Belfast Castle Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Belfast Castle. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Shore Excursions Belfast|Up to 5 Tours in 1 Day from Cruise Ship @ Mick's Tours

• Belfast City Tour

• 2-Day Private Northern Ireland Tour

• 4-Hours Private Belfast City Tours

• Belfast City Sightseeing Tour Including Titanic Museum | 6 Hours

There’s currently no fee to visit Belfast Castle or the visitor center, which are free to all, as is the on-site car parking. However, if you want to spend an afternoon at the castle, factor in the cost of lunch or dinner at the on-site Cellar Restaurant. Alternatively, you can take a broader Belfast city tour that includes a stop at the castle; prices start from roughly US$200.

Yes, Belfast Castle is definitely worth visiting. Not only can you get great views over Belfast city below, but you can also stroll through the expansive gardens as you take in the architecture of the 19th-century castle itself. Given its proximity to the city center, you can get there independently without much hassle; however, if you're new to the area, taking a guided tour to the castle alongside more Belfast highlights, including the Titanic Museum, may be the best option.

Per one customer who booked the 4-Hours Private Belfast City Tours, "Murat did a great job exposing us to the history of Belfast as well as the current state of affairs in the city. Belfast Castle and the sites of the city were well presented, and we enjoyed the short visit to the Titanic Museum."

Belfast Castle is northwest of the main city center, on the slopes of Cave Hill. To get there you can drive up Antrim Road, or take the Metro 1 bus route from the city center and get off at the Strathmore Park stop. From there, it’s a short walk uphill.

No, there is no admission fee to enter Belfast Castle, its gardens, or its visitor information center. Some Belfast city tours include a stop at the castle, and the price for the tours varies, depending on the type.

Belfast Castle is typically open from 9am–9pm, Tuesdays through Saturdays. On Sundays and Mondays, the castle usually closes at 6pm. When visiting Belfast Castle, plan to spend at least an hour exploring all it offers.

Yes, Belfast Castle has both a restaurant and a coffee shop on its grounds. The Tavern Coffee Shop offers food at certain times and is open every day. The restaurant, called The Cellar, is open every day except Mondays.

When visiting Belfast Castle with children, try to arrive around 10am—you’ll avoid the opening hour’s rush of visitors, and you’ll also finish exploring in time for lunch at The Cellar on-site restaurant, which offers a kids’ menu. Reserve your table online in advance so hungry kids don’t have to wait.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Belfast Castle. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Belfast:

• Titanic Belfast

• Belfast Peace Wall

• Belfast City Hall

• Shankill Tours

• Belfast Falls Road

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Belfast.