The North Coast and Malahide Castle tour is run by the State transport company, Dublin Bus. Visit Malahide Castle (admission included), Avoca Café, Malahide Marina/Village, Portmarnock, Howth & Clontarf (Rose Garden, Bull Island Nature Reserve, Dollymount Strand). With live commentary, the tour lasts 5 hours.

Book online up to 1 hour before departure.

Meeting point – Dublin Bus, 59 Upper O’Connell Street, Dublin 1.

Tour departs every day at 11.00 am. (Double check tour dates using the “Buy Now” website facility).

Tel: 01 703 3028.

www.dublinsightseeing.ie (click on “Malahide Castle & Howth” in left hand panel)

Adults €22.50 (when you book online); 2 kids under 14 free with a fare-paying adult. Price includes a free walking tour of Dublin with Pat Liddy.