North Coast day trip from Belfast: 7 stops in one day

One day hits seven of Northern Ireland's most famous stops

A full-day North Coast tour from Belfast visits Dunluce Castle, Giant's Causeway, Carrick-a-rede rope bridge, White Rocks beach, Bushmills Distillery and The Dark Hedges, with hotel pickup and return transport for up to eight passengers. You decide how long to spend at each site. The driver adjusts the schedule to match your priorities.

The experience

The route leaves your Belfast hotel in the morning and heads north to the coast, stopping at Dunluce Castle first, then moving on to the Giant's Causeway and the Carrick-a-rede rope bridge. White Rocks beach comes next, followed by a visit to Bushmills Distillery. The Dark Hedges (the tree-lined lane from Game of Thrones) rounds out the itinerary before the return to Belfast in the evening. The van holds up to eight passengers, so families and small groups travel together without splitting up.

What sets this tour apart is the flexibility built into the day. Rather than a fixed schedule that rushes you through each stop, you work with the driver on how much time to spend where. If you want to linger at the Giant's Causeway or spend longer at the distillery, the itinerary shifts to fit. Bottled water is provided throughout the day.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return transport for up to eight passengers.
• bottled water throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by M's Taxi & Travel N.I and Ireland

Is this one for you?The flexible schedule works best if you know which sites matter most to you. The driver will spend more time there and less at the others, so you're not rushed through what you came to see.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How much time do I actually spend at each stop?

The stops are not timed in advance. You tell the driver where you want to spend the most time, and the schedule adjusts around your priorities. Some groups might spend two hours at the Giant's Causeway while others prefer more time at the rope bridge or the distillery.

What is the Carrick-a-rede rope bridge actually like?

Carrick-a-rede is a narrow rope bridge strung sixty feet above the sea between the mainland and a small island off the Antrim coast. You walk across it to reach the island. The crossing takes just a few minutes each way, though the views and the sensation of being suspended over the water are what people remember.

Does the tour include entry to Bushmills Distillery?

The tour stops at Bushmills Distillery, but entry and any tastings are not included in the base price and are arranged separately at checkout if you want them.

What is The Dark Hedges?

The Dark Hedges is a tree-lined country lane in County Antrim where beech trees form a natural tunnel overhead. It became famous as a filming location for Game of Thrones and is now a popular photo stop on the North Coast route.

Can I book this tour if I'm staying outside Belfast?

Hotel pickup is included from any Belfast accommodation. If you're staying elsewhere on the North Coast, contact the operator to confirm whether pickup is available from your location.