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Ireland's standouts.
The 10 most popular howth coastal tours in Ireland. What each one actually includes, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
Half-day guided bus tour from Dublin to Howth Summit and the fishing village, with a cliff walk, wildlife spotting, and free time by the sea.
“I really enjoyed the trip and the stories the bus drivers told us. Also the destinations we went were very beautiful!”
A half-day Howth trip from Dublin with a live guide, cliffside views, and free time in the fishing village. Quick, scenic, and easy.
“This was a phenomenal experience!! I highly recommend to anyone solo traveling. The stops were gorgeous and I loved getting a little hike in. Just wow!!”
50-minute boat tour from Howth to Ireland’s Eye for cliff views, UNESCO biosphere wildlife, and lively skipper commentary in small groups.
“This was an incredible experience from start to finish. The guide, a lovely lady, was exceptionally friendly and helpful. She shared so much fascinating information about the area, its history, and all the wildlife—especially the birds and animals that live there. We were lucky to see everything we possibly could, and the whole trip felt…”
Ride an e-bike around Howth on a small-group 3-hour tour to cliffs and Baily Lighthouse, with local stories and included access.
“Did this ebike tour in August 2025. Really enjoyed it. A fun way to see Howth head. Lovely views of Dublin.”
Howth cliffs by boat with live captain commentary. Spot seals, seabirds, Howth Lighthouse, and Ireland’s Eye on a 50-minute cruise.
“Beautiful views and amazing cruise! I would definitely recommend!”
Hop on a small boat from Howth to the Howth Cliffs and Ireland’s Eye, with live narration, wildlife spotting, and dramatic sea views.
“Ireland's Eye is a very beautiful small island, a homeland to various wild species, especially birds and seals. The trip is perfect for everyone who loves nature and/or photography.”
Take a 45-minute Howth boat cruise to Ireland’s Eye for seal and bird sightings, plus live captain commentary and coastal views.
“It was a brilliant way to see the wildlife and we got to see puffins! I would thoroughly recommend this to everybody”
3-hour guided Howth coastal hike: harbor seals, Viking St Mary’s Abbey, cliff paths, and summit views over Dublin Bay.
“The tour was fabulous. Zach was a great tour guide. He was encouraging, patient and knowledgeable. We had a very nice experience.”
A small-group 5-hour Howth coastal hike with scones for breakfast, cliff views, sea caves at low tide, and history-led guidance.
“My guide was a wonderful story teller. The hike was just beautiful. In spite of the clouds and impending rain, we only had minutes here and there of drizzle. A raincoat and waterproof shoes were a must to keep dry.”
A small-group wildlife cruise from Howth to Ireland’s Eye, with live captain commentary, seals and seabirds, and easy Dublin access.
“We truly loved our tour around Ireland’s Eye. We had a fantastic tour guide, Harry, who was kind and extremely informative and gave us such a great rundown of the history of the island. We loved his style of touring which was never overbearing. Thanks to Harry and Maggie, this was a highlight of our…”
