Dublin Castle was a real insight into the development of Dublin and how the city has evolved. The only way to see the castle is via a guided tour, this we found somewhat annoying as we wanted to look around the castle in our own time. However, the guided tour was very interesting and gave us a much needed insight into the castle and the history. The guide was very knowledgeable. Some rooms in the castle were laid out as they would have been, but others had been transformed into meeting rooms as the castle is a working governmental building. In my humble opinion the best part of the tour of the castle was when we toured the underground parts of the castle. I would ...  Read the complete review

A visit to Dublin Castle is enhanced by the tour guides. You wait in a reception room, for the appointed time, and then a guide joins you for a very professional group tour to share a look back in time, with a difference. What sets Dublin Castle apart from others is that it is still used as a seat of power. It is a visitor attraction but government and council business is operating from there all the time. The guide takes you to the room where the European Union meets when it is Ireland's turn to host meetings. This really does bring it all up to the modern day. A highlight at Dublin Castle is the State Apartments, and a ...  Read the complete review