Giant's Causeway Private Tour from Belfast: Antrim Coast Road

30,000 basalt columns and five Game of Thrones filming locations in one day along the Antrim Coast

A private full-day tour from Belfast to Giant's Causeway in a luxury Mercedes with a Blue Badge guide, covering the Antrim Coast Road and six named stops. You travel at your own pace, stopping to photograph the 30,000 interlocking basalt columns at the Causeway, walk the Dark Hedges beech trees, cross the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, and visit Dunluce Castle and Ballintoy Harbour. The guide provides live commentary throughout the journey. Pickup from Belfast is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Giant's Causeway1h
2. Dunluce Castle30m · entry included
3. Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge1h 30m
4. Old Bushmills Distillery1h · entry included
5. Dark Hedges1h · entry included
6. Ballintoy Harbour20m

Explore Antrim Coast and Game of Thrones sites

• Depart from Belfast in luxury Mercedes
• Visit Giant's Causeway basalt columns
• Explore Dunluce Castle Game of Thrones site
• Stop at White Park Bay scenic beach
• Walk Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
• Tour Bushmills Distillery and taste whiskey
• Photograph Dark Hedges beech trees
• Visit Ballintoy Harbour (Iron Islands)
• Return to Belfast

The experience

The 30,000 interlocking basalt columns at Giant's Causeway are the centerpiece, formed by an ancient volcanic eruption and reachable via a free public pathway or a paid visitor centre. The route covers roughly 90 minutes from Belfast to the coast, then unfolds across six stops along the Antrim Coast Road. Dunluce Castle, built in the late middle ages and rebuilt in the 17th century, sits on the cliffs. Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge stretches 20 metres across a 98-foot drop and costs £9 per person to cross. Dark Hedges, a row of beech trees planted over 200 years ago, offers a concentrated photo stop. Ballintoy Harbour, a working harbor on the North Antrim Coast, rounds out the stops with a brief walk and views.

You travel in a luxury Mercedes with up to six other passengers, an experienced Blue Badge guide, air conditioning, bottled water and onboard WiFi. The guide delivers live commentary throughout the day and can adjust the route to your interests. You set the pace at each stop. The full day runs seven hours from pickup. Old Bushmills Distillery, founded in 1608, is included as a stop where you can photograph the building and buy whiskey. A formal distillery tour costs £12 extra per person but takes up to an hour and is not recommended for cruise ship passengers on a tight schedule.

For cruise ship passengers, an early start is recommended to fit the full route and return to the port on time. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The tour suits all fitness levels, though the walk down to Carrick-a-Rede involves steep steps and is not for the faint-hearted. Service animals are welcome on board.

What’s included

• Private transportation in a luxury Mercedes.
• Blue Badge guide with live commentary.
• bottled water.
• onboard WiFi.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• professional driver/guide.
• pickup from Belfast.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day13 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 12:00

Book up to18h before

AgesAdult (14 and older) · Under 14: can't be booked

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.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and delivers live commentary throughout the day, so you follow comfortably without needing to read or navigate. The private Mercedes suits families and small groups who want to set their own pace at each stop without waiting for a larger tour to move on.

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Top questions

What are the 30,000 columns at Giant's Causeway made of?

The columns are interlocking basalt formed by an ancient volcanic eruption. They're the main attraction of the site and reachable either via a free public pathway or through a paid visitor centre with a shuttle bus.

Can I cross the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge on this tour?

Yes, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is a stop on the itinerary. The bridge is 20 metres long and 98 feet high. Crossing costs £9 per person. The walk down involves steep steps, so it's not suitable for everyone, but the choice to cross is yours.

Does the tour include a visit to Old Bushmills Distillery?

Bushmills Distillery is a stop where you can photograph the building, founded in 1608, and purchase whiskey. A complimentary taste of the 12-year malt is offered. A full distillery tour is available for £12 per person but takes up to an hour and is better suited to non-cruise passengers.

How many people travel in the Mercedes on this tour?

The vehicle holds up to seven passengers total, so you'll travel with a maximum of six other guests plus the guide. This keeps the group small and allows flexibility at each stop.

What is Dark Hedges and why is it on the itinerary?

Dark Hedges is a row of beech trees planted over 200 years ago along a country lane. It's a spectacular photo location and a Game of Thrones filming site where Arya Stark's escape scene was shot.

Is pickup from Belfast included in the price?

Yes, pickup from Belfast is included. The drive to the Antrim Coast takes roughly 90 minutes, and the full tour runs seven hours from collection.