Dublin to Malahide Castle & Gardens Half-Day Trip by Car

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About this activity

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!

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours – 4 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: German, Portuguese, Chinese, Italian, French, Spanish
Guide: English
Operated by: Rosotravel - Ireland Tours & Experiences

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private car transfers with pickup and drop-off service at your Dublin accommodation
Included: 45-minute public tour with an audio guide in multiple languages
Included: Skip-the-line tickets to the Malahide Castle and Gardens
Included: Half-day Trip from Dublin to the Malahide Castle and Gardens by Private Car
Included: 45-minute public tour in English with a Licensed Guide (4,5-hour option only)
Included: - (number of attractions depends on the selected option)

Not included

Not included: Lunch (optional)
Not included: Live guided commentary in your preferred language (in the 4-hour option)

Itinerary

Dublin

30 min

Private car transfers with pickup and drop-off service at your Dublin accommodation
Malahide Castle & Gardens

2 hours Admission included

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.
Stop 3

30 min Admission included

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.
Stop 4

30 min Admission not included

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.
Stop 5

30 min Admission included

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.
Malahide

30 min

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.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

The Morgan Hotel
The Kingfisher Guesthouse
Judge Darley's Hotel
Old Dubliner Bed and Breakfast
Latchfords Townhouse Of Baggot Street
Hotel St. George
Niche Living Ballsbridge
The Hendrick Dublin Smithfield
Trinity College Summer Accommodation
West County Hotel
Gardiner Lodge
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection

and 158 more pickup points

Private car transfers with pickup and drop-off service at your Dublin accommodation

Using your ticket

Customer Info on the voucher:

Your tour ticket will be emailed to you and your driver at least one day before the tour. You can show this ticket to your guide on your mobile phone. Please note, this ticket is different from the voucher you'll receive from GetYourGuide after booking.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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!

Options

4H: Castle& Gardens+AudioGuide

Duration: 4 hours: This option includes skip-the-line tickets to the Malahide Castle and Gardens with private car transfers from Dublin.

,: Audio guide is available in Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German and Mandarin.

Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language -IRDU002.

Pickup included
4,5H: Castle & Gardens + Guide

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes: This option includes skip-the-line tickets to the Malahide Castle and Gardens with private car transfers from Dublin.

,: The 45-minute public tour of the castle is led by a Licensed Guide who is fluent in English.

Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - IRDU002.

Pickup included