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behold our bow fingers

Language School Tours

The highly visual and entertaining Language School Tours with Costumed Living History actors 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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don’t trip

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  History comes to life - What a delightful experience. You will learn a surprising amount about life in Ireland in the Middle Ages. And it’s taught in such an enjoyable and engaging way! The view... read more

    avatar thumb 49MileDriver
    September 20, 2024

    star rating  Fun tour in a cute town  - Wonderful and fun tour in a beautiful town. Informative and interesting, with friendly staff. Easy trip from Dublin and well worth it!

    avatar thumb tseehafer
    September 19, 2024

    star rating  Love this tour. I am a tour guide - and I will be back 😄  - This is so informative and suitable for all ages - fun for everyone. Entertaining actors and exciting stories. An excellent history of Dublin, Vikings, pirates and slaves. ... read more

    avatar thumb Anne B
    September 17, 2024
  • star rating  Very enjoyable vist to Dalkey Castle  - I had a very enjoyable visit to Dalkey Castle Heritage Centre on Monday 12th August 2024 for a guided tour with a Youth Group consisting of 3 Adults and 12... read more

    avatar thumb Michael C
    September 14, 2024

    star rating  Provides lots of useful information about the area, about live in past times and it’s all communicated in fun way 🙂  - I have done the interactive tour in June with my friends and loved it so much I came again in September with my children. They loved it !

    avatar thumb Radka E
    September 2, 2024

    star rating  10/10 - Don't miss this one hour tour in pretty village on main train line - 10/10! I've been on many tours over the years in historic sites in Ireland and abroad and this one is outstanding. It has the winning factors of being informative and... read more

    avatar thumb WorkLife55
    August 27, 2024
  • star rating  Lovely visit to Dalkey Castle - Really enjoyed my visit to this small but perfectly formed Castle in Dalkey. Staff and guide were very friendly, information and child focused. Would highly recommend

    avatar thumb GeraldineM53
    August 27, 2024

    star rating  Fabulous tour for all the family - children and adults alike  - The tour was amazing. I brought my three children 5, 8 and 11 and although it had been recommended to me, and the reviews are great, I didn't really know... read more

    avatar thumb Nicola F
    August 27, 2024

    star rating  An absolute must experience in Dalkey! - What an excellent way to learn about the past and how it ties into the future. This is a must see experience. Great for all ages. Explore a real castle... read more

    avatar thumb Christina T
    August 26, 2024

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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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