Giants Causeway & Castles Full-Day Coach Tour from Belfast with Guided Commentary
by Citysightseeing Belfast
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This full-day coach tour from Belfast covers Northern Ireland’s Antrim Coast, combining historic sites and natural landmarks over about 8.5 hours. The trip starts at Carrickfergus Castle, a Norman fortress built in 1177, where visitors can walk the stone walls and optionally enter the castle. Along the scenic coastal route, the coach passes through Ballygally, Glenarm Castle, Carnlough, and the nine Glens of Antrim, with photo stops and views of each location. The tour includes a 15-minute stop at the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge viewpoint to see the cliffs and Atlantic Ocean but does not include crossing the bridge. At the Dark Hedges, visitors get a one-hour walk beneath the 300-year-old beech trees known from Game of Thrones, followed by a lunch break at the nearby Hedges Hotel (lunch not included). The route continues past Old Bushmills Distillery, with time to view its historic buildings from outside, then stops for 30 minutes at Dunluce Castle, a medieval cliffside ruin linked to local legends and TV fame. The final and longest stop is 90 minutes at the Giant’s Causeway, where visitors can walk among 40,000 basalt columns and learn about their volcanic origin and associated myths. Transport is by air-conditioned luxury coach with live commentary throughout. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Carrickfergus Castle
The tour starts at Carrickfergus Castle, a well-preserved medieval fortress built in 1177 that has stood for over 800 years. Visitors may walk along the ancient stone walls and battlements with views over the harbor and see the statue of King William III, marking his 1690 landing. Entry inside the castle is optional, allowing guests to explore its history or enjoy the grounds and nearby refreshments.
40 min
Ballygally
The coach drives along the Antrim Coast, passing through Ballygally, a seaside village known for colorful cottages and quiet shores. This section offers views of cliffs, beaches, and the Atlantic Ocean, providing photo opportunities and a sense of Northern Ireland’s coastal environment.
Glenarm Castle
The route continues with views of Glenarm Castle, a 17th-century estate set among green hills overlooking Glenarm Bay. The castle is one of Ireland’s oldest continuously inhabited homes. This stop is a drive-by, allowing guests to see the castle’s architecture framed by the coastal landscape.
Carnlough
The coach passes through Carnlough Harbour, a fishing village recognized by Game of Thrones fans as a filming location from Season 6. Visitors see the harbor with its fishing boats and stone buildings, and enjoy views of the rugged coastline.
Glens of Antrim
The tour travels through the Glens of Antrim, nine valleys featuring rolling hills, streams, and coastal views. This area is noted for its natural scenery and local legends, providing multiple picturesque scenes along the way.
Portaneevy View Point
There is a 15-minute stop at the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge viewpoint above a 75-foot chasm separating the mainland from Carrick Island. Visitors cannot cross the bridge but can take photos and view the cliffs and Atlantic waters.
15 min
The Dark Hedges
Visitors spend about an hour at the Dark Hedges, a 300-year-old avenue of beech trees known as the Kingsroad in Game of Thrones. The area offers a shaded walking path and photo spots. Nearby, the group breaks for lunch at the Hedges Hotel, though food is not included.
60 min
Bushmills Distillery
The coach passes Old Bushmills Distillery, Ireland’s oldest working whiskey distillery since 1608. Guests see the historic buildings from outside but do not enter.
Dunluce Castle
There is a 30-minute stop at Dunluce Castle, a medieval ruin on a cliff overlooking the North Atlantic. Recognized as the House of Greyjoy from Game of Thrones, visitors can explore the ruins or view them externally while enjoying coastal views.
30 min
Giant's Causeway
The final stop is the Giant’s Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with 40,000 basalt columns formed by volcanic activity. Visitors have about 90 minutes to walk among the columns, take photos, and learn about the legend of Finn McCool. Admission is free.
90 min
Meeting point
Giant's Causeway Tour Check in: 8:30am
End point
Giant's Causeway Tour Check in: 8:30am
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Giants Causeway & Castles Full-Day Coach Tour from Belfast with Guided Commentary
by Citysightseeing Belfast
Choose from 1 available option
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.£48Overview
This full-day coach tour from Belfast covers Northern Ireland’s Antrim Coast, combining historic sites and natural landmarks over about 8.5 hours. The trip starts at Carrickfergus Castle, a Norman fortress built in 1177, where visitors can walk the stone walls and optionally enter the castle. Along the scenic coastal route, the coach passes through Ballygally, Glenarm Castle, Carnlough, and the nine Glens of Antrim, with photo stops and views of each location. The tour includes a 15-minute stop at the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge viewpoint to see the cliffs and Atlantic Ocean but does not include crossing the bridge. At the Dark Hedges, visitors get a one-hour walk beneath the 300-year-old beech trees known from Game of Thrones, followed by a lunch break at the nearby Hedges Hotel (lunch not included). The route continues past Old Bushmills Distillery, with time to view its historic buildings from outside, then stops for 30 minutes at Dunluce Castle, a medieval cliffside ruin linked to local legends and TV fame. The final and longest stop is 90 minutes at the Giant’s Causeway, where visitors can walk among 40,000 basalt columns and learn about their volcanic origin and associated myths. Transport is by air-conditioned luxury coach with live commentary throughout. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Carrickfergus Castle
The tour starts at Carrickfergus Castle, a well-preserved medieval fortress built in 1177 that has stood for over 800 years. Visitors may walk along the ancient stone walls and battlements with views over the harbor and see the statue of King William III, marking his 1690 landing. Entry inside the castle is optional, allowing guests to explore its history or enjoy the grounds and nearby refreshments.
40 min
Ballygally
The coach drives along the Antrim Coast, passing through Ballygally, a seaside village known for colorful cottages and quiet shores. This section offers views of cliffs, beaches, and the Atlantic Ocean, providing photo opportunities and a sense of Northern Ireland’s coastal environment.
Glenarm Castle
The route continues with views of Glenarm Castle, a 17th-century estate set among green hills overlooking Glenarm Bay. The castle is one of Ireland’s oldest continuously inhabited homes. This stop is a drive-by, allowing guests to see the castle’s architecture framed by the coastal landscape.
Carnlough
The coach passes through Carnlough Harbour, a fishing village recognized by Game of Thrones fans as a filming location from Season 6. Visitors see the harbor with its fishing boats and stone buildings, and enjoy views of the rugged coastline.
Glens of Antrim
The tour travels through the Glens of Antrim, nine valleys featuring rolling hills, streams, and coastal views. This area is noted for its natural scenery and local legends, providing multiple picturesque scenes along the way.
Portaneevy View Point
There is a 15-minute stop at the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge viewpoint above a 75-foot chasm separating the mainland from Carrick Island. Visitors cannot cross the bridge but can take photos and view the cliffs and Atlantic waters.
15 min
The Dark Hedges
Visitors spend about an hour at the Dark Hedges, a 300-year-old avenue of beech trees known as the Kingsroad in Game of Thrones. The area offers a shaded walking path and photo spots. Nearby, the group breaks for lunch at the Hedges Hotel, though food is not included.
60 min
Bushmills Distillery
The coach passes Old Bushmills Distillery, Ireland’s oldest working whiskey distillery since 1608. Guests see the historic buildings from outside but do not enter.
Dunluce Castle
There is a 30-minute stop at Dunluce Castle, a medieval ruin on a cliff overlooking the North Atlantic. Recognized as the House of Greyjoy from Game of Thrones, visitors can explore the ruins or view them externally while enjoying coastal views.
30 min
Giant's Causeway
The final stop is the Giant’s Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with 40,000 basalt columns formed by volcanic activity. Visitors have about 90 minutes to walk among the columns, take photos, and learn about the legend of Finn McCool. Admission is free.
90 min
Meeting point
Giant's Causeway Tour Check in: 8:30am
End point
Giant's Causeway Tour Check in: 8:30am
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.