One of the main highlights of the trip! - Our walking tour with John was endlessly entertaining and enriching, and the views were some of the best in our entire Ireland vacation. I would recommend it to anyone needing a break from the hustle and bustle of Dublin proper. One of the main highlights of the trip for sure!

Walk through Howth's rich history, alongside John The Man - One of the highest of many high points of our Irish vacation in Feb 2025. Take a walk (plus a look and a listen) through the harbor and cliffs of Howth alongside John "The Man" O'Connor. John will serve as your guide, orator, joke teller, photographer, and possibly even your driver -- depending on the size of your group. If you're lucky -- or you ask -- John can regale you with one of his original poems, impressively & crisply recited from memory. His family and nickname date back generations in the fishing village of Howth. If you have a question about Howth, Dublin, or Ireland -- he's The Man. Our party was small, so we caught a lift by John from Dublin to The Summit in Howth, making a scenic stop along the way at St Anne's Park and the Tree of Life, where we heard some rich historical narratives about the people and events of each location. John helped us get return train tickets to Dublin from the Howth station, providing all the directions/guidance, and timetables one could need. Once we reached the Summit, we had a view of Baily lighthouse and Dublin Bay. John led us along the Green Route Cliff Walk north, past the EIRE 6 signs from WW2, winding down to the eastern cliffs (very scenic). He provided the commentary, took the photos, & was generally great company. The tour closed near the ruins of St. Mary's Abbey, dating back to Sitric in 1042 and we joined John for a pint, some food, and live traditional Irish music at a coastal pub. Our experience started a little before 10AM and we were exiting the train in Dublin City by 3PM. Will highly recommend this walking tour to friends and family of all ages (John will adjust the rigor and length based on his audience). 10/10

John the man is the best tour guide in Howth - Highly recommend John the man and his howth walking tour. He is so knowledgeable and friendly and really gives you a inside perspective on Ireland and Howth. He gave a tour in January 2025 and would love to take any other tour he offers. 10 out of 10.

Experience of my trip - John the Man truly lives up to his name. We ran into him waiting for the bus and he proceeded to give us the best tour! The views were incredible, great story telling, beautiful poetry. What an amazing experience. Cannot recommend enough. A must do. Really made my trip to Ireland.

True professional - A great historian and even better storyteller. Fun, safe, customized tour with way too much laughter. We feel lucky to have found John.

Poetry Tour with John the Man! - John is such a kind and lovely man, he took on my husband and I into the tour group though we didn't book ahead of time. His knowledge of and love for the village of Howth shine through the entire time. He will take you down the path less traveled to the most beautiful views and photo spots. To top it off, he's a poet! A mini poetry reading was the highlight of our tour.

Great tour! - Thanks John the Man for a memorable, poetic, tall tale walking tour of Howth. We thoroughly enjoyed it!

Howth Cliff tour with John the Man! - John the Man was the nicest, sweetest soul! He surprised my daughter and I with our own personal tour. We went to Howth expecting to just wing it, but we ran into John outside the train station and after having to wait and wait and wait for a bus, John said he was going with us to ensure we had the BEST day! He was full of knowledge and my daughter and I learned so much and experienced breathtaking views off the beaten path! He truly made our day magical and we felt like we gained a friend!

Loved it - We had a wonderful time hiking with John along the beautiful coastal area of Howth. His knowledge and enthusiasm were infectious. We would recommend this to anyone who is visiting Dublin and wants to leave the city for a short break.

Nice tour guide but... - Nice tour guide but didn’t spend enough time walking along the coast. Unfortunately more time was spent walking through the neighbourhood