Joe's Big Day Out
Dublin's coastline in a day
Get outside the city. Seaside villages, castle visits, Martello towers and plenty of chances for that scenic photo on Killiney Hill and Howth Head.
Trip 1
Discover the stunning coastline of South County Dublin
Join me for a memorable journey along the spectacular South Dublin coast aboard the iconic DART commuter train, famous for its sea views.
Tour highlights
- Scenic coastal journey on the DART
- Historic Coliemore Harbour and Dalkey Island
- Stunning views from Killiney Hill
- The charming village of Dalkey
- Interactive experience at Dalkey Castle
- A historic Martello Tower
- The famous Forty Foot bathing area
- Teddy's iconic ice cream by the sea
Sample schedule
- Depart Connolly Station on the DART
- Arrive Dalkey. 10 minute walk (900 m) to Coliemore Harbour
- Killiney Hill (5 minute Uber drive)
- Back to Dalkey village, a 15 minute walk (1 km). Uber optional, €10 extra
- Lunch in Dalkey (not included)
- Dalkey Castle (entrance €18, not included)Closed Tuesdays
- Depart for Dún Laoghaire
- James Joyce Tower and the Forty FootTower closed Mondays
- Optional: National Maritime Museum (entrance €10)
- Depart for Dublin city, arriving between 17:30 and 18:00
Times are a guide and can be adjusted to suit your group.
Trip 2
North and South coast in one day
After exploring Dún Laoghaire in south Dublin, we board the Dublin Bay Cruises ferry to the busy fishing port of Howth. After lunch in the village we walk up to Howth Head for stunning views of the bay and Ireland's Eye.
Tour highlights
- Scenic coastal journey on the DART
- The seaside town of Dún Laoghaire
- A historic Martello Tower
- The famous Forty Foot bathing area
- Teddy's iconic ice cream by the sea
- The Dublin coastline seen from the sea
- The charming village of Howth
- A walk to Howth Head for stunning views
Sample schedule
- Depart Connolly Station on the DART
- Arrive Sandycove station
- James Joyce TowerClosed Mondays
- Short walk to the East Pier, visiting the Forty Foot along the way
- Ferry along the coast to Howth (sailing €30, not included)No Monday sailings
- Arrive in Howth Harbour
- Lunch in Howth (not included)
- Walk or take public transport up to Howth Head
Times are a guide and can be adjusted to suit your group.
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