Half day tour · From Dublin
Malahide Castle and Howth from Dublin
A private morning from your Dublin hotel to the north coast: the 45-minute guided tour of Malahide Castle and time in its gardens, then a short stop at the fishing harbour and the headland at Howth, up to four hours in one car.
Up to 4 hours
Duration
50 km
Distance
Dublin city or Dublin Airport hotels
Starts from
EUR 450
From, per vehicle
Executive saloon
The day, step by step
How the day runs
- 01Collection at your Dublin hotelPickupA morning start, timed so that you reach the castle soon after it opens.
- 02Malahide Castle and Gardens1 h 30The castle is seen on a guided tour of about 45 minutes. The rest of the stop is for the walled garden and the grounds.
- 03Howth harbour30 minA short walk along the piers among the fishing boats, with time for a coffee in the village.
- 04Howth HeadShort stopA few minutes at the viewpoint on the headland, looking back across Dublin Bay.
- 05Back at your hotelDrop-offOr anywhere else in the city that suits the afternoon.
Included
In the price
- Licensed chauffeur for the whole half day
- Itinerary planned with you in advance
- WiFi and still water on board
- Tolls, parking and fuel
- Stops wherever you want them
Not included
- Entry tickets
- Lunch and coffee
When to go
All year. Castle tours run every day except 24 to 26 December. In summer the tours fill quickly, so we book your time slot when you confirm the date.
Questions
About this day
Is the castle tour in English?
The guided tours are usually in English. The castle offers audio guides in several languages, including French, German, Spanish and Italian.
Can we swap the order and start at Howth?
Yes. Some guests prefer the harbour first while it is quiet. We then fix the castle tour for later in the morning.
Is there time for the Howth cliff walk?
Not within the half day. The Cliff Path Loop is 7.8 km and takes about two hours according to Sport Ireland, so it suits a full day better. We can quote that instead.
Can the half day be turned into a full day?
Yes. Add the city, a long lunch in Howth or the coast further north, and we quote it as a full day instead.
Do we need to arrive early for the castle?
The castle asks visitors to arrive ten minutes before the tour time for check-in. We plan the drive so that you are there with time to spare.
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Next step
Ask for this day
Send the date and the number of guests. The written quote comes back with the vehicle and the timing.