Causeway Coast Tour Belfast: Game of Thrones & Giants Causeway

Antrim cliffs rope bridge walk and basalt columns formed by ancient volcanic eruptions

A full-day private tour from Belfast along the North Antrim Coast for up to six passengers, with a live English-speaking guide and hotel pickup included. You visit Dark Hedges (the Game of Thrones filming location), walk the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge with views across the coast, explore Ballintoy Harbour, stand at Giant's Causeway, tour Old Bushmills Distillery to see the copper potstills, and finish at Dunluce Castle for sunset photographs. The route and stops are set, or you can arrange your own itinerary with the operator.

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

Explore Causeway Coast and Surroundings

• Visit Dark Hedges
• Walk Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
• See Ballintoy Harbour
• Explore Giant's Causeway
• Tour Old Bushmills Distillery
• View Dunluce Castle at sunset

The experience

Eight hours gives you the full Causeway Coast in one day without the logistics of renting a car or navigating between sites. The tour starts from your Belfast hotel and moves through five major stops, each one a distinct landscape. Dark Hedges is the tree-lined avenue made famous by Game of Thrones. Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge sits 30 metres above the sea, and the walk along the cliffs runs about a kilometre. Ballintoy Harbour is tucked off the main road: another Game of Thrones location, quieter than the headline stops.

Giant's Causeway is the geological centrepiece: 40,000 basalt stone columns left behind by volcanic eruptions 60 million years ago, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Ireland's most visited attractions. Old Bushmills Distillery is the only distillery in Ireland making triple-distilled single malt whiskey. During the tour you see the copper potstills that create the spirit's signature smoothness. Dunluce Castle closes the day with views for evening photographs, perched on the cliffs above the coast.

You travel in an air-conditioned Mercedes (either a sedan for two or three passengers, or a minivan for up to six) with a private guide throughout. The operator will work with your own itinerary if you prefer, or you can follow their standard Causeway Coast route. Pickup and drop-off at your hotel are included, and the guide speaks English.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned Mercedes vehicle.
• a private tour with a live English-speaking guide.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Belfast.
• entry and access to all five main stops (Dark Hedges, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Ballintoy Harbour, Giant's Causeway, Old Bushmills Distillery and Dunluce Castle).

Options for this experience

5 options

Game of Thrones Tour, Luxury EditionGuide in English · 11 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 13:00Executive Chauffeur Service: Bespoke to your requirements, this Executive First Class Luxury Vehicles option runs for your Private Hire Tour for 8 hours and covers Dark Hedges, Larrybane (Carrick-a-rede), Ballintoy Harbour, Dunseverick Castle, Dunluce Castle, the Game of Thrones Tour Causeway, and the Fullerton Arms. Vehicles are Luxury Sedans & Minivans with Chauffeur Specification: a Luxury Black or Silver Mercedes S-Class (or similar) or Mercedes V-Class (or similar). Pickup is included.

St Patrick's Trail, Executive EditionGuide in English · 11 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 13:00First Class Chauffeur Service: Bespoke to your requirements, this Executive First Class Luxury Vehicles option runs for your Private Hire Tour for 8 hours. It is a relaxed tour to the burial place of St Patrick, visiting Saul Church and St Patrick's Cathedral on the St Patricks Trail in Co Down, including Strangford Lough, Scrabo Tower, Mount Stewart House and Gardens, Saul Church and St Patrick's Cathedral. Luxury Sedans & Minivans with Chauffeur Specification: a Luxury 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 · 11 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 13:00Luxury Chauffeur Service: Bespoke to your requirements, this Executive First Class Luxury Vehicles option runs for your Private Hire Tour for 8 hours. It is a political tour of Belfast's troubled history, showing the Murals and Memorials from both sides as well as the Peace Wall, covering Belfast's Falls Road, Peace Wall and Shankill Road. Luxury Sedans & Minivans with Chauffeur Specification: a Luxury Black or Silver Mercedes S-Class (or similar) or Mercedes V-Class (or similar). Pickup is included.

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Cultural Tour of Belfast, Luxury EditionGuide in English · 11 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 13:00Luxury Chauffeur Service: Bespoke to your requirements, this Executive First Class Luxury Vehicles option runs for your Private Hire Tour for 8 hours. It is a luxury private hire tour of Belfast City exploring the city's cultural history, taking in Queens University, Belfast City Hall, Belfast Castle, Stormont Buildings and the Titanic Museum. Executive Sedans & Minivans with Chauffeur Specification: a Luxury Black or Silver Mercedes S-Class (or similar) or Mercedes V-Class (or similar). Pickup is included.

Causeway Coast Tour, Executive EditionGuide in English · 11 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 13:00Premium Chauffeur Service: Bespoke to your requirements, this Executive First Class Luxury Vehicles option runs for your Private Hire Tour for 8 hours. It is a bespoke luxury tour: for up to six people at one cost, we can adapt the visit to whatever you wish to see. The Causeway Coast Tour takes in The Dark Hedges, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Giants Causeway and Dunluce Castle. Luxury Sedans & Minivans with Chauffeur Specification: a Luxury 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 day11 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 13:00

Book up to1d before

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 10 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Luxury Tours Belfast

Is this one for you?Choose one of the five options at checkout (Causeway Coast, Game of Thrones, Political Tour, Cultural Tour or St Patrick's Trail) to match your interests, and the operator will tailor the day around those themes while keeping the same private vehicle and guide throughout. If you're traveling with a group of up to six, a private tour costs less per person than multiple individual bookings and means everyone stays together without coordinating separate departures.

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Top questions

What is the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge walk like?

Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge spans 20 metres between the mainland and a small island, with views across the Antrim Coast. The walk along the cliffs to reach it covers about a kilometre, so you should have a moderate level of fitness to manage the terrain and the bridge crossing.

Can I customize the stops on this tour?

Yes. The operator offers a set Causeway Coast route, but they will work with you to arrange your own itinerary if you prefer a different mix of sites or a different order.

What happens at Old Bushmills Distillery?

Old Bushmills is the only distillery in Ireland producing triple-distilled single malt whiskey. During the tour you see the copper potstills used in the distillation process, which creates the unique smoothness and richness the whiskey is known for.

How many people can fit in the vehicle?

The tour accommodates up to six passengers. Smaller groups travel in an air-conditioned Mercedes sedan (two to three people), and larger groups up to six travel in a Mercedes minivan, both with private transportation throughout the day.

Is this tour suitable for cruise ship passengers?

Yes, the tour is available for cruise ship passengers. At booking, you will need to provide your ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time so the operator can time the return to the port.