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.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 13.
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
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Dalkey: Castles, Vikings and Stars with Local Chef Guide lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
Prices start at $45 per person for this Dublin experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM.
Children aged 4–12 pay from $23, adults from $45. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Meet your guide outside Dalkey Castle, he will have a yellow umbrella. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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