Belfast & Giant's Causeway: 2-Day Pass with City Tour

Summary

Giant’s causeway stones beneath your feet belfast city stories on every corner

You’ll feel ancient stone under your feet at Giant’s Causeway, catch sea air along Antrim’s wild coast, and wander Belfast’s neighborhoods at your own pace with a city tour pass. Expect stories from locals, quick laughs with fellow travelers, and moments that stick with you long after you’re home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Belfast Hop On Hop Off Tour

• Visit Titanic stop
• See Botanic Gardens
• View Peace Wall
• Explore Shankill
• Visit Falls Road
• See Crumlin Road

Day 2 — Giant's Causeway and Coast Tour

• Photo stop at Carrickfergus Castle
• Visit scenic Antrim harbour
• Drive along Antrim Coast Road
• Visit Caves of Cushendun
• See Dark Hedges trees
• Explore Giant's Causeway
• Photo stop at Dunluce Castle

Top questions

How long does the Giant's Causeway day trip from Belfast take?

The day trip takes around two hours each way by coach, with several scenic stops along the route.

Is hotel pickup included for this tour?

No hotel pickup is mentioned; public transportation options are available nearby for joining the tour.

What attractions are included in the Giant's Causeway day trip?

You’ll visit Carrickfergus Castle, Antrim Coast Road, Caves of Cushendun, Dark Hedges, Giant's Causeway, and Dunluce Castle.

Can I use my Belfast city tour pass on any day?

Yes—the date you book is for the Giant's Causeway tour; you can use your city tour voucher anytime.

Are infants or small children allowed on this tour?

Yes—infants can ride in a pram or stroller and must sit on an adult’s lap during travel.

Does this include a local guide?

A professional guide is included for both tours.

Is lunch provided during the day trip?

No lunch is included; you may want to bring snacks or buy food during stops.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes—service animals are permitted on this tour.

What’s included

Your days include a hop-on hop-off city tour pass so you can explore Belfast at your own rhythm plus a guided coach journey along Northern Ireland’s Antrim coast to see Carrickfergus Castle, Dark Hedges, Dunluce Castle and more—with plenty of photo stops and stories from your local guide before heading back to Belfast in time for dinner.

What’s the experience like?

Ever wondered if those stories about giants shaping the coast are just for tourists? I did too, until we stood at the edge of the Giant’s Causeway, boots crunching over those weird hexagonal stones. Our guide, Sean, had this way of weaving Irish myth and geology together—one minute talking about Finn McCool, next pointing out how the basalt columns formed. The wind was sharp that morning, salty and cold enough to sting my cheeks, but I barely noticed after he started telling us about his grandmother’s own tales from County Antrim. I tried to repeat one later but honestly butchered the accent.

The day trip from Belfast to Giant’s Causeway is longer than you’d think—maybe two hours with stops—but it never felt slow. We paused at Carrickfergus Castle for photos (and a bathroom break), then hugged the Antrim Coast Road where sheep just wander right up to the fence lines. There was this moment at Dunluce Castle when a cloud broke and everything went gold for five seconds. Someone in our group laughed because their hair blew straight up in the wind. I still think about that view from the cliffs—felt like Ireland was showing off on purpose.

The next day was all Belfast—totally different mood. The hop-on hop-off bus let us jump out near the Peace Wall where locals had left fresh graffiti (some of it surprisingly hopeful). At St George’s Market, I grabbed coffee so strong it nearly made me jittery. Our driver pointed out spots from Game of Thrones filming as we passed by; I guess everyone here has a story or two about film crews turning up unexpectedly. It rained for ten minutes straight then stopped like nothing happened, which feels very Belfast somehow.