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Howth Hiking Trail from Dublin: Mythology and Legend

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Dublin, Ireland
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On average, this is booked 31 (0) days in advance.

5 to 6 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: Spanish
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Overview

On this tour we will meet one of the most magical towns in all of Ireland: this Howth Peninsula is loaded with legends, secret trails, forests, and cliffs. It is a tour to spend the whole day, with which the guide makes every effort to ensure that the group interacts and enjoys.

We will do a totally unknown route for tourists, very typical of the inhabitants of Howth, so that magic essence is maintained throughout the tour. Movie landscapes, fairy tales, hiking and fresh air in a special group. Are you going to miss it?

The route is about 11 km and we cross forests and climb to some summit, so it is essential to have appropriate footwear to walk through the field (sneakers or hiking boots). We will also have a picnic in the forest (food not included). The train ticket is purchased at the meeting point.

What's Included

  • Return train ticket included
  • Guided tour in Spanish
  • Snacks
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

1 Amiens Street
Dublin Docklands, Dublin, Ireland

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Howth

We will start the tour visiting the fishing port of this typical Irish town, where with any luck we can see a gray seal. From there, based on the weather, we will decide our next point on the itinerary: we can visit Howth Castle, learn about the history of Ireland's most famous pirate captain, tour the beautiful rhododendron garden, go back in time to visit a dolmen and know its legend, we will go up to Muck Rock where we will have the best view of the bay of Dublin, we will cross a forest where we will have a picnic (it is recommended to bring something to eat), next to the fairy houses. From there, we will head towards the famous Howth cliffs, where the view of the Baily Lighthouse overwhelms. We will finish the tour walking along the cliffs and descending to the best known fishing village in eastern Ireland.
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Baily Lighthouse (pass by)

We will see at the back of a spectacular landscape the wonderful Baily Lighthouse, one of the icons of Howth and a magnificent place to take photos.
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Howth Castle And Estate (pass by)

We will pass in front of Howth Castle, which is full of stories and legends such as that related to pirate captain Grace O´Malley
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for people in poor physical condition or recovering from injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Howth Hiking Trail from Dublin: Mythology and Legend?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-269785P2

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Return train ticket included
  • Guided tour in Spanish
  • Snacks

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for people in poor physical condition or recovering from injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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