Dalkey: Castles, Vikings and Stars with Local Chef Guide
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Skip the coach tour. This is Dalkey the way a local sees it — walked at an easy pace, with plenty of stops for photos, questions, and craic along the way. You'll start at Dalkey Castle, one of Ireland's last surviving medieval town castles, before wandering the village's narrow streets down to Coliemore Harbour — once Dublin's main port, now a quiet fishing harbour looking out to Dalkey Island. From there to a hidden gem - Sorrento Park, taking a different route back into the village so you see as much of Dalkey as possible without doubling back. Keen hikers may continue and walk Kiliney Hill. Your guide has spent decades as a chef and tour guide around Dublin, and mixes real history with the kind of stories, humour, and local knowledge! The best is left until last! The tour finishes at Finnegans for a hosted lunch (own expense). You buy lunch, I'll bring the stories! Perfect for single travellers and cruise passengers — an easy, low-stress way to spend a shore excursion.
Inclusions
What's included
- Coffee and/or Tea
What's not
- Tour of Dalkey Castle, paid on site, subject to availability
Itinerary
We will meet at Dalkey Castle where we will talk about the History of the Castle and the village. Guests can browse the heritage centre shop and may book a tour of the castle (optional, may want to return in afternoon)
We will walk through Dalkey Village and talk about its history, some Irish History and point out some village landmarks. Snacks/Coffee can be pruchased if required (optional)
Take a lovely walk down the coast to Colliemore Harbour. Join the locals having a swim if the weathers good! We will see Dalkey Island and talk about its rich history and the importance of Dalkey and its harbour to medieval Dublin
We will meander on to Sorrento Park in Dalkey and from there to a couple of WW2 lookouts and Eire signs. Guests may branch off here to hike Kiliney Hill at their leisure or to explore the nearby swimming spots or beach.
We highly recommend Finnegans Pub for lunch where you can taste some of Irelands freshest seafood. Price of lunch is not included
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet your guide outside Dalkey Castle, he will have a yellow umbrella
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- Dalkey Food Tour
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Dublin
- Its from-price is 90% below the median of the 1275 experiences we list in Dublin.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Dublin
Dublin is Ireland's friendly, literary capital on the River Liffey, a city of Georgian squares, historic pubs, live music and a gift for storytelling.
Trinity College holds the illuminated Book of Kells and the soaring Long Room library, while Dublin Castle, Christ Church Cathedral and St Patrick's Cathedral trace the city's medieval and colonial past. Georgian squares such as Merrion Square, with their brightly painted doors, and the green expanse of St Stephen's Green provide elegant calm.
Top-ranked sights in Dublin: Dublin Castle, Temple Bar, Trinity College Dublin.
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