Giants Causeway Tour from Belfast: Private Mercedes with 7 stops

Walk the hexagonal basalt columns of the Giants Causeway and cross a rope bridge 100 feet above the Atlantic.

A private Giants Causeway tour from Belfast covers the North Antrim Coast in a Mercedes with a live English-speaking guide, stopping at the free-entry causeway itself, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Ballintoy Harbour, Dunluce Castle, Old Bushmills Distillery, Dark Hedges and Belfast's Falls Road and Shankill murals over 7 to 8 hours. The vehicle holds up to 7 passengers comfortably, and the guide will adjust the route if you spot something worth exploring. Admission to the rope bridge, castle and distillery are separate. Entry to the Giants Causeway itself is free.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Giant's Causeway2h
2. Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge1h 30m
3. Ballintoy Harbour45m
4. Dunluce Castle30m
5. Old Bushmills Distillery30m
6. Falls Road Belfast5m
7. Shankill10m
8. Dark Hedges15m

Explore Giants Causeway and North Antrim Coast

• Visit Giants Causeway formations
• Cross Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge
• Stop at Ballintoy Harbour
• Walk around Dunluce Castle
• Tour Old Bushmills Distillery
• See Belfast wall murals
• View Falls Road mural
• Visit West Belfast dividing wall
• Explore Shankill Road murals
• Photograph Dark Hedges avenue

The experience

The Giants Causeway is the centerpiece: a natural formation of hexagonal basalt columns that stretch down the North Antrim Coast, each one shaped like a piece of a giant's pavement. Your guide will walk you through the site and point out named features like the Wishing Chair, the Camel and the Giants Foot, all rock formations you can verify yourself. The causeway sits at sea level and the walk down from the carpark is free, though a shuttle bus runs for £1 if you prefer not to walk.

The route threads together five other stops along the coast. Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge swings 100 feet above the Atlantic and was rebuilt from a single handrail and wooden slats into a safer crossing that still sways in the wind, the thrill remains. Ballintoy Harbour, known to Game of Thrones viewers as the Iron Islands, gets a brief stop for photos and a walk. Dunluce Castle, a 17th-century ruin nearly 800 years old, sits on the clifftop with views across the water. Old Bushmills Distillery gets around 30 minutes for a tasting of their whiskey. Dark Hedges, an avenue of beech trees planted in the 18th century that tunnels overhead, is one of Northern Ireland's most photographed spots and another Game of Thrones filming location.

The Belfast portion covers the city's political history through its murals. You'll see the walls that divide West Belfast's communities, with stops on Falls Road and Shankill Road to view the street art. The Mercedes is air-conditioned and seats up to 7 passengers, so your whole group travels together. Bottled water, snacks and onboard WiFi are included. If you spot something along the way that interests you, ask your guide. The itinerary can flex to fit what you want to see.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned Mercedes.
• live English-speaking guide.
• bottled water and snacks.
• onboard WiFi.
• stops at the Giants Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Ballintoy Harbour, Dunluce Castle, Old Bushmills Distillery, Dark Hedges and Belfast's Falls Road and Shankill murals.

Options for this experience

2 options

Mercedes vehicle that holds up to 4Up to 4 per booking · Guide in English · 15 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 14:00Relax in one of our luxury Mercedes cars, with a leather interior, WiFi and air conditioning. Pickup is included.

Mercedes vehicle for up to 7 people, large sizeUp to 7 per booking · Guide in English · 15 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 14:00Spacious Mercedes vehicle seating up to 7 passengers in comfort, featuring a leather interior with air conditioning and WiFi. Includes pickup.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day15 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 14:00

Book up to4h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 31 pickup points.

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

Paid on site£ 39

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Giant's Causeway Experiences

Is this one for you?Book the 7-seat Mercedes if your group is larger than four, since everyone travels in one vehicle and stays together throughout the day. The fixed route covers both the North Antrim Coast and Belfast's city murals, so you get the natural landmarks and the political history in a single tour: useful if your time in Belfast is limited.

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Top questions

What exactly is the Giants Causeway and why is it worth the trip?

The Giants Causeway is a natural formation of roughly 40,000 hexagonal basalt columns that descend to the sea on the North Antrim Coast. The columns were created by volcanic activity millions of years ago, but Irish mythology credits a giant named Finn mac Cumhaill with building it as a causeway to Scotland. You walk among the columns at sea level and can touch the formations themselves. Named features like the Wishing Chair and the Camel are rock shapes your guide will show you.

Do I have to pay to enter the Giants Causeway?

Entry to the Giants Causeway itself is free. A shuttle bus from the carpark costs £1 per person, but you can walk the route at no cost. The separate Visitors Centre has its own admission fee if you choose to enter it.

Is the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge included, and how scary is it?

The rope bridge is a stop on the tour, but admission is separate and booked by time slot. Your guide will help arrange a slot that fits your day. The bridge hangs roughly 100 feet above the Atlantic and sways in the wind, which creates the thrill, but it has been rebuilt with modern safety features including handrails and sturdy wooden slats. It's considered daring, but the crossing is safe.

How long is the tour and what's included in the price?

The tour runs 7 to 8 hours and includes private transportation in an air-conditioned Mercedes, a live English-speaking guide, bottled water, snacks and onboard WiFi. Admission to Dunluce Castle, Old Bushmills Distillery and the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge are not included and cost separately.

Can the tour be adjusted if I want to see something different?

Yes. Your guide can modify the itinerary while you're on the tour if you spot a site you'd like to visit instead. Let your driver know what interests you and they'll work it in if possible.

What's the difference between the two vehicle options?

The Large Mercedes seats up to 7 passengers comfortably. The standard Mercedes seats up to 4. Both are air-conditioned executive vehicles with the same inclusions and route. Choose based on your group size.