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Small Group Belfast Shore Tour: Giant's Causeway & City Highlights
3.6
5 Ratings
BT3 9DT
Embark on a small group shore tour from Belfast and explore the stunning Giant’s Causeway, Dunluce Castle, and the vibrant city of Belfast. Book in advance to secure your spot!
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Belfast City Centre - In the afternoon, we head back to Belfast City for a panoramic sightseeing tour. We’ll showcase the highlights of this lively city, including City Hall, the River Lagan, Queen’s University, St Anne’s Cathedral, and the Prince Albert Memorial Clock. After the tour, you’ll have free time for additional sightseeing and shopping if your departure schedule permits. PLEASE NOTE: If your ship departs earlier than usual, we will adjust the itinerary accordingly.
- Dunluce Castle - We’ll pause for one of Ireland’s most stunning photo opportunities at the magnificent Dunluce Castle. Part of this impressive ruin fell into the sea in the 1600s. The castle, once the stronghold of the McDonnell clan, is connected to the mainland by a bridge. The ocean and North Coast backdrop make this a truly dramatic photo stop!
- Giant’s Causeway - We allocate ample time at the Giant’s Causeway for you to visit this famous World Heritage Site. It’s a 20-minute walk from the drop-off point to the remarkable Causeway site, but a shuttle bus is available for a small fee, ideal for those who prefer not to walk up and down the steep hill. The hexagonal basalt rocks appear man-made, leading many in Ireland to believe they were carved by the legendary giant warrior Finn MacCool. There’s also a theory that they were formed by volcanic activity 60 million years ago.
- Causeway Coastal Route - Enjoy breathtaking views as we take a panoramic drive along the North Coast of Antrim, also known as the Causeway Coast. This area is designated by the government as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, featuring rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, and stunning views of Scotland.
- Queen’s University - One of the sites you can visit during your free time in Belfast City.
- Albert Memorial Clock Tower - One of the sites you can visit during your free time in Belfast City.
- Belfast Cathedral - The Cathedral Church of St. Anne - One of the sites you can visit during your free time in Belfast City.
- City Hall - In the afternoon, we head back to Belfast City for a panoramic sightseeing tour. We’ll showcase the highlights of this lively city, including City Hall, the River Lagan, Queen’s University, St Anne’s Cathedral, and the Prince Albert Memorial Clock. After the tour, you’ll have free time for additional sightseeing and shopping if your departure schedule permits. PLEASE NOTE: If your ship departs earlier than usual, we will adjust the itinerary accordingly.
What's Included
- Professional Friendly Guide
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- Small Group Tour
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Transport by luxury Mercedes van
- Pick-up/Drop-off from the port
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Shuttle bus available for those who wish not to walk up the steep slope to the Causway (£8)
Additional Information
Operated by our 5 star sister company Elegant Irish Tours, the small group vans seat no more than 24 passengers and allow for a particularly intimate day on shore.
Your guide will collect you from Belfast Cruise Terminal and show you the highlights of Northern Ireland, such as the breathtaking Causeway Coast, Dunluce Castle and the capital Belfast, all in one day. Join a journey to the scenic north coast and visit the world famous Giant’s Causeway. Finish the day with a panoramic tour of Belfast City.
GUEST ADVICE:
During peak- season (May 1st - September 30th) multiple cruise ships are expected at the major ports on a daily basis. This small group tour tends to sell- out well ahead of departure for most dates within this period. Accordingly, we recommend advance reservation where possible, to avoid disappointment.
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Passengers must also supply a number or email that is contactable while at sea.
Location
BT3 9DT
Belfast Cruise Ship Terminal - 08:00am. We will start loading from 07:30am onwards for an 8:00am departure. If your liner docks any time after 7.30am - don't worry! We will then depart 30 minutes after disembarkation has commenced.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(5 Ratings)
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Budnan3
Jan 26, 2018
The Giant's Causeway and Belfast Day... - <p>The Giant's Causeway and Belfast Day Trip was so interesting we all were sorry to see the end of the day!</p>
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Nana2
Aug 30, 2017
Could not have been better. Cian was... - <p>Could not have been better. Cian was the most wonderful driver and guide. Very knowledgeable and fun. Could not do better than this tour.</p>
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Nccubsfan
Jul 7, 2019
Bait and Switch - We signed up for a small group tour. The van never came, we were told we would meet up with them outside the city if we got on a large bus. The van never materialized and we were stuck on a big bus for the day. The Giant's Causeway was great, but we felt deceived.
Viator stepped right up and refunded our payment. I was very please with the way they handled the issue. I would avoid this particular bus company, but would recommend Viator.
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June
Sep 6, 2019
NOT A LUXURY EXCURSION - The driver/guide was nice, but the company did not provide reliable transportation for him. We knew that we would have problems when the vehicle would not start from the pier. The driver told us that he did not want that vehicle, that he had problems with it before, but management made him take it. It stalled again on the highway and did not provide us with any air conditioning on this very hot day. The driver opened the sun roof, but the 6-8 of us were still sweltering. Once the door did not open, and we had to use the emergency mechanism. As the vehicle was registered in Dublin, management did not want the driver in Northern Ireland after dark since there could be problems. We were scared. While our tour was supposed to last much later, all of us voted to get back to the pier and to go to the ship. It had been a long ride to the Giants Causeway where he dropped us off to walk around. We did not learn much; our driver was not from Belfast and was not knowledgeable about the causeway (just told us a fable that we heard before). He knew little to nothing about Belfast. He drove us quickly through the city. I would recommend getting a Belfast driver/guide for a Belfast excursion. We were very disappointed, and we think that our money should be refunded. It was not worth it: a 2-minute picture of the Titanic museum, 5 minutes at a brewery that was closing, Causeway, and quick ride through town. with the fear of not getting back to the ship before it took off. Money should definitely be refunded. This was NOT a LUXURY experience.
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