City Sightseeing Belfast Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Bookable Extras
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Experience the best of Belfast at your own pace with our 2-day hop-on hop-off bus tour. With 19 convenient stops across the city, you’ll have the freedom to explore each of them in depth and take in all the must-see sights. Your ticket also works with City Tours Belfast, giving you access to the most frequent and flexible service available. Journey through the iconic Titanic Quarter—the birthplace of the RMS Titanic—and travel along the city’s famous peace lines and murals, where Belfast’s rich political history comes vividly to life. From the open-top deck, sit back and enjoy amazing panoramic views as you make your way between stops. With engaging audio commentary available in multiple languages, you’ll uncover the fascinating stories and history that make Belfast such a remarkable city. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a returning traveler, this tour is the ideal way to experience everything Belfast has to offer. Book your City Sightseeing ticket today!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Winter Season (October - March): First departure from Stop 1 at 10am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 3pm
Summer Season (April - September): First departure from Stop 1 at 10am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 4pm
Tour times are subject to change, please check locally. Tour duration: 90 minutes for a full loop. Frequency: every 20 - 30 minutes depending on the time of year
Mobile and printed paper vouchers are both accepted on this tour
Vouchers are valid for 12 months from the date you select at check-out
The first stop along the route is located at Donegall Square West near City Hall. However, you can board the bus at any of the allocated tour stops along the route
Your ticket is also valid on City Tours Belfast service. Between City Tours Belfast and City Sightseeing Belfast a 20-minute service is offered. You may use either company's buses with these tickets
Giant's Causeway Day Tour (only if the 2-Day Bus + Giant's Causeway ticket is selected):
Meeting Point: 8:15am at City Hall, Donegall Square West
Departs at 8:45am. Returns at 6:30pm approximately
Itinerary: Giant's Causeway, Dunluce Castle, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge (viewpoint), drive through Cushendall, Glenariff and Cushendun villages, Carnlough and Carrickfergus Castle
You have the option to enter and explore both Carrickfergus Castle and Dunluce Castle as an optional paid extra
Please note: the tour involves a lot of walking, and the surfaces are often uneven. Come dressed appropriately for the activity and season; we recommend you wear warm clothing and comfortable shoes
Multi-lingual commentary is only available on the City Sightseeing bus. The Giant's Causeway tour is in English only
When making the booking, please choose the date on which you would like to take the Giant's Causeway Day Tour. You can then take the 2-day hop-on hop-off bus tour on any of the other days during your trip to Belfast
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Duration:1 hour 30 minutes
Operating Schedule:First tour departs from Stop 1 at 10am, last tour departs from Stop 1 at 4pm, every 30 minutes. Please note times are subject to change.
Donegall Square West
SSE Arena - Odyssey
Titanic Quarter - Premier Inn
HMS Caroline - Titanic Dock
Titanic Belfast - Titanic Visitor Experience
St. George's Market
Great Victoria Street - Crown Bar, Europa Hotel, Grand Opera House
Dublin Road - Golden Mile, Etap Hotel
Shaftesbury Square, Lavery's Bar, Crescent Arts Centre
Queen's University - Ulster Museum, Botanic Gardens, Tropical Hot House
Eglantine Avenue - International Football Stadium, Lisburn Road Shopping
Culturlann McAdam O Fiaich - Art Gallery, Bookshop and Gifts
Falls Road - Falls Memorial Garden, Bobby Sands Mural
International Peace Wall - Peace Wall, St. Peter's Cathedral
Belfast Peace Wall - Sign The Famous Wall
Spectrum Centre - Shankill Road - Murals History
Remembrance Garden - Shankill Road
Crumlin Road Jail House
Donegall Street - Cathedral Quarter St. Patrick's, St. Anne's Cathedral
What‘s Included
Vouchers valid for 12 months from travel date selected at check-out
Giant's Causeway Day Tour (only if the 2-Day Bus + Giant's Causeway ticket is selected)
Audio guide in 6 languages + free headphones
2-day hop-on hop-off bus tour
Discounts for major attractions along the tour route
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Options
2 Day Hop On Hop Off Ticket
This ticket includes a 2-day hop-on hop-off bus tour
2-Day Bus + Giant's Causeway
Reviews
2,054 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good introduction to Belfast
ScribeUK,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00There are 3 different companies offering hop on hop off bus tours in Belfast. 2 seem to co-operate and 1 doesn't. I picked up a bus near the SSE Arena and stayed on for the whole trip as weather was poor. Bus was quite full - I managed to get an inside upper seat - others not so fortunate had to sit in the rain on wet seats. Our driver Hugh was also in charge of the commentary and very informative and entertaining it was. A chance to see many of the areas of Belfast that were familiar to me from news reports of the Troubles. A good way to see the murals and we were given a chance to sign the Peace Wall. A good way to explore Belfast if you are on a short visit as I was. I bought a ticket on line the day before my visit and it was a lot cheaper.
5 Star
chelsea19540,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Driver knowledge was fantastic
Hop On, Hop Off, Have Fun!
David D,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Plan on rainy weather in March, but still worth the visit! Loved the 2 day ticket we purchased. We could pick a 2nd day anytime, not just 2 days in a row.
hop on hop off
gerard h,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00very informative relaxed atmosphere does what it says on the tin. hop on hop off. on time. very informative relaxed atmosphere does what it says on the tin. hop on hop off. on time
A must do for any destination
Lanie1960,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great way to see all the sights of the city. You can hop on and off as often as you like. The tickets also allow you to use City Tours Belfast, which gives you an even more regular service. The drivers are very knowledgeable about the city and its history. We always book a City Sightseeing bus wherever we go. Highly recommended.
Highly recommend this tour.
mmanuel75,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend this tour. We just had a long week-end in Belfast and started our visit with this tour (I got tickets on offer on Tripadvisor). We really enjoyed the tour and the commentary by our guide, a former chemistry teacher (other reviews on here tell me his name is Rodney). The commentary was very informative with just the right dose of humour. Falls road, Shankill road and the peace walls were the highlights in my opinion. Of course it also helped that the weather was brilliant.
Catherine was very informative and humerous. Def recommend her
DonegalAdventurer,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Been to Belfast a few times but never went on the tour bus to see areas i never seen before. Unlike some tours, where the bus driver does their job and the speaker does another. Catherine did both, so she told us to stomp our feet if you wanted to get off. Loved the nappy joke(I won't say more for others to find out :-) ) but def worth the trip to see both sides of Belfast. Worth going on the tour
Great outing! 😃
Sheelagh F,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Catherine our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. Her explanation on the N Ireland "troubles" was unbiased and informative
Belfast city sightseeing tour
Nicola R,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Really good sight seeing and educational too, Don the Bus driver was very good sharing stories, I would strongly recommend….
Great foundation for Belfast trip
379jonathonk,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour of a beautiful city that has a ton of history. The audio was great, the bus was comfortable, and the views were amazing. Highly recommend as a day one activity to get the lay of the land in Belfast.
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