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Offered languages
- German
- Portuguese
- English
- Italian
- French
- Spanish
What turns a castle visit into a family adventure? Skip the ticket line to Malahide Castle, explore Talbot history, gardens, Fairy Trail and Butterfly House. Flexible options included.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Visit the magnificent Malahide Castle and Gardens with Skip-the line Tickets
- Follow the Fairy Trail through the castle gardens
- Immerse yourself in the castle’s history through an audio guide
- Explore the castle with a Licensed Guide (4,5-hour option only)
- Enjoy private transfers with pickup and drop off to your Dublin accommodation
Travel from Dublin to the north coast discover the wonders of one of the most important medieval fortresses and botanical oases in Ireland, the Malahide Castle and Gardens. Immerse yourself in the castle’s rich history and cultural heritage, and learn about the Irish nobility. Many attractions for both adults and children await you. Follow the magical Fairy Trail to experience the real adventure!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Private car transfers with pickup and drop-off service at your Dublin accommodation
Itinerary
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1Dublin
Private car transfers with pickup and drop-off service at your Dublin accommodation
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Malahide Castle & Gardens
Visit the Malahide Castle and Gardens with skip-the-line tickets, and save time by skipping the line to purchase tickets. This option includes a 45-minute castle tour with a guide that will introduce you to the 800 years history of the Malahide Castle and the Talbot family, who lived here for generations. The interiors will surprise you with a variety of architectural styles, elegant decor and antique furniture that tell a story of Ireland’s nobility. Highlights include the prestigious Oak Room with carved wooden panels. and the Great Hall, which displays the history of the Talbot family.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
3
After the castle tour you will still have a lot of time to explore the famous gardens of the Malahide Castle. Follow the special Fairy Trail to discover magical creatures and fairytales.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4
Visit the Butterfly House to learn about butterflies, you’re in the domain of the most colorful creatures on earth. Watch them fly among tropical plants and spot their individual traits and markings. With over 20 species of butterfly housed at Malahide.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5
Explore the Talbot Botanic Gardens to see almost 5,000 species of plants. You can also do souvenir shopping or have lunch at the castle cafe. When your adventure in Malahide Castle is over, your Private Driver will take you back to Dublin.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6Malahide
Enjoy live commentary from a Licensed Guide, instead of an audio-guide, on your castle tour. This option includes tickets for the official 45-minute public tour of the castle interiors. The guide will provide all the interesting information about the Malahide Castle, and even though it's a group tour, you will be able to ask questions about the things that interest you the most.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
- The itinerary depends on the selected option.
- Please be ready to depart at the scheduled pickup time.
- The interiors of the Malahide Castle can be visited only as part of the public tour, which lasts approximately 45 minutes. Live commentary is available in English only. Audio guide is available in French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Mandarin.
- Tickets to the Malahide Castle include access to its beautiful gardens and the Fairy Trail.
- We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van or minibus for groups of 5 people and more. If you're traveling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a 5-people tour to make use of a larger vehicle.
- Have a special request or need accessibility support? Let us know in advance — we're happy to help!
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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