Guided Giant's Causeway Day Tour from Belfast with Dunluce Castle, Bushmills Distillery, and Dark Hedges
by Odyssey Coach Tours
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This guided bus day trip from Belfast lasts about seven and a half hours and covers several notable locations along the Antrim coast. The tour includes a visit to the Giant's Causeway, where guests can learn about the myths of Finn McCool and walk around the UNESCO World Heritage site. Access to the Causeway is included at no extra cost. The itinerary also features stops at Dunluce Castle for photo opportunities of this 14th-century medieval ruin, Bushmills Distillery for whiskey tasting and shopping, and the Dark Hedges, a site known from the Game of Thrones series. The tour passes through the Glens of Antrim, offering views of quaint towns and natural landscapes. A comfort break is scheduled in Carnlough, a fishing village also recognizable from Game of Thrones. Although the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge is currently closed to buses, the tour stops at the nearby Portaneevy viewpoint to see the bridge and Rathlin Island. The driver provides live commentary during the journey. Pickup and drop-off at a designated meeting point in Belfast are included. Lunch and hotel drop-off are not provided.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Giant's Causeway
Guests visit the Giant's Causeway and have about one hour and forty-five minutes to explore. The guide explains the myths and legends of Finn McCool as visitors walk around this unique UNESCO World Heritage site. Entrance is free of charge.
105 min
Antrim Coast Road
The return drive to Belfast follows the Antrim Coast Road, considered one of Europe's most scenic routes. There is a 15-minute comfort stop in Carnlough, a fishing village on Carnlough Bay that served as a filming location for Game of Thrones Season 6, representing Braavos. The surrounding area remains largely unchanged, offering views of the Seven Kingdoms' fictional setting.
30 min
Bushmills Distillery
The tour includes a 30-minute stop at Bushmills Distillery, the oldest licensed distillery in the world. Visitors can browse the gift shop and participate in whiskey tasting. The distillery operates daily but is closed from December 23rd to January 3rd for holidays.
30 min
Dunluce Castle
A 10-minute stop is made at Dunluce Castle, a medieval 14th-century ruin known as one of Ireland's most romantic castles. Visitors have time to take photographs of the castle and its surrounding scenic area.
10 min
Carrick A Rede Rope Bridge
The Carrick-A-Rede rope bridge is currently closed to all tour buses. Instead, the tour stops at the Portaneevy viewpoint, offering views of the bridge and Rathlin Island.
15 min
Glens of Antrim
On the journey back to Belfast, the bus passes through the Nine Glens of Antrim, allowing guests to relax while observing small towns and natural landscapes in this area of notable natural beauty.
Portaneevy View Point
The tour stops for 15 minutes at Portaneevy viewpoint where visitors can see views of the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge and Rathlin Island.
15 min
The Dark Hedges
There is a 30-minute visit to the Dark Hedges, a tree-lined avenue made famous by the HBO series Game of Thrones.
30 min
Meeting point
Tour departs at 9.00am Check in 10 mins before departure BT1 6DY
End point
Tour departs at 9.00am Check in 10 mins before departure BT1 6DY
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Guided Giant's Causeway Day Tour from Belfast with Dunluce Castle, Bushmills Distillery, and Dark Hedges
by Odyssey Coach Tours
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.£76Overview
This guided bus day trip from Belfast lasts about seven and a half hours and covers several notable locations along the Antrim coast. The tour includes a visit to the Giant's Causeway, where guests can learn about the myths of Finn McCool and walk around the UNESCO World Heritage site. Access to the Causeway is included at no extra cost. The itinerary also features stops at Dunluce Castle for photo opportunities of this 14th-century medieval ruin, Bushmills Distillery for whiskey tasting and shopping, and the Dark Hedges, a site known from the Game of Thrones series. The tour passes through the Glens of Antrim, offering views of quaint towns and natural landscapes. A comfort break is scheduled in Carnlough, a fishing village also recognizable from Game of Thrones. Although the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge is currently closed to buses, the tour stops at the nearby Portaneevy viewpoint to see the bridge and Rathlin Island. The driver provides live commentary during the journey. Pickup and drop-off at a designated meeting point in Belfast are included. Lunch and hotel drop-off are not provided.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Giant's Causeway
Guests visit the Giant's Causeway and have about one hour and forty-five minutes to explore. The guide explains the myths and legends of Finn McCool as visitors walk around this unique UNESCO World Heritage site. Entrance is free of charge.
105 min
Antrim Coast Road
The return drive to Belfast follows the Antrim Coast Road, considered one of Europe's most scenic routes. There is a 15-minute comfort stop in Carnlough, a fishing village on Carnlough Bay that served as a filming location for Game of Thrones Season 6, representing Braavos. The surrounding area remains largely unchanged, offering views of the Seven Kingdoms' fictional setting.
30 min
Bushmills Distillery
The tour includes a 30-minute stop at Bushmills Distillery, the oldest licensed distillery in the world. Visitors can browse the gift shop and participate in whiskey tasting. The distillery operates daily but is closed from December 23rd to January 3rd for holidays.
30 min
Dunluce Castle
A 10-minute stop is made at Dunluce Castle, a medieval 14th-century ruin known as one of Ireland's most romantic castles. Visitors have time to take photographs of the castle and its surrounding scenic area.
10 min
Carrick A Rede Rope Bridge
The Carrick-A-Rede rope bridge is currently closed to all tour buses. Instead, the tour stops at the Portaneevy viewpoint, offering views of the bridge and Rathlin Island.
15 min
Glens of Antrim
On the journey back to Belfast, the bus passes through the Nine Glens of Antrim, allowing guests to relax while observing small towns and natural landscapes in this area of notable natural beauty.
Portaneevy View Point
The tour stops for 15 minutes at Portaneevy viewpoint where visitors can see views of the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge and Rathlin Island.
15 min
The Dark Hedges
There is a 30-minute visit to the Dark Hedges, a tree-lined avenue made famous by the HBO series Game of Thrones.
30 min
Meeting point
Tour departs at 9.00am Check in 10 mins before departure BT1 6DY
End point
Tour departs at 9.00am Check in 10 mins before departure BT1 6DY
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.