Dublin: Giants Causeway, Dark Hedges, Dunluce and Belfast Titanic
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Explore Northern Ireland without hassle—no hard border check between Ireland and Northern Ireland! This comprehensive tour takes you to the most iconic attractions Northern Ireland has to offer, including the world-renowned Titanic Belfast Experience, the natural wonder of the Giant's Causeway, the enchanting Dark Hedges, and the vibrant city of Belfast. Designed for your convenience, this tour maximizes your time at each destination, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the beauty, history, and charm of this incredible region. Perfect for travelers seeking an unforgettable Northern Ireland experience!
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Perched dramatically on a basalt outcrop along the north coast of Antrim, Dunluce Castle was once the seat of the MacDonnell clan and has stood as a striking coastal fortress since the 13th century. With a rich history shaped by Viking, medieval, and later influences, the castle remains one of the most iconic landmarks on the Antrim Coast. Its rugged setting overlooking the North Atlantic has made it famous not only in Irish history but also in popular culture, featuring in Game of Thrones as Pyke and inspiring C.S. Lewis in The Chronicles of Narnia. Please note: this is a photo stop only. There is no entry to the castle included, but there will be time to take photos and enjoy the views.
Find the heart of Ireland’s Ancient mythological landscape at the other-worldly Giants Causeway. Some say that ‘Nature doesn’t work in straight lines’, those who do have never been to the Giants Causeway. An area of over 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, most of which are hexagonal in shape having up to 8 sides. Walk among the great pillars of what was once an epic bridge to Scotland & constructed by none other than Finn McCool! It is said that once this bridge stretched all the way over to Scotland being built by Finn when he felt like fighting with a particularly fierce Scottish giant! This magnificent landscape indeed looks like it by the hands of a giant but it is entirely naturally formed by the slow cooling of lava from an eruption millions of years ago. Recognized as one of the top 100 geological heritage sites worldwide, something that should not be missed by anyone.
Recognized as one of the most iconic roads in Ireland. Built around 1775, this avenue leads up to Gracehill House. The Beech tree’s arch over the road to form an atmospheric tunnel filled with the creaking of beams and the mottled light filtering through the canopy above. It can be a spooky enough experience at the Dark Hedges as they are said to be haunted by a mysterious ghost known as The Grey Lady… The Dark Hedges were made world famous by being featured in Game of Thrones representing nothing less than the King’s Road! It’s not all fantasy here though as they were also featured in the 2017 movie Transformers : The Last Knight. Whether it be Autobots, Ghosts, King Robert Baratheon or just the opportunity to take a stroll down this beautiful avenue; The Dark Hedges has what you seek.
After a drive through the famous Glens of Antrim we travel through Belfast city to arrive at the Titanic Museum. Located at the former site of the Harland & Wolff Shipyard, right next to the very dry dock where the RMS Titanic was constructed. This museum tells the story of the most famous ship in the world from its first moments as a plan in the minds of J. Bruce Ismay and Edward James Harland to its ill destined maiden voyage across the Atlantic Ocean. Not only will this museum tell you the story of the Titanic but of Belfast, the city which built the most well known vessel to ever float. From the rise of Belfast as a ship building city to the slow decline of the Titanic as she sank into the abyssal depths where the wreck still rests to this day, this museum puts you right into the heart of every step to this spectacular story.
For the last stop on your tour we will visit Belfast city centre before returning back to Dublin. An area of land that has been inhabited since the Bronze Age. Having been at the forefront of so many parts of Irish History it is hard to know where to even begin so make sure to ask your guide! We will drop you off right by Belfast City Hall with enough time to grab some snacks for the road home or maybe even sneak in a cheeky pint! Have a quick wander around the city hall and its environs before returning to your coach for the return journey home to Dublin.
We return to Dublin around 7:30 PM
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for children under 2. If they are very used to travelling on a bus tour (up to 2 hours between stops, up to 13 hours for the day) and very used to walking, please book 1 seat per child and bring your own child seat.
- Not recommended for participants with back problems, with heart complaints, pregnant women or other serious medical conditions
- If passengers are late to the pick up the bus will not wait for them even if they call the office before hand. Must make sure they are on time. If passengers are intoxicated at any stage of the tour they will not be allowed on/back on the bus.
- The pick up point is in the City Centre so there is no parking available for passengers to leave their cars for the entire day.
- Use the bathroom prior to coming to the pick up point. Bring a packed lunch and also wear comfortable clothing, comfortable shoes as well as a rainproof jacket.
- It is important to know that Northern Ireland use sterling and not euro but you are able to pay with card.
- It is the passengers responsibility to ensure that all Visa and travel documents are in order prior to the tour.
Reviews(2,716)
This was one of our favorite tours of our trip. Our guide Jamie was phenomenal. He was both entertaining and informative. Our driver Daas was awesome as well. Jamie kept us on time and shared a lot of great information. The Causeway is a beautiful spot and should not be missed. Our only complaint is that the Dark Hedges should probably be removed from the stops as they aren’t really as advertised since the storm several years damaged so many of the trees.
The views in the causeway were breathtaking. We enjoyed it very much! The guide Quiggs was great. He is a great historian and very knowledgeable. He was very helpful and gave us good advice. This experience is best suited for people that enjoy walking and hiking. This experience could be for any age group. It might be a little difficult for babies, but it could be done.
Fantastic knowledge, seamless respectful delivery by Quiggs, amazing! So pleased we saw Belfast for ourselves, beautiful city,
Awesome experience. Loved the tour guide. Easy going, funny
Our guide Luke and driver Anna were amazing. The weather was the only downfall but not unexpected. Luke had infinite amounts of knowledge he shared with us. He was a fun, energetic, intelligent guide. Anna could have driven an 18 wheeler thru a needles eye! The traffic at times was heavy and road slick. We felt safe and in good hands with her. She was also polite, chipper and lovely. Interesting how a women from Spain winds up driving a tour bus in Ireland! The tour itself was long and much down time. Also expected. Giants highway is a site that baffles the mind. In nature straight lines are rare but here they are plenty. Take your time and kneel down and see the little things. The drive by the castle is just part of this since you have to drive by it! I would not say it’s really part of the tour but they do stop at a pullover spot so u can take photos. Dark hedges is only interesting because of the game of thrones aspect, otherwise it’s a bunch of trees not much to look at. Titanic museum was not what we expected. It was much more about the history of ship building, the economy of the town, history. The few items from the ship along with true stories, the actual incident, and personal aspect I felt was not done to an extent of what it should have been. The ship was the focus not the human lives that once were filled with life. If I would have know the more human aspect was not prominent I would have skipped the museum all together. All in all I’d give the trip a solid 9, the down part was so minimal but there was the disappointment of the museum. Also the fact we lost time in Belfast to walk around due to waiting for 3 people. The wife and child arrived 6 minutes late and then husband 3 minutes later. These particular people had already been exceptionally rude to myself at a rest stop. To waste an entire bus load of people’s time is not only rude but should not be taken lightly. We were all told if you’re late you’re risking being left behind. Idle threats obviously. I would have left them as they cost the rest of of us 10 minutes in Belfast to see what little the 30 minutes could have offered us. Instead it was 20 minutes and barely worth getting off the bus.
Quiggs and tomas were great, we had a wonderful day !
We loved the tour, espcially thanks to our wonderful guide Rowan and his jokes.
Great way to see some amazing sights. The tour guide was funny and allowed for stops. He was very informative of the history of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Felt like we were allowed plenty of time to stop and enjoy the sights.
Thanks to Tomas, our driver, and especially to Jacob, our guide. It was a real pleasure to discover life in Belfast. We did not imagine that the tensions were still so vivid in the daily lives of its inhabitants. We hope that peace will find its way to you in a lasting way.
Absolutely an amazing experience, one in a lifetime experience!! Jacob and Thomas were the best duo ever!! I really recommend it, so worthy!!
