Belfast Game of Thrones Tour with Richard the Wildling

Richard the Wildling drives you to the real locations where Hardhome and the Battle of the Bastards were filmed.

A private 10-hour Game of Thrones tour from Belfast with Richard, who appeared as a Wildling extra in seasons 5, 6 and 7 and was on screen during Hardhome and the Battle of the Bastards. Richard drives you north to Dark Hedges, Giant's Causeway, Ballintoy Harbour and the real Iron Islands, showing tablet footage and behind-the-scenes VFX breakdowns at each stop. Costumes and replica swords are included. Hotel or cruise ship pickup is arranged at booking. The tour operates in all weather and suits travelers with at least moderate fitness.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Ballintoy Harbour1h
2. Giant's Causeway1h 30m
3. Dark Hedges20m

Game of Thrones filming locations tour

• Stop at coastal village vantage point
• Visit Ballygally Castle Hotel
• Visit harbour and limestone steps
• Explore caves of shadow assassin birth
• See Stannis and Renly confrontation site
• Visit Dragonstone Cliffs
• Tour the real Iron Islands
• Optionally visit Giant's Causeway
• Visit Dark Hedges avenue

The experience

Richard drives you in an Audi A6 north from Belfast to the Glens of Antrim and the north coast, stopping at the real locations where the show's most brutal scenes were filmed. At Ballygally Castle Hotel, you'll see the Door of Thrones Number 9 and the vantage point overlooking Sallagh Braes, where Will's beheading and Sansa's conversation with Lord Baelish took place. The limestone steps at Ballintoy Harbour are where Arya emerged from the water to escape the Waif. The caves nearby are where Melisandre gave birth to the shadow assassin while Ser Davos watched in horror. Richard uses his tablet to show you which scenes were filmed where and how the VFX teams built each moment, so you're not just standing at a location. You're seeing the before and after.

The tour reaches the real Iron Islands, where Theon and Euron were both born again in the Drowned God, and stops at the Dragonstone Cliffs where Jon Snow first met Drogon. Dark Hedges, the avenue of serpentine beech trees that became the King's Road in season 2, is part of the route. You have the option to visit Giant's Causeway, a UNESCO world heritage site with over 40,000 interlocking hexagonal basalt columns, depending on time and interest. Richard brings Iron Born costumes and replica swords as part of the tour at no extra cost, so you can step into the scenes themselves.

The full day runs 10 hours from pickup to drop-off. Richard speaks English throughout and handles all the driving, so you're free to watch the landscape change and ask questions as you go. Hotel pickup is included. If you're arriving by cruise ship, confirm your ship name, arrival time and boarding time when you book. The tour operates in all weather, so dress for the conditions. The north coast can be exposed. A maximum of four people travel per booking, and you need to be at least 18 years old and in moderate physical fitness. The day involves walking at various stops and does not suit travelers with back problems, heart conditions or serious medical concerns.

What’s included

• The tour includes Richard as your driver and live guide in English.
• hotel or cruise ship pickup and drop-off arranged at booking.
• costumes and replica swords at no extra cost.
• and live commentary with behind-the-scenes footage and VFX breakdowns shown on Richard's tablet at each location.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 5 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Game of Thrones Tours

Is this one for you?The tour runs 10 hours with walking at multiple stops across the north coast, so you need moderate fitness and comfort with a full day in the car. It suits travelers who want to stand at the real filming locations and hear from someone who was actually on set, rather than a guide who studied the show afterward.

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Top questions

What scenes from Game of Thrones were actually filmed at the locations we visit?

Ballygally Castle Hotel and Sallagh Braes are where Will's beheading and Sansa's arranged marriage discussion with Lord Baelish took place. Ballintoy Harbour has the limestone steps Arya used to escape the Waif. The caves hosted Melisandre's shadow birth. The Dragonstone Cliffs are where Jon Snow first met Drogon. Dark Hedges became the King's Road in season 2. Ballintoy Harbour and the surrounding area are the real Iron Islands where Theon and Euron were born again in the Drowned God.

Who is Richard and how does he know so much about the filming?

Richard worked as a Wildling extra on Game of Thrones seasons 5, 6 and 7 and appeared on screen in Hardhome and the Battle of the Bastards. He drives the tour himself and brings a tablet with behind-the-scenes footage and VFX breakdowns to show you how each scene was made.

What's included in the tour besides the driving and guide commentary?

Costumes and replica swords are included at no extra cost, hotel or cruise ship pickup and drop-off are arranged, and Richard provides live commentary in English throughout the 10-hour day. Lunch is not included.

Can we visit Giant's Causeway on this tour?

Giant's Causeway, a UNESCO world heritage site with over 40,000 interlocking hexagonal basalt columns, is an optional stop depending on time and your interest. Confirm your preference when you book.

What time does the tour start and how do I arrange pickup?

At the time of booking, confirm your hotel and preferred pickup time with the operator. If you're arriving by cruise ship, provide your ship name, arrival time, disembarkation time and boarding time so the tour can be scheduled around your ship's departure.

Is this tour suitable for someone with limited mobility or fitness?

The tour requires at least moderate physical fitness and involves walking at various stops. It is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, back problems, heart conditions, poor cardiovascular health or serious medical concerns. Minimum age is 18 years.