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Guided Day Tour: Giant's Causeway from Belfast

From$38
7h 30m
Bangor, United Kingdom

Full description

Experience an unique and scenic ride from Belfast City Centre to Giant's Causeway. Visit many of the beautiful locations around the area such as The Giants Causeway and Dunluce Castle . Portaneevy with its stunning views of Carrick a Rede rope bridge and Rathlin Island. Carnlough village and a drive through the Glens of Antrim. Including a visit to Bushmills distillery for whiskey tasting and a stop at the Dark Hedges made famous for a scene from the Game of Thrones. Maximize your time at each attraction and spend less time waiting on stragglers returning to the coach.

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

1

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

Duration: 1h 45mAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
2

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.

Duration: 30 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
3

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)

Duration: 30 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
4

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.

Duration: 10 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
5

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

Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
6

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

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
7

We will stop at Portaneevy view point with its stunning views of Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge and Rathlin Island.

Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
8

We will visit the Dark Hedges made famous by the HBO series the Game of Thrones

Duration: 30 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Meeting point

Start Location

Leonardo Hotel Belfast - Formerly Jurys Inn, Great Victoria Street, Belfast, UK

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

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

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Wonderful tour with...

Wonderful tour with smaller comfortable bus. We enjoyed our guide and driver Steven who is quite knowledgeble.

Chad_SJul 5, 2026VIATOR

great tour - tour guide...

great tour - tour guide paul was knowledgeable and funny an asset to odyssey tours. we did the small causeway tour so not one of the huge coaches and this made a difference. we had enough time at each stop to experience and photograph.

Ashley_RJul 4, 2026VIATOR

Beautiful day visiting Northern Island. Highly recommend!

Well packaged. Paul with Odyssey Tours was a fun guide.. loved all his stories and his sense of humor; on top of that he is an awesome driver navigating us through small villages and windy roads. Loved the whole day. Not too long and just enough time at each stop and visit. Highly recommend .. book it.

poornima_gJul 3, 2026VIATOR

Great value tour

Great day trip, packing in all the things you’d like to see, good value for money with an excellent tour guide

Jo_HJun 29, 2026VIATOR

Best day tour

The driver is excellent his timing is amazing how he is able to schedule the leaving time to avoid all the grounds for the bathrooms and restaurants. Amazing

Sabieta_LJun 29, 2026VIATOR

Additional information

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
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