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Dublin Coastal Hike with Howth Adventures

Name: Dublin Coastal Hike with Howth Adventures
Brand: Howth Adventures
SKU: 37082P5
Price: 42.80 USD
Rating: 5.0 (137 reviews)

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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover the beauty of Dublin beyond the city center with a coastal walk in Howth. Meet your guide for a small-group walk departing from the charming fishing village of Howth. Explore the pretty harbor and coastal village while learning about local culture and history. See landmarks including Howth Castle and St. Mary’s Abbey, then go for a scenic walk along the cliff path loop.

Explore Dublin beyond its city center
Visit the charming fishing village of Howth
Go for a guided walk along the coast
See Howth’s harbor and scenic cliffside paths

What's Included

Tour Guide

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Howth Market
3A Harbour Rd, Howth, Dublin, D13 T8Y7, Ireland
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.

Start time

12:00 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Howth Market

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St Mary's Abbey

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Howth Hills

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Howth Summit

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Howth

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cliff Path Loop

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Howth

1 minute • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Featured review

Jennifer_C

This was the most beautiful and fun tour! Affric and Zack were so nice and fun to be with. The coastal hike is gorgeous. It felt so nice to get out of the busy city and experience some of the beautiful scenery of Ireland. They also told us stories and history along the way. It was very easy to travel to from Dublin. All we needed to do was hop on the train headed towards Howth and get off at the last stop. The meeting place was right across the street from the train station. I would recommend this tour to everyone!

Reviews

5.0

137 reviews

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Melissa_T, Apr 2024

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!

Great Experience

carisahitchman, Dec 2023

This was the best part of our week vacation in Ireland. I highly recommend this tour if you like hiking.

Breathtaking views!

Charles_K, Oct 2023

Hiking in sunshine. Hiking in rain. It doesn’t matter because the views are breathtaking. I highly recommend this hike!

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Hi Charles, Sounds like you might have had a rainbow or two on your way. I love the rain too. Thanks for the great feedback. Is mise, le meas, Shane

Howth hike

Sheila_D, Oct 2023

Our guide Sean was great fun and the beautiful views were amazing. The hike was nice as Sean knew all the trails and we were able to hike to places we may not have easily found on our own

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Hi Sheila, Thanks for taking the time to tell us how it went and I'm happy it went so well. Sean loves sharing our precious area, just like the rest of us, and we couldnt do it without you. Is mise, le meas, Shane

Amazing tour

yvindPl_F, Oct 2023

The guide Paul (and his 2 dogs) gave us an amazing tour. Nice weather and we ended up at the pier, were we had Fish & Chips before taking the train back to Dublin

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Hi Yvind, Sounds like a good and proper Howth day on the hills and cliffs. Thanks for coming out to share it with us, and thanks for the great review. Is mise, le meas, Shane

Wonderful!

Katie_A, Oct 2023

Incredible views and our guide Paul wasn’t just knowledgeable, he was also incredibly kind and warm! We loved our day in Howth!

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Hi Katie, Great review of your trip, and very good assessment of Paul. Thank you Shane

A memorable adventure!

Sarah_B, Oct 2023

Had a wonderful day with Conor! The views were beautiful and this was absolutely worth it. Note that this is a legitimate hike, so wear hiking boots or sneakers with a good tread and wear long pants. Lots of climbing over all sorts of terrain. A very memorable adventure.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Hi Sarah, Conor is a master of his trade, was with us from the start and loves to share Howth. Thanks for coming, and thanks for the great review. Is mise, le meas, Shane

Memorable

Evie_F, Sep 2023

It was a wonderful experience! We so needed an outdoor hike and the guide was wonderful (Shane & Loki). Made the last day in Ireland great! Would do it again!

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Hi Evie, Thanks for the great review, I will pat Loki on the head too. It is a great choice for a last day in Ireland. Is mise, le meas, Shane and Loki !

Howth hike

Robert_M, Aug 2023

Enjoyed the hike and learning about the history of the area. Zach was very knowledgeable and talked about the Vikings and Celtic history. Historical sites along the trail were amazing.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Hi Robert, There is 10,000 years of Irish history written in the coastal landscapes, and you are hiking in the footsteps, rocks and dust of every era that went before. It hasnt changed that much ! We are determined to preserve it for the future generations, and you are our partners. We couldnt do it without you. Is mise, le meas, Shane

Excellent Howth Adventure

Jan_G, Aug 2023

A beautiful day of hiking, with a start at the village. Views of the harbor were spectacular. The guide shared history and facts about the area. A totally enjoyable Adventure.

An absolute must do hike

Barbara_M, Jul 2023

This tour has 5 stars and I see why. What a perfect day and hike. It’s starts in a lovely town of Howth. Affric was our guide and it was just a small group of six which is the perfect size. Affric was lovely, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable. The hike itself feels like going through 4-6 different hikes as the areas are different throughout the walk. There is NO way we could have done this full hike on our own because the path she took us on is not marked most of the way. It is a legit hike so wear good shoes and be prepared to walk a few miles. We got blessed with good weather but they go rain or shine so I can imagine it’s a muddy hike in rain as we rain into a good amount of mud from the previous rain. The views are absolutely stunning. I would absolutely recommend this hike and this tour company as they seem to be a thoughtful organization.

Tons of fun!

Jasmine_G, Jul 2023

This was one of the biggest highlights of my trip! Zach and Loki made it a blast. There was lots of rich history and culture involved in the tour, along with breathtaking views. Highly recommend!

wonderful tour by a local company!

Rhona_B, Jul 2023

Zach (part of a family run tour) along with his dog Loki was the perfect guide for the coastal hike!! As someone who grew up in Howth, his love for his home and the outdoors was clear. Everything about the tour was perfect, including the weather!! I would highly recommend this family outfit for Howth related adventures and what a treat to have Loki with us, who enjoyed himself tremendously!!

Great and memorable time!

JONATHAN_S, Jun 2023

My son (18 years old) and I went for the 3 hour hike today. The weather certainly cooperated and we had an amazing time! Zach, our guide, was very informative and certainly is proud of his town (for good reason!). The hike up into the hills was visually spectacular, and invigorating. Would highly recommend this!

Beautiful scenic hike!

Jennifer_C, Jun 2023

Spectacular sites

Jim_S, Jun 2023

Incredible views and guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the peninsula and what it’s like the live there. Also got some Irish history as well.

Amazing guide and great scenery

Elisa_C, Jan 2023

Probably our favorite day of our holiday in Dublin. Amazing views and you get to learn about the history of Howth. Great walk, even in December.

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Hi Elisa, Great to hear it, thanks for coming. " favourite day of our holiday" is very encouraging indeed. Thank you, Is mise le meas, Shane

Great introduction to Howth

Cantwell_C, Jul 2022

Great hiking tour of the hills around Howth with Zak, our guide (and Loki, his dog). He matched the strenuousness of the hiking to our group quite well. There were excellent views and good stories and history of the area.

Response from Host, Sep 2022

Hi Cantwe, Thank you, Zack and Loki can match strenuousness with the best of them , and it makes me happy that you came away with a real feel of the place . Is mise, le meas, Shane

Super fun and pretty hike

Paige_A, Jul 2022

totally worth the money and time, it was a nice time to be outdoors and learn about the history of howth. zach and loki made it even a more fun time and i would recommend this to anyone who wants to be outdoors and learn a lot. 10/10 recommend

Response from Host, Sep 2022

Hi Paige, Super fun and pretty , just like you. Thanks for a great review . Zack and Loki remember it well. Is mise, le meas, Shane

Lovely Hike!

Mariana_F, Jun 2022

The tour guides were friendly and super knowledgeable! There were fantastic views, and our guides shared fun historical facts along the way. It is a moderate hike, which is exactly what I was looking for!

Response from Host, Sep 2022

Hi Marian, Lovely review thank you. You must be a regular hiker. Sounds like it worked out exactly as we hope. Is mise, le meas, Shane