The 9 Best Hiking Tours in Dublin

1.Dublin Coastal Hike, Pints & Puppies Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 647 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $56Our pick

Walk Howth’s village lanes, historic ruins, lighthouse viewpoints, and cliff paths with guides such as Patrick or Mark. Expect Irish folklore, jokes, 10,000-plus steps, uneven uphill ground, possible appearances by Tilly or Missy, a short video keepsake, and a pint at The Bloody Stream.

“We had a wonderful time with Patrick and our group. It was a lovely day and walking alongside the sea was spectacular! Patrick informed us about the areas history and threw in some laughs as well. His enthusiasm was great!”

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2.Dublin Coastal Hike with Howth Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 289 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $47

Meet at Howth Market for a three-hour guided hike through the harbor, St Mary’s Abbey, Howth Hills, Summit, and cliff path. Guides such as Zach, Matt, Rob, and Sean share local stories, wildlife knowledge, and restaurant tips. Expect steep, muddy, rocky sections, changing weather, and a small group of up to 10 people.

“Great tour by Shane (spelling?), including history, both ancient and recent (U2, thin Lizzy, etc), a stunning walk, and even some recited literature and poetry. Three hours in some of the prettiest country we have seen.”

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3.Howth Safari Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 279 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $71

Meet your guide in Howth for scones, tea, and coffee, then hike 6 to 9 miles across cliffs, heathland, beaches, and village paths. You may visit sea caves at low tide and see Baily Lighthouse, Martello Towers, and Dublin Bay. Guides such as Zack, Shane, and Dee bring local stories to a small group of up to 13.

“My guide was a wonderful story teller. The hike was just beautiful. In spite of the clouds and impending rain, we only had minutes here and there of drizzle. A raincoat and waterproof shoes were a must to keep dry.”

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4.Howth Coastal Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 116 reviews · from $44Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide at Howth Market for a three-hour hike through the fishing village, past St Mary’s Abbey, across heathland, and up Ben of Howth. You’ll see Baily Lighthouse, Dublin Bay, and the Wicklow Mountains, with local history, wildlife, and practical food tips along the way. Guides may include Zack, Dee, Sean, Paul, or Charlie.

“Our family had a wonderful time hiking with Zack. He perfectly balances a gorgeous hike with stories of Irish history and culture, including his own family. It is clear that he loves Howth and by the end of the tour we did too!”

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5.Howth Hiking Trail from Dublin: Mythology and Legend

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $46

Join a Spanish-speaking guide such as Álvaro, Luis or Javi for an 11-kilometer hike around Howth Peninsula. Expect a fishing port, forests, castle stories, fairy houses, cliffs, Baily Lighthouse views and possible seal sightings. The route takes 5 to 6 hours and requires sturdy shoes, snacks and a separate train ticket.

“Álvaro is a great guide. He's funny and knows not only the history of the place but a lot of curious data about it. We had an amazing experience around Howth cliffs and the forest -there's a lot of hidden secrets! - I absolutely recommend doing any tour with him!”

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6.Dublin Coastal Hike and Pints & Puppies

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $53

Join local guides such as Mark or Paddy and their friendly dogs, Tilly or Missy, for a 3.5-hour Howth walk. Follow coastal paths to cliff views, seals, a 700-year-old castle, St. Mary’s Abbey, and local folklore, then share a complimentary pint at an Irish pub.

“Wonderful! The breathtaking views, well organized incredibly professional guide who added a personal touch to the tour and adorable Missy will make this three hour tour fly by. I highly recommend this tour.”

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7.Howth Safari Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $67

Spend about five hours hiking 10 to 15 kilometers across Howth’s cliffs, heathlands, beaches, and woodland. Your English-speaking guide meets you at The House Restaurant with scones, tea, and coffee, then leads you past Martello towers, Baily Lighthouse, secret coves, and the Old Irish Goat herd. A personal photo video follows after the walk.

“I got this tour as a Christmas gift for my mum and we both thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it! As we were staying in Dublin for an entire week we also wanted to get out to see some of the surrounding nature, and this walking tour of about 4 hours was the perfect way to do it. The guide was very friendly, informative and open to questions, and as a bonus a cute dog joined us on our tour as well! Afterwards we got recommended a nice little restaurant to warm up with some nice food. 5/5 would book it again.Read more”

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8.Trek the Tombs and Trails in the Dublin Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $180

Spend about seven hours with a small group of up to eight, traveling by local bus from Dundrum into the Dublin foothills. Walk to two ancient burial sites, follow the Dublin Mountains Way, enjoy views of Dublin and Wicklow, and finish near a rustic cafe or country pub. Guide Ben brings Irish history to life.

“Had a lovely time hiking with Ben. He had so much knowledge of Irish history and I learned a lot. The tombs and the views were my favorite part. The hike was gorgeous. You should definitely book this hike.”

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9.Dublin Coastal Hike and Pints with A local & His Dog Private tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $254

Join Mark and his friendly dog for a private 3 to 4 hour walk around Howth’s cliffs, abbey ruins, lighthouses, and village sights. You’ll hear local stories, see Dublin Bay from Howth Summit, receive a shareable video memento, and finish with an alcoholic drink at The Bloody Stream. Expect uphill walking and uneven ground.

“Exactly as advertised and even better! Mark is great company and his pup was a doll! Views were amazing! No better way to wrap up than at The Bloody Stream!”

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