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Dublin Castle

4,478 Reviews

#80 of 514 things to do in Dublin

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Open Now: 09:45 - 17:15

Dame St | Dublin Castle, Dublin 2, Ireland

Open today: 09:45 - 17:15

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Dublin Castle was for 700 years the seat of British power in Ireland. Today you can still view the remains of the 13th century structure as part of the guided tour. The present Dublin Castle dates from the mid 1700's and today is used by the Irish...more

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Dame St | Dublin Castle, Dublin 2, Ireland

South City Centre

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Most Helpful Positive Review

marymcq

West Covina, California

1990

Reviewed 13 February 2006

Dublin Castle an interesting tour

Dublin Castle was one of the places I wanted to check out on my extended stay in Dublin. It is a very interesting place and has some pretty rooms and furnishings. The tour is really interesting and informative too...

8 Thank marymcq

Most Helpful Critical Review

happyrelaxeddudes

Texas

369178

Reviewed 15 April 2013

Dublin Castle is CLOSED until June 2013

My husband and I planned a trip to Dublin in April and intended to visit the Castle. It was CLOSED until June 2013 whilst the EU presidency is there. Unfortunately, most of the official websites do not tell you this rather important fact. However, we...More

10 Thank happyrelaxeddudes

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Ray A

Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

Very cool place to see

Excellent place to visit. The tour is a great way to learn some irish history. The gardens outside are beautiful too.

Thank Ray A

Thanks for visiting and leaving us a review, Ray! We're glad you enjoyed your guided tour.

JonathanRV

London

339

Reviewed 4 days ago

Really interesting

We visited Dublin Castle recently. We decided to pay for a properly guided tour, and we're glad we did. The tour was led by Richard, who was knowledgeable and friendly. He made sure that the whole party felt included. The tour was supposed to last...More

Thank JonathanRV

Thanks so much for visiting and leaving us a review, we will pass on your compliments to Richard!

berglind_skk

141

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Very good guiding through the castle

We took the guided tour and had a really good guide that took us through the castle. I think his name was Richard, good job!

Thank berglind_skk

Thanks for visiting and leaving us a review, we are delighted you enjoyed your guided tour and we will pass on your compliments to Richard!

Paul R

113

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Dublin Castle

Compared to a lot of the other castles of Ireland this one is just okay. It's worth a peak inside but if you're going to visit this castle pay the few extra dollars for the guided tour. You get a lot better perspective of the...More

Thank Paul R

AthanasiaGreece

Athens, Greece

18572157

Reviewed 1 week ago

Go for the guided tour!

Definitely go for the guided tour! If you just see the castle grounds from the outside (free) you will miss the real thing. Outside it is only office buildings, no actual castle atmosphere because there is no park surrounding it and the only castle-like building...More

Thank AthanasiaGreece

Thanks for visiting and leaving us a review, we are delighted you enjoyed your guided tour!

17345

Wenatchee, Washington

8330

Reviewed 1 week ago

wish we had gone inside

When we booked our tour (Kells, Trinity and Dublin Castle) we didn't realize we wouldn't be going inside the castle. I can't speak for the inside because it's been used as basically government offices forever and the outside is quirky, but the garden/helicopter pad is...More

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837hazelt

Princeton, New Jersey

Reviewed 1 week ago

So very important in Irish history

First of all, it is a splendid beautiful building and so important to Irish history. I was the the week of the Cenntenial week of the Easter Uprising , April 2016, and so many people reflecting on that time.

Thank 837hazelt

Thanks for visiting and leaving us review, we are delighted you enjoyed your visit!

Ruth C

Newark, Delaware

256

Reviewed 1 week ago

HISTORICALLY INTERESTING

Very informative historically speaking .. We saw a lot of old world furniture and tapestry and learned a lot about the Irish government and the Queens visits

Thank Ruth C

Thanks for visiting and leaving us a review, we are so glad you enjoyed your experience here!

LutheranLadySanDiego

San Diego

14930

Reviewed 1 week ago

Who Knew I Was Really Irish?

This venue is a castle, a chapel, and government staterooms for entertaining. Excellent, informative tour. I was especially heartened by the positive stories relating to my Viking ancestors who travelled to and settled in Ireland. This is the place to visit if you want to...More

Thank LutheranLadySanDiego

Thanks for visiting and leaving us a review! We are so glad you enjoyed your guided tour!

nurseboost911

New Lenox, Illinois

9015

Reviewed 1 week ago

Only a small part of the original castle is left and it is currently under construction

Worth a stop if in downtown Dublin. felt more like a home/estate. there is only one small portion of the original castle still standing and it is currently undergoing renovations. the original building burned down many years ago

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