Ireland · HOWTH AND THE DUBLIN COAST
18 reviewed
Pick by what your day actually looks like. These 15 howth & dublin coast tours hold up, and every entry carries its price, its running time, and the detail that decides between two that look the same.
Half-day guided trip from Dublin to Howth Summit and fishing village, with a cliff walk, wildlife spotting, ruins, and free time to wander.
“Excellent tour, and great information from our guide James. Money well-spent.”
A half-day bus and guided walk to Howth cliffs and the fishing village from Dublin, with free village time and live English guiding.
“The tour guide/bus driver was great. Very kind and knowledgable. The island of Howth was beautiful. We would definitely go again.”
Howth cliff walk from Dublin with a local guide, lighthouse and abbey stops, and an included pint at Bloody Stream. 3-4 hours.
“Patrick, you came into our lives and for a few brief hours entertained us with the history and beauty of your town. We hiked the cliffs and gazed out on the islands, pondering the vastness of the ocean and how we fit into this infinite universe. Then we drank some Guinness. Cheers mate, hope our paths cross once again.”
50-minute small-group cruise from Howth around Ireland's Eye, with live commentary, seabirds, seals, caves, and cliffs.
“It was great fun and the weather was great, so it was smooth sailing throughout! Guide was great, would highly reccommend!”
A 3-hour small-group e-bike ride around Howth with easy electric assist, panoramic cliffs, and local stories from guides like Nikki and Connor.
“WOW. So glad we went in this tour. I will say we had outstanding weather , sunny and 60 degrees (could have used some cotton gloves during cloudy areas but I'm usually cold). Nikki, our tour guide was a treasure. Great info, thanks wonderful sense of humor and so much fun. Saw so many beautiful sites in Howth. Consider it a MUST DO! 29 minute direct train from Dublin.”
Cruise past Howth Cliffs on a fast, scenic boat ride with live captain commentary, seals, and great Dublin Bay views.
“Excellent, great excursion, great local guide with lots of experience. Would go again.”
Kayak Dublin Bay from Bullock Harbour, paddle the Dalkey coast for seals and birds, and get UNESCO biosphere views with wetsuit gear included.
“Great tour. Very much fun! We did this with a group of friends and it was a blast! Very much recommended”
Board the Puffin from Howth and cruise the cliffs plus Ireland’s Eye, with live narration, seals, birds, and big Dublin Bay views.
“I enjoyed my trip with my grandson, staff were friendly and helpful. Very informative. I’d highly recommend”
One-way Dublin Bay cruise from Sir John Rogerson's Quay to Dun Laoghaire East Pier, with big harbour views, onboard WiFi, and a snack bar.
“The boat ride was long and boring. No narration. Did not know what we were looking at. Hard to find the starting location. It would have been better to take the transfer to town from the cruise ship.”
Boat tour from Howth Harbour to Ireland's Eye for wildlife spotting, Martello Tower views, and captain commentary in 45 minutes.
“The ride was very fun with the choppy water, and it was a lovely day out. The guide was an audio loop though, and it cut off randomly and never came back on. The ride doesn't get you close enough to the island to really see any birds so if you're hoping to find puffins, you're probably going to be disappointed. It was also not a full circle around the island, so we just saw the same side twice, and neither time was very close.”
A small-group Howth coast trail with craft beer, seafood chowder, Viking ruins, and lighthouse stories, ending with a hearty lunch.
“There is a fair amount of walking to the destinations, fun tour and great craft beer. The tour guide, Patrick is a great entertainer and has a wonderful singing voice.”
Guided coastal hike from Dublin to Howth for cliff views, harbor wildlife, and local history, with a small group and expert guides.
“My husband and I had a fabulous hike with Zach & Leon. Loki, Zach’s dog, lead the way. The scenery & company were both spectacular! Would recommend good hiking shoes, pants & layers. The weather changes frequently between summits and valleys.”
Guided Howth coastal hike from Dublin with scones, cliff viewpoints, tide-based sea caves, and a personalized adventure video.
“Leoni was our hike leader! She was wonderful! I loved her knowledge of Irish history! She was also super friendly and loved questions! Thank you so much Leoni!”
Small-group cruise from Howth to Ireland’s Eye for seals, seabirds and captain stories, about 1 hour from Dublin.
“Beautiful short boat ride around the island. Unfortunately the puffins were gone for the season but we saw reveals baby seals and the birds not migrating. A great breakaway from the busy Dublin city. Take the train to Howth vs a car, it’s cheaper and easier to get to!”
Sunset cruise from Howth Harbour to Ireland's Eye and Dublin Bay, with live captain commentary, wildlife spotting, and great photo views.
“The boat trip was brilliant, and we saw puffins, seals and many sea birds in their natural habitat. We were also really lucky with the weather. I can highly recommend this trip - an excellent way to see Howth and the area from a unique perspective. Even the Dart trip out to Howth was great”
