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Guided Historical Walk

Take the fresh sea air on a guided historical walk around the picturesque coastal heritage town of Dalkey. At Coliemore Harbour, hear about the Viking slave trade on Dalkey Island, how Dalkey got its name and why large ships anchored in Dalkey Sound.

On Castle Street, marvel at the origins of ‘daylight robbery’, the discovery of a horde of Viking coins and how a young woman led the Dalkey Gold Rush.

Dalkey is famously home to, and a favourite of, a host of celebrities. See where Hollywood A listers Matt Damon and Brad Pitt bought their groceries, where Harry Styles went swimming, where Bono brought Michelle Obama for lunch and where Maeve Binchy had her own lunch table.

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

These walks must be pre-booked and a minimum group number of 10 is required.

Tickets €17 per person (10 x €17, total €170) +Booking Fees.

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View of Dalkey Island, Vico Baths and Sorrento Terrace from Killiney Hill Dalkey on Dalkey Castle Guided Walk
Tour Duration

75 Minutes

Age Restriction

12+

Capacity

16 People

Parking

Coach Parking Nearby

What our Visitors say...

  • star rating  Best tour for families and those with short attention spans - This, by far, was the best historical tour my family and I have been on. We dragged a pre-teen and teenager with us who normally hate going to these experiences... read more

    avatar thumb Tonya S
    August 31, 2025

    star rating  Don't miss Dalkey Castle Tour, Dalkey, Co. Dublin, Ireland  - This is an outstanding tour--fun for all ages, even children! It includes a lot more than it looks like from the front. You see not only Dalkey Castle, but the... read more

    avatar thumb B1058ORsharono
    August 30, 2025

    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

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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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