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schools/national schools

School Tours

The perfect venue for memorable school tours. With a wealth of history, explore the national monument site on a guided tour designed especially for students at Schools/National Schools. The visit combines an exploration of the Early Christian Church, rare medieval Townhouse Castle and an exciting, contemporary, award-winning visitor experience.

Among the highlights are the Costumed Actors who interact with the students. Among the scenes recreated are: a slave escaping from Vikings on Dalkey Island, activation of the Murder Hole, trying out the Longbow and minting a Viking coin. The Cook boasts of culinary creations and medieval toilet facilities.

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the visit

Stocks

Stocks and pillories were used as punishments in Medieval Times.

A replica is on site for educational and entertainment purposes.

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the visit

Murder Hole

The Murder Hole was a defensive feature in castles during medieval times. If attackers managed to get past the Machicolation and through the entrance door, they found themselves in a small, dark room. Above their heads, there was an opening in the ceiling called a murder hole. The opening was positioned close to the fireplace in the Living Quarters above.  The occupants, upstairs, could throw down lighted firewood, boiling water, or rocks, on intruders below.

Tour Duration

70-75 Minutes

Age Restriction

3rd Class Upwards

Capacity

10-28 People

Parking

Coach Parking Nearby

What our Visitors say...

  • star rating  We decided to take the Dart train out of Dublin to see the coastal area south of the city. Dalkey is a charming seaside town that offers the Heritage... read more

    TwoputtandMore
    May 28, 2023

    star rating  Visiting a 15th Century castle through 15th Century Eyes - Dalkey is a charming village south of Dublin. It can be accessed from Dublin via the public DART train. The Dalkey Castel tour is the perfect way to... read more

    dpyaffe
    May 27, 2023

    star rating  The best tour we had in the Dublin area - If this was just a tour it would still be excellent because it’s so informative, but part of it is also like an interactive play, which was a lot of... read more

    Elaine S
    May 27, 2023
  • star rating  A definite must do in Dalkey and good FUN - I visited Dalkey Castle with a group of friends on 11th May and what an unexpected treat that turned out to be!
    Our guide was excellent, superb presentation and wonderfully... read more

    marionm111
    May 12, 2023

    star rating  Interesting, informative and entertaining with three actors as a barber/surgeon, archer and cook excellent. - We visited on impulse as we were walking through Dalkey. The price of €15 for adults seemed a bit steep for such a small castle but it was well worth... read more

    eidinnir
    May 8, 2023

    star rating  One of the best guided tours I've ever done - I didn't realise that this tour had such a rich format, firstly a beautifully filmed and clearly explained history of Dalkey island, coastline and village. Then a tour through the... read more

    Breffnie O
    May 7, 2023
  • star rating  It was a great experience. Not your usual tour. Very informative and entertaining at the same time. The archer, the cook and the barber surgeon are great. Minotta the one... read more

    Paradise35466715803
    May 2, 2023

    star rating  Fascinating and friendly tour - Fascinating and friendly tour. The film we were shown at the beginning a explained the history of the castle and area clearly. The tour guide was friendly and engaging. The... read more

    CatherineH1108
    April 28, 2023

    star rating  Dalkey Castle. Well worth a visit - Really excellent presentation in Dalkey Castle. Extremely well prepared and eloquent tour guide who gave us a great historical background. Then the actors came in with a brilliant depiction... read more

    bimlico
    April 25, 2023

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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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