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Game of Thrones Private Tour: Experience Real Iron Islands with Richard the Wildling
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Ballygally
Embark on a thrilling private tour with Richard the Wildling, an extra from Game of Thrones®. Explore the real Iron Islands and other iconic locations while learning behind-the-scenes secrets and enjoying Iron Born costumes and swords.
Embark on a thrilling private tour with Richard the Wildling, an extra from Game of Thrones®. Explore the real Iron Islands and other iconic locations while learning behind-the-scenes secrets and enjoying Iron Born costumes and swords.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Ballygally - A beautiful coastal village where we stop at a vantage point looking towards the Sallagh Braes, the location of Will’s beheading and where Sansa and Lord Baelish discuss her arranged marriage to Ramsay Bolton.
We also visit Ballygally Castle Hotel to see the ‘Door of Thrones Number 9’ - Carnlough Harbour - Visit the harbour and the…
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Ballygally - A beautiful coastal village where we stop at a vantage point looking towards the Sallagh Braes, the location of Will’s beheading and where Sansa and Lord Baelish discuss her arranged marriage to Ramsay Bolton.
We also visit Ballygally Castle Hotel to see the ‘Door of Thrones Number 9’ - Carnlough Harbour - Visit the harbour and the limestone steps used by Aria to emerge from the water and escape from the Waif.
- Caves of Cushendun - The caves where Melisandre gave birth to a shadown assassin, as Ser Davos looked on in terror!
- Murlough Bay and Fair Head - Where Stannis confronted Renly in the Stormlands. Also nearby are the Dragonstone Cliffs, where Jon Snow met Drogon for the first time.
- Ballintoy Harbour - Visit the real Iron Islands where Theon and Euron were both born again in the Drowned God.
- Giant’s Causeway - Option of visiting the Giant’s Causeway, extraordinary UNESCO world heritage site with over 40,000 interlocking hexagonal basalt columns.
- The Dark Hedges - Visit this beautiful, iconic avenue of serpentine beech trees made famous when it featured as the King’s Road in season 2 of Game of Thrones®.
What's Included
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Costumes and replica swords
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Costumes and replica swords
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Additional Information
Richard, your guide, played a Wildling extra in the fifth, sixth, and seventh seasons of Game of Thrones®. He appeared on screen in monumental episodes like Hardhome, and was encapsulated within the Bolton shield wall during the Battle of the Bastards!
On this private car journey, Richard will be your chauffeur. He’ll use his tablet to illustrate where…
Richard, your guide, played a Wildling extra in the fifth, sixth, and seventh seasons of Game of Thrones®. He appeared on screen in monumental episodes like Hardhome, and was encapsulated within the Bolton shield wall during the Battle of the Bastards!
On this private car journey, Richard will be your chauffeur. He’ll use his tablet to illustrate where each scene was shot and will share behind-the-scenes and VFX dissections for an insight into the creation of each sequence. Richard will chauffeur you beyond Belfast to the genuine Iron Islands and every location in the Glens of Antrim and the north coast. Additionally, he provides Iron Born attire and weaponry for the tour without any additional fees.
Embarking on a private trip with Richard the Wildling will result in a memorable day, offering a truly legitimate Thrones experience!
- At time of booking, please confirm hotel and pick up time
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers please confirm ship name, arrival time, disembarkation and boarding times
- A maximum of 4 people per booking
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Not recommended for participants with back problems, heart complaints, pregnant women or other serious medical conditions
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour is not suitable for children, minimum age is 18
Location
Ballygally
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(109 Ratings)
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Lizmazzo
Nov 1, 2024
Brilliant Winterfell trek. A must for any Stark fan! - Splashed out on Richard the Wilding’s private tour of the South for our son who is GoT obsessed! It was AMAZING. Richard is a genuine, beautiful human with the knowledge and experience of being an extra on the show. We gained a real insight into the making of GoT. The locations were particularly stunning with the autumn leaves. In addition to this he was open to sharing his own and that of his family’s experiences of growing up in Northern Ireland. He indulged our love of Van Morrison’s music too by sharing some stories, and our route took us through some of the places he sang about in ‘Coney Island’. We stopped for a delicious lunch and pint of Guinness in The Barn in Saul. We made some wonderful memories on this tour. Thank you Richard.
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Jeremysh4707sr
Oct 28, 2024
A Memorable & Must Do with the Best! - The entire process from pre-booking to finalizing the itinerary based off our personal situation was smooth and thorough. Richard was incredibly responsive and catered to our needs from pick up to drop off. He drove quite a distance to where we were staying at and dropped us off at a different location from that pick up, with our bags we flew with. For a couple, the Audi A6 was very comfortable in the back, there was a good amount of background music and information from Richard as we drove to our locations and for any restroom stops he was flexible. For all tour locations, Richard spent time with photos, a portable speaker and a tablet that portrayed the location we were in, the significance and how it was seen in real life compared to on film. In addition; he had props that added to the immersion, which was a topic he focused on greatly and made the tour much more engaging and memorable. We opted to do the Winterfell Trek which included 2x Treks which were about 90 min each, a visit to Inch Abbey, Winterfell Castle & Castle Ward, Tollymore Forest. We had a lunch break in the middle and had many photos taken by Richard at the stops; and wherever we wanted a photo Richard was there for us. The entire time Richard was mindful and engaging to us and everything felt safe and natural. He coined it a perfect way which we will end the review with, "It was like 3 friends hanging out to go see places"
We highly recommend Richard and his Private Tour!
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Katman5
Oct 13, 2024
Great, awesome and very knowledgeable - Richard, did an amazing job. It was awesome that he played scenes of him in some of the clips. and all the information about how they shot some of the scenes. And being able to wear the
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Lisatx8505ou
Oct 10, 2024
Best guide ever!! - My group was booked on the group tour however due to illness we got upgraded to a private tour with Richard. He made our day! the tour was so much fun, and we so enjoyed all the location and learning more about the Game of Thorns. He was funny, entertaining and a pleasure to be with. I recommend you taking his tour you won't be disappointed.
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Elleeames
Oct 6, 2024
An Amazing Game of Thrones Tour - Do this tour. It was so cool. Not only do you get to see Game of Thrones shooting locations, but you also get to see lovely Ireland. Richard was a delight. It was extra special to get insight from an extra on the show. This made our day stress free and wonderful. We definitely want to come back and do the Winterfell trek. We did the Iron Islands route this time.
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O1852wajp
Oct 1, 2024
Richard from the Game of Thrones private tour was amazing! - This tour exceeded our expectations in every way. It was a long day but well worth it. Richard was an extra on the movie and does an amazing job of showing you all the sights and all about the Game of Thrones scenery and scenes. We saw so many beautiful sights and the coastline was so beautiful! We stopped for lunch at a really fun pub with good food and had a fantastic time. Richard was professional but so friendly and knowledgeable about Northern Ireland and Game of Thrones movie trivia and made it so fun! Thanks Richard!
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938marcos20
Sep 29, 2024
A Truly Unforgettable Game of Thrones Birthday Weekend! - I had planned a full Game of Thrones-themed weekend in Belfast to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday, as she’s a huge fan of the show. The highlight was supposed to be the Winterfell Trek tour, but two days before the tour, I received an email from Rob at Game of Thrones Tours informing us that the guide was ill and the tour had to be canceled. He offered two alternative options—another Game of Thrones bus tour or a similar experience starting from Dublin.However, after I shared that the entire weekend was centered around Game of Thrones and that it was my girlfriend’s birthday, Rob went above and beyond by offering us a private tour! This incredible gesture completely turned the situation around and made our weekend even more special.The next day, we were picked up by Richard the Wildling in his Audi A6, and after discussing our options, we decided to head north to explore not only Game of Thrones filming locations but also the stunning natural beauty of Northern Ireland. We visited iconic spots like the Giant’s Causeway, the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge, and many other breathtaking locations that I didn’t even know were part of the itinerary. Richard’s knowledge of the show and the local area was unmatched. My girlfriend was beyond thrilled, especially getting to see not just the filming locations but also the incredible landscapes of Ireland. Richard gave us all the time we needed to explore each location, take photos, and truly experience the magic of both the show and the Irish countryside. It felt like we had the best of both worlds—a personalized Game of Thrones tour and a scenic adventure through some of the most beautiful spots in Northern Ireland. The fact that Rob and Richard arranged this private experience because it was my girlfriend’s birthday, speaks volumes about their customer service. They turned what could have been a letdown into an unforgettable experience that made the weekend absolutely perfect. If you’re considering a Game of Thrones tour, I can't recommend them enough. The team went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect, and we’re already looking forward to returning for another adventure. Thank you so much to Rob, Richard, and the entire team for an amazing day!
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Cassie_a
Sep 25, 2024
Excellent Tour - This was an amazing experience. Our guide/driver was in GOT and had a tremendous amount of knowledge about GOT and the area. It was a beautiful drive with lots of great stops!
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Tina_a
Sep 13, 2024
Wonderful day out - We had an excellent day with Richard the wildling. Thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. From seeing the beautiful scenery of Northern Ireland outside Belfast to of course enjoying all the GOT locations around Winterfell which was great fun. The journey was extremely pleasant with Richard picking us up in his comfortable car from right outside our hotel and dropping us off back at the door. The timing was spot on throughout the day with us stopping off for comfort breaks and a lovely lunch when needed. The chat and interesting banter was an added bonus. This trip far exceeded our expectations and we are planning to return next year to do the other tour with him. Highly recommended tour and worth every penny
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255tatianif
Sep 3, 2024
I highly recommend - I had the opportunity to take an amazing tour on my birthday, and it was an unforgettable experience! Every moment was thoughtfully planned, and our guide, Richard, was simply exceptional. He made everything even more special with his knowledge, friendliness, and attention to detail. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a unique and memorable experience!
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