Giants Causeway & Castles Tour from Belfast: Guided tour
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8 hours 30 minutes
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Discover the wonders of Northern Ireland’s Antrim Coast on our award-winning full-day Giant’s Causeway tour from Belfast.
Departing daily at 9 AM, this unforgettable tour blends history, natural beauty, and iconic landmarks into one seamless adventure.
Highlights:
The Dark Hedges – Wander beneath the mystical avenue of 300-year-old beech trees, famously featured as the Kingsroad in Game of Thrones.
Dunluce Castle – Admire or explore the dramatic cliffside ruins, rich with legend and breathtaking coastal views.
Carrickfergus Castle – Step back in time at this historic Norman fortress, with optional entry to explore its stone walls and battlements.
Giant’s Causeway – Stand among 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders.
Perfect for history enthusiasts, nature lovers, and Game of Thrones fans, this tour offers captivating stories, stunning scenery, and unforgettable photo opportunities at every stop.
Additional Info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Carrickfergus Castle
Your adventure begins at Carrickfergus Castle, one of the most impressive and best-preserved medieval castles in Ireland. Built in 1177, this formidable fortress has withstood sieges and battles from the Scots, Irish, English, and French for over 800 years. Stroll along the ancient stone walls and battlements, and take in sweeping views across the harbor. Don’t miss the striking statue of King William III, commemorating his historic landing here in 1690. You can choose to explore inside the castle (entry optional) to uncover its fascinating past, or simply wander the scenic grounds, capturing postcard-perfect photos and perhaps enjoying a coffee break before the next leg of your journey.
Ballygally
Sit back and soak up the beauty of the legendary Antrim Coast. Enjoy a scenic coastal drive through some of Northern Ireland’s most spectacular landscapes. Pass through charming seaside villages like Ballygally, where colorful cottages and quiet shores capture the essence of coastal life. Marvel at the towering cliffs, golden beaches, and panoramic Atlantic views that make this route one of the most breathtaking in the world — a perfect opportunity for stunning photos and peaceful moments along the way.
What‘s Included
Transport by air-conditioned luxury coach
Live commentary on board
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Options
Giants Causeway & Castles Tour from Belfast: Guided tour
Reviews
1,424 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful Countryside! Highly Recommend!
Inga B,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful time back in October on this tour and highly recommend! Our guide was very knowledgeable, informative, friendly, and funny. We loved his spirit and energy to walk down to the causeway instead of taking the bus. What made it most impressive is he told us his age, and that he pushes himself to take the walk w his groups whenever he does this tour. I’m embarrassed to say I forgot his name (?Gavin?) since it’s been some time since October (writing this 1/2026), but should we all have such energy and spirit! Our only dislike was the dark hedges, and wish there was an alternative as some tours give on the spot. We are not fans of the show and couldn’t care less about a bunch of trees many of which have died anyway. But that’s really on us bc we booked the tour knowing about the tree stop, so won’t take stars away for our own choices ;)
Adventuring in Northern Ireland done right!
Angharad B,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing day!! Decided to do something different for my birthday. What better way than to explore what Northern Ireland has to offer? Picked up from a designated spot by 9am and dropped off at the same spot. Our driver Dave was brilliant! Kept us entertained all day, fair play to him. He was super friendly and very knowledgeable about the trip - he was full of facts, tidbits and anecdotes. We visited Cerrickfergus castle, The Dark Hedges, Dunluce Castle and Giants Causeway. We travelled along Antrim costal road which was absolutely beautiful. Really, an AMAZING day out!! I went on NYE. My only advice, wrap up, and bring your woolies because it was windy and freezing!!!!
Worth the price
437chikitl,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It is worth the price as the coach takes you to different famous spots in a day. The seats are a bit small, but you have toilet break less than once every hour so that's not too bad.
Giant Causeway
priyanks588,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best experience. All location covered and got enough time to take all photos. Also got to know the history. Journey was comfortable.
Dave was great. Enjoyed...
Julia R,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Dave was great. Enjoyed his stories and the history about Ireland. It was a lot of walking, but we really enjoyed the tour. Thanks!
Excellent day out
pauline s,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Despite it being a very wet and windy, Dave our guide kept our spirits up and made the trip. He was very knowledgeable and the dad jokes kept us going.
Beautiful and Unique visit
Richard H,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Finding the coach was really easy and the guide was very helpful throughout the day. Providing facts about all the places we seen. Really went into depth about cafe food menus :) . The experience was fantastic - what a beautiful area of the world and can see why it’s unique especially with the game of thrones filming. The giant causeway was the highlight and I think we had enough time seeing each. Shame they can’t add the whisky distrillry to this tour but it is a long day.
Stuart is an EXCEPTIONAL storyteller and guide!
Sara H,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was definitely one of the best ways to see the northeastern coast of Ireland! We saw so much of the coastline, and we were extremely lucky the sun was shining so we could see Scotland! Our guide Stuart was absolutely exceptional, I'm only sorry I didn't get much of a chance to thank him once we were finished as we had to get somewhere else soon! We were so thrilled with his hilarious commentary and knowledge of the area, as well as the tips and tricks for navigating the tour and other parts of Ireland. All the best Stuart!!
Best day ever!
Sheila B,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The day was wonderful and our guide and driver Troy was so funny and friendly he made the day even more special. I definitely would recommend Galway Tours for a trip to the Giants Causeway. The ride was gorgeous and hearing stories from Troy made the experience even better. My sister and I had a wonderful day and lunch was very good of an Irish stew. We even got to stop at the Bushmills Distillery for a taste of whiskey, which was very good. Monday’s the castle is closed so we got to stop at Bushmills as a bonus which was nice of Troy. So glad tours in Ireland are really god value for your money. If I’m lucky enough to come back to Ireland with a friend I would definitely do this tour again it was that good.
Good trip, shame about the weather
Mtdestro,,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Good tour with lots of helpful information and an entertaining driver, Stuart. Carrickfergus castle and the Giants causeway were excellent. Lunch at the Hedges hotel was OK. The weather was poor but this is Northern Ireland. My only complaint is that we were left at Dunluce ruined castle for 30 minutes in the rain which was a mistake. We should have been given the option to skip that stop, everyone was stood around looking miserable for 30 mins.
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