Howth Hiking Tour: Panoramic Dublin Coastal Views with Locally Guided Exploration
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138 Ratings
Dublin
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Dublin's coastal views on a guided hiking tour in Howth. Explore the historic village, learn about its fascinating history, and enjoy the local hospitality.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Howth Market - Meet your guide at Howth Market and start your adventure walking along the beautiful, famous and historic Howth Harbour.

  • St Mary’s Abbey - Follow your guide walking through time through the village and the old Abbey originally built by King Sitric the Viking.

  • Howth Hills - Climb to the top of Howth Head with panoramic views, north, south, east and west which HG Wells famously described as the most beautiful views in the world.

  • Howth Summit - Walk across the heathlands and blankets of wild flowers to Howth Summit overlooking out the Baily Lighthouse and Dublin Bay Biosphere, getting the real insider tracks and local tales with your local guide along the way.

  • Howth - Walk past the house where WB Yeats once lived and take in the fabulous views of the harbour and Ireland’s Eye and Lambay Islands from the Martello Tower which was built to protect against a possible invasion from Napoleon

  • Cliff Path Loop - Take in the world famous cliff path views and amazing views of Howth Harbour, Ireland’s Eye and Lambay Island surrounded by nature and wildlife.

  • Howth - When the tour is finished, you can enjoy the famous Howth hospitality in one of the fabulous restaurants, bars and cafes at the harbour.

What's Included
  • Experienced local tour guide
Additional Information

Experience the captivating beauty of Dublin’s outdoors as our local guides take you to awe-inspiring panoramas and popular attractions, all while immersing you in the city’s natural environment and wildlife. Our Howth hiking tour provides a deep dive into the enchanting atmosphere and tastes of this historical and globally recognized Dublin village that has served as inspiration for numerous acclaimed writers, artists, and local music legends. Explore the quaint harbor and the scenic coastal hamlet. All our guides hail from Howth, offering their unique insights. Discover the saga of our own version of Game of Thrones – the Howth Castle. Uncover hidden paths through forests and moorlands leading to vistas referred to as ‘the most beautiful on Earth’ by HG Wells. Embark on a journey through time, tracing breathtaking views on the famed Howth cliff walk following the legacy of a remarkable history. Wrap up your tour in Howth Village, indulging in the renowned hospitality of Howth’s myriad of eateries, coffee shops, and pubs.

Location
Howth Market
Harbour Road
Meet your local guide and fellow guests at 12:00 outside Bodega Coffee Shop at the front of Howth Market. The meeting point is opposite Howth Train Station and the bus stop.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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H4163wulisaf
May 19, 2024
Great way to spend an afternoon - Such a wonderful way to spend the afternoon! Dee was very knowledgeable & kind & an overall great guide. It was a nice exercise with lots of rewards along the way. I would highly recommend this hike!
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K6270wbchristineg
May 10, 2024
Hiking in Howth - We had a fantastic time with Paul hiking the cliffs in Howth. It was great exercise combined with spectacular views and interesting stories. Highly recommend!
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Jos622231
Apr 30, 2024
One of the best hiking tours! - Dee was a wonderful guide! We learned so much about the history and culture as we hiked! She is a wonderful storyteller and brought the history alive!! We considered hiking on our own, but I’m so glad we booked this experience instead! Dee took us on trails that I’m sure we would have missed. Highly recommend!
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Sabinadianai
Apr 18, 2024
Amazing experience - Amazing experience! Our guide was Sean, who was a lovely presence and told us captivating stories about each of the spots we’ve stopped at. The itinerary he chose was breathtaking and it did not feel rushed at all. I’d recommend this hike to anyone visiting Dublin and Howth, as it was the highlight of our trip to Ireland!
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Pwells314
Apr 9, 2024
A Hike in Howth - We had an awesome time with Deirdre hiking the cliffs. She met us promptly and was a wealth of information. She took photos of our group and sent us a short video. She joined us for lunch and filled us in on many tidbits regarding Irish history. We can't thank her enough for the experience and would undoubtedly recommend this adventure to anyone in the area.
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Melissa_t
Apr 1, 2024
Hike Howth - Dee was amazing! She reached out the day prior to ensure we showed up prepared for the hike. We were blessed with a great day full of sunshine. She shared the history of Howth and many breathtaking views during our hike. It was a fantastic day!
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Jet64842801929
Mar 19, 2024
Dee-lightful! - One would be hard pressed to find a better way to spend a Dublin day than to head out and team up with Howth Adventures. Equally challenging would be uncovering a more capable guide than Dee. Former educator and clearly a gifted hiker, herself, she brings equal parts active adventure, deep local knowledge and storytelling that brings centuries of excitement to the fore. Hat’s off, to her companion guide, Lauren, for her ability to connect with the teens and 20’s on the tour bringing great balance to the overall group experience. The Howth flora, fauna and topography…. Well, that just speaks for itself, now, doesn’t it?
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268noahk
Mar 18, 2024
Great time! - Highly recommend this hike! It was such a great trip with amazing views. Our guide Dee was the best and we learned so much.
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Sightsee35064635989
Feb 22, 2024
Unforgettable Howth Cliff Walk - The Howth Cliff Walk Hike with Paul, his Irish setter Millie and terrier Scoot, was unforgettable. The views were stellar and the light was incredible. Paul was good and interesting company. My husband and I were the only ones on the walk and Paul was very considerate, adjusting to our pace.
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Noralauff
Feb 12, 2024
Lovely walk during which we got to learn a lot about Ireland’s history! - We really appreciated Dee’s stories and enjoyed the beautiful views. Must-do for hike lovers who want to escape Dublin for a day and experience nature.
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