Top Northern Ireland Half-day Tours

Start your day with a guided morning tour to Giant’s Causeway from Belfast. Perfect for those short on time, this efficient tour includes round-trip transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle and free time to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site at your own pace. Reaching the Causeway without a car can be tricky, but this tour handles the logistics for you. Plus, you'll also have a chance to enjoy the dramatic coastal views at Portaneevy.

Explore Belfast with local guides during this half-day walking tour. Join ex-political prisoners, who served time in jail for standing up for their beliefs, to learn about the political history of Belfast. Hear stories about the two opposing views of The Troubles and visit city landmarks including the Peace Wall and the murals along Shankill Road.

Get a quick and stress-free introduction to the city of Belfast with this guided walking tour. Follow your licensed tour guide around the city in a small group as they show you many of the city’s most important attractions. Learn the history of the city and get your bearings, so you can return later to visit inside the attractions that most interest you. This small-group activity is limited to 20 people.

“Game of Thrones” fans—get ready to deepen your knowledge of the iconic TV series with this Game of Thrones Studio Tour experience. Don’t worry about figuring out how to get there, as the trip includes round-trip transfers from central Belfast. During your tour, have the chance to see the Great Hall at Winterfell, and discover the actual places where “Game of Thrones” was filmed.

Check out Northern Ireland's must-see sights on a day-long shore excursion. Start at the UNESCO-listed Giant's Causeway with its thousands of basalt rock columns. Learn about Irish whiskey at Bushmills Distillery before heading to the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, which connects the mainland to a tiny island. Spend time at the Dark Hedges, a tunnel of beech trees that was featured in Game of Thrones, before ending with a city tour of Belfast.

Expand your palate and discover favorite local foodie haunts with this walking tour and tasting adventure. As you stroll between stops, a guide points out street art and shares stories about the city’s history that you’d miss if exploring alone. Sample soda bread, Irish cured meats and cheeses, local oysters, and enjoy included drinks like Guinness and Irish craft beer.

This is a three hour in depth luxury tour of Belfast City. Starting off in the West and cutting a zig zag path through Belfast and finishing up in the East. Giving you an opportunity to see everything that Belfast has to offer, and for you to take note of some locations that you may want to revisit in more detail at a later time. When your tour ends, you will be returned to your pickup point.

Visit Northern Ireland's premier attraction, the Giant's Causeway, on this efficient express tour from Belfast. Departing daily at 10 am, enjoy a scenic drive inland and then through Ballycastle along part of the Causeway Coastal Route and spend 2½ hours exploring the iconic hexagonal stones of the Causeway. Capture stunning views at the nearby Carrick-a-Rede Ropebridge before returning to Belfast by approximately 4 pm. This tour is perfect for those on a tight schedule or who prefer not to rush through multiple sites. Upgrade options for premium seating are available for added comfort. - Daily departures at 10 am, returning around 4 pm - 2½ hours of exploration time at Giant's Causeway - Scenic drive along part of the Causeway Coastal Route - Upgrade available to Premium Seats in the first 4 rows of the coach

Skip the history books and explore the Belfast Troubles on this powerful tour led by two local women—one from a Republican background, the other from a Loyalist community. Walk through the city as they share personal stories of loss, resilience, and life on opposite sides of the conflict. Visit the International Mural Wall on Divis Street, the Garden of Remembrance, the Peace Wall, and more while gaining first-hand insight.

Discover the stories behind Game of Thrones with a studio tour and round-trip coach transfer from Dublin city center. Board an air-conditioned coach in Dublin and admire views during the journey to Linen Mill Studios in Banbridge, Northern Ireland. Go behind the scenes at this Game of Thrones filming location and learn about how the popular TV series was made. Return transportation back to Dublin is included.

Delve into the fascinating history of the Titanic at Titanic Belfast, the world’s largest Titanic exhibition, on a self-guided tour. Explore the institution at your own pace to discover insightful exhibits detailing the construction, voyage, and legacy of the infamous ship. Enjoy interactive displays, watch audiovisual presentations, and feel the excitement of an exhilarating Shipyard Ride. Receive complimentary entry to the SS Nomadic, the Titanic’s tender ship.

Travel in comfort on a private luxury minivan experience along Northern Ireland’s stunning coastline to the world-famous Gobbins Cliff Path. Unlike large group tours, this experience offers flexible pickup from Belfast hotels, cruise terminals, and airports, complimentary bottled water, onboard WiFi, and a relaxed private atmosphere for up to 7 passengers. Guests can enjoy breathtaking coastal scenery while travelling at their own pace in a modern air-conditioned vehicle. This tour is perfect for couples, families, photographers, cruise ship visitors, and small groups looking for a more personal and comfortable way to experience one of Northern Ireland’s hidden gems. The experience can also be customised with flexible pickup arrangements and optional scenic photo stops along the Antrim Coast.

This fully private experience goes beyond a typical Belfast tour, offering a journey through Ireland’s story—from its ancient origins, including a visit to a 5,000-year-old site, through to the complexities of recent history and life in the post-conflict era. Along the way, you’ll gain a balanced and insightful understanding of the past and present, while also taking in Belfast’s beautiful architecture and iconic landmarks. We look forward to welcoming you on this unique and memorable tour.

Learn about recent history and political struggles in Belfast during a walking tour of the city center. Meet your guide and set out on a city stroll that includes top landmarks such as the Cathedral Quarter, City Hall, and Ann Street. Hear stories about important events during the period of history known as The Troubles and gain a fresh perspective on Belfast and Northern Ireland.

Come and explore the sights and sounds of a vibrant music city with a specialist music guide and musician! Belfast is the only city on the island of Ireland to have gained the status of UNESCO City of Music. This fun walking tour is the only tour to cover a wide range of music genres - from folk and pop to punk, and from classical and hip hop to jazz and lots more! Guests will enjoy a special tour playlist along the way. You will see some cool music venues, including traditional bars and clubs, historic buildings, open air performance spaces and even a church. Your knowledgeable and passionate guide, Dolores, will share stories about iconic music moments, and many of Belfast's best-known musicians, including Van Morison, Gary Moore, Ruby Murray and Snow Patrol. The tour ends with a visit to the city's contemporary music hub, the Oh Yeah Music Centre, where you will be shown around its NI Music Exhibition.

Maximize time in Northern Ireland with a half-day trip to the Giant’s Causeway from Belfast. Visit this landmark and Unesco World Heritage site along the Atlantic coast and see its 40,000 interlocking hexagonal stone columns. Explore the site independently at your own pace. See the ruins of Dunluce Castle before returning to Belfast.

Depart Belfast for a full-day tour of Northern Ireland's spectacular Antrim Coast and the Giant's Causeway. Stop at the cliff-top ruins of Dunluce Castle and learn the history of this former medieval stronghold. Visit the distinct geologic formations that form the Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland's only UNESCO-listed site.

Delve into the beautiful Northern Irish countryside—and don’t worry about planning the logistics yourself—on this seamless, full-day tour from Belfast. Board your air-conditioned coach in the morning, and leave the city behind. Visit the Dark Hedges (which served as a "Game of Thrones" filming location), the UNESCO-listed Giant’s Causeway, and Dunluce Castle. As you go, learn more about the sights from your guide.

Make it straightforward and simple to secure a tour of Belfast no matter if you’re arriving on a cruise or spending a single day in the city. This half-day tour combines a historical driving tour with a visit to the Titanic museum for a comprehensive insight into the history of Northern Ireland’s capital. From the Parliament Buildings and Belfast Castle to Queen’s University, you’ll see the highlights of Belfast in a comfortable, luxury mini-van.

Raise your glass to an exciting night in Belfast and make new friends during this pub crawl. Join a local guide as you discover traditional Irish pubs, enjoy live music, sample beverages such as whiskey and Irish Cream, and hear stories of the city’s drinking past. Along the way, stroll through hidden alleyways and get inspired by street artwork. Visit local favorites that you won’t find in the guidebooks.

Immerse yourself in Belfast's history on this guided walking tour. Get an overview of the city by exploring it on foot whilst learning directly from your guide as you go. Pass by sights including the Titanic Memorial Garden, the Beacon of Hope and Belfast Cathedral. Perfect for first-timers who want to get in as much sightseeing as possible.

Explore the whole of the north coast tour on this five hour action packed day! See the north coast in this fast tracked tour.

Step back into 1912 on this guided tour of the famous Titanic Museum and the Titanic Whiskey Distillery in the city where it all began. Skip the long lines with priority entry and join your guide for an immersive group experience. Hear real passenger stories, see recreated cabins up close, and learn about life below the decks. Afterward, visit the distillery at Thomson Dock where you’ll taste hand-crafted spirits and learn about the whiskey-making process.