Belfast: Game of Thrones Tour & Giant's Causeway with Entry

What if the places you've only seen on screen are actually a few hours from Belfast?

You visit five Game of Thrones filming locations in one day without arranging transport or entry fees yourself. The tour includes a professional guide, entry to the Giant's Causeway, and stops at Dark Hedges, Dunluce Castle, Carrickfergus Castle, and Carnlough Harbour. You're back in Belfast by evening, next to the Grand Opera House on Great Victoria Street.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Carrickfergus Castle40m
2. Dark Hedges1h 30m
3. Giant's Causeway1h 30m
4. Dunluce Castle30m

Game of Thrones and Giant's Causeway Tour

• Visit Carrickfergus Castle
• See Carnlough Harbour filming site
• Pass shadow baby birthplace
• Walk the Kings Road at Dark Hedges
• Explore Giant's Causeway
• Visit Dunluce Castle
• Return to Belfast pickup point

The experience

The tour picks you up in Belfast and heads straight into the landscapes where Game of Thrones was actually filmed, not just one or two spots, but the main ones scattered across Northern Ireland's coast. You'll start at Carrickfergus Castle, then move through Carnlough Harbour, where Arya Stark's stabbing scene played out in Season 6. The guide talks through what happened in each location, which helps the whole thing click into place even if you haven't watched every episode.

Then comes the Dark Hedges Road, the tree-lined stretch that became the King's Road in the show. It's genuinely atmospheric: the kind of place where you understand why they chose it for filming. You can dress up in costume props if you want (people do), or just walk through and take photos. After that, the Giant's Causeway appears: those hexagonal basalt columns rising from the beach, stacked like nature built them on purpose. It's a UNESCO site, and your entry fee is already included, so you don't have to buy a ticket at the gate. The guide points out the myths behind it (the legend of the giant who built it as a bridge to Scotland), which adds another layer to why it works as a Game of Thrones location.

The final stop is Dunluce Castle, perched on a cliff edge with views that stretch across the water. It's another optional entry (you pay extra if you want to go inside), but most people at least walk around the outside and get photos. The whole day runs long (you're covering a lot of ground), so the pace is steady but not rushed. Your guide handles the commentary on the drive, which means you're not sitting in silence between stops.

What’s included

• Professional guide with live commentary on board.
• entry to the Giant's Causeway.
• stops at Carrickfergus Castle, Carnlough Harbour, Dark Hedges, Dunluce Castle, and the Giant's Causeway.
• pickup and return to Great Victoria Street in Belfast.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:45

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (under 18)

GroupUp to 48

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by City Tours Belfast

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the main Game of Thrones filming locations without arranging your own transport or buying entry tickets separately. The guide handles the storytelling and the itinerary packs five stops into one day.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 18).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Is entry to the Giant's Causeway included?

Yes, Giant's Causeway entry is included in the tour price. Dunluce Castle entry is optional and costs extra if you choose to go inside.

What Game of Thrones scenes were filmed at these locations?

Carnlough Harbour is where Arya Stark was stabbed by the Waif in Season 6, Episode 7. Dark Hedges became the King's Road. Other locations served as various settings throughout the series.

Can I dress up in Game of Thrones costumes?

Yes, costume props are available at Dark Hedges if you want to dress up for photos.

Do I need to be fit for this tour?

Moderate physical fitness is recommended. Some areas have rough, uneven terrain, so the tour isn't suitable for wheelchair users. Strollers can be used for infants and small children.

Where does the tour start and end?

Pickup and return are at Great Victoria Street in Belfast, next to the Grand Opera House.

Is there a guide on the tour?

Yes, a professional guide provides live commentary throughout the day and explains the filming locations and Game of Thrones storylines.