Absolutely one of the Top 3 Highlights from my recent trip to Dublin! If you are staying in Dublin…read moreCity Centre, do not skip a little trip to Howth for a tour with Ireland's Eye Ferries. To start, I booked my tour via Expedia which ended up costing just over $25 for a single ticket. I ended up taking an Uber to the dock from my hotel in city center which set me back about 30 EUR (but you can easily take the train to Howth for much less $$$). Howth is an incredibly charming seaside town with tons of shops and eateries too, so I made sure to grab lunch after my tour as well. Tours tend to fill up very quickly in the summer, but I guess not many others were willing to brave the November cold with me. I ended up with the entire boat to myself along with Brian my tour guide/captain, which was such a unique and incredible experience. Don't let the cold dissuade you! Brian is extremely knowledgeable on the history of the surrounding areas and wildlife which I really appreciated. He stopped to give me fun facts and tidbits throughout the tour, which was just over 40 minutes. If you are traveling in the more wintery months like me, definitely don't hesitate to book your tour, just bundle up (and maybe take a Dramamine if you get seasick). I was able to take in the most amazing views and snap some great photos. It was truly one of the highlights of my time in Dublin. Would HIGHLY recommend. 10/10 experience!

"The legend of Howth" said a waitress to us about Shane of Ireland's Eye Ferries, so a boat ride we…read moredid book! It was super easy to do online and he has slots available pretty much on the hour, as tours are only 50 minutes long. Shane was super personable and clever. He made everyone feel welcomed aboard, from young to old. The boat ride just goes around Ireland's Eye and so you get some quick history facts as well as a lot of bird watching. A lovely activity that's just a quick 30 minute train ride outside Dublin. If you do make the trek, dine at Kings Citric!

The Ha'penny Bridge was constructed over the River Liffey which permits pedestrian traffic across…read more Standing on the bridge peering into the river it was breezy and a cool 60 degrees. The river runs through the center of Dublin extending from the north to the south. Residences and eateries are plentiful on both sides of the river. Basically, this was a hotspot for our guided tour itinerary, but the experience was not too entertaining - see it once and done.

Beautiful closer to the Dublin Bay but not so much as you get further inland. The River Liffey is…read morethe heart of Dublin, splitting it from north side to south side. There are a bunch of bridges, some are for cars, some for pedestrians only, some only for trains. Early in the morning when the river is still and reflective, there are some amazing photographs available. Ha'Penny Bridge, Custom House, the Cathedral and more. I was up by Heuston Station where there are e-bikes and shopping trolleys in the riverbed. They're covered up as the tide comes in. Check the tide charts before you schedule a kayak tour! [Review 1811 of 2024 - 72 in Republic of Ireland - 22833 overall]

Beautiful little fishing village located just a 30 minute train ride from Dublin!…read more We heard great things about Howth and honestly this made a great side trip on our first day in Dublin. Away from the city we were transported to a small village town with gorgeous scenery and people. We went for a ferry ride to see Irelands eye and the Howth cliffs and unfortunately it got too foggy during the tour. For an hour long it was mostly fog but we did see a seal just chilling in the water. It was sunny on the mainland so it was very unexpected that there would be not much visibility on the water. We wanted to see puffins but they are rare to see I think. The ferry ride was pricey so not sure I would recommend it especially since you're not guaranteed to see everything. I would suggest going up the Howth cliffs walk as it is a beautiful view from up top! The locals in the village are also super friendly and love a good chat. Such a great place to visit if you are travelling around Dublin!

Without a doubt one of the most beautiful places I've ever visited…read more Howth is a quaint and beautiful fishing village only about 30 minutes away from Dublin if you take the Dart train from Connelly station. It was 6,50 euro round trip per person and trains pass by about every 20 minutes or so. I would definitely recommend visiting the Howth Market if you come on the weekend. It's like a little farmers market that sells loads of coffee, tea, baked good, prepared foods, souvenirs, etc. This market is located right across the street when you exit the Dart station, you can't miss it. Once you're done there if you continue walking towards the ocean there is a trail that leads you to Howth's head and while you're making your way over there you'll pass by many shops and restaurants. The trail is a steep climb, and if you're not in relatively good shape or have proper shoes on, I'd recommend just staying in town and maybe having a drink at one of the many pubs, but if you're able to make the climb, it's completely worth it. The views are absolutely breath taking, and along the way there are endless vines of wild black berries which you'll see various people (myself included) eating as a snack. I ended up climbing the top by myself while the rest of my party waited for me back down. Please be careful and don't be stupid and take selfies in dangerous areas, make sure to stay on the trail all the time. Enjoy the beauty and charm that Howth offers, I loved it more than Dublin itself.

Been planning to take a trip with these guys for a while so, as a treat, we booked three one-way…read moretickets to Howth. All the protocols were observed, hand sanitiser, masks etc. It was a very nice day so we perched on the deck for the entire trip. It took about an hour for the crossing, great scenery and a chance to see the city and environs from a different angle. We then had lunch in one of the myriad restaurants on the pier and took the Dart back to DL to pick up the car. Highly recommended for a different way to spend your afternoon.

The good: - The scenery is beautiful…read more- Very relaxing if you enjoy being out on a boat - It's easy to book through their website - You get to know a bit more about the coast of Dublin, Howth and Dún Laoghaire - There's a bar and a bathroom on the boat The bad: - It's hard to identify where the cruise is departing, they should have more signs around the pier. - The boat was late - and we were asked to be there half an hour before departure. The boat only arrived 15 minutes after that. - The crew was a bit too rude Don't do this if you get seasickness, it sounds obvious but a lot of people were very seasick and two even threw up. There will be waves, especially if it is a windy day.

We were excited for this tour, and boy did it deliver. Amazing tour guide and driver (If you're…read moregoing hope you get Chris and Mick). Super funny guys while still teaching us about the history of Ireland. Great time over all

We took the tour the other day and it started out great, a lot of fun. We were really enjoying it…read moreuntil our guide, Keith, decided to start criticizing America and Americans not once but several times and interjecting his political views into the tour ( and he was well aware that we were Americans as he asked us when we boarded and had pointed it out to everyone else on the boat). He also at one point called Catholicism a cult. We were on holiday and we were there to learn about the city and the history. We left our politics at home. My suggestion would be that the tour guides leave theirs at home as well. Insulting your guests and the people who are paying for your tour is not a great idea and it also lowers your tips, just saying. He turned a really good time into a very annoying and uncomfortable experience.

Paddy was a great tour guide. If you're going on a vagabond tour, make sure to listen to your…read moreguide. Tour groups that listen to the rules get to do more stuff than just what's on the itinerary because they will be able to trust you to be back to the van on time. We were able to see a lot of non touristy parts of ireland that were super scenic and peaceful. I loved seeing loads of animals including sheep, cows, dolphins, deer, birds, and dogs. We did do the bike ride and sea safari as optional extras. Very good add ons. You don't miss anything from the main tour when participating in the extras.

Everything about Vagabond Adventure Tours was amazing. We had a wonderful group that became fast…read morefriends. Our guide, Brendan, was phenomenal and had a personal touch by teaching us about the culture, seeing hidden gems, listening to Irish stories and songs. Our off road adventures had us laughing and enjoying all the countryside had to offer. The excursions were fantastic. The hotels were cozy and had tons of charm. All the food was delicious from the gourmet to the roadside stops for chicken filets. Every view is a postcard.

This 'do it all for you' tour was a great way to see western Ireland. The cliffs of Moher were…read morebreathtaking. We were able to to take a boat tour (extra fee at about €20 per person). But to experience them from sea and land was well worth it. The stops were well planned and karaoke at the Naughty Leprechaun for the overnight stay was a party for the ages. Our bus driver and tour guide Cash was safe, reliable, and fun. Great tour and highly recommended.

This was the best tour I've ever taken. The bus was clean and comfortable. The accommodations were…read moredecent but not fancy, but we spent very little time in our rooms. We wanted to see as much of Ireland as possible in a week, and the six-day tour took us to all the things we wanted to see. Our tour guide, Alex, was well versed in the history and culture of each place, recommended excellent restaurants and pubs, and was utterly charming to boot. He took all the stress out of our travels.

Gayle and I were impressed and humbled by our recent tour of the Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship. This…read morewasn't one of the "Coffin Ships" filled with "Great Hunger" emigrants that traversed the Atlantic to North America in search of a better existence. They say that no passenger died on these Jeanie Johnston voyages to Quebec, which is quite a feat for the time. The setting was a sea worthy replica boat that is moored on the River Liffey and right next to the EPIC Emigration Museum (which was our next stop and where the nearest bathrooms were located). We took the first tour of the day and thought that our guide was top notch, engaging, and insightful. The tour is limited to on deck and the living sections below (with realistic recreations), but that was enough to get the messages across. It was interesting to learn who tried to alleviate the consequences of the Irish Famine. That included the Ottoman Sultan, the Choctaw Nation, and the Quakers. The Quakers ran soup kitchens and didn't require the Irish to "Take the Soup". This is a derogatory term from the Great Famine that implies converting from Catholicism to Protestantism for food.

Easy to get to. No parking, like most of Dublin. No bathrooms available…read more This was an incredible tour! Amazing customer service. We came during their lunch break and they opened up the little ticket purchase area anyways for us even though they were done with lunch for a while. It's about 15€ a person, about 13€ for students and have senior discounts (65+). We had Caitriona as our guide and she as lovely. We all thought how great of an experience it was to go to. Its history is wild and the ship replica is pretty incredible. To hear about 257 people normally were on this ship is amazing. Not only did we get history they have follow ups with passengers and crew from the ship where family members have come back to tell Them about. Really amazing history! And what a great man, Nicholas Donovan that had no fatalities on that ship crossing due to his amazing and humane approach! Very cool and very much worth a stop! Make sure you get Caitriona as your guide!

Dublin was very crowded when we arrived and as we were walking around the city we saw this boat…read moreabout to go up the river. We stepped up to the booth to purchase tickets for the tour but had to wait an hour because the current boat was already full. We returned after an hour and boarded for our tour. The tour guide was very knowledgeable. This was a cool way to see Dublin from the river. I would recommend this tour and getting tickets in advance.