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Malahide Castle

by Aramark

4.6 ⏱ 1 Hour 📍 Dublin, Ireland 🌐 English

About this tour

About Malahide Castle

Malahide Castle tickets get you into a medieval fortress just outside Dublin with over 800 years of history. A guided tour takes you through its beautifully preserved rooms, and your ticket also covers the gardens, including a butterfly house on the grounds. Allow about an hour and a half. Visits start at the Malahide Castle Visitor Centre, and tickets are from €12.

Check dates & book this tour from €19.00

Operator: Aramark
Duration: 1 Hour
Area: Malahide
Prices: Adults: €19.00, Children: €11.00, Students: €14.00, Senior Citizens: €14.00

Malahide Castle is one of the oldest castles in Ireland, dating all the way back to 1174! Learn all about its colourful history with the classic tour! When you’re finished exploring the castle, why not have a wander around the beautiful botanical gardens and Butterfly House – entry to both is included with your ticket!

What to expect

  • Magnificent medieval 12th century castle just 30 minutes from Dublin City
  • Hear the stories of generations of the Talbot family who lived at Malahide Castle for 800 years
  • Enjoy the Classic Castle Tour
  • Explore the gardens and Butterfly House set among the lush parkland
  • Entry to the private Botanical Gardens and Fairy Trail

About this tour

Malahide castle is located just 30 minutes north of Dublin Centre in a picturesque seaside town. See details below on how to get there!.

Step back 800 years in time and explore Malahide Castles fascinating history. Learn about the Talbot Family who resided in the castle for generations. Discover their impressive art collections and beautiful antique furnishings. Pre-book your visit now!

Ideal for families this option is perfect for keeping the kids entertained – tickets include entry to the Fairy Trail & Butterfly House. Discover the enchanted world beyond the walls of the castle and watch the kids’ imaginations run wild as they explore the magical Fairy Trail, Butterfly House and scenic surrounding woodlands! The interactive Fairy Trail experience will provide endless amounts of fun for the entire family!

Set on 260 acres of luscious parkland, Malahide Castle has something for everyone to enjoy. The flourishing gardens have thousands of different plant varieties for you to explore and is a perfect spot for a picnic!

Stop by Irelands only Butterfly House. Located in a glasshouse inside the walled garden you can observe hundreds of beautifully coloured butterflies flutter amongst the flowers.

Pre-booking is highly recommended for Malahide Castle’s tours. You can book tours directly from this website.

Malahide Castle is located just outside the village of Malahide in County Dublin.

Bus

You can take Dublin Bus Routes 32 and 42 to Malahide Castle – the bus stop here is less than 200 metres from the Castle. For more information on Dublin Bus routes, visit dublinbus.ie. There is also a direct bus from Dublin Airport to Malahide village on route number 102, this is operated by Go-Ahead.

DART & Irish Rail

The castle is approximately a ten minute walk from Malahide Station.

Step outside the city and explore more travel treasures like the Howth Hike Adventures for breathtaking views, Airfield Estate for animal adventures, and Ireland’s Eye Ferries for more wildlife wonders.

Additional Information

The Classic Castle Tour is approximately 45 minutes.

The Classic Castle Tour has audio guides which are available in Irish, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian and Mandarin.

The Magical History Castle Tours are self-guided.

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FAQs

Is a guided tour included?

Yes, the ticket includes a guided tour of the castle and access to the gardens.

Where does the visit start?

At the Malahide Castle Visitor Centre in Malahide, County Dublin.

How long does it take?

About 1 hour 30 minutes.

What's included

  • Guided tour of Malahide Castle, access to gardens

Logistics

Start location
Malahide, County Dublin, Ireland
End location
Malahide, County Dublin, Ireland
Meeting point
Malahide Castle Visitor Centre
Languages
English
Operator
Aramark
Public transport

Getting here by public transport

Direct buses, Luas, DART and trains to Malahide Castle

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