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Language School Tours

The highly visual and entertaining Language School Tours with Costumed Living History actors from Deilg Inis Theatre Company run all year. They are devised specifically to suit students learning English by their visual and immersive, interactive nature. Active participation is encouraged.

Students try their strength on the longbow. They will mint their own Viking coin. On the Battlements, they can hail the King and show the native Irish their bow fingers.

View this heritage town’s rich historical information on interactive screens in twelve languages (English, Irish, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Dutch, Danish, Polish, Russian, Chinese & Japanese) in the Heritage Centre.

Coach parking is available nearby.

See our Cancellation Policy and Terms & Conditions of Entry.

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The Spiral Staircase

The spiral stairs were built to ascend in a clockwise direction. It is thought that this design was to give right-handed defenders an advantage in the wielding of their swords. They were built with uneven steps. In the dark, unfamiliar spaces these became a trip hazard and were referred to as Trip Steps. See the Trip Steps at Dalkey Castle, where history comes to life.

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Tour Duration

55 Minutes

Age Restriction

8+

Capacity

30 People

Parking

Coach Parking Nearby

What our Visitors say...

  • 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

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    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

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    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 .

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    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
  • star rating  One of the best tours!  - This is one of the best tours we’ve gone to and we travel a lot. It was a rainy day and it wasn’t crowded. The interaction from the... read more

    avatar thumb Betzy H
    July 30, 2025

    star rating  Fun and informative - Wow! What an experience, very informative, great fun. Highly recommend this tour a must do when visiting beautiful Dalkey

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    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

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    July 14, 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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