Guided Day Tour: Giant's Causeway from Belfast
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting point
- Local guide
- Driver/guide
- Free access to the Giants Causeway
- Live commentary on board
- Gratuities
- Hotel drop-off
- Lunch
- Anyone wishing to tour Dunluce castle there will be an admission charge to be paid at the castle
Itinerary
We visit the Giants Causeway were you will have the opportunity to learn the Myths and Legend of Finn McCool and walk in the footsteps of Giants while admiring this quite unique World heritage site access to the Causeway is free of change
We will return to Belfast via the Coast road which is said to be one of the most scenic drives in Europe.We will stop for a comfort break in the small fishing village of Carnlough for 15 mins which is also a Game of Thrones Location. In Season 6 of Game of Thrones, journey to the medieval fantasy world set in the ancient lands. As the lords and ladies battle for the Iron Throne, the drama returns to Braavos, the fictional village filmed at Carnlough Harbor in the Glens of Antrim. Situated on the picturesque shores of Carnlough Bay, the area has remained untouched by the passage of time, making it a perfect backdrop to the Seven Kingdoms.
Our stop at Bushmills Distillery the oldest licensed Distillery in the world will allow enough time to visit the gift shop and Whiskey tasting. Opening Monday to Sunday. (Bushmills will be closed for Christmas holidays from 23rd December to 03rd January)
We will be stopping for 10 mins at the Medieval 14th century Dunluce castle, were you will have the opportunity to take photos of the historical castle. said to be one of the most Romantic castles in Ireland. Dunluce castle and surrounding areas are some of the most beautiful scenery in Ireland.
At present Carrick-A-Rede rope bridge is closed to all Tour Buses. We will stop at Portaneevy view point with its views of the Bridge and Rathlin Island
Pass by: On your return journey you will be able to sit back and relax as we drive through the beautiful Nine Glens of Antrim and pass through many quaint little towns and villages in this area of outstanding Natural Beauty
We will stop at Portaneevy view point with its stunning views of Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge and Rathlin Island.
We will visit the Dark Hedges made famous by the HBO series the Game of Thrones
Meeting point
Start Location
Leonardo Hotel Belfast - Formerly Jurys Inn, Great Victoria Street, Belfast, UK
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Please note: pickup reconfirmation is required upon booking, please refer to voucher for further details
- Due to uneven surfaces,crossig the Rope Bridge is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Traveler reviews
Excellent Tour!
Stephen is an absolute delight as a tour guide, and he kept us engaged with stories about Belfast's history as well as information about the sites we visited. Great tour, excellent guide and a wonderful way to spend a day taking in the sites.
Excellent trip....
Excellent trip. Comfortable coach and knowledgeable tour guide. Enjoyed my day here at Northern Ireland
Highly recommended, very well organized!!
The drive along the coast to the Giants was truly worth seeing. Once there, you should take the shuttle bus. It only costs a few euros and can be paid by card. This way, you have more time for photos at the Giants!! At the Dark Hedges, you should walk quickly through the park; otherwise, you will hardly make it to the end of the Hedges on time. It is advisable to bring something to eat and drink so as not to waste time at the attractions. Our headband also helped a lot; the wind really howls there! The stories on the bus were very entertaining, thank you, Paul!! Overall, highly recommended!!!
Excellent in almost every way.
Stephen was an engaging and informative guide, as well as a competent and experienced driver. We were given a potted history of the 'Troubles', as we made our way out of Belfast, which was helpful. He managed the challenging coastal roads well - we were pleased to be in a smaller vehicle and not a full-sized coach. The Antrim coast is spectacular. Stops were well-timed and we were given sufficient information before arrival. The highlight for us was the Giant's Causeway - the main reason we chose Odyssey being the longer time we had there. Being National Trust members was a bonus for us, as well, as we made use of the excellent Visitor's Centre. We enjoyed walking down to the Causeway and the beautiful coastline. (NB Free transport down & back is available to NT members - a bonus anyone not reasonably fit.) We were also blessed by bright sunshine, after earlier driving through clouds and rain. I rated four rather than five stars only because pick-up was not on time and at the end of the tour the reason was revealed - we were driven some way out to a cruise liner dock to drop off a handful of passengers (we had wondered why the coach was not empty on arrival) and we then had to crawl back through the traffic, making the trip longer than expected. It was the reason why the note we had ready to press into Stephen's palm as we left was slipped back into my pocket - the only blip on an otherwise excellent day.
May 8 2026
Our Driver Stephen did a terrific job of narrating the important topics of what we would be seeing. His friendly and humorous personality really made our day. My only disappointment I would say is to ask you to stop advertising the Rope Bridge in this tour since it’s obviously not possible to take the tour buses in there any longer and this is misleading to the customer. Overall our tour was a wonderful experience. Lucie and Lola from YYC