Howth Hiking Tour: Panoramic Dublin Coastal Views with Locally Guided Exploration

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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 - Begin your journey at Howth Market, where you’ll embark on a scenic walk and have the chance to spot local seals at the renowned and historic Harbour.
St Mary’s Abbey - Travel back in time as you stroll through village paths to the ancient Abbey, originally constructed by King Sitric the Viking.
Howth Hills - Ascend to the peak of Howth Head for panoramic views in every direction, famously described by HG Wells as the most beautiful in the world.
Howth Summit - Trek through heathlands and fields of wildflowers to reach Howth Summit, which offers stunning views of the Baily Lighthouse and Dublin Bay Biosphere. Your local guide will share insider stories and local lore along the way.
Howth - Visit the former residence of WB Yeats and enjoy breathtaking views of the harbour, Ireland’s Eye, and Lambay Islands from the Martello Tower, originally built to defend against a potential invasion by Napoleon.
Cliff Path Loop - Experience the world-renowned cliff path, offering spectacular views of Howth Harbour, Ireland’s Eye, and Lambay Island, all amidst abundant nature and wildlife.
Howth - After the tour, continue your Howth adventure by choosing from a variety of excellent restaurants, bars, and cafes in the village and harbour area.

What's Included

Experienced local tour guide

Additional Information

Discover the outdoor beauty of Dublin by hiking through Howth’s highlights and enjoying panoramic views with local guides amidst nature and wildlife. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere and flavors of this historic Dublin village on our Howth hiking tour, while learning about the history that inspired many renowned writers, artists, and local rock stars! Explore the charming harbor and the historic, picturesque coastal village. All our guides are Howth natives who offer their unique insights. Learn about Howth Castle, our very own Game of Thrones. Follow secret paths and trails through woodlands and heathlands to views that HG Wells described as the most beautiful in the world. Walk through time along the famous Howth cliff walk, taking in breathtaking views. Stroll back to Howth village and enjoy its famous hospitality in one of the many restaurants, cafes, 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.

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Natascha_k

Sep 24, 2024

Absolutely worth it! - It was absolutely the best part of my trip to Dublin! Thanks to Zack and his lovely dog Loky! Stunning views and interesting information from a local who loves his hometown and his job:) It was absolutely worth it! Greetings from Germany and "Auf Wiedersehen"! :-)

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Jordanmf9241ln

Sep 23, 2024

Great Howth walking tour!! - Sean was the best guide! Very passionate and knowledgeable. Really loved getting to know more of Howth’s history and seeing how beautiful the area is, thank you Sean! Couldn’t have asked for a better guide and group to go with!

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919rhondad

Sep 22, 2024

Fabulous hike in beautiful Howth - We had a wonderful walkabout the Howth Peninsula with Sean. Loved the hike, the views, and most of all, our guide. Great history and stories. The hike was just over 5 miles, more climbing than we realized, but Sean took great care in pacing the walk for everyone in our small group. It was a gray day, and we considered maybe skipping...we are so glad we went because it was spectacular. Worth every step and every breath of fresh air.

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395wfl

Sep 19, 2024

Spectacular Views Hiking the Howth Coastline - Dee Dee was a fabulous guide with lots of information about history, local tradition, culture, and anecdotes. The hike went all through the hills and along the coastline. Incredible views. If you enjoy a good hike, I can’t recommend this highly enough.

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Kathleen_o

Sep 15, 2024

A great day in Beautiful Howth - What a transformative afternoon we had on the Doblin Coastal Hike in Howth. We were lucky enough to have Zac and Patrick as our guides who welcomed us as family friends and made sure we enjoyed every minute of our hike in Howth. Highly reccomed this vigorous adventure. Be prepared for breathtaking views, hillside and Coastal terrain, historical anecdotes and delighful cultural lore. A wonderful way to spend a day in beautiful Howth.

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Xiangyi

Sep 13, 2024

Awesome Hike without Rain and Barely Wind - The views were amazing, and we got so lucky with the weather—no rain and barely any wind, which is kinda rare for Ireland. Even though I’m not too into sports, the 3-hour walk was chill. Our guide, Dee, was awesome and made sure we were all good. Totally recommend it!

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Akbjorn

Sep 10, 2024

Howth Countryside Hike With a Fantastic Guide! - Dee was such a fun and interactive guide!This was voted our family’s favorite excursion while in Ireland for the week. We hiked 5 miles up, down, and around the beautiful Howth countryside with the ocean as our backdrop! Our family relished the tranquil views of nature and appreciated the way Dee would access the best views while keeping us off the heavily trafficked areas. Dee even made us a short, personalized digital picture video of our hike! What a treat!

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769wz

Sep 3, 2024

A lovely day for a hike. - The hike was really nice, as we walked through trails full of summer flowers! I felt very close to nature, and the guide made lovely videos after the tour. I also learned about the history of Howth while enjoying the nature. Not difficult for beginner hikers.

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384rolfk

Aug 31, 2024

Pleasant, interesting, instructive and very pleasant. - We , who are olderly people felt the speed was a bit fast going up. A bit stretch in the group during the trip.Interesting stories. We experienced you as knowledgeable.You are doing a good job.

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Anjasu673hr

Aug 31, 2024

Wonderful hike - Our local guide Dee led us (a small group) along beautiful paths away from the crowds across the Howth peninsula. We enjoyed fantastic views from the most beautiful spots and learnt lots of interesting facts about Howth, its history, flora and fauna and famous people who lived here. Dee spoke to us in an extremely pleasant manner and was very helpful, for example in finding out when the excursion boats leave. We felt very comfortable with her. To our surprise, we even received a 3D live map with the route and photos of our hike, what a great memory! Thank you very much, dear Dee.

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