School Tours

  A delightful experience - Thank you so much for giving us such a wonderful time. We learned a lot but better than that the actors kept us laughing. They included us in their presentation... read more and made the tour a real experience. We will always be glad that we took the time to go on this tour!

  Truly a living history experience  - This is an amazing and interactive history lesson. The castle and adjoining cemetery are lovingly preserved and guide gave an interesting tour with great details.
The actors are wonderful, believable... read more and even humorous.
It's not often you can walk through an actual piece of living history and feel what it might have been like to live those times. Highly recommend you go here with your family!

  Do not miss out on a visit to DALKEY CASTLE !  - An absolutely professional and well presented tour fully enjoyed by all ages . The interaction with the children in the group was particularly enjoyable and this really is a... read more must see in a beautiful coastal village a very short bus or train journey from the city centre .The tour guides and the costumed players were excellent and well done to you all. This most definitely is a must see for all!

  Very enjoyable  - We thought from start to finish it was a brilliant day. It was an enjoyable experience. The actors were excellent and made the day.

  Exceptional experience. - Dalkey Castle is an amazing piece of history that comes alive with actors in period costumes conducting an interactive tale of life in the times of the castle. The castle... read more is amazing, but the tour brings it to life. Don't miss.

  Great Interactive Living experience  - This was better than what we expected. We were lucky to have a private tour just my friend and I and we really enjoyed every bit of it. The tour... read more was interactive, we learned a lot and the staff were really nice and helpful.
I would recommend for kids, families and friends to go visit and learn.
Thanks Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre team!

  Highly Recommend. Fun and Interesting. Excellent actors. - My husband and I took a short train ride from Dublin to Dalkey. Our first stop was the Dalkey Castle and Heritage Center where we were offered a tour. What... read more a delightful experience! Not only was the tour informative with lots of history of the area, but it was totally entertaining. Costumed actors realistically described Medieval life in an interesting and humorous way. We were totally entertained while learning about the historic area.
The tour does include a few steep steps but it's well worth the effort. My husband and I are seniors, but it wasn't too much climbing for us.

  Wonderful Dalkey Castle  - This is a fabulous tour. There was a great welcome from Minota. It is a brilliant living history experience. Highly recommended!

  Delightful Dalkey - Wow! Me and my son had the BEST time. Our beautiful guide Minota was so kind, and knowledgeable. We were equal parts delighted and enthralled with the living history tour.... read more Our compliments to the actors who are captivating and committed to their roles and really bring history alive before your eyes. We are still buzzing, we had such an awesome time and can recommend Dalkey Castle 200%
Go raibh míle maith agat, a Katie and Aidan