Top Belfast Shore Excursions

Cruise passengers whose journey includes a stop at Belfast Port—this is the tour for you. Make the most of limited time by going on a trip to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed natural wonder of the Giant’s Causeway. Instead of worrying about organizing car hire, the tour includes round-trip transportation to fit in with your cruise schedule. As well as the Giant’s Causeway, other highlights include Dunluce Castle, the Antrim Coast Road, and Portaneevy viewpoint.

Maximize time while docked in Belfast with this full-day shore excursion. Explore beyond the city to see a few of Northern Ireland’s top attractions including Giant’s Causeway, the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, and Carrickfergus Castle. Pick-up and drop-off at the dock in Belfast are included.

Explore historic Belfast in an open-top double-decker bus on this hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour.  With your 1- or 2-day pass, create your own adventure with possible stops at wall murals in Falls and Crumlin Roads, St George's Market, Titanic Dock, and Albert Clock. Enjoy unobstructed views, colorful onboard commentary, and a personalized itinerary.

The Giant's Causeway is Northern Ireland’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site, so the natural wonder makes a popular choice for a day trip. Located along the scenic Antrim Coast Road, you won't want to miss a moment focusing on the road. This full-day tour from Belfast makes it possible to maximize your time, combining a tour of the Giant's Causeway with visits to nearby attractions such as Carrickfergus Castle and Dunluce Castle—saving you the stress of self-driving.

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 knowledge of Belfast’s turbulent history and find out about The Troubles from a company that’s owned by both a Catholic and a Protestant—which helps provide a balanced, unbiased viewpoint. Opting for a private black taxi tour is a comfortable alternative to a crowded bus, and means you can ask the driver questions along the way as you travel between points of interest, such as the city’s famous murals.

Boost your knowledge of a significant part of Belfast's history—a 30-year period of conflict between nationalists and unionists—known as 'The Troubles' with this black taxi tour. No need to worry about sharing the ride with other travelers as it's a private experience for just your group. The tour stops at important sights such as Shankill Road and the Loyalist Walk, the Peace Walls, Falls Road, and the Sinn Fein press office.

We offer the famous black taxi tour with one of the local guides in an old London style black taxi. Travellers take a guided tour of Belfast peace walls and murals on a private tour.

A private guided tour around the stunning north coast including the Giant’s Causeway. You will have the opportunity to take in the sights and see various locations such as The Dark Hedges (King’s Road in Game of Thrones), Dunluce Castle, Giant’s Causeway, Bushmills Distillery, Ballintoy Harbour and Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge. We will stop along the way for lunch also (not included).

The best way to learn about Belfast’s past is to listen to stories from those who have experienced it—and this tour does exactly that. Explore key landmarks with a private taxi driver who has lived through Belfast’s turbulent history. During the tour, you can learn about the meaning behind the city's famous murals as you visit key sites, including the Shankill Road, the Falls Road, and the Peace Wall—where you can stop and sign your name.

Make the most of your time in Belfast's port with a day-trip along the coast of Northern Ireland. Journey along the Causeway Coast, known for its coastal cliffs, exquisite views, and unique geological formations, which include the famed Giant's Causeway. Afterward, head for the precariously perched ruins of Dunluce Castle, and learning about its tumultuous past, before returning to Belfast for a bit of sightseeing before re-boarding your cruise ship.

If you’ve only got limited time to explore Belfast and learn about its history, then make the most of it with this private black taxi tour. Hear invaluable commentary from a local who grew up in Belfast, and find out personal stories about what life was like during “The Troubles”. Notable stops on the itinerary include the Peace Wall, the Shankill Road, the Falls Road, and New Lodge Housing Office.

This day trip is a peaceful and luxurious alternative to crowded sightseeing buses. Instead, explore the highlights of the North Antrim Coast in a day with your own private driver to transport you between sites with ease. After setting off from Belfast, enjoy a comprehensive itinerary that includes highlights such as The Dark Hedges, Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge, the Giant’s Causeway, Dunluce Castle, and Bushmills Distillery.

Swap crowded buses for a more intimate and personalized way of exploring Belfast—a private taxi tour. Learn about "The Troubles" that divided the city, and see its famous murals up close; including the Peace Wall, where you can sign your name. During the tour, find out about 800 years of history, and have the chance to visit the Memorial Gardens too.

Your Eight Hour Causeway Sightseeing Tour includes, The Dark Hedges, brought to global fame by the popular Television series Game of Thrones. Your Causeway Sightseeing Tour weaves through time as we travel from location to location. Learning about Irish folklore and history. Ranging from Fionn mac Cumhaill and his conflict with the Scottish giant Benandonner to St Patrick's travels in Ireland, the massacres on Rathlin Island and Richard Óg de Burgh 2nd Earl of Ulster and the first Castle at Dunluce.

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.

Maximize your time in Northern Ireland and cover more ground in just one day than you could on public transit during this private excursion to the Antrim Coast, Giant’s Causeway, and more. Ideal for first-time visitors or those short on time, you can even customize the itinerary to your tastes without the hassle of arranging the logistics.

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.

Get ready for a shore excursion to remember with this private tour from Belfast Port. Instead of traveling on a crowded bus with lots of fellow cruise ship passengers, this luxurious alternative offers a private ride with just your personal group and the driver. See the Giant’s Causeway, enjoy a photo stop at Dunluce Castle, and visit the Glens of Antrim. The trip also showcases key Belfast sites—including the Peace Wall and Belfast Castle.

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.

Gain a deeper insight into Belfast’s political history—including stories of “The Troubles” by going on this private tour. To help make your time go further, private transportation between sites is included, with stops to help you see key landmarks up close. Notable locations showcased on the route include the Shankill Road, the Falls Road, and the Peace Wall, where you can see Belfast’s famous murals up close.

Discover Belfast’s fascinating political history on a private Peace Walls tour with convenient cruise ship transfers by luxury minivan. Explore both sides of Belfast’s historic divide as your local guide shares stories of The Troubles, the communities that lived through them, and the journey towards peace. See the famous Peace Walls at Cupar Way, political murals along the Falls and Shankill Roads, and the iconic Bobby Sands mural, with opportunities to stop for photographs along the way. Designed especially for cruise visitors, the experience includes pickup directly from Belfast Cruise Terminal. After the tour, choose an immediate transfer back to your ship or a drop-off in Belfast city centre. If you choose the city centre, the tour and transportation service conclude there.

It's not about the destination; it's the journey, right? A visit to the Giant's Causeway from Belfast is about the journey and the destination. This small-group guided tour from Belfast takes you up north to see the stunning Northern Irish countryside and coastline and then sets you free for a while at the natural volcanic rock phenomenon, the Giant's Causeway. On the way back visit Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge and Dunluce Castle. Once back in Belfast, see some of the famous political murals in town.