Halloween

  Unexpected Dublin Side Trip - This castle is a hidden gem!
There were several actors in period clothing with props. They were wonderful! They made history come to life with stories, information, and humor. Short... read more train ride from Dublin. Well worth the visit.

  Fun tour of a medieval castle  - This was such a great tour. On this particular vacation, I’ve been to Kensington Palace, Tower of London and Malahide Castle. Dalkey was the most fun! The interaction of the... read more actors brought history to life. It is an adorable castle with so much history. My favorite was the old church and cemetery. My 18 year old daughter and 21 year old son loved it as well. Rob was our guide and did a great job.

  Living History Tour Must Do.  - We brought the whole family including our what a fantastic experience. The professional actors made it highly engaging for everyone. A Must Do (especially if you have a young one... read more probably at least 6 years old.)

  Great interactive experience  - Great interactive tour. Suitable for adults and children. I am a tourist guide and I learnt lots of new stuff. Highly recommended

  Amazing experience  - Beautiful site with amazing heritage. Really enjoyed the live and very interactive performances. Also very informative - learnt a lot! Highly recommend; don't miss it if you are in the... read more area!

  Immersive and enjoyable - Superb! The team at Dalkey Castle really bring history to life with their lively reenactment of castle life in the Middle Ages. The tour lasts over an hour and is... read more immersive. Minota, Rupert and the others were friendly, welcoming and very educational. Would definitely return.

  A first class entertainment/ information hour in medieval Ireland  - The tour skillfully combines information and entertainment in a one hour package. It features three lively costumed historic interpreters- a barber surgeon, an archer, and a cook and visits to... read more the roof of the castle/storehouse and historic church ruin. Highly recommend!!!

  Definitely a MUST DO  - I can't emphasize enough how much I enjoyed the interactive tour of Dalkey Castle! For me, it was the highlight of our trip to Dublin. The heritage center... read more has done an amazing job of highlighting the history of Dalkey which is synonymous with the history of Ireland itself. The film before the tour was excellent. Then we learned more about the castle and its church ruins during which we interacted with 3 actors describing medieval life. They were just fantastic -- engaging, funny, and full of information! I learned so much while being thoroughly entertained. Dalkey itself is a gem and the views from the top of the castle were so beautiful! I would definitely recommend prioritizing a trip to Dalkey and a tour of the castle!

  Great castle tour - Actors were fun and engaging, and staff was welcoming. Definitely would recommend for anyone visiting Dalkey.