Winterfell Tour from Belfast: Castle Ward & Inch Abbey

Walk Winterfell's real locations with the actors who filmed there

This guided tour from Belfast visits the outdoor Game of Thrones filming locations south of the city, including Old Castle Ward (Winterfell castle), Inch Abbey (where Robb Stark became King in the North), and Tollymore Forest Park where the White Walkers first appear. Your guides worked as extras on seasons 1–8, and Stark cloaks, swords and banners come with your ticket. The tour runs 9.5 hours, departing at 8am and returning by 6pm, with a lunch stop at a pub in Saul (food ordered separately). Hen mountain, a 30-minute uphill walk to another filming location, is included only if weather permits.

Step-by-step itinerary

Game of Thrones Winterfell Trek

• Depart Leonardo Hotel, Belfast
• Photo stop with Stark cloaks and swords
• Walking tour at Old Castle Ward
• Afternoon trek in forest with White Walkers scenes
• Walk to Hen mountain filming location (weather permitting)
• Drop off at Jurys Inn hotel, Belfast

The experience

The tour departs Leonardo Hotel at 8am and heads south toward Old Castle Ward, where you'll spend the morning walking 3km through the locations used for Winterfell castle, Walder Frey's Twins, and Robb Stark's camp in the Riverlands. Before you arrive, there's a photo stop where you put on the Stark cloaks, pick up a sword and banner. These stay with you for the day and are the only costumes you'll wear. Your guide, someone who actually worked on set during filming, walks you through what each location was used for and shows VFX breakdowns on a tablet so you see how the scenes were built on top of what's really there.

The afternoon moves into Tollymore Forest Park for a second 3km trek through the woodland where the Night's Watch first encounters the White Walkers and where the Starks discover the dead direwolf and her pups. The forest is dense and the path winds through the exact spots where those scenes were shot. Weather permitting, the tour includes a 30-minute uphill walk to Hen mountain, where the opening scene of "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" was filmed. The mountain's outline is distinctive and the view is wide, but the exposed ridge means this stop only happens if conditions allow it. Between noon and 1pm you stop at the Barn pub in Saul, Downpatrick, where you can bring a packed lunch or order a hot meal (paid separately).

The walk totals 6km across the day, split between two forest areas, so comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing matter. Guides speak English and deliver live commentary on the minibus between stops. All entrance fees to Castle Ward and Tollymore Forest Park are included, as are the cloaks and swords. The tour ends with a drop-off at Jurys Inn hotel, Great Victoria Street, by 6pm.

What’s included

• Driver and local guide who worked as an extra on the show.
• entrance to Castle Ward Estate and Tollymore Forest Park.
• Stark cloaks, swords and banners to wear and keep for photos.
• live commentary on the minibus between stops.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 6 Feb 2027

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (16 to 17 years) · Under 16: can't be booked

GroupUp to 37

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 if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Game of Thrones Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour on your first or second day in Belfast if you want to see the actual Winterfell locations without renting a car: the guide's on-set experience and the included costumes turn it into something more than a standard location scout, and the fixed schedule means the day holds together without you organizing transport or timing between stops.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (16 to 17 years). Children under 16 can't be included in the booking.

What exactly is Old Castle Ward and why was it used for Winterfell?

Old Castle Ward is a 17th-century castle estate south of Belfast where the outdoor scenes of Winterfell castle and its courtyard were filmed in season 1. The castle's stone walls and grounds provided the real backdrop for the Stark family's home, and the tour walks the specific locations where those scenes were shot.

Do I need to be fit to do this tour?

The tour involves two separate 3km walks through forest terrain and, weather permitting, a 30-minute uphill walk to Hen mountain. Moderate physical fitness is recommended. The tour is not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnant travelers.

What's included in the ticket price and what do I pay extra for?

Entrance fees to Castle Ward and Tollymore Forest Park, your guide, the Stark cloaks and swords, and live commentary are all included. Lunch at the Barn pub in Saul is not included. You can bring your own or order a hot meal there and pay separately.

Who are the guides and what's their connection to Game of Thrones?

The guides worked as extras on Game of Thrones during seasons 1–8, so they have firsthand knowledge of the filming process and can explain how each location was used and what happened there on set.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my tour?

The tour operates in all weather and you should dress appropriately for wind and rain. The only stop that depends on weather is Hen mountain. If conditions are unsafe for the 30-minute uphill walk, that location is skipped, but the rest of the tour proceeds as planned.

Is there a minimum age for this tour?

The minimum age is 16 years old. Children under 18 are welcome, though adult pricing applies to all travelers except students with valid student identification.