Things to do in Northern Ireland
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Titanic Belfast & SS Nomadic: 10 Galleries & Historic Ship★ 4.46 (4,173) · 2h 30m
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Belfast Black Taxi Tour: Political History & Peace Wall★ 4.97 (3,980) · 1h–1h 30m
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Belfast to Giant’s Causeway Day Trip & Dark Hedges Route★ 4.77 (3,927) · 9h 30m
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Belfast: History of the Troubles Walking Tour & City Centre★ 4.97 (3,192) · 2h 30m£ 26View ›
Belfast: Game of Thrones & Giant's Causeway Full Day★ 4.77 (2,398) · 9h 30m£ 35View ›
Belfast: Black Taxi Murals & Peace Wall Private City Tour★ 4.97 (2,382) · 1h 30m£ 80View ›
Belfast: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Titanic & Peace Wall★ 4.34 (2,215) · 1h 30m£ 19View ›
Belfast: Giants Causeway & Castles Full-Day Tour★ 4.77 (1,530) · 8h 30m£ 24View ›
Belfast: Political Mural Taxi Tour & Peace Wall Stories★ 4.98 (1,407) · 1h£ 40View ›
Belfast: Black Taxi Tour, Peace Wall & Murals with Local Stories★ 4.95 (1,362) · 1h 30m£ 48View ›Top rated (10)
Belfast to Giant's Causeway: Private Game of Thrones Tour Wildling GuideYou’ll ride north from Belfast with Richard, an actual Wildling from Game of Thrones, exploring filming locations like Ballintoy Harbour and the Dark Hedges. Try on Iron Born cloaks, swing a replica sword, and see behind-the-scenes footage right on location. The day’s full of stories, coastal air, and those odd moments when fiction feels suddenly close.
Northern Ireland: Traditional Bread Making in Tracey’s Farmhouse KitchenYou’ll join locals around Tracey’s farmhouse table near Strangford Lough, tasting fresh bannock with handmade butter before rolling up your sleeves for traditional Irish bread making. With laughter and plenty of tea, you’ll bake soda, wheaten, and potato breads — then sit down to enjoy them together. You’ll leave with new skills, recipes, and maybe even a story worth telling back home.
Belfast Walking Tour with Local Guide: Hidden Streets & StoriesYou walk Belfast's main streets and hidden lanes with a local historian who knows the city's political, industrial, and cultural history firsthand. The small group size means you can ask questions as they come up, and the flat terrain with rest stops keeps the pace manageable. All fees are included, and you finish with recommendations for where to spend the rest of your day.Is it for me?Book this if you want Belfast's main history and architecture explained by someone who actually grew up here, without the rush of a larger group or the cost of a private guide — the small group size is what makes the interaction feel genuine instead of transactional.
Belfast Troubles Tour: Political Murals & Peace WallsYou walk from Belfast City Hall through political murals on both the Falls Road and Shankill Road, stand at the Peace Walls that divide communities, pass through security gates, and examine sites of collusion and conflict. The tour weaves history, theatrics and lived experience into a narrative that ends at a 1783 church, revealing a hidden radical tradition that contradicts the standard story of division. A local guide provides context and personalised recommendations throughout.Is it for me?This tour suits anyone wanting to understand the Troubles through direct encounter with the places and symbols that shaped the conflict, rather than through a classroom narrative — the guide's lived experience and theatrical storytelling do the work of making the history legible as you walk.
Alpaca Trekking Northern Ireland: Scenic Trail Walk with AlpacasGuided alpaca trekking in Northern Ireland pairs you with a gentle alpaca for a 1.4km walk across a stoned pathway that winds through farmland, woodland and wetlands. The trek takes 30–40 minutes, then you cross a bridge to a small island where a coffee trailer serves tea, coffee and baked goods. A live guide leads the experience and groups stay small—four people maximum per alpaca. The total outing runs 90 minutes, and you can walk the trail again if time allows.Is it for me?Choose Early Morning if you want to start before 9am; choose Regular Guided if you prefer a later departure that fits an afternoon schedule.
Giant's Causeway from Belfast: rope bridge & whiskey tastingYou get picked up from your Belfast hotel and spend the day on the North Antrim Coast—Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge, Giant's Causeway, Dunluce Castle, Old Bushmills tasting, and Ballintoy Harbour—in a small-group Mercedes with WiFi and water included. On the way back, a local guide walks you through the murals of Falls Road and Shankill, the Peace Wall, and the history of the Troubles in 30 minutes. Hotel drop-off is included.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Belfast without a car who want both the North Antrim Coast and the city's political history in one day. Expect a full day out—that's what lets you fit the rope bridge, two castles, a distillery, and the murals into a single trip.
Belfast: Black Taxi Mural Tour & Peace Wall with Local GuideYou ride in a black taxi with an accredited local guide through Falls Road and Shankill Road, seeing the International Wall, Bobby Sands mural, and the Peace Wall that divides the neighborhoods. The guide explains the conflict from 1969 to the present, adjusting the pace and stops based on your questions. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and you can add your name to the Peace Wall if you choose.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to understand Belfast's recent history from someone who lived it, rather than from a standard tour script — the local guide adjusts the stops and timing to what you're actually curious about, which is what makes the difference.
Derry: Bogside Walking Tour & Bloody Sunday HistoryYou walk the Bogside with a local guide who experienced the conflict firsthand, visiting the Bloody Sunday massacre site, Free Derry Wall, and the murals that tell the story of the Civil Rights movement and peace process. The tour includes as many questions as you want to ask, flexible dates you choose, and a backup car if weather turns. It starts and ends at the Museum of Free Derry.Is it for me?Book this if you want the Bogside's history explained by someone who lived it rather than learned it, and you'd rather choose your own date than fit a fixed schedule—the local guide is what makes the difference between a walking tour and a conversation with someone who was there.
Belfast: Black Cab Political Murals Tour & Peace WallYou’ll ride through Belfast’s neighborhoods in an iconic black taxi with pickup included, see famous murals along Shankill and Falls Road, and hear personal stories from your local guide. Sign your name on the Peace Wall if you want—these moments stick with you long after you leave.
Best of Belfast Walking Tour: 14 stops, local guideThe Best of Belfast walking tour is a 3-hour guided walk through central Belfast starting at City Hall, covering 14 stops across less than 2 miles with a local guide who shares the city's history, architecture and street art. The route takes you through the Cathedral Quarter, along the Lagan riverbank past the Titanic shipyard cranes, and through the Belfast Entries—the oldest part of the city now turned into an outdoor art gallery. A headset lets you hear the guide clearly throughout the walk, and the entire route is wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to understand Belfast's real story—the Troubles, the Titanic, the street art—told by someone who actually grew up here. The fixed route and local expertise mean you don't spend the day figuring out where to go or what things mean; you spend it actually seeing the city.
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Game of Thrones Tollymore Forest Trek: 3 filming locationsThis 90-minute walking tour visits three iconic Game of Thrones filming locations in Tollymore forest, Northern Ireland: the wildling pit from the series premiere, Tyrion's campfire on the road north, and the bridge where the Starks find a dead direwolf. You join the morning coach group at 10am, cover 2 miles of sometimes uneven terrain with a steep forest descent and climb, and receive a Stark wool cloak as part of the tour. A live English-speaking guide leads the trek; the terrain and steep sections mean moderate fitness is needed, and the tour is not suitable for anyone with limited mobility, spinal injuries, or poor cardiovascular health.Is it for me?At 90 minutes, this trek fits into a morning without consuming your whole day, but the steep forest descent and uneven terrain mean you need moderate fitness and proper outdoor footwear—it's built for walkers comfortable with elevation changes, not a casual stroll.
Belfast Pub Crawl: 5 Historic Pubs & Live MusicYou'll visit five pubs spanning from 1630 to the modern day, with a local guide pointing out hidden alleyways and Belfast's street art along the way. Two pubs include a free drink with your first order, and Saturday nights feature Irish dancers. The crawl runs 8pm to 11pm, ending in the Cathedral Quarter where you can stay longer if you want to.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Belfast's oldest drinking establishments and hear their stories from someone who knows the city, without having to plan five separate stops or figure out which pubs are actually worth the walk.
Derry-Londonderry: Bogside Murals & Bloody Sunday Walking TourYou walk from the Guildhall down into the Bogside neighborhood, following the route of the original Bloody Sunday march with a local guide who explains the murals, the key locations where people fell, and the lasting impact of the events. The tour includes Free Derry Corner, the Museum of Free Derry, and ends at the Bloody Sunday monument. The whole walk takes about an hour and covers the political and social history of the Troubles through the eyes of survivors and family members.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand the Troubles through the neighborhoods and people who lived it, rather than through a museum alone — the guide's presence and the walk itself make the history tangible in a way a building cannot.
Belfast Whisky Tasting McConnell's Distillery Award-WinningMcConnell's Distillery in Belfast is a guided tour and tasting experience where you sample three award-winning whiskies—the 5 Year Series, Sherry Cask finish, and new make spirit fresh from the stills—inside the restored A-Wing of Crumlin Road Gaol. The tour includes a welcome drink, insight into the distillation process and the brand's revival, and access to the shop and café. Children from age 10 are welcome; the experience runs about an hour and is fully wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?Book the tour with tasting if you want to sample the whisky as part of the full distillery experience; choose the tour without tasting if you'd prefer to walk through the production space and learn the story without the alcohol component, or if you're under 18.
Derry: Bloody Sunday Walking Tour with Survivor GuidesYou’ll walk through Derry’s Bogside with survivor guides who share personal stories of Bloody Sunday and civil rights marches. See murals up close, visit memorials where families gather, and hear first-hand memories that shape this city even now. The tour starts outside the Museum of Free Derry—expect honesty more than comfort.
Belfast: Beer Bike Tour with Music & City HighlightsYou’ll pedal through Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter and city centre on a beer bike with music playing and plenty of laughs along the way. Expect friendly guides who know their stuff, stops by landmarks like City Hall, and maybe even new friends if your group needs matching up. It’s lively, unfiltered fun — you might even catch yourself singing along.
Belfast Walking Tour: History, Titanic & Peace ProcessYou walk the city centre with a local guide who connects Belfast's industrial past, the Titanic, the Troubles, and the peace process through visits to City Hall, Cathedral Quarter, and riverside landmarks. The guide tailors the storytelling to what interests you, and an audio headset keeps you in the conversation. You leave with a clearer sense of why Belfast is the way it is, and what it's becoming.Is it for me?Right for travellers who want to understand Belfast's layers — industrial pride, political conflict, and peace — rather than just tick off landmarks. The walking pace is steady through the city centre, which is what lets you absorb the stories and see how the past is still visible in the present.
Belfast City Center Walking Tour: Street Art, Titanic & Cathedral QuarterYou’ll feel Belfast’s heartbeat as you walk from City Hall through secret alleyways and along the Lagan River with a local guide. Hear stories behind murals in Cathedral Quarter, see where Titanic was born, and pause at Albert Memorial Clock — moments that stick with you long after you leave.
Giant's Causeway & Game of Thrones: Antrim Coast from BelfastYou travel the full Antrim Coast Road by coach from Belfast, stopping at Carrickfergus Castle, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge viewpoint, the Giant's Causeway (where you walk the basalt columns), Dark Hedges, Dunluce Castle, and Old Bushmills Distillery. A professional guide narrates the journey, the coach is air-conditioned, and all major attractions are included—you just pay extra if you want the Visitors Centre at the Causeway. The day runs around 8–10 hours with pickup and return to Belfast.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see the Giant's Causeway without renting a car or navigating the coast road yourself—the full Antrim route is what makes the day work, and the coach handles all the driving while you take in the scenery.
Game of Thrones Studio Tour Banbridge: Sets & CostumesYou walk through the actual sets where Game of Thrones was filmed—Winterfell's Great Hall, the throne room, Dragonstone—and see over 100 original costumes, props, and weapons behind glass. Interactive displays explain the special effects and production design that made the show work. Plan two to three hours, move at your own pace, and parking plus shuttle transfer are included in your ticket.Is it for me?A good fit if you're a Game of Thrones fan or interested in how film and television production works, and you're traveling in Northern Ireland or nearby. The self-guided format and two- to three-hour window make it easy to fit into a day trip from Belfast or Dublin without needing to book a specific tour time.
