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Dalkey Castle Christmas with Santa

The Dalkey Castle Christmas Show for Children with Santa is full of fun, stories, singing and games.  The magic is created by actors from Deilg Inis Theatre Company and exuberant, and fun-loving  Tour Guides.

Get into the Christmas spirit by practicing Santa’s favourite song with Jingle. See what food the reindeers eat and the tiny treats for the elves. Tell Twinkle what goodies you will leave out for Santa and the reindeers.

The highlight, needless to say, is the appearance of the celebrity himself- Santa Claus! The children will help Santa get his ‘Ho Ho Ho’ back. Will all the children be on his nice list? Oh Yes, they will!

The experience lasts approx. forty minutes and no queuing involved. There is an age-appropriate gift for each child.

Dates: Weekends – Saturdays & Sundays – to be confirmed for 2025 (Times – 11.00, 12.00, 14.00, 15.00, 16.00 & 17.00).

Weekdays  –  to be confirmed for 2025 (Times – 14.00, 15.00, 16.00, 17.00 & 18.00).

Tickets: available soon.

Max. No. per slot: 20

Accompanying adults  Minimum one adult to 5 children on each booking.

Happy Christmas to all of our visitors. We are closed from Monday 22nd December until Monday 5th January 2026.

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Tour Duration

35-40 Minutes

Age Restriction

18+ Months

Capacity

24 People

Parking

Coach Parking Nearby

What our Visitors say...

  • star rating  Awesom - Amazing tour with real actors. Very realistic depiction of life in Early Ireland. Prepare your questions for the actors because they will have questions about you I will leave... read more

    avatar thumb Mark B
    June 28, 2025

    star rating  A fun and educational experience  - The tour was fun and interesting. The costumed actors spoke well and include the tour participants in various activities

    avatar thumb 472vikkic
    June 25, 2025

    star rating  Excellent tour!!  - An excellent tour. If you are staying nearby it’s worth the tour. Tour guide and actors were excellent. Very informative, friendly and professional.

    avatar thumb Sightseer18907937025
    June 25, 2025
  • star rating  Fun and informative. Would go again.  - The Tour was great. It was both informative and fun. The Actors made a great Show while telling interesting facts about the past and interacting with us.

    avatar thumb GrandTour23770524682
    June 25, 2025

    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

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Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre
Castle Street, Dalkey, Co. Dublin,
Ireland, A96 DE61

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+353 1 285 8366

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