Giant's Causeway & Game of Thrones: Antrim Coast from Belfast

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Free cancellation

1/15

Duration8h

GroupUp to 200

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

The Antrim Coast Road is the only way to see the Causeway properly—and this tour doesn't skip it

You 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.

Step-by-step itinerary

Coastal tour to Giant's Causeway

Photo stop at Carrickfergus Castle
Travel along Antrim Coast Road
Pass Glens of Antrim and Glen Dun Bridge
Stop at Portaneevy Viewing Point
Visit Old Bushmills Distillery
Walk at Giant's Causeway
See Dunluce Castle cliffside
Stop at the Dark Hedges

The Experience

"You'll see why people move here just for the drive," our guide said as the coach pulled onto the Antrim Coast Road, the Irish Sea suddenly visible on the right and the Glens of Antrim rising on the left. That stretch alone—with the sea on one side and the green hills on the other—is what separates a real Giant's Causeway tour from a rushed one. Most tours skip it entirely. This one doesn't, and that's the difference between a day you remember and a day you check off a list.

The route takes you past Carrickfergus Castle first, a Norman fortress sitting on the shore of Belfast Lough, then climbs into the Glens—you'll cross the Glen Dun Bridge and climb to the top before dropping into Ballycastle. At Portaneevy Viewing Point, you stop to see Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge hanging over the water below, though the National Trust isn't accepting coach groups to walk it right now. Then comes the Giant's Causeway itself: those hexagonal basalt columns stacked like a giant's staircase, and you actually walk across the stones. The Visitors Centre entry isn't included, but the rocks themselves are free to explore. After that, Dunluce Castle appears on a cliff edge with the sea crashing underneath—another Game of Thrones location, and genuinely dramatic even if you've never seen the show.

Dark Hedges, the tree-lined lane that became famous from the series, is a stop on the way back. And Old Bushmills Distillery sits near the end of the day—you can buy a whiskey, take photos, or just step inside and smell the place. The whole loop travels the entire coast road, which is what makes it work. It's not just about ticking off landmarks; it's about understanding why this corner of Northern Ireland looks the way it does. The coach is air-conditioned, the guide provides live commentary throughout, and there are no hidden charges beyond the Visitors Centre if you choose to enter it.

What’s included

Air-conditioned luxury coach with live commentary from a professional guide.
photo stop at Carrickfergus Castle.
full journey along the Antrim Coast Road with views of the Glens of Antrim.
viewpoint stop at Portaneevy to see Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge.
access to walk the basalt columns at the Giant's Causeway (Visitors Centre entry not included).
stop at Dark Hedges.
visit to Old Bushmills Distillery (whiskey purchases optional).
view of Dunluce Castle.
return transport to Belfast.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Allens Tours

Is this one for you?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.