Dublin to Dunluce Castle, Giant's Causeway, Dark Hedges & Belfast Day Trip
by Finn McCools Tours
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Northern Ireland's Giant's Causeway features over 40,000 interlocking basalt columns formed by volcanic activity millions of years ago. This full-day coach tour from Dublin lasts about 12 and a half hours and visits several key sites including Dunluce Castle, the Dark Hedges, and Belfast City. The tour begins with a stop at Dunluce Castle, a medieval fortress on a basalt cliff on the Antrim coast. Built in the 13th century, it was once the seat of Clan MacDonnell and has connections to Viking, Christian, and British history. The castle overlooks the Northern Atlantic Ocean and has appeared in TV and film including Game of Thrones and The Medallion. Next, the coach travels to the Giant's Causeway, where visitors have about 90 minutes to walk among the natural hexagonal columns linked to the legend of Finn McCool. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is Northern Ireland's only one and offers views of a unique geological formation. The third stop is the Dark Hedges, a tree-lined avenue planted in the 18th century by James Stuart leading to Gracehill House. The beech trees arch over the road creating a tunnel effect. The site is famous for its appearances in Game of Thrones and the film Transformers: The Last Knight, and local stories speak of a ghost called The Grey Lady. The final stop is Belfast City, where guests have about an hour to visit City Hall, notable for its 173-foot dome and post-WWII reconstruction. Belfast is Northern Ireland’s capital and second largest city, known historically for its linen industry and shipbuilding. Visitors can explore landmarks including the Crown Liquor Saloon and Albert’s Clock before the tour returns to Dublin around 7:30 PM. The coach provides live commentary by a professional guide, air conditioning, and a luggage compartment. Sightseeing happens along the Northern Ireland coast with landscapes visible from the vehicle. Food and drinks are not included, and there is no hotel pickup or drop-off service. The option to end the tour in Belfast is available, and luggage can be carried on.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Dunluce Castle
Dunluce Castle stands on a basalt outcrop on Northern Antrim’s coast. Built in the 13th century, it served as Clan MacDonnell’s stronghold during medieval times and has a history involving Viking, Christian, and British influences. The castle overlooks the Northern Atlantic Ocean. It has been featured in Game of Thrones as Pyke Castle and inspired C.S. Lewis’s Narnia descriptions. Visitors spend about 5 minutes viewing the castle and its surroundings.
5 min
Giant's Causeway
The Giant's Causeway consists of over 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, most of which are hexagonal but can have up to 8 sides. This natural formation resulted from the slow cooling of lava millions of years ago. Legend says the giant Finn McCool built this epic bridge to Scotland when preparing to fight a Scottish giant. It is a key part of Ireland’s ancient mythological landscape.
90 min
The Dark Hedges
The Dark Hedges is an avenue of beech trees planted around 1775 by James Stuart along the road to Gracehill House. The trees arch over the road forming a tunnel-like effect. The site is known for its eerie atmosphere and stories of a ghost called The Grey Lady. It gained fame from Game of Thrones as the King’s Road and appeared in the movie Transformers: The Last Knight. Visitors spend about 20 minutes here.
20 min
Belfast City Hall
Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland and second largest city on the island, is known historically as ‘Linenopolis’ and ‘Old Smoke’ for its industrial past. The coach stops at City Hall, which features a 173 ft (53 m) dome topped by a lantern and was rebuilt after the Belfast Blitz in World War II. Visitors can explore the area including the Crown Liquor Saloon and Albert’s Clock, reflecting the city’s history from shipbuilding to the Troubles.
60 min
Dublin
The tour returns to Dublin around 7:30 PM, concluding the day trip.
Meeting point
Please be at the departure point 5 - 10 mins before our tour leaves. Meeting point: Outside Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Parnell Square N, Dublin 1, at 6:45 am Return point: Outside Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Parnell Square N, Dublin 1 7:30pm and 8:30pm
End point
Please be at the departure point 5 - 10 mins before our tour leaves. Meeting point: Outside Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Parnell Square N, Dublin 1, at 6:45 am Return point: Outside Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Parnell Square N, Dublin 1 7:30pm and 8:30pm
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Dublin to Dunluce Castle, Giant's Causeway, Dark Hedges & Belfast Day Trip
by Finn McCools Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€120Overview
Northern Ireland's Giant's Causeway features over 40,000 interlocking basalt columns formed by volcanic activity millions of years ago. This full-day coach tour from Dublin lasts about 12 and a half hours and visits several key sites including Dunluce Castle, the Dark Hedges, and Belfast City. The tour begins with a stop at Dunluce Castle, a medieval fortress on a basalt cliff on the Antrim coast. Built in the 13th century, it was once the seat of Clan MacDonnell and has connections to Viking, Christian, and British history. The castle overlooks the Northern Atlantic Ocean and has appeared in TV and film including Game of Thrones and The Medallion. Next, the coach travels to the Giant's Causeway, where visitors have about 90 minutes to walk among the natural hexagonal columns linked to the legend of Finn McCool. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is Northern Ireland's only one and offers views of a unique geological formation. The third stop is the Dark Hedges, a tree-lined avenue planted in the 18th century by James Stuart leading to Gracehill House. The beech trees arch over the road creating a tunnel effect. The site is famous for its appearances in Game of Thrones and the film Transformers: The Last Knight, and local stories speak of a ghost called The Grey Lady. The final stop is Belfast City, where guests have about an hour to visit City Hall, notable for its 173-foot dome and post-WWII reconstruction. Belfast is Northern Ireland’s capital and second largest city, known historically for its linen industry and shipbuilding. Visitors can explore landmarks including the Crown Liquor Saloon and Albert’s Clock before the tour returns to Dublin around 7:30 PM. The coach provides live commentary by a professional guide, air conditioning, and a luggage compartment. Sightseeing happens along the Northern Ireland coast with landscapes visible from the vehicle. Food and drinks are not included, and there is no hotel pickup or drop-off service. The option to end the tour in Belfast is available, and luggage can be carried on.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Dunluce Castle
Dunluce Castle stands on a basalt outcrop on Northern Antrim’s coast. Built in the 13th century, it served as Clan MacDonnell’s stronghold during medieval times and has a history involving Viking, Christian, and British influences. The castle overlooks the Northern Atlantic Ocean. It has been featured in Game of Thrones as Pyke Castle and inspired C.S. Lewis’s Narnia descriptions. Visitors spend about 5 minutes viewing the castle and its surroundings.
5 min
Giant's Causeway
The Giant's Causeway consists of over 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, most of which are hexagonal but can have up to 8 sides. This natural formation resulted from the slow cooling of lava millions of years ago. Legend says the giant Finn McCool built this epic bridge to Scotland when preparing to fight a Scottish giant. It is a key part of Ireland’s ancient mythological landscape.
90 min
The Dark Hedges
The Dark Hedges is an avenue of beech trees planted around 1775 by James Stuart along the road to Gracehill House. The trees arch over the road forming a tunnel-like effect. The site is known for its eerie atmosphere and stories of a ghost called The Grey Lady. It gained fame from Game of Thrones as the King’s Road and appeared in the movie Transformers: The Last Knight. Visitors spend about 20 minutes here.
20 min
Belfast City Hall
Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland and second largest city on the island, is known historically as ‘Linenopolis’ and ‘Old Smoke’ for its industrial past. The coach stops at City Hall, which features a 173 ft (53 m) dome topped by a lantern and was rebuilt after the Belfast Blitz in World War II. Visitors can explore the area including the Crown Liquor Saloon and Albert’s Clock, reflecting the city’s history from shipbuilding to the Troubles.
60 min
Dublin
The tour returns to Dublin around 7:30 PM, concluding the day trip.
Meeting point
Please be at the departure point 5 - 10 mins before our tour leaves. Meeting point: Outside Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Parnell Square N, Dublin 1, at 6:45 am Return point: Outside Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Parnell Square N, Dublin 1 7:30pm and 8:30pm
End point
Please be at the departure point 5 - 10 mins before our tour leaves. Meeting point: Outside Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Parnell Square N, Dublin 1, at 6:45 am Return point: Outside Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Parnell Square N, Dublin 1 7:30pm and 8:30pm
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.