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Belfast to Giant's Causeway: Coastal Castles & Dark Hedges TourYou’ll ride a comfy coach up Ireland’s wild coast from Belfast, stopping at castles like Carrickfergus and Dunluce for photos (and maybe a laugh or two). Wander through Cushendun village and under the famous Dark Hedges before climbing over Giant’s Causeway stones with stories from your guide ringing in your ears. It’s a day where you’ll feel both small and lucky.
Best of Belfast Walking Tour: 14 stops, local guideThe Best of Belfast walking tour is a 3-hour guided walk through central Belfast starting at City Hall, covering 14 stops across less than 2 miles with a local guide who shares the city's history, architecture and street art. The route takes you through the Cathedral Quarter, along the Lagan riverbank past the Titanic shipyard cranes, and through the Belfast Entries—the oldest part of the city now turned into an outdoor art gallery. A headset lets you hear the guide clearly throughout the walk, and the entire route is wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to understand Belfast's real story—the Troubles, the Titanic, the street art—told by someone who actually grew up here. The fixed route and local expertise mean you don't spend the day figuring out where to go or what things mean; you spend it actually seeing the city.
Belfast Whisky Tasting McConnell's Distillery Award-WinningMcConnell's Distillery in Belfast is a guided tour and tasting experience where you sample three award-winning whiskies—the 5 Year Series, Sherry Cask finish, and new make spirit fresh from the stills—inside the restored A-Wing of Crumlin Road Gaol. The tour includes a welcome drink, insight into the distillation process and the brand's revival, and access to the shop and café. Children from age 10 are welcome; the experience runs about an hour and is fully wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?Book the tour with tasting if you want to sample the whisky as part of the full distillery experience; choose the tour without tasting if you'd prefer to walk through the production space and learn the story without the alcohol component, or if you're under 18.
Giant's Causeway & Game of Thrones: Antrim Coast from BelfastYou travel the full Antrim Coast Road by coach from Belfast, stopping at Carrickfergus Castle, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge viewpoint, the Giant's Causeway (where you walk the basalt columns), Dark Hedges, Dunluce Castle, and Old Bushmills Distillery. A professional guide narrates the journey, the coach is air-conditioned, and all major attractions are included—you just pay extra if you want the Visitors Centre at the Causeway. The day runs around 8–10 hours with pickup and return to Belfast.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see the Giant's Causeway without renting a car or navigating the coast road yourself—the full Antrim route is what makes the day work, and the coach handles all the driving while you take in the scenery.
Belfast Bike Tours: murals, markets and Titanic QuarterBelfast Bike Tours is a guided three-hour ride through the city's neighborhoods, with bike rental and helmet included. You pedal past the murals of the peace walls, stop at one of Ireland's oldest pubs, visit Belfast City Hall and the Botanical Gardens, pass through St George's Market, and finish in the Titanic Quarter. A local guide navigates the route and provides commentary at each stop, so you see the highlights without planning the day yourself.Is it for me?Start from Belfast city center and follow a guide who knows the neighborhoods, so you don't navigate or plan the route yourself—the bike and the stops are arranged, and you just ride. If you're staying in the city without a car, this settles the transport and the itinerary at once.
Belfast: Murals Taxi Tour & Peace Wall with Private PickupYou’ll ride through Belfast’s divided neighborhoods in a private taxi with a local guide who shares personal stories behind famous murals on Falls Road and Shankill Road. Touch the Peace Wall, visit memorial gardens, and feel the weight of history in small details—the kind you only notice when someone points them out.
Belfast: City Centre Food Tour with 12 Irish Dishes & DrinksYou’ll taste over a dozen Northern Irish dishes—from hot chocolate and wheaten bread to hearty stew and oysters—guided by locals who know every corner of Belfast’s centre. Expect laughter in historic pubs, stories behind street art in Cathedral Quarter, and small surprises along the way that make you feel like you belong for an afternoon.
Belfast: City Center Walking Tour from City Hall to Cathedral QuarterYou walk from Belfast City Hall through the Linen Quarter and past the Titanic Memorial, hearing the city's full story — from the Troubles to its industrial past to today's street art and peace-building. The guide covers architecture, local history, and what's being rebuilt, ending in the Cathedral Quarter where restaurants and cafes line St. Anne's Square. No transport or tickets to arrange; just show up and walk.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want Belfast's full story — past, present, and future — without arranging a private guide or booking separate stops. The ninety-minute pace means you cover the main landmarks and neighborhoods in one morning or afternoon, which is what makes fitting the Linen Quarter, the Titanic Memorial, and the Cathedral Quarter into a single walk possible.
Belfast: Game of Thrones Studio Tour & Return Coach TicketYou’ll step onto real Game of Thrones sets near Belfast, touch costumes and props from the show, try interactive effects with your local guide nearby, and enjoy themed dining before heading back by coach. Expect little surprises — textures under your fingers, smells from the café — that make TV magic feel oddly personal.
Belfast Black Taxi Tour: Troubles History & Peace WallA 2-hour private black taxi tour of Belfast led by a driver guide who shares the history of the Troubles (1969–1998) and takes you through Shankill's loyalist murals, the Peace Wall, and Falls Road's republican political art. Hotel pickup within central Belfast is included; the tour operates in English with a guide who draws on 25 years of local experience.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want the Troubles explained by someone who lived through them—the split workforce means your guide comes from one of the two communities at the heart of the conflict, so the history carries the weight of personal experience rather than a script.
Belfast: Giant’s Causeway, Dark Hedges & Rope Bridge Half-Day TourYou’ll ride out from Belfast along the Antrim Coast, feeling sea air at Portaneevy View Point before stepping onto the volcanic stones of Giant’s Causeway. Glimpse the famous Dark Hedges from a quiet side road and pause at Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge for photos—all with local stories from your guide. It’s not just sights—it’s weather in your hair and legends under your feet.
Giant's Causeway & Carrick-a-Rede: Half-Day Belfast TourYou get entry to the Giant's Causeway, views of Carrick-a-Rede and the Dark Hedges, a driver-guide, and five hours of coast without arranging transport or timing the tides yourself. The coach picks you up in Belfast and returns you by early afternoon, leaving your schedule free.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want the main Antrim Coast highlights in one morning without renting a car or planning the route yourself—the five-hour window and early return to Belfast is what makes it fit around the rest of your day.
Belfast: Private Black Cab Troubles Tour & Peace WallsYou’ll ride through Belfast in a classic black cab with a local driver who lived through The Troubles—hearing firsthand stories as you pass murals on Falls and Shankill Roads, write your own message on the Peace Wall, and visit sites like Crumlin Road Gaol. Expect laughter, honest conversation, and moments that linger long after you leave.
Game of Thrones Studio Tour from Dublin with Coach TransferYou get picked up at Dublin's Molly Malone Statue at 10am and driven ninety minutes to the official Game of Thrones Studio Tour at Linen Mill Studios in Banbridge. Inside, you walk through original sets like Winterfell and King's Landing, see costumes and weapons from all eight seasons, and explore interactive exhibits on special effects and production design. Lunch and afternoon tea are available on site, and the gift shop stocks exclusive merchandise. The coach returns to Dublin by 4:30pm, so the whole day is contained and transport is handled for you.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see the actual Game of Thrones sets without arranging a rental car or navigating the route from Dublin—the coach handles both, and the fixed timing (10am departure, 4:30pm return) fits a single day without eating into your Dublin schedule. Plan for a full morning and early afternoon out; that's what gives you three and a half hours inside the studio without rushing.
Belfast: Game of Thrones Tour & Giant's Causeway with EntryYou 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.Is it for me?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.
Belfast: Giant’s Causeway, Dunluce Castle & Dark Hedges Day TripYou’ll wander ancient basalt columns at Giant’s Causeway, catch wind-whipped photos at Dunluce Castle’s cliffside ruins, and stroll beneath tangled beech trees at the Dark Hedges—all with stories from a local guide and no need to rush between stops. Expect little surprises: salty air, quick laughs on the bus, maybe even a moment of quiet awe that lingers long after you’re back in Belfast.
Belfast: Private Political Murals & Troubles History TourYou’ll walk Belfast’s Peace Walls with a local guide who lived through it all, hear personal stories behind famous murals on Falls and Shankill Roads, and see Crumlin Road Gaol from outside—all with private transport and pickup included. Expect moments that linger long after you leave.
Belfast Black Taxi Tour & Crumlin Road Gaol: Murals & HistoryA guided black taxi tour of Belfast combining the city's political murals and the Crumlin Road Gaol, a former prison that held high-security inmates during the Troubles. The tour runs 2 to 3 hours with a local driver guide who explains the history from 1690 through the 1998 peace agreement, and includes entry to the gaol, transport in a London-style cab or executive vehicle, and pickup from Belfast city center. Children are welcome from age 7.Is it for me?The tour moves by taxi rather than on foot, so you cover the full route without long walks—a real advantage if you want the history without the pace of a walking tour. The 2- to 3-hour length fits a free afternoon or a morning slot before other plans, and the driver's lived experience of the conflict gives you context no museum placard can match.
Belfast & Giant's Causeway: Full-Day Coastal TourYou get picked up from your hotel, driven through the glens and along the Antrim Coast, and shown six castles (most from viewpoints, two from the road), the Giant's Causeway, and the Carrick-a-Rede viewpoint, with a lunch break in Ballycastle. The guide adjusts the route for weather and season, so you see what's safe and open that day — which means you're not paying for a fixed itinerary you might not get.Is it for me?Book this if you have one day in Northern Ireland and want to see the North Coast without arranging your own transport, timing the stops, or worrying about which roads are passable — the guide handles the route changes so you just show up and follow along.
Belfast Black Cab Tour: Troubles history with local driversA private 2-hour black cab tour of Belfast with a local guide who lived through the Troubles, traveling the Falls Road and Shankill Road, past murals, the Peace Wall, and Crumlin Road Gaol. The guides were taxi drivers on the front lines throughout the conflict, offering firsthand perspective on 800 years of Irish history and the sectarian divide that shaped the city. Hotel or port pickup is included; children from age 9 are welcome.Is it for me?Travel with someone who drove through the Troubles on Falls Road and Shankill Road—their firsthand account transforms the murals, peace walls, and neighborhoods into a lived history you won't find in books.
