Ancient Howth Village Adventure: Marvel at Irish History, Norman Castle Ruins, and Local Wildlife

Embark on an ancient adventure in Howth Village, Ireland. Explore Norman castle ruins, learn about Viking invasions, and discover hidden local sites. Marvel at wildlife and immerse yourself in Irish culture.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Howth Head - We spend time strolling around the ancient village of Howth and walk up to the famous Howth head cliffs.
  • Howth Lighthouse - As we stroll across the harbour, we take in views of Howth Lighthouse and chat about the famous ‘Gun Running of Howth’, that took place here in 1914
  • St. Mary’s Parish - We walk through this historic…
What's Included
  • Wifi included
Additional Information

Embark on this expedition through time, where we relate stories of Viking and Norman invasions, while delving into the 700-year-old castle’s past. Experience authentic Irish culture as we traverse the vestiges of St. Mary’s Abbey (Constructed in 1042) and tour secret locales (Hidden Howth) known primarily to inhabitants.
Our tour offers ample…

Location
Howth
Howth Train Station at the Bloody Stream Pub
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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I2274jnsarahf
Feb 11, 2022
Best Tour in Ireland - Scenic and Interesting - It’s so easy to get to Howth from Dublin’s city center and considering how beautiful it is, it is absolutely necessary to go there if you’re ever in Dublin! Missy and Mark were the perfect tour guides. Missy knew where exactly all the great places to go were and Mark was extremely knowledgeable and really had a passion and enthusiasm for Howth that really showed! I learned so much and had a fantastic time. This was easily my favorite tours that I went on when I was in Ireland! Mark generates a video at the end that shows a map of you exactly where you went and has pictures and videos. Missy was a great dog model and fun to pose with. Well worth it!
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Bigzea
Dec 21, 2020
More interest to visit Ireland! - That was higher than expected! There were some quizes that help to acquire some new interesting knowledge! I wish now to have a real tour to Ireland.
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Katalin
Oct 14, 2020
Review about Howth tour - It was an unforgettable tour with a lot of stories and with a cute puppy. :) I really enjoyed it. Thank you so much.
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Maxineofarc
Mar 5, 2020
Seals, a workout, craic, and a good dog - I took the shorter afternoon walking tour and was the only traveler on this early spring day. Mark took me around Howth's beautiful views, tirelessly joking and telling stories and chatting about his life in Howth. Lovely dog Missy accompanied us, and though she only has eyes for Mark she was happy to chase a few balls thrown by me. Mark is personable, smart, and delightful company. I'm delighted I took this tour on a whim and think it was one of the best things I did in Ireland. Highly recommend him and Missy!
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Elizabethlemon
Nov 18, 2019
Private walking tour with Mark - We were a party of 4, 2 from California, 1 from the UK and a local Dub! Mark completely got the mix of us. He had us all in stitches with his comedic stories. But don't let that take away from his great historical knowledge of the area. We thoroughly enjoyed the 2 hours walk around Howth with him and couldn't believe it went by so quickly. Missy his dog, was an added bonus - such a cutie. We will always book with Mark in the future when we have friends over to stay. Can't recommend him highly enough.
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