Giant's Causeway, Dark Hedges & Titanic Whiskey Distillery Day Trip from Dublin
by Finn McCools Tours
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This full-day bus trip from Dublin lasts about 13 hours and includes visits to several key sites in Northern Ireland. The first stop is Dunluce Castle, a medieval ruin built in the 13th century on a basalt cliff overlooking the north Antrim coast. You can explore the castle grounds and hear about its history as the seat of Clan MacDonnell and its appearances in TV and film. Next, the tour spends about two hours at the Giant's Causeway. This natural formation features over 40,000 interlocking basalt columns shaped by volcanic lava millions of years ago. You can walk along the coastal paths and see the unique hexagonal pillars linked in local legends to the giant Finn McCool. The group then visits the Dark Hedges for a short walk along the avenue of beech trees planted in the 18th century. The branches form a canopy overhead, creating a distinctive tunnel. The site is known for its appearances in Game of Thrones and local ghost stories. Afterward, the tour continues to the Titanic Distillers at Thompson Dock in Belfast. Here, you learn about the distillery's location beside the former Titanic dry dock and get an introduction to whiskey production. A tasting session of Titanic Whiskey is included. The last stop is Belfast city centre near City Hall, where there is time to explore the area and get refreshments before returning to Dublin by evening. The tour includes all fees and taxes as well as air-conditioned transport but does not include lunch or hotel pickup.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Dunluce Castle
Located on a basalt outcrop on the north coast of Antrim, this 13th-century castle was the seat of Clan MacDonnell. It has witnessed medieval, Viking, Christian, and British history. The castle stands overlooking the Northern Atlantic Ocean and features stories of collapsing walls and ghosts. It has appeared in the TV series Game of Thrones as Pyke and inspired C.S. Lewis's Cair Paravel. It was also featured in the movie The Medallion.
5 min
Giant's Causeway
This site features over 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, most hexagonal but with up to 8 sides, formed by volcanic lava millions of years ago. According to legend, Finn McCool built a bridge here to Scotland. Visitors can walk among the columns along the coastal paths. The area is listed as one of the top 100 geological heritage sites worldwide.
120 min
The Dark Hedges
An avenue of beech trees planted around 1775 by James Stuart leading to Gracehill House. The branches arch over the road creating a tunnel effect with light filtering through. The site is known for being haunted by a ghost called The Grey Lady. It appeared as the King's Road in Game of Thrones and was featured in the film Transformers: The Last Knight.
20 min
Titanic Distillers At Thompson Dock
Located beside the dry dock where the Titanic was built, this is Belfast's first whiskey distillery opened in over 90 years. The tour explains the area's maritime history and whiskey production. Visitors get a guided tasting of Titanic Whiskey, connecting the distillery with the ship's legacy.
90 min
Belfast
The tour stops in Belfast city centre near City Hall, an area inhabited since the Bronze Age with significant Irish history. Visitors have time to explore, buy snacks, or have a drink before boarding the coach for the return trip to Dublin.
15 min
Dublin
The tour concludes with the return to Dublin around 7:30 PM.
Meeting point
Pick up - 6:45am, outside Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1 *Please be at pick up 5 - 10 mins before tour departs Drop off location, Outside Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Parnell Square N, Dublin 1, Ireland between 7:30 - 8:30pm
End point
Pick up - 6:45am, outside Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1 *Please be at pick up 5 - 10 mins before tour departs Drop off location, Outside Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Parnell Square N, Dublin 1, Ireland between 7:30 - 8:30pm
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Giant's Causeway, Dark Hedges & Titanic Whiskey Distillery Day Trip from Dublin
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.€170Overview
This full-day bus trip from Dublin lasts about 13 hours and includes visits to several key sites in Northern Ireland. The first stop is Dunluce Castle, a medieval ruin built in the 13th century on a basalt cliff overlooking the north Antrim coast. You can explore the castle grounds and hear about its history as the seat of Clan MacDonnell and its appearances in TV and film. Next, the tour spends about two hours at the Giant's Causeway. This natural formation features over 40,000 interlocking basalt columns shaped by volcanic lava millions of years ago. You can walk along the coastal paths and see the unique hexagonal pillars linked in local legends to the giant Finn McCool. The group then visits the Dark Hedges for a short walk along the avenue of beech trees planted in the 18th century. The branches form a canopy overhead, creating a distinctive tunnel. The site is known for its appearances in Game of Thrones and local ghost stories. Afterward, the tour continues to the Titanic Distillers at Thompson Dock in Belfast. Here, you learn about the distillery's location beside the former Titanic dry dock and get an introduction to whiskey production. A tasting session of Titanic Whiskey is included. The last stop is Belfast city centre near City Hall, where there is time to explore the area and get refreshments before returning to Dublin by evening. The tour includes all fees and taxes as well as air-conditioned transport but does not include lunch or hotel pickup.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Dunluce Castle
Located on a basalt outcrop on the north coast of Antrim, this 13th-century castle was the seat of Clan MacDonnell. It has witnessed medieval, Viking, Christian, and British history. The castle stands overlooking the Northern Atlantic Ocean and features stories of collapsing walls and ghosts. It has appeared in the TV series Game of Thrones as Pyke and inspired C.S. Lewis's Cair Paravel. It was also featured in the movie The Medallion.
5 min
Giant's Causeway
This site features over 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, most hexagonal but with up to 8 sides, formed by volcanic lava millions of years ago. According to legend, Finn McCool built a bridge here to Scotland. Visitors can walk among the columns along the coastal paths. The area is listed as one of the top 100 geological heritage sites worldwide.
120 min
The Dark Hedges
An avenue of beech trees planted around 1775 by James Stuart leading to Gracehill House. The branches arch over the road creating a tunnel effect with light filtering through. The site is known for being haunted by a ghost called The Grey Lady. It appeared as the King's Road in Game of Thrones and was featured in the film Transformers: The Last Knight.
20 min
Titanic Distillers At Thompson Dock
Located beside the dry dock where the Titanic was built, this is Belfast's first whiskey distillery opened in over 90 years. The tour explains the area's maritime history and whiskey production. Visitors get a guided tasting of Titanic Whiskey, connecting the distillery with the ship's legacy.
90 min
Belfast
The tour stops in Belfast city centre near City Hall, an area inhabited since the Bronze Age with significant Irish history. Visitors have time to explore, buy snacks, or have a drink before boarding the coach for the return trip to Dublin.
15 min
Dublin
The tour concludes with the return to Dublin around 7:30 PM.
Meeting point
Pick up - 6:45am, outside Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1 *Please be at pick up 5 - 10 mins before tour departs Drop off location, Outside Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Parnell Square N, Dublin 1, Ireland between 7:30 - 8:30pm
End point
Pick up - 6:45am, outside Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1 *Please be at pick up 5 - 10 mins before tour departs Drop off location, Outside Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Parnell Square N, Dublin 1, Ireland between 7:30 - 8:30pm
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.