DUBLIN · IRELAND
Dublin’s best days out.
The 15 most booked howth coastal tours, with prices, run times and who you reserve through. The ones worth an early start, and what each is actually like once you turn up.
Half-day guided trip from Dublin to Howth: cliff walk, seabird sightings, St. Mary’s Abbey, Martello Tower glimpses, and village time.
Most Popular“I really enjoyed the trip and the stories the bus drivers told us. Also the destinations we went were very beautiful!”
Half-day Howth from Dublin with a live guide, cliff views, and free time in the fishing village for seafood and a relaxed coastal pace.
“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 Howth coastal boat tour to Ireland's Eye with live commentary, seals, seabirds, and Dublin Bay Biosphere views.
“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 e-bikes along Howth’s coast, cliffs, and harbors with a small guide-led group. Easy effort, big panoramic payoffs.
“Did this ebike tour in August 2025. Really enjoyed it. A fun way to see Howth head. Lovely views of Dublin.”
50-minute Howth Cliff boat cruise from Dublin Bay with live captain commentary, seals and seabirds, and views of Howth Lighthouse and Ireland’s Eye.
“Beautiful views and amazing cruise! I would definitely recommend!”
Kayak Dalkey’s coastline with wetsuit gear from Bullock Harbour, see UNESCO Dublin Bay from the water, and spot Dalkey seals on a 3-hour safari.
“A great day. You get to kayak along the coast which cool to see from this perspective. Philip who ran the tour was very good. He has lots of interesting information about the history of the area and the animals in the bay. We got really close to plenty of seals as well which was…”
Cruise Howth Cliffs and Ireland’s Eye from Dublin on the Puffin ferry. Wildlife narration, seals and birds, about 1 hour, $24.
“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.”
Relax on a one-way Dublin to Dun Laoghaire boat trip with guided views of Dublin Port, Docklands, and Poolbeg Lighthouse.
“The guide was great 😃 interesting facts and a nice view from the boat. We got off in Dun Laoghaire and really loved that town. The guide also gave us great tips on places we definitely will be visiting.”
Howth to Ireland’s Eye by boat for 45 minutes of wildlife, cliff views, and captain commentary in Dublin Bay.
“It was a brilliant way to see the wildlife and we got to see puffins! I would thoroughly recommend this to everybody”
Guided 3-hour Howth coastal hike from Howth Market to cliffs and 360° views, with harbor seals, abbey lore, and summit paths.
“The tour was fabulous. Zach was a great tour guide. He was encouraging, patient and knowledgeable. We had a very nice experience.”
Hike the Howth coast with a small expert guide: scones at the start, cliff views, Martello Towers, tides caves, and Baily Lighthouse.
“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.”
Howth’s Ireland’s Eye boat tour: small group, live skipper stories, seal colony views, and seabirds off Dublin’s coast.
“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…”
A 1-hour Howth sunset cruise with live captain commentary, Ireland’s Eye wildlife viewing, and big photo chances over Howth Harbour to Dublin Bay.
“The boat trip was brilliant, and we saw puffins, seals and many sea birds in their natural habitat. We were also really lucky with the weather. I can highly recommend this trip - an excellent way to see Howth and the area from a unique perspective. Even the Dart trip out to Howth was great”
Sail from Dun Laoghaire to Howth on the St Bridget, spotting seals and Dublin Bay sights, then enjoy Howth’s harbor and walks.
“The staff were very pleasant and added to the enjoyment of the trip.”
A 60–70 minute Dublin Bay cruise from city docks to Dun Laoghaire, with live commentary, lighthouse and bridge views, and a DART return option.
“It was amazing, I enjoyed a lot with my family! The tour was so wonderful and funny!”
From the city’s pubs and museums to the Cliffs of Moher and the Causeway coast, every day out worth the early start.
