Northern Ireland · TOUR REVIEWS
A long weekend is the usual length of a trip here, and it is just about enough. The 15 below are the days that earn their place, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.
Explore Titanic Belfast on the original shipyard site, then visit the SS Nomadic for free with one mobile ticket.
“An amazing experience. The experience had several different elements all of which were extremely interesting and informative.”
Private Belfast taxi tour of The Troubles, west Belfast murals, and the Peace Wall. Skip crowds, English guide, from $100.18.
“Stevie was an exceptional host and guide. His direct involvement with the conflicts of the past made made the experience that much more meaningful and educational.”
Giant’s Causeway day trip from Belfast by air-conditioned coach with Game of Thrones stops, castles, and plenty of photo time.
“This tour was great, you get to see soooo much and it’s so worth it. Patrick was an attentive and funny tour guide.”
Guided Belfast City Centre walk on The Troubles, with headsets and local stories, from City Hall to Beacon of Hope for $36.
“If you want the chance to learn about Belfast’s history in an expert, neutral and personal way this is your tour.”
Belfast to Giant’s Causeway and key Game of Thrones filming spots in an air-conditioned day tour, with big scenic stops and guide storytelling.
“Our driver/guide Paul was funny, knowledgeable, and a great driver on those narrow NI roads! He told great stories along the way, and kept our busload of people (25 of us) on time. Total tour duration from pick up to final dropoff was just under 10 hours if that helps with your planning (0830 to 1820). We had about 90 minutes of self-guided time at the Giant's Causeway which was enough time to hike the entire trail and back, if you're a medium fast walker. I either didn't know or didn't remember that a visit to Bushmill's distillery was included - great surprise! A lot of these Causeway tours look…”
A private black taxi tour in Belfast focused on murals, the Peace Wall, and Troubles stories, with hotel pickup and flexible timing.
“The driver was very knowledgeable. He took us to the murals and catholic / Protestant area while he explained the history and culture of the fighting. He also showed us several WWII tributes within these areas. A fabulous tour.”
Open-top hop-on hop-off bus in Belfast, 19 stops in about 90 minutes, onboard commentary, and 1 or 2-day passes.
“Great tour. 19 stops was long but very interesting. Titanic Experience was awesome and sad at the same time. Recommend to everyone.”
Giants Causeway and castles day trip from Belfast with a live guide, Dark Hedges, Dunluce, and the scenic Antrim Coast.
“Troy was great. Funny with stories to share and lots of insights along the drive. My only negative is I wish we had had a little more time at some of the places. And I didn’t know that things were closed on Mondays. I was happy to replace Carrickfergus Castle with Bushmills but was sad the gift shop at the Dark Hedges was closed.”
Belfast political mural taxi tour with a private certified guide, Peace Wall and Shankill Road stops, context on The Troubles, and photo time.
“We thoroughly enjoyed our taxi tour with Jimmy. He was so knowledgeable and gave us a true and honest explanation of Belfast's history. Communication with Jackie was also great. Would thoroughly recommend!”
Belfast black cab history tour in 90 minutes with private guides, murals and the peace wall. Mobile ticket, free stops, from $55.48.
“Excellent indepth explanation of the troubles. Opportunity to see the Peace wall and many other wall murals. Opportunity to visit memorial gardens en route and begin to appreciate how hard this time was to live through and the historical political forces driving the conflict . Mark our driver was so well informed and gave us time to ask questions along the way . Highly recommend”
Belfast to the Iron Islands and Giant's Causeway on a Thrones-themed day tour with show-extras, costumes, and UNESCO basalt columns.
“This tour was cancelled and I still do not have a refund. I cannot get a reply to any emails I have sent”
Walk Belfast City Hall, murals, and Peace Walls with a local guide, then finish in Cathedral Quarter and Belfast Entries.
“Arthur Magee Remember that name - if you have a chance to go on a troubles walking tour take this one Arthur takes you on a 4 hour walking tour around Belfast , this tour is a warts and all mixture of dark, ,depressing subject matter (as it needs to be so we understand the horror of murder and mutilation) ,much humour, and hope for the future , very thought provoking and balanced view of a complicated political divide ,ultimately without any winners ,as the death and injury statistics prove Very difficult for us non Irish people to understand how life has been for several decades We hope and pray…”
Belfast coach day trip to Giant's Causeway, plus Bushmills, Dunluce, Dark Hedges, Carnlough and Carrick-a-Rede. Free entry.
“It's a one day tour of Northern Ireland highlights. Our guide, Perry, provided excellent historical references.”
Private 1h45 Derry walk with local guides, Free Derry Corner, Bloody Sunday memorial, murals, and peace-process context.
“It was nice to have a half day tour so we could get another activity in for the day. The bus driver, Ken, was exceptionally knowledgeable.”
Belfast port to Giant's Causeway with free admission, Ballycastle lunch stop, Dunluce Castle sights, plus Belfast murals on the return.
“Causeway can be slippy in wet weather. Sun stayed out for the duration of our visit. The trip included some beautiful views of the Irish coast. Patrick our guide was very informative and friendly.”
Coast runs, cab tours, city walks and an afternoon in a tasting room.
