Dublin to Malahide Castle & Gardens Half-Day Trip by Car
Overview
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
- Private car transfers with pickup and drop-off service at your Dublin accommodation
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Malahide Castle and Gardens
- Half-day Trip from Dublin to the Malahide Castle and Gardens by Private Car
- - (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- 45-minute public tour in English with a Licensed Guide (4,5-hour option only)
- 45-minute public tour with an audio guide in multiple languages
- Lunch (optional)
- Live guided commentary in your preferred language (in the 4-hour option)
Meeting and Pickup
Private car transfers with pickup and drop-off service at your Dublin accommodation
What To Expect
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Dublin
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Malahide Castle & Gardens
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Malahide Castle & Gardens
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Malahide Butterfly House
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Talbot Botanic Gardens
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Malahide
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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!
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Private car transfers with pickup and drop-off service at your Dublin accommodation.
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Malahide Castle and Gardens.
- Half-day Trip from Dublin to the Malahide Castle and Gardens by Private Car.
- - (number of attractions depends on the selected option).
- 45-minute public tour in English with a Licensed Guide (4,5-hour option only).
- 45-minute public tour with an audio guide in multiple languages.
- Lunch (optional).
- Live guided commentary in your preferred language (in the 4-hour option).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Dublin to Malahide Castle & Gardens Half-Day Trip by Car is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Dublin to Malahide Castle & Gardens Half-Day Trip by Car will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private car transfers with pickup and drop-off service at your Dublin accommodation
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Malahide Castle and Gardens
- Half-day Trip from Dublin to the Malahide Castle and Gardens by Private Car
- - (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- 45-minute public tour in English with a Licensed Guide (4,5-hour option only)
- 45-minute public tour with an audio guide in multiple languages
- Lunch (optional)
- Live guided commentary in your preferred language (in the 4-hour option)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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!
