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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  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

    star rating  Fun medieval tour  - A charming and intimate tour of a small castle and its surrounds. Wonderful tour guide and 3 entertaining period characters (barber/surgeon, archer and cook) take you back in time, to... read more

    avatar thumb Bijingo
    June 19, 2025

    star rating  Unmissable visit, especially if travelling with teens.  - I accompanied a school group of teenagers and we absolutely loved it. We travelled back to the Middle Ages and met some very funny characters: the barber/dentist, the archer and... read more

    avatar thumb Carlos J
    June 16, 2025
  • star rating  Guide and actors very engaging  - This was a great little spot to get to from Dublin via the DART. If you have time after I recommend seeing the coast that they recommend seeing. Guide was... read more

    avatar thumb Isabella L
    June 11, 2025

    star rating  Great experience  - A great small castle easily reached from Dublin on the Dart. Tour was great with actors demonstrating medieval practices.

    avatar thumb Dream23120
    June 6, 2025

    star rating  going back in time at Dalkey Castle  - Though it's described as a castle it's more like a fortified tower house as it lacks a moat, outer walls, a bailey or accommodation for soldiers or horses .
    Nevertheless... read more

    avatar thumb simonmY3170VQ
    June 4, 2025
  • star rating  A wonderful and entertaining surprise! - Stumbled across this attraction and went in to learn more only to be in time for the interactive tour. The whole experience was wonderful from start to finish. Every person... read more

    avatar thumb Dara B
    June 4, 2025

    star rating  Dalkey Castle living history - Absolutely superb living history tour. Really loved the live actors and a very thorough history of the castle and surroundings. Would highly recommend this tour

    avatar thumb Stephen R
    May 31, 2025

    star rating  Excellent experience in Dalkey  - An excellent experience and fun day out in Dalkey . I would highly recommend this visit to Dalkey Castle. From the lovely lady on reception to the tour guide Minota... read more

    avatar thumb Vercingeterix
    May 29, 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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