County Dublin Trip Overview
Escape the buzzing city center and explore Ireland’s picturesque east coast. The seaside town of Malahide is brimming with Irish charm and is home to one of the country’s impressive medieval castles. Enjoy a private tour of the castle’s historic interior, then wander through the extensive gardens at your leisure.
Step aboard a train and in just half an hour you will find yourself in a whole new world. The village of Malahide is the perfect blend of old meets new and its stunning surroundings will have nature-lovers jumping for joy. Start your experience with a peaceful walk through the woods in the direction of the historic Malahide Castle.
Feeling hungry? Follow your local host to one of the village’s lunch spots and enjoy a tasty meal. Then take a walk along the area’s beautiful coastline and explore its beaches before taking a short bus ride back to Dublin’s city center.
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Duration: 5 hours
Starts: County Dublin, Ireland
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
Explore County Dublin Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting County Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Escape the buzzing city center and explore Ireland’s picturesque east coast. The seaside town of Malahide is brimming with Irish charm and is home to one of the country’s impressive medieval castles. Enjoy a private tour of the castle’s historic interior, then wander through the extensive gardens at your leisure.
Step aboard a train and in just half an hour you will find yourself in a whole new world. The village of Malahide is the perfect blend of old meets new and its stunning surroundings will have nature-lovers jumping for joy. Start your experience with a peaceful walk through the woods in the direction of the historic Malahide Castle.
Feeling hungry? Follow your local host to one of the village’s lunch spots and enjoy a tasty meal. Then take a walk along the area’s beautiful coastline and explore its beaches before taking a short bus ride back to Dublin’s city center.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Malahide Castle, Malahide Demesne, Malahide Ireland
Wander through the woods and enjoy a view of Malahide Castle as your host gives you all the local insights. Discover this dramatic medieval castle and hear all about its history on a guided tour
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: The Talbot Botanic Gardens, Malahide Castle Malahide Demense, Dublin Rd, Malahide Demesne, Malahide, Co. Dublin, Ireland
From the botanical garden to large lawns, there is plenty to explore outside too. Be sure to swing by the Victorian-period conservatory and follow the fairy walk. Also, discover the Irish charm of a local village which is known as the gourmet capital of Ireland’s East Coast
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Malahide Marina, Malahide Ireland
Swing by a local restaurant for a typical Irish lunch. Then visit popular area among local sailors – Marina is the perfect spot to take in the coastal views
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Malahide Beach, Malahide Ireland
Continue your stroll along the coast till you reach the beach. If you are lucky you may even have it all to yourself
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Portmarnock Beach, Portmarnock Ireland
Follow your local host along the rugged coastline and hear about the history of this area. Then hop onto a local bus which will take you back to Dublin’s city center
Duration: 1 hour
