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

Highlights

  • Explore the picturesque seaside village of Howth on a half-day excursion from Dublin.

  • Marvel at magnificent views of Howth's stunning coastline and Dublin Bay

  • Embark on a Guided Walking Tour of the Cliffs of Howth and spot wildlife including seals and puffins

  • See historical landmarks such as St Mary's Abbey, Martello Tower, and Howth Castle

  • Enjoy free time in Howth and take the opportunity sample some local seafood

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 captivating half-day journey from Dublin to the picturesque seaside village of Howth. Renowned for its stunning coastal landscapes and rich history as a prosperous fishing village, Howth offers breathtaking views of Dublin Bay and the Irish Sea.

The tour features a guided walking tour of the cliffs of Howth, revealing stunning coastal vistas. Led by a knowledgeable English-speaking guide, you can immerse yourself in nature and spot wildlife including gannets, seals, and puffins on the wild headlands. Discover Howth's history, from Viking invasions and Norman conquests to its enduring tradition as a fishing village.

Afterwards, enjoy free time exploring the village and sampling its vibrant seafood scene. Explore a variety of attractions, including the medieval ruins of St. Mary's Abbey, the 19th-century Martello Tower, and the iconic Howth Castle. The tour includes a return transfer to Dublin by open-top double-decker bus, ensuring a convenient and enjoyable experience.


What’s included?

  • Return transfer by open-top double decker bus from Dublin to Howth

  • Guided Walking Tour of the Cliffs of Howth

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

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

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

Redemption information

    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 at 14:00. The total Coastal Tour time is 4 hours (60 minutes to Howth, 60-minute walking tour, 75 minutes free time, 60 minutes back to Dublin). The tour is accessible for wheelchair users and prams and luggage can be brought on the bus.


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.