The 15 Howth Tours in Ireland Travellers Rate Highest

1.Half-Day Guided Coastal Tour to Howth Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,331 reviews · from $45Our pick

Half-day guided coastal tour from Dublin to Howth Summit and cliff walk, with free time in the fishing village and seafood stops.

“Our tour guide Jerry was so nice and funny! He made the drive entertaining and was such a great conversationalist if you wanted to stay back in the bus. He had a lot of info. Our day was a bit on the cloudy side, but it was still a great experience! Loved seeing Howth, trying the fresh seafood, and just taking sometime away from the city center in Dublin. Would recommend to anyone!”

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2.Howth Coastal Half-Day Bus Tour from Dublin with Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 652 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $48

A guided cliff walk and free time in Howth Village on a half-day bus trip from Dublin, with ocean views, seafood options, and an easy schedule.

“Driver was excellent. Great information and excellent customer severance, informative facts about HOWTH.”

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3.Howth Coastal Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 644 reviews · from $28

Take a 50-minute Howth boat cruise to Ireland’s Eye for cliff views, sea caves, and wildlife like seals, seabirds, and possible puffins.

“This tour was so much fun! The sun came out just in time for our departure right off the dock (sun in Ireland, no way!), and the view was breathtaking. Guide was so well-spoken, and made the trip extremely informative and fun. Would absolutely reccommend :)”

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4.Dublin Panoramic e-Bike Tour with Howth Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 544 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $83Top rated

A 3-hour small-group e-bike tour with helmets and a guide around Howth Harbour and cliffs, for panoramic views near Dublin.

“What a glorious morning spent with Connor and his crew! We spent a few exhilarating hours biking in the fresh air, through the countryside, along the water, into the hills, along the cliff path and through neighborhoods. Connor shared historical facts, local insights, some personal stories of his years in the area, and quirky anecdotes about the community from past and present. We made new friends, were treated like family, and I even got a wee Irish sunburn on my nose! A lovely and brilliant day!”

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5.Howth Cliffs and Lighthouse Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 441 reviews · from $28

Take a short boat cruise from Howth for close Howth Cliffs views, a look at Howth Lighthouse and Ireland’s Eye, plus live captain commentary.

“I had an amazing trip! Staff were so friendly and helpful. Definitely worth the trip Thank you ❤️”

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6.Howth Cliffs and Ireland’s Eye Ferry Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 365 reviews · 50 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $24Best value

Howth Cliffs and Ireland's Eye Ferry cruise from Howth, with live commentary, Dublin Bay views, seals, birds, and a 50 to 60 minute route.

“I would highly recommend this excursion around the beautiful coast at Howth. The tour was very informative and gave a superb overview of the history and the wildlife of the area. We topped it off afterwards with fish and chips and ice cream!”

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7.Howth Coast and Ireland’s Eye Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 301 reviews · from $27

45-minute Howth to Ireland's Eye boat tour from Dublin Bay with captain commentary, wildlife spotting, and big views of Howth cliffs.

“The boat tour itself was amazing, i loved every second of it. I was a bit disappointed that the guide was a prerecorded audio.”

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8.Dublin Coastal Hike with Howth Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 289 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $47

A guided 3-hour Howth coastal hike from Dublin, with harbor seals, Viking abbey, wild cliffs, and panoramic views for a small group.

“Howth is a hidden treasure! This was the highlight of our trip to Ireland! The hike was beautiful and our guide Matt was amazing!! Highly recommend!”

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9.Howth Safari Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 279 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $71

A half-day coastal hike from Howth with scones for breakfast, cliff views, forts, sea caves (tides permitting), and a big summit payoff.

“Sean was amazing. So full of knowledge and a really great storyteller. My kids just loved it - ages 12 and 16.”

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10.Howth Coastal Boat Tour (Ireland’s Eye Ferries 50 mins trip)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $30

Small-group Howth boat cruise to Ireland’s Eye for seal sightings, seabirds, cliff views, and skipper stories, about 1 hour from Howth.

“If you love the sea then this one is for you! If you’re doing the boat trip in winter make sure you wrap up very warm! Shane the captain was amazing friendly welcoming and charming!”

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11.Sunset Cruise in Howth

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 149 reviews · from $30

1 hour Howth sunset cruise with live captain commentary, wildlife spotting around Ireland’s Eye, and big views of Howth Harbour and Dublin Bay.

“beautiful sunset, saw gorgeous birds and seals and the island”

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12.Dublin Bay Cruise from Dun Laoghaire to Howth

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 139 reviews · from $32

Dun Laoghaire to Howth on the St Bridget. 70 minutes of Dublin Bay views, seal spotting, and a DART discount voucher.

“The weather on the day was fab which made the trip really enjoyable. The bay was littered with sailing boats enjoying the sunshine and fair winds. The trip was smooth sailing and very pleasant. I will do again and I highly recommend locals do this, not just tourists as it's a fantastic way to get to Howth. Beautifully scenic journey. We (group of 4) hopped on the Dart from Howth at the end of the day and made our way back to Dun Laoghaire.”

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13.Howth Coastal Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 116 reviews · from $44

Hike Dublin’s Howth peninsula with local guides, fishing harbour seals, St Mary’s Abbey, Ben of Howth cliffs, and Baily Lighthouse views.

“Dee was exceptional, she was so nice, and it felt like we were just hiking with a friend. The hike itself was great and the views were fantastic. Loved how Dee explained the Gaelic language and gave bits of history along the way. We were a small group of 5 (2 adults 48 & 59 and 3 kids- ages 14, 10 & 9.) My children we engaged the entire time and we were all challenged as well in some spots of the hike. The ice cream did help! Dee thanks for making our day fun and exciting!- Susan, Cole, Brynn ,Tristan & LauraRead more”

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14.Howth Hiking Trail from Dublin: Mythology and Legend

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $46

A guided Howth Peninsula hike from Dublin mixing Irish myth, forests, and sea views, with a forest picnic and big cliff energy.

“It was an interesting experience. The guide Is a kind person who explaines a Lot of thing about Nature., You can walk in the forest and You enjoy the view”

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15.Howth Coastal Craft Beer and Seafood Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $112

3 hours of craft beer and fresh seafood in Howth, with a local guide, at least 5 beer tastings, and harbor views that you will not forget.

“Patrick was a fantastic tour guide. He was hilariously entertaining and shared so much interesting history and information about the area with us. He even sang us a song and he has a lovely voice. We enjoyed all the wonderful fresh seafood as we strolled around this charming little town and the beer was excellent. This is a must-do tour. You will not be disappointed!”

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