Causeway Coast & Giant's Causeway Tour Private Vehicle

Giant's Causeway, rope bridge walks, a working distillery and castle ruins in one day

A private tour of Northern Ireland's Antrim Coast from Belfast in an air-conditioned vehicle with a live guide, covering Giant's Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Ballintoy Harbour, Old Bushmills Distillery and Dunluce Castle. You walk the clifftop trail to the rope bridge, tour the distillery's copper potstills, and end at the castle for sunset views. The itinerary is customizable or follows one of four set routes: Causeway Coast, Game of Thrones, Belfast Cultural or Belfast Political.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Dark Hedges15m
2. Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge1h
3. Ballintoy Harbour15m
4. Giant's Causeway1h
5. Old Bushmills Distillery1h
6. Dunluce Castle15m

Northern Ireland Coastal and Cultural Tour

• Visit Dark Hedges Game of Thrones site
• Walk Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge and cliffs
• Explore Ballintoy Harbour Game of Thrones location
• See Giant's Causeway basalt columns
• Tour Old Bushmills Distillery
• View Dunluce Castle at sunset

The experience

The Causeway Coast route strings together five major stops across the North Antrim landscape in a single day. Giant's Causeway anchors the route: 40,000 basalt columns formed by volcanic eruptions 60 million years ago, a geological landmark and UNESCO site. From there you move to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, where a one-kilometer clifftop walk leads to the bridge itself, strung between the mainland and a small island. Ballintoy Harbour, another Game of Thrones filming location, sits off the main road. The route takes you there deliberately to avoid the crowds on the standard path.

Old Bushmills Distillery is the only distillery in Ireland making triple-distilled single malt whiskey. The tour shows you the copper potstills where the spirit is distilled, and the triple-distillation process that defines Bushmills' character. The day ends at Dunluce Castle, a ruined fortress on the cliffs, timed for the evening light. The vehicle is an air-conditioned Mercedes (either a sedan for two or three travelers or a minivan for up to six), and the guide is live and English-speaking. The tour runs eight hours total, with pickup from your Belfast location included.

You choose one of five itineraries at checkout: the Causeway Coast tour described above, a Game of Thrones route hitting Dark Hedges and other filming locations, a Belfast Cultural tour, a Belfast Political tour, or the St Patrick's Trail. Each follows a set route, though you can request a custom itinerary if you have specific sites in mind. The operator works with you to fit the day to what you want to see.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• a private tour with a live English-speaking guide.
• pickup from your Belfast location.
• access to all five stops on the itinerary.

Options for this experience

5 options

Causeway Coast Tour, Luxury EditionGuide in English · 13 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 13:00Executive first-class chauffeur service: Luxury Tours Belfast supplies executive first-class luxury vehicles for your private hire tour, tailored to your requirements. Duration: 8 hours. A bespoke luxury tour for up to six people at one fixed cost; we can adjust your visit to whatever you wish to see. Causeway Coast tour covering The Dark Hedges, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Giant's Causeway and Dunluce Castle. Luxury sedans and minivans with chauffeur specification: black or silver Mercedes S-Class (or similar), or Mercedes V-Class (or similar). Pickup is included.

Cultural Tour of Belfast, Luxury EditionGuide in English · 13 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 13:00Executive first-class chauffeur service: Luxury Tours Belfast supplies executive first-class luxury vehicles for your private hire tour, tailored to your requirements. Duration: 8 hours. A private hire tour of Belfast City exploring the cultural history of this vibrant city. Luxury Belfast Cultural Tour of Belfast City, visiting Queen's University, Belfast City Hall, Belfast Castle, Stormont Buildings and the Titanic Museum. Luxury sedans and minivans with chauffeur specification: black or silver Mercedes S-Class (or similar), or Mercedes V-Class (or similar). Pickup is included.

Political Tour of Belfast, Luxury EditionGuide in English · 13 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 13:00Executive first-class chauffeur service: Luxury Tours Belfast supplies executive first-class luxury vehicles for your private hire tour, tailored to your requirements. Duration: 8 hours. A political tour through Belfast's troubled history, showing you murals and memorials from both sides. Political tour of Belfast: Falls Road, Peace Wall and Shankill Road, with murals, memorials and the Peace Wall. Luxury sedans and minivans with chauffeur specification: black or silver Mercedes S-Class (or similar), or Mercedes V-Class (or similar). Pickup is included.

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St Patrick's Trail, Executive EditionGuide in English · 13 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 13:00Executive first-class chauffeur service: Luxury Tours Belfast supplies executive first-class luxury vehicles for your private hire tour, tailored to your requirements. Duration: 8 hours. Enjoy a scenic drive to St Patrick's burial place, passing Saul Church on the way to St Patrick's Cathedral. St Patrick's Trail in County Down: Strangford Lough, Scrabo Tower, Mount Stewart House and Gardens, Saul Church and St Patrick's Cathedral. Luxury sedans and minivans with chauffeur specification: black or silver Mercedes S-Class (or similar), or Mercedes V-Class (or similar). Pickup is included.

Game of Thrones Tour, Luxury EditionGuide in English · 13 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 13:00Executive first-class chauffeur service: Luxury Tours Belfast supplies executive first-class luxury vehicles for your private hire tour, tailored to your requirements. Duration: 8 hours. Game of Thrones tour visiting the Dark Hedges, Larrybane (Carrick-a-Rede), Ballintoy Harbour, Dunseverick Castle, Dunluce Castle and the Fullerton Arms. Luxury sedans and minivans with chauffeur specification: black or silver Mercedes S-Class (or similar), or Mercedes V-Class (or similar). Pickup is included.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day13 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 13:00

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GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Luxury Tours Belfast

Is this one for you?Book the Causeway Coast or Game of Thrones route if you want the North Antrim highlights in a single day without driving yourself. The private vehicle and guide handle the navigation and timing so you focus on the stops. Choose a custom itinerary if you have specific sites beyond the main route that matter to your trip.

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Top questions

What is the Giant's Causeway and why is it on this tour?

Giant's Causeway is a natural formation of 40,000 basalt stone columns created by volcanic eruptions 60 million years ago. It's a UNESCO World Heritage site and geological wonder, and the anchor stop on the Causeway Coast route because it's the most visually distinctive landmark on the Antrim Coast.

Do I walk at Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge or just see it from a distance?

You walk the one-kilometer clifftop trail along the Antrim Coast and cross the rope bridge itself. The walk is on established paths with views over the coast. It's included in the tour itinerary.

What happens at Old Bushmills Distillery during the tour?

Old Bushmills Distillery is the only distillery in Ireland producing triple-distilled single malt whiskey. The tour takes you through the distillery to see the copper potstills used in the distillation process and learn how the triple-distillation creates the whiskey's smoothness and richness.

Can I customize the itinerary or do I have to follow one of the set routes?

You can follow one of four set routes (Causeway Coast, Game of Thrones, Belfast Cultural or Belfast Political), or request a custom itinerary. The operator will work with you at booking to design a day around your own priorities.

How many people can fit in the vehicle?

The tour accommodates up to six people per booking. You travel in either an air-conditioned Mercedes sedan (seating two or three in comfort) or a Mercedes minivan (seating six), depending on your group size.