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

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Duration9h 30m

GroupUp to 48

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

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.

9h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

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.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller 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.