Top Northern Ireland Walking Tours

Embark on a trail through Belfast in search of the six Glass of Thrones stained-glass windows, each depicting scenes from the world of Westeros. Led by a tour guide who was an extra in the series, you will hear behind-the-scenes tales and learn about the landscapes that bought the show to life with plenty of time for questions.

The Giant's Causeway is Northern Ireland’s most visited natural wonder and only UNESCO World Heritage site. On this shore excursion, maximize your time in Belfast and head straight to the Giant’s Causeway to arrive before the crowds. Photo stops include Dunluce Castle and Cushendall, with a pass-by of the currently closed Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge. The tour also visits Belfast’s famous Peace Wall and murals.

See several filming locations from Game of Thrones on this full-day tour from Belfast. Learn about insider stories from guides who worked as extras on the popular HBO series. Visit Old Castle Ward, location of the Winterfell Castle from season 1. See an old-growth forest, medieval ruins, landmarks like Inch Abbey, and go for a scenic ferry ride on Strangford Lough.

Embark on a haunting self-guided tour exploring Derry/Londonderry's eerie past. Join David Douglas, a passionate historian and owner of Derrie Danders Walking and Audio Tours, to uncover spine-chilling narratives and delve into the city's mysterious allure. Discover the origins of Halloween as you explore the city renowned for hosting Europe's largest Halloween street festival. This tour unravels chilling tales at iconic spots like the Nerve Centre, St Augustine's Church, and the Tower Museum. Discover ghostly legends, tragic love stories, and historical events intertwined with the city's unique history. Get unlimited use of this tour before your booking date and after it. You can use the virtual tour option at home, too. Once you have booked, you will receive instructions and a unique code to download the tour. The app displays directions to the starting point; when you’re in the right place, tap start.

Pack Up Your Troubles: Political & Murals Taxi Tour Join me on a personal journey through Belfast and hear the stories behind The Troubles. As a local guide who lived through the conflict, I’ll share my own experiences alongside the history of the people and communities who shaped our city. We’ll visit both Protestant and Catholic areas, seeing famous political murals, memorials, and the Peace Walls that still divide parts of Belfast today. Along the way, I’ll share some of the personal stories and memories that make these places so meaningful. I’ll tell you what life was really like during those difficult years, why more than 3,700 people lost their lives, and why the legacy of The Troubles still matters today. But this tour is about more than conflict. It’s also about peace, change, resilience, and hope. Come and see Belfast through the eyes of someone who lived it—not just as history, but as a story that is still part of our city today.

The capital of Northern Ireland is famously known as the birthplace of the grand Titanic ship, In fact the shipyards where the Titanic was built are now part of the Titanic Quarter. Discover the Big Fish, a mosaic sculpture adorned with images and texts related to the history of Belfast. Admire the Presbyterian Church, the oldest surviving church in the city. As you walk along the River Lagan and the city centre, you will hear the interesting stories of Belfast's maritime past, a former industrial powerhouse, and the city’s political and religious upheavals. You will also come to know about Belfast's unique connection with the American War of Independence.

Led by former prisoners, this is a no holds barred account of life in Conflict. Told by those who survived it. Using the famous murals and buildings let our guides weave their own personal stories into a your journey into the most recent conflict in Irish/British history. Beginning at The Iconic Divis Tower, this tour makes its way along the famous Falls RD, Where we can see scars of gun battles on buildings. Delve deep into the history of many famous Murals like Bobby Sands, write your name on the peace wall or leave a simple message of hope for the future.

We start at the iconic Big Fish, standing on the very ground where Belfast’s story began. Beneath your feet lies a rich tapestry of history, myth, and intrigue. From here, our journey through the streets of Beal Feirste unfolds - a tale woven with shipbuilding, rebellion, and a cast of unforgettable characters. We’ll trace the flow of the River Farset to Custom House Square, explore the hidden alleys of The Entries (and their scandalous past), and pause outside some of the historic establishments that keep our city lubricated with a beverage or two. Along the way, expect to encounter stories of resilience - from St. Anne’s Cathedral to the powerful legacy of Frederick Douglass and Mary Ann McCracken. Whether you’re a history buff, a curious wanderer, or just in search of good craic, I hope this tour offers a fresh take on a city that’s small in size but mighty in character, and has one heck of a story.

Travel into the Seven Kingdoms on this exciting Game of Thrones-themed tour from Belfast. See where many pivotal GOT scenes were shot, visiting places that aren't marked on the map as filming locations. Get dazzled by the Giant's Causeway, entry to which is included on the tour. You don't have to be an avid Game of Thrones viewer to love this tour, as the nature and culture you'll see along the way will be dazzling.

We used great storytelling, beautiful design and 21st century technology to create Gorta - Swatragh’s Famine Story, a new visitor centre that delves into the history of Swatragh village and the incredible legacy of Dr. Mooney. Dr. Mooney and his wife, Sarah, ran a surgery and dispensary from this location in the mid 1800s, and during the Great Hunger – An Gorta Mór, they established a private soup kitchen to aid the community. In collaboration with esteemed historians like Ciarán Reilly from Maynooth University and local experts, the centre brings to life the Mooneys’ unwavering commitment during one of Ireland’s most challenging periods. The centre, part-funded by Tourism Northern Ireland’s Experience Development Programme and Invest Northern Ireland’s Collaborative Growth Programme, features interpretative panels, audiovisual aids, and incredible bog oak sculptures by Kieran Tuohy.

Explore famous filming locations from television’s "Game of Thrones" plus the renowned Giant’s Causeway, on a full-day tour from Belfast. Rather than driving the winding country roads of Northern Ireland alone, you'll be transported between highlights such as Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge, Dunluce Castle, and the UNESCO–listed Giant’s Causeway. Your guide, well-versed in the show, brings the 'Game of Thrones' series to life as you visit filming sites featured in popular plot lines.

This is a great pick for anyone interested in learning about 'The Troubles' in Northern Ireland. Find out about Belfast's 30-year period of civil and political conflict from the perspective of an Irish Republican political activist who is also a member of Sinn Féin. Your private guide reveals personal insights that you wouldn't hear if exploring alone. Along the way, visit the Falls Road, the Peace Walls, Clonard Martyrs, Shankill Road, and Milltown Cemetery.

Experience the beauty of Northern Ireland’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site on this stunning private tour of the Giant’s Causeway. Enjoy pick-up and drop-off from any Belfast location, travel in the comfort of a private vehicle, and take in the best sites of the Antrim Coast. Stop at Dunluce Castle, Bushmills Distillery, and the Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge, and come to understand why many call this area 'the eighth wonder of the world'.

A convenient option for time-tight travelers who want to see as much of Northern Ireland as possible in a single day, this tour encompasses the country’s highlights as well as some lesser-known sights. Explore Belfast city with a guide and travel along the Antrim Coast, stopping at the Giant’s Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, and the waterfalls of Glenariff Nature Reserve without the hassle of navigation.

A unique experience in which there's a breeding alpaca farm, with babies in the pastures, and so many alpacas for you to interact with. There's also a fibre producer and product producer - you can see all of the alpaca products in the Alpaca space, and purchase some incredible alpaca items to take home to extend the fleecy memories.

Irelands only purpose built alpaca trekking scenic trail with a coffee trailer on an island. A unique experience for friends, family or solo adventurers. Walk with a gentle alpaca around a stunning 1.4km stoned pathway that meanders through farmland, woodland and wetlands, over bridges and undulating picturesque terrain. At the end of your guided walk, you get to stop at a coffee trailer located on a small island in one of our ponds to enjoy a proper tea or coffee and of course a delicious bake or two!

Join us on a 3 hour tour of Belfast’s best beer bars with our resident beer expert as you learn all about and experience the local beer and have some tasty bites along the way. You’ll visit a range of fantastic craft beer bars and food venues, tasting at least 9 beaut beers (including some wild and whacky) and biting into 3 very different tasty bites.

This is the only Gin Tour you can do in Belfast! Over the course of 3.5 hours you will discover the incredible gins that are being distilled in Ireland as well as the brilliant Belfast bars that serve them. Our gin guides make this experience really special as they are "ginthusiasts" and are so passionate about the juniper elixir. You'll try 7 carefully selected gins, from old school to new and you'll find out how diverse a category gin is and how each of the bars showcases this spirit.

Irish literature lovers can explore the world of Seamus Heaney on a private day tour from Belfast. Gain an understanding of the events that shaped Heaney’s work as you discover notable landmarks such as his birthplace and Lough Beg. Travel by car for seamless transfer between dispersed locations, and keep energized with afternoon tea included in the price.

Use an app to survive a zombie apocalypse in Lisburn. In Zombie Scavengers, explore the city however you'd like to search for items needed to survive a zombie apocalypse. You'll get points for finding these items. You can also do some zombie themed challenges for points on the app as well. Strategize in order to get the most points and survive the apocalypse. Your remote host will be there for you via chat if you need anything. Can you survive the apocalypse in Lisburn?

Skip the crowds—this is a private tour for your group only. Embark on a private walking tour of Derry, Northern Ireland, to explore its rich history and poignant landmarks. Begin at Free Derry Corner, where you’ll discover the symbol of the Bogside’s struggle for civil rights, and then pay your respects at the Bloody Sunday Monument, a somber memorial commemorating a tragic event. Continue your journey with a visit to The Bogside Artists’ murals, which vividly depict the city’s history and political struggles. Finally, explore the historic Derry Walls, one of Europe’s most complete city walls, offering panoramic views and insights into Derry’s past. This private walking tour provides a deep understanding of Derry’s cultural heritage, historical development, and insights into some of the key historical periods and events in the city’s history.

This experience is unique for its unmatched flexibility and strong emphasis on group interaction. It’s not bound to a fixed schedule or route, allowing groups to start, strategize, and explore at their own pace. The core difference is the immersive, lighthearted zombie theme that dictates the tasks—you're scavenging for supplies and completing silly challenges to prove your survival mettle. It’s perfect for team-building or family fun because it's priced per team (up to 10 people), includes the guidance of a remote, chat-based host, and culminates in the unique bragging rights of checking your national rank on the app's leaderboard.

In this fun Lisburn scavenger hunt, players will use an app to find objects in the city, in any order they want, to collect points! They'll also complete challenges for points. Players can see their score on the app's live rankings. All scavenger hunts have a remote host to help along the way. Come explore with us in Lisburn.

Belfast City Hall was crafted by the same artisans who shaped Titanic’s grand lounges — and inside, a whispering gallery once carried the private words of politicians across its dome. This self-guided tour lets you uncover these connections at your own rhythm, from the cobbled alley where Snow Patrol first performed beneath bright umbrellas to the Big Fish sculpture, its ceramic scales etched with fragments of the city’s story. Follow Belfast’s rise from muddy riverside settlement to “Linenopolis,” hear of Mary Ann McCracken walking her brother to the gallows, and find out why the Albert Clock leans four feet off balance. The walk ends at the Crown Liquor Saloon, where revenge was hidden in plain sight. Start whenever you like, pause for a pint, and continue offline — rain or shine. Over 20,000 travelers have already explored this way, backed by a full refund guarantee.