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Belfast: Giant's Causeway and 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour

1. Belfast: Giant's Causeway and 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour

Travel the celebrated coastal road from Belfast to Giant's Causeway, one of the world's best drives. Pay a visit to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, and learn about the myths and legends of the area on this full-day tour. Discover the city of Belfast itself on a hop-on hop-off bus tour for the next two days. Meet your guide on the first day, and set off on a coastal adventure. Visit the 12th-century Norman castle in Carrickfergus, admire Irish fishing villages, and stop for lunch in Ballycastle. Then, head to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, and brave a crossing, if you like. Finally, journey to the otherworldly Giant’s Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986. Hear stories of feuding giants from your expert guide as you marvel at the beautiful basalt columns. Explore Belfast on your second and third days with a sightseeing bus tour. Choose from over 19 locations to hop on and hop off at, more than any other city tour, and delve into their history with your passionate guides. Take advantage of discounted access into leading attractions, such as the Titanic Museum, Crumlin Road Jail, and HMS Caroline. Buses pass every 30-45 minutes, depending on traffic, for you to hop back on your sightseeing tour. This Giant's Causeway and Belfast combination tour is exclusive to GetYourGuide customers.

From Belfast: Hop-on Hop-off Northern Ireland Bus Tour

2. From Belfast: Hop-on Hop-off Northern Ireland Bus Tour

Discover the best of Northern Ireland by a convenient hop-on, hop-off bus tour. Explore the most famous towns and attractions within the region. Choose from several departure times from Belfast and stop where you want on the route. Spend as much time as you like exploring and discovering the sights and attractions. After departing Belfast, the bus makes its way to northern Antrim. Jump off where you want, explore, and when you're ready, take the next available bus to the next stop. Bushmills Town (Bus stop is outside the Bushmills distillery) Hop off at the charming town of Bushmills and pay a visit to the Old Bushmills Distillery. Take an optional tour, and learn about one of the most popular Irish whiskey brands Giants Causeway (Bus stop is in front of the Nook pub) The Giant’s Causeway is a unique geological formation featuring thousands of hexagonal basalt columns formed by ancient volcanic activity. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its natural beauty and scientific significance Ballintoy Village (Bus stop on main street in Ballintoy) Stroll through the village and see The Fullerton Arms Hotel, where door No.6 from the Game of Thrones series is on display. Walk to Ballintoy Harbor, which was the setting for Pyke and the Iron Islands in the series Carrick-a-Rede Bridge (Bus stop outside Ballycastle road) Suspended above the ocean, the bridge offers stunning views of the coast and surrounding landscapes. Visitors can take a walk along the bridge and enjoy the thrill of crossing to the small island of Carrick-a-Rede. This historic site has been used by fishermen for generations and is now a popular tourist destination. A must-do for anyone seeking a unique and unforgettable experience Carnlough (Stop in main street) Carnlough village boasts a picturesque harbor, where visitors can watch local fishermen bring in their catch, and enjoy views of the rugged coastline and lush green hills. The main attraction is the historic Carnlough Harbor, a beautifully restored 19th-century building that now serves as a visitor center. Carnlough also offers a range of activities such as hiking and cycling, and is within easy reach of other tourist hotspots. Whether you're looking for a peaceful escape or a taste of local culture, Carnlough has something for everyone Carrickfergus Town and Carrickfergus Castle (Bus stop outside Carrickfergus castle) Explore one of the oldest towns on the island of Ireland. Visit historic landmarks such as the eponymous Carrickfergus Castle, the oldest Norman castle in Ireland. Visit the Andrew Jackson Cottage, where the parents of the 7th President of the USA were born. Make a stop at the Carrickfergus Museum and learn about the long and distinguished history of the town and surrounding area After exploring these and other fascinating landmarks, hop back on the bus for a relaxing journey back to central Belfast. Use a multi-day pass to start the journey again the following day and pick up where you left off

From Belfast: Game of Thrones Full-Day Luxury Private Tour

3. From Belfast: Game of Thrones Full-Day Luxury Private Tour

Explore some of the 25 filming locations of the hit TV show Game of Thrones. After hotel pickup in Belfast, head to the Dark Hedges. Drive along the King's Road, which led Ned Stark to his death and Arya Stark away from King's Landing.  Next explore Ballyintoy Harbor, location of Theon Greyjoy's return to the Iron Islands. Move on to Larybae quarry, where Renly and Queen Marjery watched the Queen’s brother and Brienne of Tarth fight in season 2. Visit Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge and Dunluce Castle, known as the House of Greyjoy. See Cushendun Caves, a 400 million-year-old formation used in series 2 for the birth of Melisandre's monstrous shadow baby. See the Giant's Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage site, before making your way back to Belfast along the Antrim Coast.

Belfast: Full-Day Giant's Causeway & Antrim Private Tour

4. Belfast: Full-Day Giant's Causeway & Antrim Private Tour

Start your tour from the center of Belfast and head to the north coast through Antrim. Visit the only UNESCO World Heritage site in Northern Ireland, the famous Giant’s Causeway, made up of 40,000 interlocking basalt columns. Head to Old Bushmills Distillery to discover Belfast's long tradition with distillation. Visit Dunluce Castle, one of the most dramatic ruins in the world, for a photo-stop. Move on to Dunseverick Castle, destroyed by General Robert Munro in 1642 and his Cromwellian troops in 1650. As you head over the Knocksoghey Brae, be greeted by spectacular views on Ballintoy Harbor. This stunning seaside location has been used for exterior Pyke shots and as the Iron Islands. Move on to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, near the charming village of Ballintoy. Choose to cross the bridge to support the National Trust, enjoy a coastal walk, or visit the charming tea-rooms on the site. Finally, make your way back to Belfast along the Antrim Coast Road to see fine views of Rathlin Island, and on a clear day, see the Scottish coast 13 miles away.

From Derry: Game of Thrones and Giant's Causeway Tour

5. From Derry: Game of Thrones and Giant's Causeway Tour

Once you arrive at the meeting point, get acquainted with your guide, who was an extra on Game of Thrones. Depart from Derry and drive westwards through the stunning countryside to Downhill Beach. Here you will find Dragonstone beach where Melisandre burned the Seven Idols for R’hllor the Lord of Light. Then travel to Dunluce Castle for a photo op.  This magnificent ruin was used as an establishing shot for Harrenhal in season 3. Cross Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge, which sits 30 meters above the rocks. Please be advised that the walk from the coach park to the Rope Bridge itself is almost 1 kilometer, so expect to walk for 20 minutes to the Rope Bridge, cross the bridge and back again, then walk back to the coach park along spectacular sea cliffs. Visit Renly’s Camp and the Kingsmoot, the location of the Iron Islands Kingsmoot in season 6 when Euron claimed the Salt Throne from Yara. Stop for lunch at your own expense at a charming guesthouse, restaurant and pub in Ballintoy on the north coast. Afterwards, head to Ballintoy Harbor, the location where Theon came ashore on Pyke Island. Here Theon later rededicated his faith to the "Drowned God", where Ser Davos seeks the help of Salladhor Saan for the Battle of Blackwater Bay, and where Gendry escapes Dragonstone in a rowing boat. This is where your guide opens the trunk of the coach and takes out the Iron Born Reever and Yara costumes, swords, axes, and Greyjoy banners. Next, you will visit the Giant’s Causeway. This natural wonder is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a geological anomaly of 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, formed in the Paleogene Period, 50-60 million years ago. Please note there is up to 2 kilometers of walking at this location. On the way back, make a photo stop at the Dark Hedges, the haunting avenue of serpentine beech trees through which Arya and Gendry escaped King’s Landing.

Belfast: Game Of Thrones Tour & 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket

6. Belfast: Game Of Thrones Tour & 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket

Immerse yourself in the world of Game of Thrones on this day-long adventure! Start your day with a journey by air-conditioned coach to Carrickfergus Castle. Continue along the Antrim Coast road to Carnlough Harbor, and visit the Caves of Cushendun where Melisandre of Asshai gave birth to her shadow baby in Season 2. Then, walk across the Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge and continue on to Larrybane, where Brienne of Tarth beat Ser Loras and was rewarded with a place in Renly's Kingsguard. Arrive at the Giant's Causeway and hear the fascinating legend of Finn MacCool. Stop at Dunluce Castle, and then enter the Dark Hedges where Arya Stark made her iconic escape from King's Landing. There, you'll also have an amazing opportunity to try on a range of costumes and props (cloaks and swords!) - let your imagination run wild and get some amazing pictures! With this combo, exclusive to GetYourGuide, you will also receive a 48-hour Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour Sightseeing ticket for free! This tour bus is the only one to include the enchanting Belfast Castle, and stops at 19 other must-see sights around the entire city. The tour map is free to download, and the bus passes every 40 minutes - a perfect add-on to this Game of Thrones adventure!

Private Tour of Giant's Causeway

7. Private Tour of Giant's Causeway

The first stop of the day is the beautiful town of Carrickfergus so you can have a walk around the 12th-century castle and see the stone walls and ancient harbor. You will also drive past Magheramorne Quarry which has featured in HBO’s TV series Game of Thrones and has been used to film scenes for Castle Black, Hardhome and The Wall. You will travel along the fantastic Antrim coast road with the Irish sea on your right and the Glens of Antrim on the left of the coach. We will be passing the spectacular Glens of Antrim and crossing the Glen Dun Bridge before climbing to the top of Glen Dun and then descending into the town of Ballycastle. You will stop at the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge before moving on to the old quarry of Larrybane. The highlight of the day is your stop at Giant's Causeway, where you will be able to walk across the stones themselves. The  last stop of the day before returning to Belfast is a stop at the amazing Dark Hedges.

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What people are saying about Antrim

We had a fantastic day trip visiting the Giant's Causeway, which was spectacular. Our tour guide, Patrick, was brilliant - funny, informative & made the day so special taking us to some beautiful places! He knows his history & shared so many stories both old & new (including interesting facts about the Games of Thrones which, whether a fan or not, were fascinating) Myself & my husband loved this trip from start to finish - it was great value, well worth the money & a fantastic way to see some beautiful places of interest (including Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge, Carrickfergus Castle, the dark hedges & an amazing cavern & coastal areas. With the 2-day tour bus offer this really was fantastic value. Thanks Patrick for a memorable first visit to Belfast, we had a great time.

we had the most amazing time on this tour yesterday, was so worth the money. Our tour guide was Rachel and the bus driver was Ian and they couldn’t of done more for us. From the start to the end they made it fun and the different locations was great to see, luckily the weather was on our side and even though it was forecast rain it never but I feel if you had a rainy day it may change the day. The different locations was great, you had to pay to cross the rope bridge which was £9 but it was well worth it. As a game of thrones fan it was so informative and me and my boyfriend loved it. It is a lot of walking through so make sure you have comfortable clothes on

Irish tours hsd combined the Giants Causeway tour with the Game of Thrones locations tour. Although we are not Thronies the locations were interesting and the drive up the coast road is beautiful. The driver acted as guide ss well as driving and his commentry was excellent. I could not fault the tour. The hop on hop off bus addon was useful for getting around Belfast too.

Although the weather was very stormy, we could still enjoy the trip. The landscape is just great and inspiring. The guide was nice and accommodating. Gladly again

it was fun and exciting..Enjoyed most of the tour.. Thanks Ian and Amanda