15 Hiking & Trekking Days in Ireland Worth Booking

1.Game of Thrones Winterfell Locations Trek

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

A full day trek from Dublin to real GoT Winterfell sites, with Stark-style costumes, expert guides, and brisk countryside walking.

“The tour exceeded my expectations—it was incredibly fun (I laughed my lungs out!). Our guide, who appeared as an extra in many films including Game of Thrones, shared fascinating behind-the-scenes stories. He also showed us lots of photos and short clips from GoT. And boy, can he sing—he's the lead vocalist for The Roadhouse Doors! Dressing in GoT-style capes and handling armor replicas made the experience truly immersive. Lastly, I must mention “the king of the bus”—our driver—who skillfully navigated the bus through gates with barely an inch of space on either side.”

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2.Dublin Coastal Hike, Pints & Puppies Adventure

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

Coastal cliffs, folklore, and a pint in Howth. Small 3 to 4 hour hike from Dublin with dogs welcome.

“Patrick was so entertaining!! The hike was a lovely walk thu the village with great views on the cliff hike. He was high energy and shared good blend of history and interesting current facts. Loved having a pint afterwards!”

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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 guided hike from Doolin to the Cliffs of Moher, with photo stops, local stories, and tips on muddy trail conditions.

“We really enjoyed our tour with Phil. He had a lot of history about the area to share. Which really just added so much to the experience. He was also friendly and kind making sure we were all safe. The pace was good with times for breaks and picture taking. Would highly recommend this tour!”

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4.Dublin Coastal Hike with Howth Adventures

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

Guided 3-hour Dublin coastal hike to Howth with harbor seals, Viking abbey stops, cliff paths, big panoramic views, and a $47 price.

“Great tour by Shane (spelling?), including history, both ancient and recent (U2, thin Lizzy, etc), a stunning walk, and even some recited literature and poetry. Three hours in some of the prettiest country we have seen.”

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5.Howth Safari Hiking Tour

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

A guided 5-hour coastal hike from Howth scones to Baily Lighthouse, sea caves, Martello Towers, and big Dublin Bay views.

“My guide was a wonderful story teller. The hike was just beautiful. In spite of the clouds and impending rain, we only had minutes here and there of drizzle. A raincoat and waterproof shoes were a must to keep dry.”

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6.Wicklow Mountains Horse Trekking

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

Wicklow Mountains horse trekking from Hollywood Horse and Pony Trekking. Small group ride through valleys, with lessons for beginners.

“We had a GREAT day horse trekking in the Wicklow mountains. The weather was beautiful, the guides were extremely friendly and the views were AMAZING. I have only been on a horse a couple of times and that was about 15 years ago. The horses were calm and sweet and made the ride very easy and relaxing. I would definitely recommend this to anyone.”

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7.Howth Coastal Hiking Tour

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

Hike Howth’s wild cliffs and summit for panoramic sea views, wildlife spotting, and local stories, ending with harbour tips. 3 hours.

“Honestly I can't say enough good things about this tour. I took three tour from Dublin, one to Blarney Castle, Cork & Cobh, and another to the Cliffs of Moher & Galway that were both great, both this tour was my favorite. The island was beautiful, first we got to see the Howth Castle and hear local oral history about pirates and ancient Howth family lines, then we started into the woods where we explored a gorgeous rhododendron forest. I especially loved this as I've been living in the desert of Spain for several months now and it reminded me of my home in Asheville, NC. Next we climbed a…”

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8.Howth Hiking Trail from Dublin: Mythology and Legend

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $46

Legend-filled Howth Peninsula hike from Dublin: cliffs, Muck Rock views, Baily Lighthouse photos, forest picnic. Spanish guided, 11 km.

“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

Small-group Cliffs of Moher hike from Galway with a local guide, Doolin time, visitor center entry, and Burren viewpoints.

“Hiking/walking from Doolin to the Cliffs was a great experience. Views were amazing along the way. Loved the lunch at McDermotts after.”

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10.Dublin Coastal Hike and Pints & Puppies

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $53

Howth coastal hike with a local and dog, cliff views and possible seals, then a complimentary pint. 3.5 hours from Dublin.

“An amazing trip…Mark did a great job at sharing the history, facts and fun stories. The views are spectacular and pictures don’t do it justice. Highly recommend this trip.”

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11.Howth Safari Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $67

Guided hike along Howth’s south-facing cliffs and secret coves with scones and tea. 5 hours, plus a personalized video memento.

“Guide Steven and dog Bonnie guided us through the hiking paths of Howth spotting the most beautiful places. Thanks a lot!”

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12.Glendalough Night Hike and History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $44

Hike Glendalough at sunset, learn 6th century monastic history by headlamp, then stargaze in County Wicklow with a guide.

“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

Toe Head clifftop hike in West Cork, a 7km easy walk with wild orchids, forts, and WWI stories ending at Tráigh Liceach.

“One of the most amazing hikes I have been on. If you are looking for a stunning landscape, no other people in sight, fantastic storytelling and a relaxing time in nature, this is the hike for you. From beginning to end, Conor does a wonderful job of taking you on an adventure through his homeland that will hit all of your senses - yes there is even a tasty treat at the end. The views were truly breathtaking and there is even time and space for some still moments, where you can stop and take it all in. I traveled from Cork city just to do this hike and it…”

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14.Bog Safari Hike

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

Bog Safari Hike in Donegal, Ireland: a guided peatland walk on the Wild Atlantic Way with only 12 people and panoramic views.

“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

Small-group Dublin Mountains hike to megalithic tombs, bay panoramas, seasonal wild berries, and optional pub or cafe lunch. About 7 hours.

“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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