Dublin Coast & Irish Traditions
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Port
Dun Laoghaire (Dublin), Ireland
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$209.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 7¾ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Departing the pier, drive along the rugged coastline of South County Dublin passing over the Liffey River and then via Fairview travel North, with panoramic views of Dublin Bay.
Visit Malahide Castle, seat of the Talbot family. Set on 250 acres of parkland, this castle dates back to the 14th century and contains one of the finest collections of Irish period furniture, as well as a collection of Irish portrait paintings from the National Gallery. Explore the castle and make the most of the new interpretative center and retail facility.
Proceed through the villages of Malahide and Portmarnock, home of the world-famous Portmarnock Golf Club -- known for hosting Irish Open Championship.
You’ll soon arrive in the quaint fishing port of Howth, where you’ll stop at the 11th-century Abbey Tavern to enjoy an Irish lunch accompanied by traditional entertainment. Nestled against the ancient ruins of Howth Abbey with the lovely fishing harbor and marina below, Abbey Tavern is an ideal place to rest and savor the atmosphere of old Ireland. Blazing turf fires, original stone walls, flagstone floors and gaslights add to the old-world charm. Over lunch, a music and dance performance will have you tapping your feet and clapping your hands.
Drive over the hilly summit with wonderful views of Dublin Bay and the Dublin Mountains beyond as you return to Dun Laoghaire.
Notes:
Minimum age to consume alcohol is 18 years. The lunch venue is not accessible to wheelchairs; it is located up a flight of stairs with no elevator.