A Dublin Bay Heritage Trail

on foot


Join your guide on a leisurely coastal walking tour from Dún Laoghaire to Dalkey, where dramatic sea views, literary history, and medieval intrigue combine for a uniquely Irish experience.

Departing from the harbour, you will stroll south along the scenic coastline toward Sandycove, passing charming seaside homes, sea-spray-soaked rocks, and iconic bathing spots. This stretch of Dublin Bay has inspired generations of writers and artists with its natural beauty and bracing sea air.

Your first stop will be at the James Joyce Tower & Museum, located in a Martello tower where Joyce famously stayed in 1904. Here, you will explore the museum dedicated to his life and work, particularly Ulysses, whose opening chapter is set right here. Step inside the tower’s stone walls and climb to the rooftop for spectacular views.

Continuing along the coast and through quiet, winding streets, arrive in the elegant seaside town of Dalkey, once a medieval port and now home to artists, writers, and musicians.

Your final destination, is the Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre, where you’ll find that history comes alive through interactive guided tours. Here you can watch costumed actors bring 15th century life to vivid detail as they share medieval secrets and stories.

Following your visit to the Castle & Heritage Centre it’s time to turn back and take a leisurely stroll back to the port.