Giants Causeway, Rope Bridge & Dark Hedges Tour From Belfast
- 8–9 hours
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
Highlights
Discover Northern Ireland's only UNESCO World Heritage Site on this private Giant's Causeway, Rope Bridge and Dark Hedges tour from Belfast, designed for visitors who want a relaxed, well-paced day. Your journey follows the dramatic North Antrim Coast, known for its rugged cliffs, sweeping ocean views and landscapes shaped by both nature and legend. Walk among the striking basalt columns at the Giant's Causeway, take in the famous Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, and visit the Dark Hedges, the atmospheric avenue of beech trees made famous by Game of Thrones. Along the way you will also see Dunluce Castle and the Old Bushmills Distillery, with your local guide sharing the stories behind the scenery. Each tour is private and tailor-made, with time to explore without rushing and optional stops adjusted on the day to suit your interests. It is a relaxed Giant's Causeway day trip from Belfast, run privately for your group alone.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private tour - exclusively for your group
- Luxury Mercedes-Benz V-Class transportation
- Pickup and drop-off from your hotel or accommodation within Belfast City
- Pickup and drop-off from Belfast Cruise Terminal
- Professional local driver-guide
What's not
- Food and drinks
- Attraction entrance fees
Itinerary
We leave Belfast and head north onto the world-famous Causeway Coastal Route - widely regarded as one of the finest coastal drives anywhere in the world. The road hugs the shoreline with spectacular sea views and sets the scene for a day along the dramatic Antrim coast.
A picturesque fishing village and our first stop of the day, perfect for a short comfort break. Built in the nineteenth century, Carnlough Harbour still keeps an old-world charm - so much so that it featured in Game of Thrones, where its steps stood in for the city of Braavos.
One of the most visited places in Northern Ireland - a rope bridge suspended high above the sea, linking the mainland to the tiny island of Carrickarede. Crossing is optional and requires a pre-booked ticket; if you prefer not to cross, there are stunning views from the cliff-top path. It is roughly a 1-mile walk from the car park, and crossings can occasionally close due to weather. Let us know in advance if you wish to cross and we will help arrange your ticket.
A beautiful sweeping sandy beach on the Causeway Coast, framed by white chalk cliffs and rolling dunes - a peaceful spot to stretch your legs, take photographs and enjoy some fresh sea air.
You will visit the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Northern Ireland. Stop at the Giant’s Causeway to enjoy around 1 hour exploring the 40,000 interlocking hexagonal stone columns on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean.
A relaxed lunch stop at the Causeway Hotel, set right beside the Giant's Causeway. Enjoy a bite to eat and a hot drink at your own pace before we continue along the coast. Lunch is at your own expense.
Old Bushmills Distillery: Bushmills Whiskey Distillery has been creating beautiful ‘water of life ‘since 1608 making this the oldest working distillery in Ireland. Visit the tasting room for sampling.
A photo stop at the dramatic cliff-top ruins of Dunluce Castle, perched on the very edge of the Atlantic. Steeped in history and legend, this medieval stronghold is one of the most photographed castles in Ireland and a highlight of the Causeway Coast.
One of the most popular natural phenomena in Northern Ireland, the Dark Hedges were used as a set for the hit TV series Game of Thrones. It was the famous King’s Road in Season 2. The hedges were planted by the Stuart family in the eighteenth century. It was intended to impress visitors as they approached the entrance to their home, Gracehill House. Two centuries later, the trees remain a magnificent sight and have become known as the Dark Hedges.
Cancellation
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Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Belfast Tours NI
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 1 people per booking is required
- A maximum of 7 people per booking
- Folding wheelchairs are welcome - your driver will store the wheelchair in the boot of the vehicle
How it compares in Belfast
- Its from-price is 17% above the median of the 138 day trips we list in Belfast.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 36 of 138.
About Belfast
Belfast is Northern Ireland's capital, a harbour city between hills and lough, known for shipbuilding, Victorian pubs, murals and the Titanic story.
Belfast grew with the linen and shipbuilding trades, and the giant yellow cranes of the old shipyard still stand over the docks where the Titanic was built and launched in 1911. The Titanic Quarter now holds a large museum on that story. In the centre, the domed City Hall, completed in 1906, stands in a square of Victorian and Edwardian buildings, and the Cathedral Quarter has cobbled lanes and old pubs.
Top-ranked sights in Belfast: Giant's Causeway, Dunluce Castle, Dark Hedges.
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