 25, 2025
  • star rating  A fun and educational experience  - The tour was fun and interesting. The costumed actors spoke well and include the tour participants in various activities

    avatar thumb 472vikkic
    June 25, 2025

    star rating  Excellent tour!!  - An excellent tour. If you are staying nearby it’s worth the tour. Tour guide and actors were excellent. Very informative, friendly and professional.

    avatar thumb Sightseer18907937025
    June 25, 2025

    star rating  Excellent experience, informative and interesting with a lovely touch of humour! - Dalkey is a special place on the outskirts of Dublin and this guided tour was a thoroughly enjoyable 90 minutes. Set in an old castle (combined with a modern ‘extension’)... read more

    avatar thumb Sapper501
    June 22, 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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