Language Schools

BOOK A TOUR
diamond-shape-red

behold our bow fingers

Language School Tours

The highly visual and entertaining Language School Tours with Costumed Living History actors from Deilg Inis Theatre Company 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.

MAKE ENQUIRY
diamond-shape-green

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.

MAKE ENQUIRY
Tour Duration

55 Minutes

Age Restriction

8+

Capacity

30 People

Parking

Coach Parking Nearby

What our Visitors say...

  • star rating  Great fun! - Loved visiting an actual castle and especially learning about its defences. The actors and interaction really made this come to life, so well done!

    avatar thumb DY2309
    November 12, 2025

    star rating  A nice part of a day in Dalkey  - Nice to be able to see defense emplacements, the kitchen, and the church close-up at the Goat (Dalkey) castle. We enjoyed our guided tour because the reenactors were both... read more

    avatar thumb LarryB3451
    November 7, 2025

    star rating  Enjoying history - We've done this tour several times, my kids love it! It's great for families, but also for visiting groups of friends/colleagues who want a hit of history in an imaginative... read more

    avatar thumb Siobhán O
    November 1, 2025
  • star rating  Amazing Halloween tour  - Brilliant tour, the kids loved it! Actors were excellent and very engaging. Great spooky atmosphere! Definitely recommended.

    avatar thumb zapper79
    October 30, 2025

    star rating  Amazing one ! - Unique experience! Living history live with characters from the past was really entertaining. The enthusiasm and effort of the staff makes the experience really enjoyable ️

    avatar thumb chadihani123
    October 18, 2025

    star rating  Lovely experience - The Living History tour was an amazing performance !!! Entertaining, interesting and well organised.
    The Castle is in excellent condition and in general , the whole place is... read more

    avatar thumb KONSTANTINA H
    October 13, 2025
  • star rating  Perfect way to experience a castle! - This was a small castle, but it was my favorite of all the castles we went to in Ireland. The tour guide was fantastic and made us feel so... read more

    avatar thumb Julia R
    October 10, 2025

    star rating  Tottenham Court Road Play at Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre  - What a delightful way to spend a Sunday afternoon then at Dalkey Castle for the last performance of "Echoes" weekend. The play "Tottenham Court Road" was hilarious and the performance... read more

    avatar thumb brendat397
    October 6, 2025

    star rating  What a gem! <3  - The Dalkey Castle and Heritage Centre is an absolute gem – if you are visiting Dublin a day trip to Dalkey with all its lovely cafés and restaurants but ... read more

    avatar thumb 1977mareikeg
    October 6, 2025

Book a Group Tour

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Contact Us

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

[email protected]

+353 1 285 8366

Subscribe for our Guide

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.