Interactive Living History in Dalkey Castle

Explore Dalkey Castle’s 14th-century townhouse, 10th-century church, and vibrant Writers Gallery with interactive guides and actors. Discover Ireland’s Amalfi Coast history.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Dalkey Castle and Heritage Centre - At historic Dalkey Castle (1390), Costumed Living History Actors bring the ancient history to colorful life with archery, barber surgery and a cook giving a masterclass on circular economy (nothing was wasted) in medieval times, as part of every guided tour.
    Tour also includes exploration of the atmospheric 10th…
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Accessible lower level
  • Interactive, sustainable experience with costumed, professional actors
  • Interactive screens in a number of languages
  • WiFi
  • Opportunity for a selfie in the ‘stocks’!
What's Not Included
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

4 experiences in 1 ticket!
Fantastic opportunity to explore a Rare 14th Century Townhouse Castle & atmospheric 10th Century Church & Graveyard, alongside a Heritage Centre with interactive screens in a variety of languages & scale models & a Writers Gallery of local creatives (from Bono to Beckett, Maeve Binchy to James Joyce) with interactive panels….

Location
Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre
Castle Street
Enter main door to be greeted by our warm & friendly receptionists.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Queensgael
Nov 1, 2025
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 and memorable way.
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Zapper79
Oct 30, 2025
Amazing Halloween tour - Brilliant tour, the kids loved it! Actors were excellent and very engaging. Great spooky atmosphere! Definitely recommended.
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Chadihani123
Oct 18, 2025
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 ✨❤️
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Konstantinah987
Oct 13, 2025
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 well cared. Many events , (Halloween tour, Literally walks). One visit is just the beginning.
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Steven_p
Oct 11, 2025
Castle view from Montana a cool experience - It is an interactive experience Teaches about the culture of that day It is fun and exciting I would definitely recommend the tour
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Juliaru5936lw
Oct 10, 2025
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 welcome and comfortable. The "jack of all trades" (pharmacist, dentist, barber, etc.) was informative, but he was also hilarious, and the interaction was just perfect. I loved being called Lady Julia! The archer and head cook were perfect for their parts - informative, but also entertaining. I loved everything about this castle tour!!!
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877joannev
Oct 5, 2025
Great experience - A fun experience for all ages. What a great performance of history. Well worth the time to go and see and learn. Great for people of all ages.
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Janice_k
Oct 2, 2025
Interesting! Enjoyed the... - Interesting! Enjoyed the actors illustrations! Funny! Came back a second time and still saw more. Gift shop also is a must!
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Donr290
Sep 30, 2025
Bringing castle life back to life! - A great stop in Dalkey. Get tickets in advance. Great actors fully committed to their roles. After visiting a few castles on our own, this experience was great. Really enjoyed it.
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Caseyf752021
Sep 27, 2025
A must do if stopping in Dalkey - What a fun experience! We stopped in just to get info on the town but ended up doing the tour, and it was well worth it. In about an hour, you’ll learn the fascinating history of Dalkey, visit a ancient church and graveyard, and tour a castle homestead stronghold inhabited by a wonderful cast of characters ready to share their insight into daily life during the 12th century. Highly recommended!
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From $20
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).