It's a great team building event. The tour guides on land and on the boat are great. Lots of seals and local history facts.





All our guides are passionate locals who share access to the intimate, local and exclusive coastal community of Howth, its exquisite nature and history. This magical walking and boat tour takes you through time, savouring this ancient village and harbour and a truly magical coastal boat trip. This UNESCO Biosphere shelters wonderful wildlife and fabulous views. Feel old Ireland, in the footsteps of a King. Learn tales of the offshore islands of Ireland Eye and Lambay and where the the Vikings and Normans made their mark. King Sitric founded the 11th century Abbey before Howth Castle and the Pirate Queen famously fell out. The French Revolution left us Martello Towers. Captain William Bligh of the Mutiny on The Bounty did his bit and the young Winston Churchill was hidden from his parents scandals. The Howth Gun Running and the Asgard armed the 1916 Easter Rising. The artists, poets and Rock and Rollers also made themselves at home and U2 cut their teeth here.
We explore Howth Harbour the story, sights, sounds and aromas of a bustling port. The West Pier and Kings Landing while checking out the wonderful cafes and restaurants.
Taking in the picturesque Howth Lighthouse, we hear about the famous Asgard ship, the Howth Gun running and the 1916 Rising Visit the East Pier shipwrecks, pirates and smugglers.
We visit the Martello Tower, one of many built to protect the coast lines against Napoleon and Tower Hill which was the original site of Howth Castle built after the Normans defeated the Norse and Howth locals after the Battle of Evora Bridge in 1177.
More beautiful views and photo opportunities at St Marys Abbey which was originally built by the Viking King Sitric in 1042 perfectly perched looking over Howth Harbour.
We walk up Balscadden Road to the famous cliff paths with epic views passing Balscadden House where WB Yeats once lived
Step aboard a relaxing boat tour around Ireland’s Eye with music and blankets on board. Discover secret beaches, caves & coves amongst breathtaking cliffs and rock formations dating back 500 million years. Get back to nature on our Howth cliff cruise along the waterline of Howth Cliffs and Irelands Eye, home to a large local seal colony, wild seabirds such as gannets, guillemots, cormorants, kittiwakes, puffins and seagulls.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Harbour Walk & Coastal Boat Tour COMBO - PRIVATE GROUP lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
Prices start at $581 per person for this Dublin experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Meet at The Ready Boat Pillar on Harbour Road, across the road from Howth Market - 50 metres from train station. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Children must be accompanied by an adult
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
It's a great team building event. The tour guides on land and on the boat are great. Lots of seals and local history facts.
My friend Sophia booked this tour for us and by far the hike will be my favourite memory of Ireland. Conor (one N not two) was absolutely amazing, he took us to his favourite tree, we climbed the cliffs and we even got to have some blackberries along the way. Thank you Conor, I shall remember that hike forever.
Hello Samhain, I love to hear it was your " favourite memory of Ireland " that is what we believe in here. Conor is a master, and loves to share his love and knowledge of Howth. is mise, le meas, Shane
Our guide Conor was exceptional. He was warm, welcoming and made our day enjoyable. We would recommend this to anyone wanting a different pace from the city centre. We hiked up above Howth Castle where the views were absolutely breathtaking, we were blessed with clear weather to see for miles out. Our guide shared many interesting stories and history about the area and he lead us to the Lower Cliff Path for the walk along the cliffs. It was amazing, the views! We walked through the town and on the castle grounds and stopped in a few places along the hike to take pictures. The fairy trees and Conor showing us his favourite tree, along with some poetry as we stopped by where W.B. Yeats once lived was so sweet! He recommended a few places after our tour and we opted for Abbey Tavern for dinner. There was a warm fire inside and we had a great dinner. Our tour with Conor made our trip truly unforgettable and far exceeded our expectations. This was my first trip to Ireland and a birthday celebration with a friend so this tour made our visit to Howth very special and a permanent memory for us. We were sent a relive link to revisit where we walked and hiked along with pictures he took along the way. Conor you made our day perfect!
Hi Sohope7 Great to hear we "far exceeded your expectations". That makes our passion come alive. Conor does a wonderful job , and its great to see the appreciation. is mise, le meas, Shane
When in Ireland... do as the Irish do! I was fortunate enough to get a tour of Historic Howth with Paula from Shane's Howth Adventures. It was a rainy day in Ireland (which can be a bit common)... but the rain wasn't going to stop us from completing the tour. Paula was super friendly from the minute we met until the very end of the tour (was supposed to be 2 hours but went a bit longer by mutual agreement). Paula took me to so many places in Howth and explained the history of each place in intimate detail. From panoramic views of Ireland's Eye (Ey) to old ruins... I saw more in a couple hours than some of the locals probably even know exists there. Haha! I booked this tour for my final day in Ireland and it was an absolute jewel in the crown of my visit. I will never forget my trip to Ireland... from the beautiful Island itself, to the true locals that have called it home for thousands of years... and Paula helped sear that impression upon my mind and soul for the rest of my life. Thanks Shane, Paula and the entire staff of Shane's Howth Adventures for making my final day in Ireland a day I will never forget.
Hi Wyrd, That is a great review, thank you. I have already sent it on to Paula, just in case she hasn't seen it already. Great to get the feedback that confirms that you get what we are doing, and the sharing of our time together here is as precious as family. Come back ! is mise, le meas, Shane
Our guide was very kind and patient and modified the tour as we were the only attendees. She walked at a pace that worked for my mother and even suggested a tea break. Very informative and a lovely day!
Hi Sarnia, Lovely review, thank you. It sounds like Paula. Lovely guide and does a lovely job every time. Thanks for coming out. is mise, le meas, Shane
I did the tour with Paola, we walked all afternoon seeing the castle, the church of St Mary, the ancient village, the cliff and the Bayley lighthouse. Explanation of howth's history in excellent and easy to understand English, gave me great ideas for where to eat and what to do in and around Dublin. Thank you for the wonderful afternoon!
Ciao Ali, Grazie per la gentile e dettagliata recensione. Paula è una guida meravigliosa e adoro essere guidata da lei stessa. is mise, le meas, Shane
Paula was our guide and she provided great insight into the town of Howth and the surrounding areas. We had an extensive tour of the harbor and the castle and finished with the cliff walk. It was amazing
Hi Louise, Was Ali the Italian with you ? looks like you had the same experience in two different languages. Thanks very much for coming out with us, and thanks for taking the time to write the review. is mise, le meas, Shane
What an amazing day in Howth! Paula, our tour guide, was awesome!!! She was very knowledgable, She allowed us to dictate the pace and was happy to take family photos of us. Loved the castle grounds tour portion. It doesn’t get any better. Don’t miss this attraction. You won’t regret a moment of your tour. The Schaefers from VA.
Hi Schaefers, thats a great review, thank you. I will pass your kind words on to Paula, she knows her stuff and she will be delighted to hear " it doesn't get any better" Is mise, le meas, Shane
Paula was extremely enthusiastic and willing to share with us the history and culture of the Howth,and of Ireland. We enjoyed walking up the Howth Caatle,the village and the piers. She even showed us the way to the fantastic Baily lighthouse. It had been an enjoyable afternoon with great scenery and chatting. Thanks Paula!
Hi Wingwin, I will pass on your kind words to Paula, thanks for the great review, it helps us make it better every time. is mise, le meas, Shane
We've been brought around from Paola. She toured us to the village, harbour, views and castle. Paola was extremely kind in taking us around by car as one of the group was feeling sick and could not stay out long. She told us about the ancient and current Howth cultural heritage pointing out the best restaurants as well. At the end of the tour Paola dropped us at the Howth St. Will defo be back!! Thanks Paola!!
Hi Lillylon, I will pass on your wonderful review to Paula, thanks for taking the time to post it for us, I think Paulas Italian was also helpful. ciao Shane
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Harbour Walk & Coastal Boat Tour COMBO - PRIVATE GROUP | 3 hours | 5.0 (22) | $581 | |
Howth Coastal Boat Tour (Ireland's Eye Ferries 50 mins trip) | 50 min | 4.8 (285) | $29 | View |
Ireland's Eye and Howth Coastal Boat Tour | 50 min | 4.4 (208) | $23 | View |
Howth Coastal Half-Day Bus Tour from Dublin with Live Guide | 4 hours | 4.6 (1,016) | $49 | View |
Howth Cliffs and Lighthouses Boat Tour | 50 min–1h | 4.5 (482) | $29 | View |
Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, including Wild Atlantic Way and Galway | 13 hours | 4.9 (24,915) | $87 | View |
Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, Burren, Wild Atlantic Way, Galway Tour | 12h 30min | 4.9 (14,997) | $82 | View |