Dublin to Belfast Day Trip: Black Cab Tour & Giant's Causeway

Travel from Dublin through Belfast's political history to two of Northern Ireland's most dramatic landmarks in a single day

A full-day guided tour from Dublin to Belfast and the Antrim coast, with a local Black Cab political tour through the Falls and Shankill neighbourhoods, admission to Dunluce Castle, and extended time at the UNESCO-listed Giant's Causeway. A professional guide and air-conditioned vehicle cover all transport. Children from age 3 are welcome. The 13-hour itinerary departs Dublin at 7 AM and returns around 8 PM.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Titanic Belfast10m
2. Antrim Coast Roadpass by
3. Dunluce Castle30m · entry included
4. Giant's Causeway2h

Dublin to Belfast and Antrim Coast Tour

• Meet at Dublin departure points
• Travel to Belfast
• Take Belfast Black Cab Tour
• Visit Titanic Experience building
• Drive along Antrim Coast
• Explore Dunluce Castle ruins
• Visit Giant's Causeway site
• Return to Dublin with stop in Castlebellingham
• Arrive back in Dublin city centre

The experience

You leave Dublin at 7 AM from one of two city-centre pickup points (the Starbucks on College Green or the Dublin Bus Office on O'Connell Street), and arrive in Belfast by 9:15 AM. After a short break, you board a traditional Black Taxi in groups of up to six passengers with a local driver-guide who leads you through the Falls and Shankill neighbourhoods. You'll see the political murals and Peace Walls, step out at key locations to hear the stories behind them, and have the chance to sign the Peace Wall itself. This is not a detached sightseeing tour. It's a chance to hear Belfast's complex past and its transformation from people who lived through it.

From Belfast, the route follows the Antrim Coast Road (one of Ireland's most scenic drives) passing through the Glens of Antrim with views of rugged cliffs, rolling countryside and the North Atlantic. You arrive at Dunluce Castle around 12:40 PM with 30 minutes to explore the ruins. Perched on cliffs over the ocean and dating back over 500 years, the castle offers coastal views across to Scotland on clear days. Admission is included. The drive then continues along the Causeway Coastal Route to the Giant's Causeway, where you have two hours and 15 minutes to walk the site at your own pace. This UNESCO World Heritage Site formed over 60 million years ago and is famous for its 40,000 interlocking basalt columns. You can explore named landmarks like the Giant's Boot, the Wishing Chair and the Organ. Food and refreshments are available at a nearby pub, though lunch is not included in the tour price.

The return journey to Dublin includes a 20-minute comfort stop in Castlebellingham around 6:45 PM, with arrival back in Dublin at approximately 8 PM on D'Olier Street in the city centre. The guide and driver remain with the group throughout, and the air-conditioned vehicle handles all transport between stops. Bring water and snacks for the day, as food options are limited to the refreshment stop in Belfast and the pub near Giant's Causeway.

What’s included

• Professional guide and driver for the full day.
• air-conditioned vehicle with all transport between Dublin, Belfast, Dunluce Castle and Giant's Causeway.
• Black Cab political tour of Belfast's Falls and Shankill neighbourhoods with a local driver-guide.
• admission to Dunluce Castle.
• approximately two hours to explore Giant's Causeway at your own pace.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

AgesAdult (26 and older) · Youth (3 to 25 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Wild Rover Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you're spending your whole day traveling: you'll visit Belfast, Dunluce Castle, and the Giant's Causeway with a local Black Cab guide leading the Belfast portion in groups of up to six.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (3 to 25 years). Under 3: they can't be included in the booking.

What exactly is the Black Cab tour in Belfast?

The Black Cab tour is a political history tour of Belfast's Falls and Shankill neighbourhoods, led by a local driver-guide in a traditional Black Taxi. You travel in a small group of up to six passengers, stop at key locations to see the political murals and Peace Walls, and hear local stories about the Troubles and the city's recent history. You'll have the opportunity to sign the Peace Wall yourself.

How much time do I actually get to explore Giant's Causeway?

You have two hours and 15 minutes at Giant's Causeway to explore at your own pace. This gives you time to walk the basalt columns, visit named landmarks like the Giant's Boot and the Wishing Chair, and take photographs without feeling rushed.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes a professional guide and driver for the full day, all transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, admission to Dunluce Castle, and the Black Cab political tour in Belfast. Lunch and drinks are not included, though refreshment stops are made in Belfast and near Giant's Causeway where food is available.

What time do I need to be at the pickup point in Dublin?

Departures are at 7 AM from either the Starbucks on College Green or the Dublin Bus Office on O'Connell Street. You must be outside your chosen pickup location at least 15 minutes before departure. The tour cannot wait for latecomers.

When do I get back to Dublin?

The tour returns to Dublin around 8 PM, with a drop-off on D'Olier Street in the city centre, a short walk from Temple Bar and near public transport, restaurants and attractions. Arrival times are approximate and may vary depending on traffic and weather.