Howth Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Howth. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Dublin Coastal Hike, Pints & Puppies Adventure

• Dublin Panoramic e-Bike Tour with Howth Adventures

• Howth Cliffs and Ireland's Eye Ferry Boat Tour

• Dublin Coastal Hike with Howth Adventures

• Dublin Coastal Craft Beer and Seafood Trail

While it’s free to visit the fishing village of Howth, you can explore it as part of a guided tour or visit on a day trip from Dublin. Boat cruises from Howth start at US$30, guided coastal hikes start at US$46, and e-bike tours start at US$70.

Howth is known as a popular day trip destination, less than an hour from Dublin. The picturesque seaside village sits on the Howth Head peninsula, and is famous for its rugged clifftop hiking trails, which bloom with wildflowers in summer, as well as its delicious seafood and fish-and-chips.

Life in Howth centers on the colorful harbor, where you can spot seals, set sail on a sightseeing cruise, or tuck into a seafood lunch along the waterfront. Other popular attractions include the Howth Cliff Walks, which afford magnificent coastal views, and Howth Castle, home to the National Transport Museum.

Irish weather is notoriously changeable, so the best chance of sunshine in Howth is in late spring or early summer. Summer can get busy, especially on weekends, but May through June is the perfect time for crowd-free hiking and boat cruises, as colorful wildflowers start to bloom along the coast.

Yes, Howth is easy to reach on a day trip from Dublin, taking about 30 minutes by car, depending on the traffic. You can also hop on the DART coastal train (about a 30-minute journey) from central Dublin direct to Howth station, or take bus lines 31 or 31a.