Overview
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3 hours
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Discover all the outdoor beauty of Dublin hiking to all the highlights in Howth and panoramic views with local guides while surrounded by nature and wildlife. Immerse yourself in the amazing atmosphere and flavours of this ancient and famous Dublin village on our Howth hiking tour while hearing about the history which inspired many famous writers, artists and our local rock stars! Explore the charming harbour and historic, picturesque coastal village. All our guides are Howth natives who share their own unique insight. Learn about our very own Game of Thrones, Howth Castle. Follow the secret paths and trails through the woodlands and heathlands to views that HG Wells described as the most beautiful in the World. Walk through time in the footsteps of an astonishing history to breathtaking views on the famous Howth cliff walk. Stroll back to Howth village and enjoy Howth’s famous hospitality in one of the many restaurants, cafes and pubs.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Howth Market
Meet your guide at Howth Market and start your adventure walking along the beautiful, spot the local seals at the the famous and historic Harbour.
St Mary's Abbey
Walk through time along the village paths and the old Abbey originally built by King Sitric the Viking.
Options
Dublin Coastal Hike with Howth Adventures
What‘s Included
Tour Guide
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
317 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Breathtaking views on a great hike!
Debandsons,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Truly amazing day. Great hike, beautiful scenery, and Leone was an excellent guide! I went with my 18 year old son and we both had a blast! Leone was able to navigate a delicate situation with an older hiker that was slowing the group down, as well as she was able to navigate the terrain! Memorable day for sure!
BEST experience with this tour!
Stay541058,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I had the absolute BEST hike experience with our guide, Matt. A native of Howth, Matt had incredible passion and life stories to share about all things Howth! From fairies, to hurling fields, to Vikings, to Dublin Bay prawns (yum), we had an amazing hike in mist, fog, rain, wind and sun! A perfect day in Ireland! Matt brought the Howth area to life for us and we will be forever grateful for his kindness and teaching.
A fantastic tour of the Howth coast!
119margueriteb,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This coastal hiking tour in Howth was one of the highlights of my Dublin trip. In just three hours, our guide Matt covered thousands of years of Irish history, all while we walked along some genuinely stunning coastline. He was incredibly knowledgeable and a lot of fun and personable, making the whole experience feel more like hanging out with a friend than a typical tour. If you're looking for great views and great storytelling in one outing, highly recommend this one!
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U7939HVgretap,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an unforgettable trip. Our guide Leonie is very passionate. She took us to enchanting places. She is very driven, highly recommended...
Matt, our guide was so...
Pamela L,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Matt, our guide was so knowledgeable, personable and easy and fun to follow. The hike itself was a bit challenging up to the summit, but Matt knew the right times to stop and share information. Always checking in with all. Best adventure of the trip. So worth the time and money. Views are stunning!
If you're thinking about it, book it!
Rach1216,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing day in Howth! I was originally planning to try the Cliff Walk paths by myself, but last minute decided to book with Howth Adventures and I am so glad I did. Matt was our guide and shared so many tidbits of information about Howth and the history of Ireland. He said lots of the knowledge has been passed down via his family which is really neat. The weather was absolutely beautiful and the views were great. I saw areas of the peninsula that I definitely wouldn't have seen without a guide. Highly recommend. It was also super easy to take the DART from Dublin city center which drops off very close to the initial meeting point.
DEFINITELY WORTH THE TIME!
aliiW5016QT,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Matt was a wonderful and knowledgeable guide! He was patient and kept us entertained with various stories. There were 6 in our group- 2 sets of 2, and 2 singles. It was brilliant! Loved having a more personalized adventure. We learned a lot and didnt even realize how much we had walked! We lucked out with GREAT weather. I can't recommend Matt Martin enough! I recommend also planning to allow yourself time after your hike to visit the local shops and restaurants. We finished around 3ish and unfortunately had to hurry to our next event around 430. Would have loved to shop more, walk around more, and grab a bite. (We did get some fish and chips to go!)
Fun Day in Howth
Julie M,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our family of 5 adults did a hike with Zack and we had a great time. The scenery in Howth is beautiful, and Zack did a great job guiding us and informing us all about his hometown outside of Dublin. The hike was definitely moderate in a couple areas but the majority of it was very comfortable. Dress for any weather... we had a combination of blue skies and sunshine as well as rain and some extreme wind. Overall, a great time!
Excellent guide, beautiful place and good value
X7771YErachaelc,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed our half day walking tour of Howth, the summit and the cliffs. Our guide was very friendly, had loads of local knowledge and kept the walking pace appropriate for our fitness level. Also took a shortcut along the cliffs to avoid the crowds which we appreciated. Highly recommend!
This grandma had to bail
David H,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I gave this five stars but want to be honest… Matt was our guide and he was so knowledgeable about the Celtic history and definitely shared it as we trudged along. I say trudged because we are two grandmas and our 10 year old granddaughter. She did great… but I’m from Florida…. We don’t have hiking “hills” like this where I live. Plus it rained. Actually, it poured …. stopped…. and started pouring again. There were three lovely ladies on this tour too but they were substantially younger than me. I hated to do it but I had to bail when we stopped at a little pub for a restroom break. Although sadly we did not see the “coast” part of the tour, there was no way I could continue. So… no matter what age you are… if you are in good physical shape for hills and valleys it’s a great tour. But if you are older and not used to climbing hills, like I am not, you may want to pass.
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