Dublin to Belfast: Black Cab Tour, Dunluce Castle & Giant's Causeway

Summary

From Dublin’s city hum to basalt cliffs and Belfast stories

You’ll start in Dublin then ride through Belfast’s mural-lined streets in a black cab with a local guide who brings history alive. Sign your name on the Peace Wall before heading up to Dunluce Castle’s wild cliffs and finally wandering among Giant’s Causeway’s famous stones. It’s not just scenery — it’s stories, laughter, sea air in your lungs.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I remember is the way the coach hummed through Dublin’s sleepy streets before sunrise — everyone clutching coffee cups, half awake. By the time we rolled into Belfast, rain had already left streaks on the black cabs waiting for us. Our driver, Sean, had this dry wit and a way of pausing before tough stories. He pointed out murals along Falls Road — some so bright they almost hurt my eyes — and told us about his own childhood here during the Troubles. Signing the Peace Wall felt strange; my pen wobbled a bit. I didn’t expect to feel much but standing there with others quietly reading names and messages… it stuck with me.

After that, we stopped at Titanic Belfast just long enough for a bathroom break and a quick look at the building’s sharp angles against gray sky. The road north out of the city winds past sheep fields and stone fences — I kept watching for Scotland across the water but clouds had other plans. When we finally reached Dunluce Castle, wind whipped so hard it rattled my phone as I tried to take photos. There’s something lonely about that place — ruins clinging to a cliff edge, sea spray in your face. Our guide joked about Game of Thrones fans taking selfies by the gate; I laughed but honestly, I still think about those wild cliffs more than any TV show.

The Giant’s Causeway was next — two hours that went too fast. The basalt columns looked almost fake from above until you get close enough to touch them (cold, surprisingly smooth). Kids were hopping between rocks while older folks took the little train down from the visitor center. Lunch was simple stuff from a café by the car park; nothing fancy but after all that wind it tasted right. Someone said you could see Scotland on clear days but we got only mist and seabirds wheeling overhead. Still, walking those stones with salt on my lips felt like something ancient.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Dublin to Belfast and Antrim Coast Tour

• Meet at Dublin Starbucks or Bus Office
• Travel to Belfast by luxury coach
• Take 20-minute break in Belfast
• Begin black cab tour of Belfast murals
• Visit Shankill area murals
• Tour Falls Road murals and Peace Wall
• Stop at Titanic Experience building
• Drive along Antrim Coastal route
• Visit Dunluce Castle for 30 minutes
• Explore Giant's Causeway for 2 hours
• Return home with rest stop

Top questions

How long is the day trip from Dublin to Giant's Causeway?

The tour is a full-day trip departing early morning from Dublin and returning in the evening.

Is pickup included for this tour?

Yes, pickup is included at specified central locations in Dublin.

Do you visit both Dunluce Castle and Giant's Causeway?

Yes, both Dunluce Castle (with admission) and Giant's Causeway are included stops.

How long do you spend at each site?

You get 30 minutes at Dunluce Castle and 2 hours at Giant's Causeway.

Is lunch provided during the tour?

No set lunch is provided but there are lunch options available at Giant's Causeway.

What does the Belfast black cab tour include?

The black cab tour covers Falls Road, Shankill murals, Peace Wall with local guides sharing personal stories.

Are entry fees included?

Yes, all entry fees including Dunluce Castle are covered in your booking.

Is this day trip suitable for children?

Children under 2 years old are not allowed; older children can join if accompanied by adults.

Do you stop at Titanic Belfast?

You stop outside Titanic Belfast for restrooms and café access but do not enter the exhibition itself.

What’s included

Your day includes central pickup in Dublin, all transportation by air-conditioned coach, an intimate black cab tour of Belfast with local driver-guides who share their own stories, entry fees for Dunluce Castle, plenty of time exploring Giant’s Causeway (with optional lunch stops), plus rest breaks along the way before returning back to Dublin in the evening.