Howth Coastal Half-Day Bus Tour from Dublin with Live Guide
Recommended by 90% of travelers
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Dublin, Ireland
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Explore Ireland beyond the hustle and bustle of Dublin's city center with a half-day bus trip along the coast to the fishing village of Howth. Admire views along the coast during the drive to Howth before setting out on a guided walk along the sea cliffs. Then relax with free time to explore the village at your leisure. Return transportation to Dublin is included for extra convenience.
- Choose morning or early afternoon departures to suit your schedule
- This Howth experience is wheelchair and stroller accessible
- Don't worry about getting lost: The group and guide are easy to follow
- A great way for Dublin tourists to see a different side of Ireland
What's Included
- Half-day bus tour to Howth Summit and its famous fishing village
- Free time to explore the picturesque Howth Village at your leisure
- Guided walking tour of the cliffs of Howth
- Select from either the 9.45am or 2.00pm Departure
- Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 13 O'Connell Street Upper, North City, Dublin, D01 HN30, Ireland
Please present your booking confirmation to a Big Bus Tours staff member at least 15 minutes before the tour departs. Tour departs from Big Bus Stop #1 - 13 O'Connell Street Upper, North City, Dublin
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Howth Summit
4 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 75 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Francisco_F
This was one of the best experiences we have had in Ireland. We separated from our tour to do the full Cliffs walk and it was some of the most stunning views we have seen ever.
Our guide, Brian, was amazing! Very knowledgeable and charismatic. Loved him playing his tin whistle and reciting Irish poetry.
Highly recommend for anyone that likes ti hike and wants to see some of the most beautiful views near Dublin. Its also a nice alf day tour.
Reviews
4.6
based on 746 reviews
Janet_H, May 2026
Domenic, our wonderful tour guide offered very interesting information about Dublin and the towns leading to Howth. He interjected humor, keeping our interest the entire trip. He led our group to the beginning of the Cliff Walk explaining the various paths available. The views of Howth and Dublin Bay were stunning. The tour included self explore time in the village and at the harbor where seals could be seen up close. All in all, this trip was well worth it.
Kenneth_M, May 2026
Excellent tour and excellent guide. Nice village and very good restaurants. Great sunny day to walk around.
LuSterP_S, May 2026
The hike wasn’t extra strenuous, but it does need a sure foot. I’m glad that we started at the Summit and walked down much preferable than the walk up, but it was stunning.
Thomas_H, May 2026
Meeting place was easy to find, the driver's commentary on the drive to and from Howth was interesting, and the hike was brilliant ( The hike was an easy path following the coast with fantastic views ).
Laurie_K, May 2026
Jerry was a great guide. Knowledgeable, humorous, he really made the experience a great one. Highly recommend!
Katrina_D, May 2026
Howth is a beautiful fishing village about 30 min outside of Dublin and is worth a visit! The tour is useful if you’d like someone to drive you and you can explore the cliffs at your leisure, including doing the cliff walk from the top back to the village which is about 45-50 minutes walking. The tour then allows you just over an hour to grab some fresh seafood from the many seafood restaurants in the village. Our tour guide Jerry was really friendly and funny.
The only critique I have is that you could take the train to Howth for a fraction of the price and get a very similar experience so it’s your preference!
Ruha_M, May 2026
Jerry was a wonderful tour guide! He did a great job of explaining the sights and he also had a fun sense of humour. It was very good to have a tour guide, he was entertaining and informative. Jerry engaged with his passengers.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted to hear that Jerry made your tour so enjoyable with his humour, knowledge, and engaging commentary. It’s wonderful to know he helped bring the sights to life while creating a fun experience for everyone on board. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him!
Denis @Big Bus Tours
Silvia_B, May 2026
Amazing tour!
Jerry did a really brilliant job, nice trip to get a short getaway from the city. Howth is really worth to visit.
We recommend!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear you had such an amazing time and that Jerry made the tour so enjoyable. It’s wonderful to know you appreciated the experience and the chance to explore beautiful Howth as a perfect getaway from the city. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back on board again soon!
Ciprian @ Big Bus Tours
Mona_M, May 2026
Such a great time and lots of laughs with driver/guide Jerry! He provided lots of great information and kept me laughing the whole time and I enjoyed listening to Thin Lizzy songs on the way back.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for such a fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear you had such a great time and shared plenty of laughs with Jerry. It’s wonderful to know his commentary and sense of humor made the experience both informative and entertaining, and the Thin Lizzy soundtrack on the way back sounds like the perfect finishing touch! We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Jerry. Thanks for riding with us, and we hope to welcome you back for another memorable tour soon!
Ciprian @ Big Bus Tours
Brian_H, May 2026
Beautiful coastal village with great views and local food. Walking into town via the summit is a must.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad you enjoyed the beautiful views, the charm of the coastal village, and the local food, it sounds like a wonderful visit. Your tip about walking into town via the summit is a great one and really captures the spirit of exploring at your own pace. We’re delighted Big Bus Tours was part of your journey and hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience soon.
Ciprian @ Big Bus Tours
Andrea_L, Apr 2026
It is a lot of fun! The cliffs are absolutely beautiful. You have the option of walking into town or riding the bus. We rode the bus, which was nice. I wish there was just a little more time in Howth but was glad to know it is on the train route and you can easily go back. Our tour guide was awesome and taught us so much on the way out to Howth, I really appreciate it.
Sara_N, Apr 2026
Our guide was knowledgeable, thoughtful and funny. It was nice to be out of the city and see new things.
Jennifer_C, Apr 2026
Our tour guide was hilarious. Think his name was Jerry? If you’re like me and super active and don’t want to miss a thing I recommend bringing your own food to save time to explore and taking the hike from the first stop down to the second.
Brenda_V, Apr 2026
Dom our guide was great. Lots of interesting facts. Tour was advertised as a hike. Not really a hike. But you could do a limited hike on your own during free time in Howth.
Gregory_S, Apr 2026
Wonderful time. Beautiful seaside town. Great, easy 1 hour hike with gorgeous views before going to the dock area. Funny, nice, personable tour guide. Loved the day.
William_K, Apr 2026
Nothing against the guide who was funny and entertaining. But the tour was conducted on a double decker bus with an open top. No where was this mentioned in the tour info. We arrived 25 minutes early and most of the indoor seats were already taken. Rebooking was not an option as we were with a group and other activities planned later. The day was cold and most of time was spent trying to stay warm or dry. The guide apologized for the tour being over sold. Time in Howth village was very rushed with barely enough time for a rushed lunch.
Julie_F, Apr 2026
Great tour guide. Would recommend to other travelers. He was informative and entertaining. Gave great recommendations for activities when getting off the bus.
NANCY_M, Apr 2026
Seeing Howth was a nice excursion outside of Dublin. Gerry our driver and guide was funny & information about the history and sights.
Mary_F, Apr 2026
The whole trip was great, including the bus trip...Mike had us laughing and learning the whole way. We loved the scenic views and beautiful walk as well as the best fish and chips in the village!
Dana_C, Apr 2026
Howth was a beautiful peninsula a must see in Ireland. Weather was perfect so we walked the cliffs down to the town.
Our tour guide and bus driver Gerry was funny and informative, he was the icing on a great adventure.
thomas_b, Apr 2026
Great tour and the tour guide was awesome. He was very knowledgeable and kind in spite of unruly customers.
Lesli_M, Apr 2026
Great experience. Wish we had more time at our first stop to hike the cliffs. Beautiful views and flowers
Loretta_A, Apr 2026
It is a great opportunity to see the Irish coast. Although we had a foggy day, we still enjoyed the experience. Our tour guide was awesome. He made it fun despite the weather.
Piraveena_S, Apr 2026
Our tour guy was really funny and kind. I learned a lot & had a great view! Would recommend it to everyone and do it again!
lori_B, Apr 2026
Fun afternoon tour. The cliffs are wonderful and the town of Howth a great locale to walk and have a meal. Driver was informative throughout the tour providing info on sites and tips on places to visit.
Brian_D, Apr 2026
Lovely views after a short hike up a hill in the rain. Our guide was informative and gave great restaurant recommendations. The weather did not cooperate but the tour was very nice and worth an afternoon.
Kyra_B, Apr 2026
We had such a nice time with Jerry. He was positive and cheery in spite of the awful weather! He directed us to some cozy spots to wait out the weather.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Kyra_B. We wish to thank you for your feedback. We are happy to learn that you had an amazing time with Jerry, his positive energy improving the mood, despite the weather. We hope to have you back soon. Best, Vlad from Big Bus Tours.
Tammy_E, Apr 2026
Nice trip, bus was good and guide knowledgeable. We had lunch there but didn’t have much time to explore.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Tammy_E. We wish to thank you for your feedback. We are happy to learn that you had a great time in Howth, full of insights, and a good lunch. We hope to have you back soon. Best, Vlad from Big Bus Tours.
Alessia_J, Apr 2026
Gerry was an entertaining and informative tour guide. We thoroughly enjoyed our guided trip to Howth. Thank you.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Alessia_J. We wish to thank you for your feedback. We are happy to learn that you enjoyed the tour, thanks to Gerry, who truly enhanced it with the insights provided. We hope to have you back soon. Best, Vlad from Big Bus Tours.
Darapa_M, Apr 2026
Absolute had a great time. Jerry was a great tour guide and he was very informative. Cute place to visit and seafood was delicious
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Darapa_M. We wish to thank you for your feedback. We are happy to learn that you had a great time with us in Howth, and that Jerry was an exceptional guide. We hope to have you back soon. Best, Vlad from Big Bus Tours.
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