From Dublin: Half-Day Coastal Tour to Howth Village (Guided Walk and Return Transfer Included)

Highlights

  • Discover the charming seaside neighborhood of Howth and explore it at your leisure.

  • Visit the famous fishing village and take the opportunity to try some local seafood.

  • Get sweeping views on a Guided Walking Tour of the Cliffs of Howth and see the medieval ruins of St. Mary's Abbey

  • Enjoy magnificent views of Dublin's coastline on an open-top double-decker bus.

Summary

Embark on a half-day excursion to Howth, a pretty seaside village on the Howth peninsula, a short way out of Dublin. This ticket includes a return journey to Howth, a guided walk on the cliffs of Howth, and free time to explore the village.

Tour info

Duration
4 hours
Group Size
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Why take this tour?

Embark on a Coastal Tour to Howth for a mesmerizing half-day journey from Dublin. Explore the seaside beauty and captivating landscapes of Howth's charming village. Howth has been a prosperous fishing village for hundreds (if not thousands) of years. As a strategic headland, it was invaded by Vikings and was the location of many battles as different groups fought to possess it. Now it's a desirable upmarket seaside retreat where golfers and rock-stars rub shoulders with long-standing fishing families.

The short trip leads to a guided cliff walk, revealing breath-taking coastal panoramas. Walking Tour will be led by your driver guide, in English. You will spot gannets, seals, puffins, curlews and of course, seagulls, on the wild headlands overlooking Dublin Bay. Immerse yourself in nature, uncovering hidden gems along scenic trails. Afterward, enjoy free time exploring the village's shops, savoring fresh seafood, or simply relishing the serene ambiance. Capture picture-perfect moments!

Travel comfortably on our open-top double-decker bus with return transfers. Wheelchair accessible, welcoming prams and luggage, it ensures convenience. Ideal for nature enthusiasts seeking an escape, this tour promises stunning cliffs, village tranquility, and unforgettable coastal memories. Join us for an adventure along the Irish coast!





What’s included?

  • Guided walk on the cliffs side of Howth village

  • Free time to explore the picturesque Howth Village at your leisure

  • Return open-top double-decker bus between Dublin and Howth village

  • Free Wi-Fi on-board and Ticket Flexibility (free date change)

  • Access to Guinness Store or Jameson Distillery

  • 1hr Panoramic Live Guided Night Tour

  • Hop-On Hop-Off Service

  • Food or Drinks

Things to know

Before you book

  • This ticket does not include access to our Hop-On Hop-Off service

  • Tour starts at 2pm and takes approximately 4 hours to finish.

  • Flexible ticket: we will accept your ticket up to 14 days from the date booked

  • Fleet 100% wheelchair accessible on lower deck

  • Buses are not equipped with toilets or lifts/elevators

  • Strollers and pushchairs must be folded and stowed on the lower deck

Before you go

  • Please present your booking confirmation to a Big Bus Tours staff member at least 15 minutes before departure time

  • 24h Live Chat Support via Big Bus App

  • Guided Walking tour is provided in English

Cancellation Policy

    Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

About operator:

Big Bus Tours is the world’s largest operator of open-top sightseeing tours, inspiring the spirit of adventure in 26 world-famous cities across four continents. Beginning its journey 28 years’ ago, with a fleet of only three buses, Big Bus Tours has swiftly expanded to a global fleet of hundreds of open-top buses, turning 6 million tourists into explorers, every year. Big Bus Tours operates in Prague, Boston, Madrid, Munich, Los Angeles, Singapore, Dublin, London, Dubai, Hong Kong, New York, Las Vegas, Chicago, Abu Dhabi, Budapest, Miami, Muscat, Rome, Paris, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Darwin, Sydney, Vienna, Washington DC and Berlin, with a sightseeing concept designed to provide a flexible approach to city discovery. Each open-top bus tour provides a hop-on, hop-off facility at a
variety of interesting locations, with complimentary additions to enhance the visitor sightseeing experience.

We envision to be the number 1 thing to do in every world-famous city. Our vision is to be the #1 thing to do in every world famous city. In doing so, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality Hop on Hop off service in the industry. Our tours are enriched with state-of-the-art digital audio-guides that are not only informative, but also entertaining for individuals of all ages. Covering all major landmarks and points of interest in each city, our buses offer the flexibility for customers to hop on and off at their convenience throughout the duration of their ticket. We pride ourselves in offering a wide variety of products tailored to meet the needs of every traveller, with many tickets even including additional exciting activities such as boat tours, walking tours, and attraction tickets.