Harbour Walk & Coastal Boat Tour COMBO - PRIVATE GROUP

About This Tour

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.

What’s Included

• Local guide

What’s Not Included

• Food and drinks

Itinerary

1. 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. (30 min)
2. 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. (20 min) 3. 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. (20 min) 4. 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. (20 min) 5. We walk up Balscadden Road to the famous cliff paths with epic views passing Balscadden House where WB Yeats once lived (20 min) 6. 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. (60 min)

Meeting point: Meet at The Ready Boat Pillar on Harbour Road, across the road from Howth Market - 50 metres from train station

Good to Know

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

This is a private tour. Available in: en.