Howth Coastal Half-Day Bus Tour from Dublin with Live Guide
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Dublin, Ireland
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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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
The tour guide/bus driver was great. Very kind and knowledgable. The island of Howth was beautiful. We would definitely go again.
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Nialls was a good tour guide. Howth is a beautiful town. A great way to spend a few hours! Wear comfortable walking shoes.
A half day tour. The weather was terrible on the bluff, but later it cleared up in the village. Great seafood restaurants
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you for sharing your review with us! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the Howth Coastal tour, the lovely village, and the great seafood restaurants, despite the unpredictable weather on the bluff.
If you would like to discuss your experience further, please feel free to contact us directly at https://www.bigbustours.com/contact-us.
Thank you for choosing Big Bus Tours, and we hope to welcome you back for another tour soon!
Andrei@BigBusTours
Very nice easy excursion. Jerry or Gerry was quite funny but also informative. We had plenty of time to enjoy ourselves and a pint at each stop. We came at the end of September, but I have a feeling May-September are even more spectacular, however, probably more crowded.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the excursion and found it both relaxing and informative. It's great to know that Gerry's sense of humour and local knowledge helped make the experience even more enjoyable, and that you had plenty of time to explore each stop and enjoy a pint along the way.
We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you on board again for another memorable adventure! Daiana@BigBusTours
Fabulous guide Jerry. Two things to know.
You need to be able to go up an incline for maybe 300 meters. Second is do not use the restroom at the top. Use the pub as you come off the bus.
The view is great and the small community of restaurants is fabulous.
Recommend.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Hello Jimmy,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback! We are thrilled to hear that you had a fabulous tour with Jerry and enjoyed the stunning coastal views and local spots in Howth.
We also really appreciate you sharing those practical tips for future travelers regarding the walking incline and restroom stops—helpful advice like that is always great for the community. Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to welcome you on another tour soon!
Melisa@BigBusTours
Lovely entertaining tour guide. He went to ends length to make everyone feel welcome. Funny and informative. Had lots of interesting stories and facts to share.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Hello Felicity,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review! We are delighted to hear that you had an entertaining and welcoming experience on the Howth Coastal Tour.
Our guides love sharing local facts and stories, so hearing that yours made everyone feel so welcome truly warms our hearts. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to the team!
Safe travels, and we hope to welcome you on board with us again soon!
Melisa@BigBusTours
I had a great time on this tour ! The driver Allen was knowledgeable and funny .. it was a great day !
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful 100% recommendation and review!
We are thrilled to hear that you had a great time on your Howth Coastal Half-Day Bus Tour.
Thank you again for choosing Big Bus Tours. We hope to welcome you back aboard for another fantastic tour in the future!
Andrei@BigBusTours
Lovely views, lots of information from a knowledgeable driver and time to spend in Howth. Plenty of places to eat get something to eat and wee shops to see.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful views, the informative commentary from your knowledgeable driver, and your time in Howth. It's great to know you had the opportunity to explore the local shops and enjoy the food options as well. We hope to welcome you aboard again soon! Raul@BigBusTours
Great trip. Take the option to walk down from the peak it is well worth it. The driver/guide had lots of interesting commentary throughout the journey.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear that you had a great trip and enjoyed the walk down from the peak. It's wonderful to know that your driver-guide's interesting commentary added to the experience. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you aboard again soon! Raul@BigBusTours
Very friendly and helpful driver. Very knowledgeable
Would have preferred a closed in bus for a 45 minute drive
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you found your driver friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. We also appreciate your feedback about preferring a closed-in bus for the 45-minute journey, and we’ll be sure to share this with our team. We hope to welcome you aboard again for another enjoyable adventure! Mihai @BigBusTours
Gerry was great! Loved our little visit to howth and Gerry gave us the best recommendations of things to do
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Hi Nico! Thank you so much for the lovely feedback! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your visit to Howth and that Gerry took such great care of you with his local recommendations.
Beautiful trip. The guide was excellent, with very good explanations and very responsive. No delays at all. Very well organized.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that you had such a beautiful trip and that everything was well organized from start to finish. It's especially great to know that your guide's explanations were informative and engaging, and that they were responsive throughout the experience.
BigBusTours@VladL
Jerry was our guide for our trip to Howth on the coast. great tour of fishing village and castle. Really enjoyed this and would recommend it out of Dublin.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review!
We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your trip to Howth and found it to be a great day out from Dublin. The beautiful coastal scenery, charming fishing village, and local history make it a truly special destination.
A special thank you for recognizing Jerry. We're thrilled to hear that his commentary, knowledge, and enthusiasm helped make your experience so enjoyable. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to him.
Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you on another adventure soon! Alex@BigBusTours
Beautiful quick trip. Cliffs have a lovely walk with easy trail, very photogenic. Path we took was about a 45 minute walk, we were tired at the end, as it has some up & down (not bad), but thoroughly enjoyed it. Fishing village is cute & touristy.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Hi, Jeff!
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the scenic walk along the cliffs and captured some great photos along the way. A 45-minute trek with a few gentle inclines is definitely a great mini-workout, and we're so glad the lovely views and the charming fishing village made it all worth it. We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!
Best regards, Mihaela@BigBusToursTeam
Solid half day tour, a little in Dublin, but mostly out of the city. Gorgeous views with only a medium amount of other tourists. Hilarious driver and guide. Really nice handmade market and seafood.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Hi Kelly_R. We wish to thank you for your feedback. We are happy to learn that you enjoyed the tour, and that your experience in both Dublin and Howth was unforgettable. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again soon. Best regards, Vlad @BigBusTours
Beautiful views of the sea.
Quaint town.
Owen was a superb driver and guide.
Enjoyed the whole trip.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Hi Leonard_P. We wish to thank you for your feedback. We are happy to learn that your experience in Howth was amazing, and that Owen made the trip even more enjoyable. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again soon. Best regards, Vlad @BigBusTours
We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Mike. A wonderful quick trip to Howth from Dublin while learning about the history of the island followed by a short walk at the peak to bask in the lovely scenery. Then, down to the town to indulge in local fare. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Hi Kara_W. We wish to thank you for your feedback. We are happy to learn that your tour in Howth was amazing, and that Mike made your trip even better. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again soon. Best regards, Vlad @BigBusTours
How a wonderful time loved Howth.
Owen our bus driver was hilarious and did a great job. Very informative.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for leaving us such a glowing review!
It is wonderful to know that you fell in love with Howth and had an amazing time on the coastal tour.
Thank you again for choosing Big Bus Tours, and we hope to see you again soon!
Andrei@BigBusTours
I highly recommend the tour. Our driver Gerry was very entertaining & informative! We had just enough time at each stop yo walk around & sample the wonderful seafood restaurants!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback with us!
We are thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic time and that you enjoyed the tour.
We hope to welcome you back on board for another tour with us soon!
Andrei@BigBusTours
Our tour bus driver was great, Gerry, he was very entertaining and was super knowledgeable. Loved listening to his stories/history on the way to Howth. He got to know where his customers were from and integrated us into his stories and he continuously reminded those on the bus to be considerate of others so we could all listen to him. Would definitely recommend him again! Tracy
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share such a wonderful review, Tracy!
We're delighted to hear that you had a fantastic experience with Gerry. His passion for storytelling, knowledge of the local history, and ability to engage guests from all over the world are qualities that make our tours so special. It's great to know that you enjoyed his stories on the journey to Howth and appreciated the way he connected with everyone on board.
We're also pleased that Gerry's thoughtful approach helped create an enjoyable atmosphere for all guests. Your kind words and recommendation mean a lot to us, and we'll be sure to pass your compliments along to him.
Thank you for choosing our tour, and we hope to welcome you back for another memorable adventure in the future.
Flavius@BigBusTours
Jerry is informative and entertaining. Best guide ever! The walk along the howth cliffs was what I imagined I would do in Ireland. I highly recommend this tour and this guide!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review!
We're thrilled to hear that you had such a memorable experience on the tour. It's fantastic to know that Jerry made such a positive impression with his informative and entertaining guiding style. We'll be sure to pass along your kind comments, which I'm sure will mean a great deal to him.
We're also delighted that the walk along the Howth Cliffs matched the Irish experience you had imagined. The stunning coastal scenery is truly special, and we're glad you had the opportunity to enjoy it.
Thank you for your recommendation. We greatly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you on another tour in the future.
Flavius@BigBusTours
A nice walk around the perimeter with beautiful views and a bit of time in town to poke around. A nice way to spend a half day. Wear comfortable shoes. It's a bit rocky.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience!
We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the walk and the beautiful views along the way. It sounds like the combination of scenic surroundings and time to explore the town made for a relaxing and enjoyable half-day outing.
We also appreciate your helpful tip about wearing comfortable shoes. The rocky terrain in some areas can certainly make sturdy footwear a good idea for making the most of the experience.
Thank you for choosing Big Bus Tours, and we hope to welcome you on another adventure soon.
Flavius@BigBusTours
Wonderful way to explore outside of Dublin without a full day tour commitment. Easy 45 min drive to the beautiful coastal city of Howth with plenty of time to explore independently. The cliffside walking path is easy to navigate and not treacherous with amazing views. The fishing port is active and bustling with many restaurants and shops. And a big shout out to our tour guide and bus driver, Jerry!! He was full of high energy, historical knowledge and thoroughly entertaining. I would definitely recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review!
We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found it to be the perfect way to explore beyond Dublin without committing to a full-day excursion. Howth is a truly special destination, and we're glad you had the opportunity to enjoy its stunning coastal scenery, lively fishing harbor, and charming local shops and restaurants.
A special thank you for recognizing Jerry. We're thrilled to hear that his energy, historical knowledge, and entertaining commentary helped make your day even more memorable. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words.
Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you on another adventure soon! Alex@BigBusTours
The guide was terrific, he shared great information about the area without talking incessantly. Howth is pretty and picturesque, but there wasn’t tons to do. Mostly restaurants and a small craft market was set up. The seagulls are aggressive if you’re eating outdoors. It was a good low-key way to spend an afternoon after walking and running around Dublin wearing ourselves out, but I wouldn’t do it again.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for your review!
We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found the guide informative and engaging. It's great to know that the balance of commentary and free time helped make for a relaxing afternoon.
Howth is certainly known for its picturesque harbor, coastal scenery, local restaurants, and markets, and we're glad you enjoyed taking it all in. We also appreciate your candid feedback about the activities available and the ever-confident local seagulls!
Thank you for choosing us, and we're pleased the tour provided a relaxing break from your busy time exploring Dublin. Alex@BigBusTours
Nice views of Howth and the neighnorhood houses. Received plenty information about the area. Very windy day.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for your review!
We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful views of Howth and the surrounding neighborhoods. It's great to know that you found the commentary informative and learned more about the area's history and character along the way. And yes, Howth can certainly be windy! We're glad that didn't stop you from enjoying the experience.
Thank you for traveling with us, and we hope to welcome you on another tour soon! Alex@BigBusTours
Excellent day trip from Dublin City Centre out to beautiful seaside town of Howth with spectacular ocean views and nice hikes along the coastal rock shoreline. Gerry the tour guide and driver was awesome- full of knowledge and history with a great sense of good natured sarcastic humor. Had a lovely walk around and an excellent meal at The Oar House restaurant. Loved this littlle 4 hour excursion.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Hi!
Thank you for the fantastic review!
We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the Howth trip, the coastal views, and a great meal at The Oar House. Gerry will be thrilled to hear your shout-out regarding his history insights and humor!
Thanks for riding with us, and we hope to see you again soon!
Best regards, Mihaela@BigBusToursTeam
Enjoyed hiking on mountain. Beautiful views. Driver knowledgeable of area. Need more time to go around town after long hike.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Hi, Kris!
Thank you so much for your feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the mountain hike, the stunning views, and your driver’s local knowledge. We also really appreciate your note about wanting more time in town after the hike—we are always looking for ways to improve our tour itineraries and will definitely share this suggestion with our planning team. We hope to welcome you on another trip soon!
Best regards, Mihaela@BigBusToursTeam
Our bus driver made our ride to Howth very interesting while he shared stories and interesting facts. The Cliff walk was challenging and the scenery outstanding. The food choices in the village are excellent.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Hi, Nancy!
Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the journey to Howth and that our driver made the ride so engaging with their stories and local trivia. The Cliff Walk is definitely an adventure, but those outstanding views and the delicious food in the village make it all worth it! We hope to welcome you on board again soon for another great day out.
Best regards, Mihaela@BigBusToursTeam
This was a lovely break from Dublin to the seaside town of Howth. We walked the pier and found a great spot for chowder.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Hi! Thank you for such a lovely review! We are so glad that Big Bus Tours could provide the perfect coastal escape from the hustle and bustle of Dublin.There is truly nothing quite like walking the historic Howth pier and warming up with a fresh bowl of local seafood chowder! It sounds like you had an absolutely picture-perfect day by the sea. Thank you for choosing to explore with us, and we hope to welcome you back on board for more Irish adventures in the future! Razvan@BigBusTours
Great experience! We had a very good bus driver / tour guide. We had a nice weather day so it turned out to be an excellent experience!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Hi Colby! Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had an excellent experience exploring with us. We love hearing that you had perfect weather, but we are especially proud to hear that your bus driver and tour guide made your day so memorable! Our team works incredibly hard to bring the city to life, and your kind words mean the world to us. Thank you for choosing Big Bus Tours, and we hope to welcome you back on board for another sunny adventure soon! Razvan@BigBusTours
The town of Howth is a brief bus ride from Dublin, but the atmosphere is much different. At Howth, we were treated to beautiful sea views, a fairly easy walk down the hill from the overlook to the town, and small-town atmosphere once the walk was over. Would highly recommend.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Hi Laurel! Thank you so much for this wonderful recommendation! We are thrilled that Big Bus Tours could transport you to a completely different world just a short ride outside of Dublin. You perfectly captured the magic of Howth! The contrast between the bustling city and that peaceful, fresh sea air is truly special. We are so glad you enjoyed those stunning coastal views from the overlook and had a great time exploring the charming small-town atmosphere at the bottom of the hill. Thank you for riding with us, and we hope to guide you to more beautiful destinations in the future! Razvan@BigBusTours
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