Bushmills Whiskey & Giant's Causeway Tour: Game of Thrones sites
The world's oldest working distillery sits on the same route as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and two Game of Thrones castles.
A private tour from Bushmills covers the Giant's Causeway, Dunluce Castle, Dark Hedges and Old Bushmills Distillery with a licensed guide, hotel pickup and all entrance fees included. You visit a 13th-century castle ruin used in Game of Thrones, walk the hexagonal basalt columns of Northern Ireland's only World Heritage Site, drive the tree-lined Kings Highway from the show, and tour the distillery where Irish whiskey has been made since 1608.
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore castles, coast, and whiskey
- Visit Carrickfergus Castle
- Enjoy coastal scenery at Torr Head
- See the Dark Hedges Game of Thrones site
- Tour Dunluce Castle ruins
- Explore Giant's Causeway World Heritage Site
- Visit Old Bushmills Distillery
- Torr Head 2h
- Dark Hedges 1h
- Dunluce Castle 1h
- Giant's Causeway 1h
- Old Bushmills Distillery Entry included 1h
What’s included
- Hotel pickup.
- all entrance fees and taxes.
- licensed guide.
- approved, insured vehicle.
Next departure: 1 Mar 2027
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Private tour from Bushmills visiting Giant's Causeway, Dunluce Castle and Dark Hedges with distillery entry, licensed guide and hotel pickup.
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The experience
Bushmills Distillery anchors this route: the world's oldest working distillery, licensed in 1608, sits at the heart of a day that strings together four major stops without the logistics of self-driving. Your guide is licensed and the vehicle is approved and insured by the relevant authorities. Hotel pickup is included, so the day starts when you're ready.
The Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland's only World Heritage Site, is the geological centerpiece: roughly 40,000 hexagonal basalt columns descend to the sea, formed by ancient lava flows. Dunluce Castle, built in the 13th century, now stands as a ruin on a sea cliff and doubled as Castle Greyjoy in Game of Thrones. The Dark Hedges, a tree-lined stretch known as the Kings Highway in the show, cuts through the countryside. Between these stops, the coastal drive around Torr Head opens views across 12 miles of sea to Scotland on a clear day, and Carrickfergus Castle, a Norman fortress from 1177, marks another historical layer on the route.
The tour is bespoke: your interests shape the pace and the stops. All entrance fees are included in the price, so there are no surprises at the gates. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available. The route suits all fitness levels, though the Giant's Causeway involves walking across the stone columns and the castle sites require some climbing.
Top questions
Can I be picked up at my hotel?
You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. When you book, you choose your hotel from 103 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you can type in your address. Pickup is about 5 minutes before departure.
What is the Giant's Causeway and why is it on this tour?
The Giant's Causeway is Northern Ireland's only World Heritage Site, a natural formation of roughly 40,000 hexagonal basalt columns that descend to the sea. It is the geological centerpiece of the route and a major stop on the day.
How does the Game of Thrones connection work on this tour?
Two sites on the route were used as filming locations: Dunluce Castle served as Castle Greyjoy, and the Dark Hedges, a tree-lined stretch of road, was filmed as the Kings Highway. The tour passes both but focuses on the historical and natural sites themselves.
What happens at Old Bushmills Distillery?
Old Bushmills Distillery is the world's oldest working distillery, licensed in 1608. You tour the facility and see how Irish whiskey is made there. Entry is included in the tour price.
Is the coastal drive part of the tour?
Yes. The drive around Torr Head is a highlight of the route, offering views across 12 miles of sea to Scotland on a clear day and passing through some of Northern Ireland's most dramatic coastal scenery.
Are entrance fees included?
All entrance fees for every site (the Giant's Causeway, Dunluce Castle, Dark Hedges and Old Bushmills Distillery) are included in the tour price.
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Prices and times updated 14 days ago
Bushmills Whiskey & Giant's Causeway Tour: Game of Thrones sites
8h · EN
from £ 700 per group
≈ US$ 942 in your currency
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