Howth Coastal Half-Day Bus Tour from Dublin with Live Guide

Four hours on the cliffs, then loose in the village

A half-day bus tour from Dublin to Howth takes you to the summit for a guided walk along the cliffs, then leaves you free time to wander the fishing village and eat. The tour runs mornings or afternoons, lasts four hours total, and includes a live English-speaking guide. Children from age 5 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Howth Coastal Tour and Village Visit

• Bus trip from Dublin to Howth
• Guided walking tour of Howth cliffs
• Free time to explore Howth Village

The experience

Four hours gets you out of Dublin and back without eating a full day. The bus takes you straight to Howth Summit, where the guided walking tour starts on the cliffs themselves: the views open up across the Irish Sea and back toward the city. You walk with a live guide who knows the landscape, then the structure loosens: you get free time in Howth Village to move at your own pace. That is when most people find the seafood restaurants or the fish and chips spots the area is known for, or just sit on the harbor and watch the fishing boats.

You choose between a 9.45am or 2.00pm departure, so the tour fits either a morning or an afternoon slot. The whole thing is wheelchair accessible, surfaces are level, and the bus itself is set up for it. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller. Service animals are allowed. The tour suits all fitness levels. The walking is on the cliffs but it is not a hike, and the free time in the village is entirely yours to shape.

What’s included

• Half-day bus tour from Dublin to Howth Summit.
• guided walking tour of the Howth cliffs with a live English-speaking guide.
• free time to explore Howth Village at your own pace.
• choice of 9.45am or 2.00pm departure.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:45 and 14:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (5 to 15 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 75

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Big Bus Tours Dublin

Is this one for you?Spend your morning or afternoon on the cliffs and in the village: guided walks show you Howth's coastal views, then you're free to eat and explore at your own pace.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 15 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

Can I eat at restaurants in Howth Village during the free time?

Yes. Howth Village has seafood restaurants and fish and chips shops, and the free time built into the tour is meant for you to explore and eat at your leisure.

What time does the tour return to Dublin?

The 9.45am departure and the 2.00pm departure are both four-hour tours, so you return to Dublin by roughly 1.45pm or 6.00pm respectively, depending on which slot you choose.

Is hotel pickup included?

Hotel pickup is not included. You meet the tour at its Dublin departure point and travel by bus to Howth.