Take the hassle out of trying to find your way around, be driven by your own personal driver in comfort and at your own pace. Our Giant's Causeway tour is tailored to suit your individual wishes. We offer you the freedom to alter our suggested itinerary to fit your needs and time restrictions. The tour can be 8,10,12 hours or longer upon request.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Heading north on the M1 from Dublin we take the Mourne coast road. On your right is the Irish Sea and to the left the magnificent Mourne mountains. Our first stop is the port of Carrick Fergus. Along with its famous castle, Carrick Fergus is steeped in history. Take a tour of the castle and hear of the many wars it was involved in. In 1778, during the American war of independence, Captain John Paul Jones tried and failed to capture the port due to the considerable defense of the castle. Hear how he returned a few days later in his ship the “Ranger” and challenged the British Flagship “HMS Drake” to open battle, a battle Captain Jones won emphatically. From Carrickfergus we head further north to the causeway itself, along the way you will see the dramatic coastline of east Ulster eroded over the years by the relentless aggression of the Irish sea.
When you reach the Causeway (The 8th Wonder of the world) you will marvel at nature’s wonders. See the perfectly formed Hexagonal shaped rock pillars rise side by side to a height of 40 feet, see the stunning lava cliffs rise dramatically from the sea. Hear the stories of the giants Fionn McCool of Ireland and Benandonner of Scotland and their many engagements and how they used the causeway as stepping stones to do battle with each other.
(The Bushmills Distillery is temporary closed until the end of 2021) In the small village of Bushmills, settled on the banks of the river you'll find the oldest working distillery in Ireland. A place where family and friends have worked for generations, in a small Northern Irish village that for over 400 years has kept to the philosophy that hand crafting small batches is the way to produce beautifully smooth tasting Irish whiskey.
The iconic ruin of Dunluce Castle bears witness to a long and tumultuous history. First built on the dramatic coastal cliffs of north County Antrim by the MacQuillan family around 1500, the earliest written record of the castle was in 1513.
Connected to the cliffs by a rope bridge across the Atlantic Ocean, Carrick-a-Rede Island is home to a single building - a fisherman's cottage. Suspended almost 100 ft (30 m) above sea level, the rope bridge was first erected by salmon fisherman 350 years ago.
On the way back to Dublin we will be driving by the most photographed location in Northern Ireland - The Dark Hedges. Even the wildly popular Game of Thrones has popped over to the Dark Hedges to film a scene at this eerily beautiful road...
We offer pickup from anywhere within Co. Dublin (Hotels, Port and others).
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Giant's Causeway Luxury Private Day Tour lasts about 10–12 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
Prices start at $1,712 per person for this Dublin experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:00 AM, 7:30 AM, and 8:00 AM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We offer pickup from anywhere within Co. Dublin (Hotels, Port and others). Pickup points include The Morgan Hotel, The Kingfisher Guesthouse.
The experience is available in EN, FR.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Specialized infant seats are available
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 16 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Dublin Chauffeur Services.
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Kieron took us on 2 tours and both are equally good. He is a very patient and attentive guide. A safe driver too.
Thank you for this lovely review, we are so pleased to hear that both tours with Kieron were such a great experience! He truly is a dedicated and knowledgeable guide, and it is wonderful to know his patience and attention to detail made such a positive impression. We hope to see you again soon! Dublin Chauffeur Services Team
Amazing tour from start to finish! Our driver, Kieron, was flexible, very knowledgeable, and incredibly accommodating throughout. Truly a top-notch experience!
Thank you so much for your kind words and 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear you had such an amazing experience from start to finish. Kieron will be delighted to know his flexibility, knowledge, and attentiveness made your tour truly memorable. We hope to welcome you back for another journey soon! Warm regards, The Dublin Chauffeur Services Team
William was a wonderful guide, very knowledgeable and friendly! The causeway is absolutely beautiful
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful experience on the Giant's Causeway Luxury Private Day Tour. William will be delighted to know his knowledge and friendliness made your trip even more enjoyable. The Causeway truly is a breathtaking destination, and we’re so glad you loved it. We look forward to welcoming you back on another adventure soon!
Tour guide Liam was good. Had issues with headset for the first half of drive so those of us in the back of the van heard nothing. Have never been on a private tour that didn't prebuy tickets or at least tell you they weren't included and what stops needed tickets. Luckily it was low season so we were able to get in. Would have not been a good trip if we didn't have tickets. The sights were beautiful.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on your Giant's Causeway Luxury Private Day Tour. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful sights and that Liam contributed positively to your experience. We apologise for any confusion regarding admission tickets, but it is mentioned in the Itinerary of the booking that admission tickets are not included. Thank you again for your valuable feedback, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with an even better experience in the future. Dublin Chauffeur Services Team
Five star service from start to finish. The moment I made an inquiry, to booking reservations and then first experience, the level of service has been exceptional. No hassles, easy to communicate and knowledgeable staff helped answer questions, strategize and seamlessly create a wonderful experience. I traveled in style, elegantly, easily and best of all without pretense. Cliff was my driver for the day. I couldn’t ask for a better driver who was a perfect gentleman and also very knowledgeable and kind. I felt very comfortable and the drive was executed with exacting precision. I look forward to future bookings and highly recommend! Coming from Manhattan, NYC , I am very happy to have made this connection!
Thank you for the 5 star review! We will let Cliff know you left him such a great review. We look forward to serving you again in the future. Kind regards DCS Team
We had a fantastic day with Keiron as our driver. He picked us up in our hotel at 7 am and took us everywhere we wanted to go. First stop was the Giants Causeway - it was amazing beyond our expectations and we ended up spending almost two hours there, which threw off the rest of our schedule a bit. But the whole reason we decided to hire a private driver was so we would have flexibility to adjust to our interests and needs. Next, Keiron recommended a hotel/pub for lunch. We had a tasty meal there. Our next stop was to be the rope bridge at Carrick-a-Rede, but we were disappointed to find that tickets were sold out. We were able to hike down the path to the start of the bridge and the views were lovely, but it was still a bummer to not be able to actually walk on it. I recalled then that I had tried to reserve tickets in advance and had asked the vendor twice for an estimated itinerary for the day, but he never responded. The first time he said “you can talk to your driver about your schedule when he picks you up.” Then when I asked again a second time, he just never responded. Given how much I was juggling while planning a three-week trip with lots of moving parts, this fell between the cracks. But I would recommend to other travelers that you insist on arranging your itinerary in advance so you can buy your tickets to Carrick-a-Rede. My kids were disappointed to have come all that way and to not be able to cross it. After that we made brief stops at Dunluce and Bushmills Distillery - no time for a tour, just a stop to buy some whiskey. At our request we then drove through Belfast and Kristin pointed out some interesting sites before we hit the road back to Dublin. All in all it was a great day and we would highly recommend using this service. We were very pleased with the convenience and comfort, and Keiron was a great driver full of interesting information and stories.
Thank you for the 5 star review! We will let Kieron know you left him such a great review. We look forward to serving you again in the future. Kind regards DCS Team
Our driver Kieran was very professional and met all of our needs. There were 6 family members in our party and we were picked up in a new Mercedes van. The Causeway and Rope Bridge were very worthwhile. Kieran also took us into to Belfast and to see Dunluce Castle. We did not feel rushed at any of the stops. It was a very enjoyable trip.
Thank you for the 5 star review! We will let Kieron know you left him such a great review. We look forward to serving you again in the future. Kind regards DCS Team
A great day with William! Would re-book with him in a heartbeat! Very knowledgeable and courteous. Adapted to last minute requests without hesitation.
Thank you for the 5 star review! We will let William know you left him such a great review. We look forward to serving you again in the future. Kind regards, DCS Team
William Schindler was our guide for the day . He was super professional . Dressed very nice . Clean car with water . He opened the door for us at each stop . Amazing knowledge of history and spoke many languages. We would highly recommend William to anyone wanting a private tour . He was one of the best drivers we have ever had
Thank you for the 5 star review! We will let William know you left him such a great review. We look forward to serving you again in the future. Kind regards DCS Team
Our guide/driver Paul asked our preferences on site visits and routed us so we would experience as many as possible without feeling rushed. He was informative and pleasant. An enjoyable outing.
Thank you so much Cynthia for taking the time to post your review here on Viator - we greatly appreciated and we're delighted to know you enjoy your private tour to the Giant's Causeway with Paul as your driver. Kindest regards, Dublin Chauffeur Services Team.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giant's Causeway Luxury Private Day Tour | 10–12 hours | 4.9 (16) | $1,712 | |
 Dublin to Belfast Black Cab: Dunluce Castle and Giant's Causeway | 13 hours | 4.9 (8,283) | $97 | View |
 Dublin to Dunluce Castle, Giant's Causeway, Dark Hedge, Belfast | 12h 30min | 4.9 (5,813) | $92 | View |
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 Dublin to Dunluce Castle, Giant's Causeway and Belfast Day Tour | 12h 45min | 4.8 (657) | $69 | View |
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