Top 9 Hiking & Trekking Tours in Dublin

1.Game of Thrones Winterfell Locations Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 814 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $95Our pick

Spend 11 hours traveling from Dublin into Northern Ireland with guides such as Lars, Lar, or Robbie, all former Game of Thrones extras. Walk Tollymore Forest, Castle Ward, and Inch Abbey in costume, with replica weapons, filming clips, and time for lunch in Strangford.

“I enjoyed the trip to Belfast and the game of thrones filming locations. Our tour guide was a lot of fun. The tour with the black taxis in Belfast was very emotional.”

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2.Dublin Coastal Hike, Pints & Puppies Adventure

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

Walk from Howth station through the village, St. Mary’s Abbey, coastal cliffs, Baily Lighthouse, and Howth Summit with guides such as Patrick or Mark. Expect Irish folklore, plenty of jokes, dogs Tilly or Missy on parts of the route, a short video, and a pint at The Bloody Stream.

“Our guide Patrick was knowledgeable and fun. Beautiful hike and cute pup Tilly. Pint at the end was well earned!”

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3.Dublin Coastal Hike with Howth Adventures

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

Meet your local guide at Howth Market for a three-hour coastal hike through the harbor, St Mary’s Abbey, Howth Hills, and the cliff path. Expect steep sections, mud, changing weather, local stories, wildlife, and wide views toward Dublin Bay, Ireland’s Eye, Lambay Island, and Baily Lighthouse.

“Rob was very friendly and knowledgeable and took great care to make sure that everyone was ok. People need to be aware that there are some very steep hiking sections at the beginning.”

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4.Howth Safari Hiking Tour

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

Start with scones, tea, and coffee in Howth, then hike 6 to 9 miles across cliffs, heathland, beaches, and rocky paths. Guides such as Zack, Shane, Dee, and Sean share local stories, while tides and weather shape the route. Finish at Howth Summit or return to the village.

“Shane and Loki took us up and down green hills dotted with wildflowers, over rocky beaches and through sea caves exposed to the low-tide, and through the charming village of Howth. Along the way we learned of the forest, Vikings and druids, plants, trees, birds, and everything else there was to know about the coast and peninsula. Shane was an amazing conversationalist and told the best stories. We highly recommend this tour and would 100% go again!”

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5.Howth Coastal Hiking Tour

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

Join a local English-speaking guide for a three-hour hike from Howth Market through St Mary’s Abbey, the village, heathland trails, Ben of Howth, Baily Lighthouse, Balscadden Bay, and the harbour. Expect stories, wildlife, wildflowers, photo stops, and some wet, uneven ground.

“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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6.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-kilometre Howth hike from Dublin. Expect seals, forests, cliffs, Howth Castle, Celtic legends, a forest picnic stop, and views of Baily Lighthouse. The walk lasts about five to six hours and needs sturdy footwear.

“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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7.Dublin Coastal Hike and Pints & Puppies

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $53

Join local guides such as Mark or Paddy and their friendly dog for a 3.5-hour Howth walk from the train station. Expect cliff views, seals, Viking and Norman stories, a 700-year-old castle, St. Mary’s Abbey, and a complimentary pint in a local pub.

“Howth is beautiful, our guide was great- any tours offered by Hidden Howth Experiences would is worth it!”

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8.Howth Safari Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $67

Set out from The House Restaurant with tea, coffee, and fresh scones, then hike 10 to 15 km across Howth’s cliffs, heathlands, beaches, and coves. Local guides such as Shane, Isaac, and Conor share local stories, while a video memento records your day.

“It was such a wonderful experience with good people! Our guide, Shane was very knowledgable, kind and warm. We feel so lucky to join this tour.”

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9.Glendalough Night Hike and History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $44

Meet Elena and a second Wild Summits guide at Brockagh for a four to five-hour evening hike around Glendalough. You’ll see the lakes at sunset, look for Sika deer, pass the miners’ village and explore the sixth-century monastic site after dark. Headlamps are provided, and the tour ends with stargazing.

“Both guides but especially Elena were marvolous. Perhaps start earlier so the pace is not so fast and more time to enjoy the views.”

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