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“Excellent tour, and great information from our guide James. Money well-spent.”
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.
“I went on a cold day, I read other reviews which said to get there early, to sit inside the bus which I did. However, the bus isn’t heated so for fours hours the entire group sat frozen inside the bus, except for when we were outside and also freezing. It ruined the whole experience.…”
50-minute Howth coastal boat tour to Ireland's Eye with live commentary, seals, seabirds, and Dublin Bay Biosphere views.
“We loved the Howth Coastal Boat Tour and was thoroughly impressed. The tour offers fantastic value for the experience, showcasing the beauty of the coastline with great professionalism and care. The captain was not only friendly but highly informative, sharing fascinating details about the local history and marine life throughout the trip. I felt completely…”
Ride e-bikes along Howth’s coast, cliffs, and harbors with a small guide-led group. Easy effort, big panoramic payoffs.
“What a great experience! Our tour guide, Nicky told us about the rich history of Howth. We biked on and off road and hiked to many outstanding view points. We got a beautiful video recap of our trip when we were done. This trip is the perfect mix of nature, history and physical activity.”
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.
“this was SO AWESOME! perfect amount of time, such a fun excursion and the guide was so awesome. 10/10 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.
“We really enjoyed our trip out on the water. Eavan was our guide. He was very informative and fun! We saw porpoises and hung out with the seals for a good while. The seals were so cute! Eavan told us a lot about the seals, other wildlife and the area’s history. We felt very safe…”
Cruise Howth Cliffs and Ireland’s Eye from Dublin on the Puffin ferry. Wildlife narration, seals and birds, about 1 hour, $24.
“Nice experience, particularly if you get some good weather. Toilet on board, and minimal drinks/snack bar.”
Relax on a one-way Dublin to Dun Laoghaire boat trip with guided views of Dublin Port, Docklands, and Poolbeg Lighthouse.
“Signed up for the 11.00am Dublin City Centre to Dun Laoghaire (1 hour) tour. Ended up on a 2+ trip that ended in Howth. Ok, but not what we had planned for. The €2 DART ticket not available since you had to purchase through ticket machine and not a person. Lovely cruise on bay, but…”
Howth to Ireland’s Eye by boat for 45 minutes of wildlife, cliff views, and captain commentary in Dublin Bay.
“Very enjoyable cruise. Great views. Friendly and helpful staff.”
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.
“Shane is absolutely amazing. He's very engaging with everyone in your group, inquires about the group's experience levels and ensures a fantastic day for all. The topper though are his life experience stories. If given the option, make sure Loki joins you. Truly a wonder dog. Such a friendly, fun addition. Karl & Julie”
Howth’s Ireland’s Eye boat tour: small group, live skipper stories, seal colony views, and seabirds off Dublin’s coast.
“Lily was a great captain and guide even in the rough sea. She pointed out many chicks and sea lions. Glad we went.”
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 hour went by quickly, the view were stunning and the company was enjoyable.”
Sail from Dun Laoghaire to Howth on the St Bridget, spotting seals and Dublin Bay sights, then enjoy Howth’s harbor and walks.
“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…”
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.
“Excellent boat trip from Dublin City to Dun Laoghaire. The weather although cloudy was dry. Good commentary as well.”
From the city’s pubs and museums to the Cliffs of Moher and the Causeway coast, every day out worth the early start.
