Belfast Murals & Giant's Causeway Tour: Private 2-in-1 Day

See Belfast's conflict history and the North Coast's geological wonder in a single day

A private tour of Belfast and the Giant's Causeway combines the city's murals, Peace Wall and conflict stories with the Antrim Coast's landmarks in one 8–9 hour day. Your guide drives you through Falls Road and Shankill, stops at Dunluce Castle, Ballintoy Harbour, Dark Hedges and the Giant's Causeway itself, where you walk among the hexagonal rock formations and hear the myths behind them.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Giant's Causeway1h 30m
2. Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge1h 20m
3. Dunluce Castle25m
4. Ballintoy Harbour45m
5. Dark Hedges20m
6. Shankill25m
7. Falls Road Belfast25m
8. Belfast Peace Wall10m
9. Old Bushmills Distillery1h

Explore Northern Ireland's coast and Belfast murals

• Visit Giant's Causeway
• See Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge (closed)
• Walk around Dunluce Castle
• Stop at Ballintoy Harbour
• Visit The Dark Hedges
• Tour Shankill murals and estates
• Explore Falls Road murals and memorials
• Stop at Belfast Peace Wall
• See burnt-out street memorial
• Visit Bobby Sands mural
• Tour Old Bushmills Distillery and taste whiskey

The experience

How do you fit both Belfast's street history and the North Coast into a single day? This tour threads them together: you start in the city, move through the murals and Peace Wall with a guide who walks you through the stories of the Troubles, then head north to the coast. The route passes through Shankill and Falls Road, where the guide stops at each mural to explain what it commemorates and answer questions. You'll also see the memorial gardens and the Peace Wall itself, where you can write a message if you want to.

The coast half takes you to five stops. Dunluce Castle is a 13th-century ruin perched on the cliffs with photo spots across the grounds. Ballintoy Harbour, known to Game of Thrones fans as the Iron Islands, is a brief stop for a walk and pictures. Dark Hedges is a tree-lined avenue dating to 1775, also a Game of Thrones filming location. Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, suspended 100 feet above the Atlantic, is included as a stop (entry is separate). The Giant's Causeway itself is the centerpiece: you walk the hexagonal basalt columns, see formations named the Wishing Chair, the Camel and the Giant's Foot, and follow the cliff-top path while your guide shares the Irish myths tied to the site. Admission to the Causeway is free. A shuttle bus from the car park costs £1 per person, or you can walk.

The tour runs 8 to 9 hours and travels in a private air-conditioned Mercedes: either a standard model for up to four passengers or a larger one for up to seven. WiFi and bottled water are on board. Your guide speaks English and has years of experience on this route. Pickup is included, and the vehicle is suitable for all fitness levels, though the day involves walking at each stop and climbing at some sites like the Causeway and castle grounds.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned Mercedes transport for up to four or seven passengers depending on your choice.
• English-speaking guide for the full day.
• WiFi on board.
• bottled water.
• hotel or city pickup included.

Options for this experience

2 options

Mercedes vehicle (for up to 4 people)Up to 4 per booking · Guide in English · 8 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 10:00Pickup is included

Large Mercedes (for up to 7 people)Up to 7 per booking · Guide in English · 8 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 10:00Large vehicle for 7 passengers: an Elite series Mercedes that seats up to 7 people. Includes pickup

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 10:00

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 34 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on site£ 21

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Taxi Tours NI

Is this one for you?Choose the standard Mercedes if you're traveling as a couple or small family and want a more intimate experience with the guide. Pick the larger vehicle if your group is five to seven and want to share the cost. Either way, the private format means the guide tailors the pace and stories to your interests. You're not waiting for a group to board or moving on before you're ready at each stop.

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Top questions

What are the murals on Falls Road and Shankill actually about?

The murals on Falls Road and Shankill commemorate events and figures from the Troubles, the decades-long conflict in Northern Ireland. Your guide stops at each one to explain its story, including the Bobby Sands mural, which tells how Sands was brought up and his role during the conflict. The Shankill Road was a center of paramilitary activity, and the murals there reflect that history. Memorial gardens and estates near the roads are also part of the stops.

Is the Giant's Causeway worth the time, or is it just rocks?

The Giant's Causeway is a natural formation of hexagonal basalt columns created by ancient lava flows, and your guide explains the Irish mythology around it: the legend that a giant built it as a bridge. You walk among the rocks themselves and see named formations like the Wishing Chair, the Camel and the Giant's Foot, plus the cliff-top path. Admission is free, though a shuttle bus from the car park is £1 per person if you don't want to walk the route.

Do I have to pay extra for Dunluce Castle and Carrick-a-Rede?

Yes, both have separate entry fees. Dunluce Castle costs £6 per person. Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge costs £15 per person. Both are stops on the tour where your guide takes you to the site, but entry is your choice and paid on the day. The other stops (Ballintoy Harbour, Dark Hedges, the Peace Wall and the Causeway) have no entry fees.

How much walking is involved?

There's walking at every stop: a walk around Dunluce Castle grounds, a stroll through Ballintoy Harbour, the tree-lined path at Dark Hedges, and a substantial walk at the Giant's Causeway among the rock formations and along the cliff-top. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, but it's not a sit-in-the-van day. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to budget for separately?

The tour includes private transportation in an air-conditioned Mercedes, your English-speaking guide, WiFi on board, bottled water and pickup. You'll pay separately for Dunluce Castle (£6pp), Carrick-a-Rede entry (£15pp), the Causeway shuttle bus if you use it (£1pp), and any food or drinks. Old Bushmills Distillery is mentioned as a stop where you can join a whiskey educator tour, but that's an optional add-on with its own cost.