Private Luxury Full Day Tour Causeway Coastal Route From Belfast

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Embark on a private luxury tour of the Giant’s Causeway and Game of Thrones filming locations in Northern Ireland. Explore UNESCO World Heritage Site and experience the beauty of the Northern Antrim Coast in style.

Duration: 8 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge - CARRICK-A-REDE ROPE BRIDGE is located near the quaint village of Ballintoy. Visitors can choose to cross the bridge or spend their time enjoying a scenic coastal walk or visiting the delightful tea-rooms on site.
Giant’s Causeway - GIANT’S CAUSEWAY. Stop at the Giant’s Causeway for about an hour. Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site with plenty of time for discovery. Continue to the Giant’s Causeway to spend around an hour exploring the 50,000 interlocking hexagonal stone columns along the Atlantic Ocean. These basalt columns were formed during a volcanic eruption 60 million years ago.
Dunluce Castle - DUNLUCE CASTLE. Arrive at one of the most dramatic castle ruins in the world and be amazed at how this ancient castle hangs over the cliff edge. Part of Dunluce Castle fell into the sea in the 1600s, resulting in the death of some servants. It is believed to be haunted by these unfortunate souls. Also featured as Castle Greyjoy in Game of Thrones!
Ballintoy Harbour - BALLINTOY HARBOUR. (The Iron Islands). Ballintoy Harbour was the setting for Theon’s return to the Iron Islands and some scenes around Dragonstone. It is here that Theon first met his sister Yara, was baptized in the name of the Drowned God, and paid homage to the ship ‘Sea Witch.’ This picturesque coastal inlet is where Theon Greyjoy arrives back in the Iron Islands and later admires his ship. It was also used for scenes around Dragonstone.
Dunseverick Castle - DUNSEVERICK CASTLE. Only the ruins of the original gate lodge remain of this castle, which was destroyed by General Robert Munro in 1642.
Bushmills Distillery - OLD BUSHMILLS DISTILLERY. The area has a long history of distillation. According to one story, as far back as 1276, an early settler named Sir Robert Savage of Ard’s fortified his troops with “a mighty drop of aqua vitae” before defeating the Irish in battle. In 1608, a license was granted to Sir Thomas Phillips, an Irish adventurer, by King James I to distill whiskey.
The Dark Hedges - The Dark Hedges is an avenue of beech trees along Bregagh Road between Armoy and Stranocum in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The trees form an atmospheric tunnel that has been used as a location in HBO’s popular television series Game of Thrones, making it a popular tourist attraction. According to legend, the hedges are visited by a ghost called the Grey Lady, who moves from tree to tree. She is said to be either the spirit of James Stuart’s daughter (named “Cross Peggy”), one of the house’s maids who died mysteriously, or a spirit from an abandoned graveyard beneath the fields. On Halloween, she is joined by other spirits from the graveyard. The Dark Hedges were used as a filming location for the “King’s Road” in Game of Thrones and also appeared in the 2017 Transformers film The Last Knight.
Caves of Cushendun - The Cushendun Caves are located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Although they are very old, they became known to the public only after being featured in the Game of Thrones series. A must-visit for fans and lovers of hidden tourist treasures! We then proceed to Cushendun to visit the Dark Caves, where the Red Priestess Melisandre gives birth to a Shadow in a cave near Renly’s encampment while Ser Davos Seaworth watches in horror.
Larrybane Quarry - Larrybane Quarry served as the setting for an important Game of Thrones scene when it was used as Renly Baratheon’s camp in the TV series. The old chalk quarry was transformed into a tourney site for an episode in Season 2. Its rocky landscape and coastal features made it an ideal location to recreate part of The Stormlands, where Renly set up his camp.
Carrickfergus Castle - Carrickfergus Castle (from the Irish Carraig Ḟergus or “cairn of Fergus,” with “Fergus” meaning “strong man”) is a Norman castle in Northern Ireland, located in the town of Carrickfergus. You can pay a fee for a self-guided tour of the castle, which takes approximately 30-60 minutes.
Carnlough Harbour - Carnlough (from Irish Carnlach, meaning ‘place of cairns’) is a beautiful fishing village with a picturesque harbour in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is situated in the Mid and East Antrim district, the historic barony of Glenarm Lower, and the civil parishes of Ardclinis and Tickmacrevan. It has a population of 1,512 people. Carnlough Harbour, also known as the Bravos Canal from HBO’s Game of Thrones, is where Arya Stark emerged from the canal after being stabbed.
Glenariff Forest Park - Visit the beautiful Queen of the Nine Antrim Glens, Glenariff, and take a photo at the Ess Na Crub (Fall of the Hoof) Waterfall, which is especially impressive after heavy rain. This ancient forest is home to trees that are Ireland’s closest to Sequoias! You might also catch a glimpse of Ireland’s indigenous red squirrels!
Ballintoy Harbour - Visit the beautiful Ballintoy Harbour.

What's Included

Private transportation in a luxury Mercedes Benz
Professional qualified local guide offering in-depth cultural and historical insights
Hassle-free round-trip transfer from your hotel or cruise ship
Exclusive Game of Thrones filming locations tour
Complimentary bottled mineral water to keep you hydrated
Free entry to the Giant’s Causeway
Customized itinerary with the benefits of a personal tour service
Comfortable travel experience with in-vehicle air conditioning

What's Not Included

Tip For Your Guide
Bushmills Whiskey Tour or Tasting Session
Fee to Cross rope bridge
Add extra time to your tour from £40 per half hour
Pickup And Drop Back Off From the Cruise Ship is £20 Each Way Paid Directly To Your Tour Guide

Additional Information

With a Local Irish Tour Guide and your very own Private Luxury Mercedes Benz V Class 7 Seater With Electric Doors Reclining Leather Seats Privacy Glass and Air Conditioning, This Unique Tour Visits All The Top Attractions in Northern Ireland in 1 Day! Experience the beauty of Northern Ireland’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site on this stunning private luxury tour of the Glens of Antrim and the Giant’s Causeway and Game of Thrones filming locations such as the Dark Hedges or Ballintoy Harbour and Dunluce Castle, other top attractions including Walking the Plank at the Rope Bridge at Carrick-a-rede. With pick-up and drop-off from any Belfast hotel or Airbnb coupled with stylish private luxury transportation, guests can tailor their tour to soak up the best sites of the Northern Antrim and Causeway Coastsl Route. Come to understand why many consider this area to be the eighth wonder of the world.

Location

Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge

119A Whitepark Road

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Carolann_s

Aug 5, 2024

Great experiende - We had a great experience. Barry was very knowledgeable on the area and adjusted the tour to our preferences. Would definitely recommend this tour!

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Jlckehoe

Aug 5, 2024

Informative. Enjoyable - Had a wonderful day driving up the coast with Seamus. In typical Irish fashion, the rainy weather came & went. Appreciated Seamus taking us to Royal Portrush. That was a treat. Would recommend this trip to anyone visiting the Belfast area.

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Ville8086

Jun 19, 2024

Wonderful day on the Northern Ireland Coastal Route from Belfast - Barry was an amazing guide. We thoroughly enjoyed our private drive with him to Giant’s Causeway, Bushmills, Carrick a rede rope bridge and more. He had the perfect stops for Game of Thrones sites, coffee, pub lunch and more. Comfortable, private coach. Easily accommodating stops for beverage, food or toilets. Details and knowledge about the history and landscape along the route. Highly recommend!