15 Hiking & Trekking Tours in Ireland to Build a Day Around

1.Game of Thrones Winterfell Locations Trek

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

Stark-style Game of Thrones trek from Dublin through Tollymore forests to Castle Ward Winterfell and Inch Abbey photo stops.

“The actual experience was fabulous. The guide Lawrence was very knowledgeable and fun!! The bus driver, Dennis, was amazing as well! Great driver! With that said, the bus was quite uncomfortable. There was a constant loud beeping which made the ride annoying. Lawrence and Dennis tried to fix and call company. The A/C & heat were also not functioning correctly. The bus was hot and humid. Thank you!”

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2.Dublin Coastal Hike, Pints & Puppies Adventure

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

A small-group coastal hike in Howth with folklore stops and an included pint at The Bloody Stream, plus a shareable video.

“Patrick was amazing, full of historical events and just entertaining jokes. Hike was a bit more strenuous than this 65 year old with bad knees and back counted on but Patrick and other guests were patient with me and offered a hand when the going got tough. Wouldn't have missed the amazing landscape for anything!! Easy train trip from Connolly station in Dublin!”

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3.Cliffs Of Moher Hiking Tour from Doolin – Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 324 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $41Best value

Small-group hike from Doolin to the Cliffs of Moher, guided with local stories and photo stops, then taxi back for an easy finish.

“Be prepared for rain, wind, and mud. Be able to climb small obstacles. Excellent narrative and friendly guide.”

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4.Dublin Coastal Hike with Howth Adventures

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

A small-group 3-hour guided coastal hike from Howth Market, with cliff views, Viking and literary stops, seals, and local stories.

“The hike is strenuous and you should be prepared for all sorts of weather. Many of the trails were steep and rocky and muddy. The guide was extremely knowledgeable.”

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5.Howth Safari Hiking Tour

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

Coastal cliffs, sea caves at low tide, and sweeping Dublin Bay views on a small-group Howth hike with breakfast scones included.

“If you are an avid hiker or a novice wanting to see the natural beauty of Ireland, Howth Adventures has an afternoon to remember waiting for you. From the marina to the cobblestone streets to the 360 view of the peninsula, you will take in the flowers, view of the sea, monuments of Dublin, and the seas and dolphins in the distance. Zach was welcoming - sharing Irish history, knowledge and patience as. And the new guide Matt was an attentive host full of history local tales and helping hand. My sister said it was her favorite thing we did in Ireland - and we did 6 tours - and…”

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6.Wicklow Mountains Horse Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Small group horse trek through Wicklow Mountains and the Kings River valley, brief lesson for beginners, English guide, 80 minutes.

“Super fun experience. The views and trails were so nice and felt like real Ireland. If you know how to ride, we got to do a good amount of cantering too. Real great rides, views, and people running it all. Would definitely do it again and recommend it to everyone. Great people out there too, as I even got a ride to a bus stop after, and saved me a lot on a second taxi.”

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7.Howth Coastal Hiking Tour

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

Hike the Howth peninsula on a local-led coastal route, from Viking history and seabird views to Ben of Howth panoramas for about $44.

“Absolutely great guide and wonderful experience to see all the ecology around Howth”

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8.Howth Hiking Trail from Dublin: Mythology and Legend

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $46

Howth myths and cliffs from Dublin on a guided 11 km hike with Spanish storytelling, possible seals, forest picnic, and Baily Lighthouse views.

“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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9.Cliffs of Moher Hiking Tour from Galway – Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $107

Cliffs of Moher hike from Galway with a small group, guided trail from Doolin, visitor center time, and Burren scenery on the return.

“This was hand's down one of the best tours I've ever done. Originally I had signed my dad and I up for a group tour where we would have only gone to the visitor's center and at the last minute changed to this tour. I am SO GLAD I did! Everything was organized in a smooth fashion, from Phil picking us up in Galway (an excellent driver by the way!) to Ollie leading our small group through a 5.5 mile hike leading up to the Cliffs of Moher. Ollie was not only incredibly knowledgable, he was very entertaining and made the hike feel like it was one my dad and…”

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10.Dublin Coastal Hike and Pints & Puppies

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $53

A 3.5-hour Howth coastal hike with a local guide, their dog, cliff views, historic ruins, and a complimentary pint.

“The tour to Howth was truly a great experience. We received more information on this tour than on any other we’ve taken before. Our guide was excellent – very knowledgeable, engaging, and had a great sense of humor. We were also joined by Tilly the dog, who handled the whole tour like a pro and added a warm, friendly touch. This tour is perfect for all age groups – it’s not physically demanding, but the views are absolutely stunning. The nature in Howth is beautiful and peaceful, and it felt much less crowded than more commercial tourist spots. We highly recommend it to anyone who wants to relax, learn something…”

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11.Howth Safari Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $67

5-hour guided hike on Howth’s south-facing cliffs above Dublin Bay, with scones, hidden coves, and a free video memento.

“We had such a great time at this 4-5 hours hiking tour! Our guide Conor was very enthusiastic about the scenery and was very up to date about the area. He made it feel comfortable and he was very funny. It felt like a family trip. When we would visit Howth in the future we would definitely do this tour again!”

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12.Glendalough Night Hike and History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $44

Hike Glendalough after sunset with head lamps, learn 6th-century history, spot wildlife, then finish with stargazing in County Wicklow.

“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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13.Toe Head Clifftop Hike in West Cork

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Small-group 7km clifftop hike in West Cork on the Wild Atlantic Way, with snacks, orchids, forts, and Traigh Liceach stories.

“Conor had a great loop planned out with lots of great stories about the history and folklore along the way. The views were amazing and the company was even better. Highly recommend!”

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14.Bog Safari Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $50

Experience Donegal’s peatlands on a guided Bog Safari Hike, learning bog science, turf cutting, and Wild Atlantic Way views with a small group.

“I highly recommend taking the Bog Tour. Sharon shares wisdom, information and lore in a chatty and approachable manner. Plus you get to hike in a BOG! I was lucky to have Sharon to myself and relatively good weather. We met up with one of her neighbors out working in the big so got to see how the bog places a role in the daily lives of people still. It is a unique experience that I thoroughly enjoyed!”

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15.Trek the Tombs and Trails in the Dublin Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $180

A small-group 7-hour hike in the Dublin Mountains with two megalithic tombs, ridge views, and wild berries (seasonal), plus lunch or a pint.

“Had a lovely time hiking with Ben. He had so much knowledge of Irish history and I learned a lot. The tombs and the views were my favorite part. The hike was gorgeous. You should definitely book this hike.”

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