Game of Thrones Tour Belfast: Giant's Causeway & Filming Sites

Seven hours along the Antrim Coast, from the King's Road to the Giant's Causeway

A private Game of Thrones tour from Belfast in an executive Mercedes visits the real filming locations and landmarks across Northern Ireland's coast in a single day. Your driver-guide collects you from your hotel and takes you through Dark Hedges (the King's Road), Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Ballintoy Harbour, Giant's Causeway, Old Bushmills Distillery, and Dunluce Castle, with bottled water and Wi-Fi on board throughout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Dark Hedges30m
2. Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge20m
3. Ballintoy Harbour30m
4. Giant's Causeway1h 30m
5. Old Bushmills Distillery30m
6. Dunluce Castle20m

Game of Thrones and Antrim Coast tour

• Pickup from Belfast hotel
• Drive through countryside and villages
• Walk The Dark Hedges (King’s Road)
• Visit Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge viewpoint
• Explore Ballintoy Harbour (Iron Islands)
• Stop at White Park Bay viewpoint
• Explore Giant’s Causeway basalt columns
• Visit Old Bushmills Distillery
• Photo stop at Dunluce Castle ruins
• Return drive to Belfast hotel

The experience

You start from your Belfast city center hotel in a luxury Mercedes V-Class, picking up where the tour operator handles the drive so you can settle in with bottled water and Wi-Fi. The route follows the Antrim Coast, moving through rolling countryside and small villages as your guide shares the history behind each stop. The car does the work. You watch the landscape change.

The tour centers on six major stops tied to Game of Thrones filming and Northern Ireland's natural landmarks. Dark Hedges is a 300-year-old avenue of intertwined beech trees that stood in as the King's Road. You walk beneath the canopy for photos. Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge hangs nearly 100 feet above the Atlantic, and you can cross it or stay on the clifftop viewpoint overlooking Rathlin Island and Scotland. Ballintoy Harbour, a small fishing cove nestled among sea stacks, appeared as the Iron Islands. White Park Bay offers a sweep of golden sand and grazing cows. Giant's Causeway (a UNESCO World Heritage Site of roughly 40,000 hexagonal basalt columns) is the centerpiece, where you walk the cliffside trails and step across the stone formations. Old Bushmills Distillery, dating to 1608, lets you browse the gift shop or opt for a whiskey tasting. Dunluce Castle, a 14th-century ruin perched on a basalt outcrop, closes the day with coastal views and photos.

The return to Belfast takes the last hour of the seven, giving you time to rest in the vehicle and watch the Antrim Coast recede. You arrive back at your hotel with the full day behind you.

What’s included

• Pickup from your Belfast city center hotel within 1 km of City Hall.
• private transport in a luxury Mercedes V-Class with bottled water and Wi-Fi on board.
• a live English-speaking guide throughout the day.
• access to all six major stops (Dark Hedges, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Ballintoy Harbour, Giant's Causeway, Old Bushmills Distillery, and Dunluce Castle).

Options for this experience

2 options

Full-day private Game of Thrones tour for 4 people in an executive Mercedes, lasting 7 hoursGuide in English · Available from 9 Oct 2027Lasts 7 hours, with bottled water, Antrim Coast route, Mercedes V-Class, and pickup is included

Premium GOT TourGuide in English · 9 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 11:00Premium/First Class service lasting 7 hours, with bottled water, Coastal Route, luxury Mercedes V Class, and pickup is included

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 11:00

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GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 30 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 16 days ago

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Low physical effortInfant seats available

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Is this one for you?Book the private option if you want to move at your own pace and have the guide focus on the Game of Thrones locations and stories that matter to you. The Mercedes seats your group alone, so there's no waiting for other travelers at each stop.

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Top questions

What is the Dark Hedges and why is it on this tour?

Dark Hedges is a tree tunnel of intertwined beech trees planted over 300 years ago near Ballymoney. It appears in Game of Thrones as the King's Road and is one of Northern Ireland's most photographed natural features. The tour includes a short walk beneath the canopy so you can capture photos of the atmospheric branches overhead.

Can I actually cross the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, or is it just a viewpoint?

Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is a real historic fishermen's bridge suspended nearly 100 feet above the Atlantic, and you can cross it if conditions permit and you're comfortable with heights. If you prefer not to cross, the clifftop viewpoint alone offers panoramic views of the rocky coast, Rathlin Island, and Scotland on clear days.

How much time do you spend at Giant's Causeway?

Giant's Causeway is the centerpiece of the tour, and you have ample time to explore the hexagonal basalt columns, walk the cliffside trails, and clamber over the stone formations. The site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with roughly 40,000 columns created by ancient volcanic activity.

Is lunch included in this tour?

Lunch is not included, but the tour stops at Old Bushmills Distillery in the village of Bushmills, where you can browse the gift shop or opt for a whiskey tasting. You may also want to bring snacks or plan a meal stop during the day.

What happens if the weather is bad or the rope bridge is closed?

The tour operates in most weather conditions, and your guide will adjust the itinerary as needed. If Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is closed due to high winds or rough seas, you'll still have access to the clifftop viewpoint, which offers views across the coast even in less-than-perfect conditions.