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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 experience  - Beautiful site with amazing heritage. Really enjoyed the live and very interactive performances. Also very informative - learnt a lot! Highly recommend; don't miss it if you are in the... read more

    avatar thumb Andrea S
    June 11, 2026

    star rating  Immersive and enjoyable - Superb! The team at Dalkey Castle really bring history to life with their lively reenactment of castle life in the Middle Ages. The tour lasts over an hour and is... read more

    avatar thumb Peter F
    June 11, 2026

    star rating  A first class entertainment/ information hour in medieval Ireland  - The tour skillfully combines information and entertainment in a one hour package. It features three lively costumed historic interpreters- a barber surgeon, an archer, and a cook and visits to... read more

    avatar thumb Marc B
    June 8, 2026
  • star rating  Definitely a MUST DO  - I can't emphasize enough how much I enjoyed the interactive tour of Dalkey Castle! For me, it was the highlight of our trip to Dublin. The heritage center... read more

    avatar thumb B8025AXginap
    June 7, 2026

    star rating  Great castle tour - Actors were fun and engaging, and staff was welcoming. Definitely would recommend for anyone visiting Dalkey.

    avatar thumb Erin S
    June 5, 2026

    star rating  A fantastic tour  - This was fantastic! So informative. The guide was so knowledgeable and the performers were so wonderful. Even with a few people who kept interrupting, they improvised their way out of... read more

    avatar thumb Jon M
    May 29, 2026
  • star rating  A unique and entertaining tour✨️  - We really enjoyed our tour of the castle. The idea of the actors really added an extra dimension. We loved the way they interacted with the visitors.
    It was all... read more

    avatar thumb 735deirdreg
    May 27, 2026

    star rating  Very interesting and entertaining experience of Dalkey Castle. We learned about the history of the area & the people.  - It was an amazing experience!

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    May 23, 2026

    star rating  Just do it! 😊  - ChatGPT recommended this visit! 😆 and I can’t thank it enough - I didn’t read any reviews beforehand and we just turned up after a short Dart journey from where... read more

    avatar thumb katy w
    May 20, 2026

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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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