Tour Snapshot
Explore one of Dublin’s finest and most picturesque villages called Dalkey. Only 30 minutes from Dublin by Dart this unspoilt gem of a village is well worth a visit. Delve into village life. It is not just the charming shops and buildings that make this village a wonderful place to live. Just ask the local residents such as Bono, Enya and Van Morrison, well maybe not… but it is a special place, but don’t take our word for it….join us and discover why…
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Highlights
Schedule details
Tour Description
We will meet up and then stroll through the village visiting some lovely indpendently owned shops, run by people who are passionate about their subjects whether books, food or coffee. Will will stop at a few the food establishments, listen to the family owners tell us about their artisan suppliers, then a small tasting. Next we will head off for a quick coffee stop at a local coffee shop, then we will walk around the village and take in the views, strolling past some of the finest houses in the area where the rich and famous live. We will stop at the quaint Coliemore Harbour where the locals meet to row in the summer evenings,. Then a 10 minutes walk back to the village in time for a well deserved drink, maybe a glass of Guinness and a delicious light lunch. Afterwards you can make your way back to Dublin by Dart, the station is 100metres from the village centre or you could spend more time in the village, perhaps picking up some local produce bought earlier or to just simply browse for a while longer.
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Explore one of Dublin’s finest and most picturesque villages called Dalkey. Only 30 minutes from Dublin by Dart this unspoilt gem of a village is well worth a visit. Delve into village life. It is not just the charming shops and buildings that make this village a wonderful place to live. Just ask the local residents such as Bono, Enya and Van Morrison, well maybe not… but it is a special place, but don’t take our word for it….join us and discover why…
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Highlights
- Sip a delicious cup of coffee or tea in a bustling local village cafe
- Meet a local family run their own food emporium full of artisan and local produce.
- Taste some of the lovely homemade produce
- Breathtaking views over Killiney Bay out to the Atlantic, often referred to the Irish Bay of Naples. On a clear day you can see Wales
- Visit a small picturesque harbour where you can see Dalkey island and learn about its chequered past
- Sample some Guinness in a traditional pub
- Delicious light lunch using local Irish ingredients
Schedule details
- Tour duration: 3 hours including 1 hour for lunch
- Meeting Point: outside Dalkey Dart Station,village side. The station is 35 minutes from Dublin City Centre
- Tour finishes back at the beginning of our tour, at Dalkey Dart Station
- All walking is done on public footpaths
- Tours are in English only
- Tours start at 10am and finish at 2pm every day except Sunday
- Small group size max 8 people
Tour Description
We will meet up and then stroll through the village visiting some lovely indpendently owned shops, run by people who are passionate about their subjects whether books, food or coffee. Will will stop at a few the food establishments, listen to the family owners tell us about their artisan suppliers, then a small tasting. Next we will head off for a quick coffee stop at a local coffee shop, then we will walk around the village and take in the views, strolling past some of the finest houses in the area where the rich and famous live. We will stop at the quaint Coliemore Harbour where the locals meet to row in the summer evenings,. Then a 10 minutes walk back to the village in time for a well deserved drink, maybe a glass of Guinness and a delicious light lunch. Afterwards you can make your way back to Dublin by Dart, the station is 100metres from the village centre or you could spend more time in the village, perhaps picking up some local produce bought earlier or to just simply browse for a while longer.
Have more questions? Check out our FAQ page
