Giants Causeway and Castles from Belfast: Guided Tour
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Belfast, Northern Ireland
- 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Travel against the tourist crowds for a return drive along the Antrim Coast
- Visit the ruins of Dunluce Castle and UNESCO-listed Giant's Causeway
- Journey by comfortable coach and enjoy the expertise of a guide
- Great for families or travelers with limited time
What's Included
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by air-conditioned luxury coach
- Visit to the Giant’s Causeway
- Stops at key sights like Dunluce Castle (photo stop, no entry) and The Dark Hedges
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Extra Add Ons/Admission to Extras
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Donegall Square WestBelfast BT1 6JH, UK
Giant's Causeway Tour Check in: 8:30am
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.8:45 am
Itinerary
1
Carrickfergus Castle
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Ballygally (Pass By)
Glenarm Castle (Pass By)
Carnlough (Pass By)
Glens of Antrim (Pass By)
2
Portaneevy View Point
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
The Dark Hedges
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Bushmills Distillery (Pass By)
4
Dunluce Castle
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
5
Giant's Causeway
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 150 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Ian_G
This was a well-compiled trip with well-selected stops. It was made even more interesting by Stuart our driver-commentator who has done plenty of research and has significant experience; insightful and fun - a good blend of facts and figures sprinkled with humour. He is also sincere and helpful. Note that trip stops do not include admission charges, those are extras. Great photo opportunities. Well recommended for first time visitors.
Reviews
4.8
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Matthew_M, Jul 2026
Very good commentary and ample time at each stop. Would highly recommend. Great value for the price.
Jackson_N, Jul 2026
Stuart was amazing. He was super funny and informative and the views were beautiful. The whole experience was better than we expected.
Christie_B, Jun 2026
The driver was very informative with the background on all the places we visited. He also communicated very well on what time we needed to be aboard the bus and what we could expect at the places we stopped
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hi Many thanks for taking the time to review your experience with us. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with us. Thank you.
Steven_m, Jun 2026
The tour guide, Troy, puts his heart and soul into this tour and provides the ultimate example of the craic. Beautiful views. Possibly the only, very slight, disappointment was the giants causeway was smaller than expected!
Lynn_A, Jun 2026
Mark, our driver, was excellent with a great sense of humour! Perfect balance of telling us about the area and attractions versus leaving us to just enjoy the journey. He also kept the group aware of running to time. A long day but the trip included several attractions.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hi Many thanks for taking the time to review your experience with us. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with us. Thank you.
Emily_W, Jun 2026
Stuart was a great tour guide but with the rain and fog, it was difficult to see much of anything. I personally think this excursion would only be worth it on a sunny day.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your review and for highlighting Stuart's excellent work. We're pleased to hear that you found him to be a great guide.
We are, however, disappointed by the rating, as it appears to be based primarily on the weather conditions experienced during the tour. Unfortunately, rain and fog are completely outside of our control, and the landscapes and viewpoints we visit can look very different depending on the day's weather.
Many guests enjoy these destinations in all conditions, and some even feel that the mist and changing weather add to the atmosphere and character of the scenery. While we understand that poor visibility can affect the experience, we feel it is somewhat unfair to judge the quality of the tour itself on factors that neither the guide nor the company can influence.
That said, we appreciate your feedback and are glad that Stuart helped make the day enjoyable despite the challenging weather conditions.
Natasha_A, Jun 2026
This was one of the best tours I've ever done, and it was also the highlight of my entire trip to Ireland. The Antrim Coast is one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. The Giants Causeway was so nice to visit and all it really wasn't very crowded. I highly recommend visiting. The lunch was a carvery and it was excellent, and the price was very reasonable, it was only about £20. The guide was excellent, too. I also felt like I had enough time everywhere.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hi Many thanks for taking the time to review your experience with us. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with us. Thank you.
kinsellatd, Jun 2026
The tour itself was good however we were supposed to pass by 2 castles and basically we only saw them from a distance and not really pointed out. The guide, although very nice, was not very helpful in directing us appropriately. Also at the causeway … which was free… we were supposed to have free admission which we did not have and so could not go into gift shop and cafe
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed the tour overall.
We would like to clarify that our itinerary allows approximately 30 minutes at each castle stop, which provides time for guests to get off the coach, explore the grounds, take photographs, and learn about the site. We are sorry if this was not your experience on the day.
Regarding the Giant's Causeway, the free admission included with our tour is access to the Causeway stones themselves. Entry to the Visitor Centre, gift shop, and café is operated separately by the site and requires an additional ticket purchase. As this is an optional extra cost, we do not advertise Visitor Centre admission as being included in the tour.
We would appreciate the opportunity to investigate your comments regarding the castle visits further. Could you please contact us directly with the date you travelled and the name of your driver/guide? This will allow us to review the tour and address any concerns with the team involved.
Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience.
Carol_P, May 2026
It was a fun filled day with good stories, history and laughter. 👏🏻👏🏻to our tour guide Leesa and driver Jon.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi Many thanks for taking the time to review your experience with us. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with us. Thank you.
Pattipeg_H, May 2026
The Atrium Coast Road is amazing. When you get to the Causeway, you’ll walk down a long hill to the sea. At first, you’ll just see huge boulders lining the shore. Keep walking to get to the pillars. You have to pay £18.45 to get into the gift shop. Save your money and get souvenirs somewhere else.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi Many thanks for taking the time to review your experience with us. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with us. Thank you.
James_W, May 2026
Wonderful tour guide Lisa! Very informative!
Had a lot of interesting information. Knows the area very well. Lots of insights for the area and the history. Very pleased with the tour guide Lisa and bus driver John.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi Many thanks for taking the time to review your experience with us. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with us. Thank you.
Sid_B, May 2026
Tour was well worth the money and each location picked was discussed and talked about in detail by the very knowledgeable coach driver. Would recommend 100% and each castle and stop was well worth a mooch. Plenty of rest stops along the way also as well as a lunch stop at a hotel/restaurant that did a buffet.
Weather was good for all stops and if you want to see the giants causeway no better way to see it. Red and blue routes depending on distance and ability but the stairs down are steep so be aware.
Will be using them again in future NI tours.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi Many thanks for taking the time to review your experience with us. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with us. Thank you.
Gail_H, May 2026
Although the weather wasn’t great the trip was good. Especially the Dark Hedges and the Giants Causeway. Really enjoyed the day.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi Many thanks for taking the time to review your experience with us. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with us. Thank you.
Lara_P, May 2026
The drive was enjoyable, the tour guide/driver was funny and told us many stories and information to make the trip even more interesting.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi Many thanks for taking the time to review your experience with us. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with us. Thank you.
Andrea_L, May 2026
Great experience, you get to see loads and I never felt too rushed. The views are lovely and our tour guide, Emma, and bus driver, John, were so hospitable and helpful!
Response from Host, May 2026
Hi Many thanks for taking the time to review your experience with us. We are so glad you
enjoyed the tour with Emma and John and I will ensure that they are aware of your positive review. Thank
you.
Jason_M, May 2026
As a seasoned Ireland visitor I try to avoid the tourist stuff, so I was a bit hesitant to join the coach tour. However, it proved to be a great experience. We lucked out with great weather and the coastline drive was scenic and enjoyable. Our guide, Stuart, had entertaining tidbits for the whole trip so the time passed quickly. Enjoyed both castles (Carricfergus and Dunluce, £4.50 entry to both), although a few more minutes at Dunluce would've been nice. Dark Hedges were fine. A bit underwhelming, IMO, but still worth checking out. The Giant's Causeway was amazing. Had a solid 2 hours there and saw everything I needed to see, plus grabbed a pint at The Nook to cap off the day. It's a long day, but you cover a lot of ground and have quite a bit of freedom when you're not on the bus. If you've never done the Causeway before, and don't have a local guide, I'd very much recommend this tour.
Response from Host, May 2026
Hi Many thanks for taking the time to review your experience with us. We are so glad you
enjoyed the tour with Stuart and I will ensure that he is aware of your positive review. Thank
you.
Meredith_R, May 2026
I had a wonderful time on the day tour. Stuart, our guide and driver, was a wealth of knowledge and very kind. The meeting point was easy to find (just look for the charter buses and guides in red jackets) and the bus was comfortable and clean. I would advise bringing a warm/waterproof jacket, as it gets windy, and to wear shoes that you can comfortably walk in on hilly/uneven terrain. Definitely budget a whole day for the tour, as we got back to Belfast shortly after 6 PM and you'll want to relax and probably grab a pint with newfound friends!
Response from Host, May 2026
Hi Many thanks for taking the time to review your experience with us. We are so glad you enjoyed the tour with Stuart and I will ensure that he is aware of your positive review. Thank you.
Deedra_T, May 2026
Beautiful views a great glimpse of the Ireland countryside. Bruce was an expert coach driver and Stuart was a great historian & full of great tales. It would have gotten a 5 star if I could have heard him better, but the people on the coach were so loud talking amongst themselves it made it difficult to hear him.
Response from Host, May 2026
Hi Many thanks for taking the time to review your experience with us. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with us. Thank you.
Michele_Z, Apr 2026
This was a great way to see a lot without the stress of driving yourself. We saw a lot, had time to shop and see each destination with enough time.
Response from Host, May 2026
Hi Many thanks for taking the time to review your experience with us. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with us. Thank you.
Tracie_B, Apr 2026
Great tour. Beautiful scenery. Guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. The food at the lunch stop was wonderful. But walk carefully at Giants Causeway!
Response from Host, May 2026
Hi Many thanks for taking the time to review your experience with us. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with us. Thank you.
LIsa_D, Apr 2026
We were 2 mins late for the bus and it left. Be on time. We had to pay a 30 pound cab fare to catch up to the group
Response from Host, May 2026
Hi Lisa, unfortunately we do have to stick strict to our schedule or this could have a knock on effect on the whole tour. We are glad you met the group and enjoyed your time with us!
Sherry_A, Apr 2026
It's a long day and a lot of driving. The Giant's Causeway and castles are amazing and worth seeing.
Sharon_C, Apr 2026
Great experience! The Causeway is a natural phenomenon not to be missed!
Our guide, Stuart was very knowledgeable and entertaining.
Only recommendation would be to add the distillery instead if stopping at the2nd castle which
was just a ruin rhat no one went into.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Many thanks for taking the time to review your experience with us. We are so glad you enjoyed the tour with Stuart and I will ensure that he is aware of your positive review. Thank you.
Gemma_W, Apr 2026
Excellent tour to giants causeway, tour guide Troy was entertaining and knowledgeable - great stops and delicious place to eat. Highly recommend
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Many thanks for taking the time to review your experience with us. We are so glad you enjoyed the tour with Troy and I will ensure that he is aware of your positive review. Thank you.
peter_s, Apr 2026
Hope it doesn’t rain, otherwise you will get very very wet,. The wind whistles all around. But it is definitely worth a visit
Kishani_W, Mar 2026
The tour was well planned. Stuart the driver/guide explained everything. Easy starting point next to the City Hall. Well worth for the price we paid.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Many thanks for taking the time to review your experience with us. We are so glad you enjoyed the tour with Stuart and I will ensure that he is aware of your positive review. Thank you.
Carolyn_R, Mar 2026
This full day tour was amazing and left us speechless. Troy is funny and personable and shared info as he drove us to the impressively restored Carrickfergus Castle and then the stunning cliffside Dunluce castle. A lunch stop allowed us to walk through the Dark Hedges of Game of Thrones fame before Troy took us to the main attraction- Giants Causeway. There are several hikes (or a bus) you can take to reach the causeway. We opted to take the red hike up the mountain which then led to stairs and a trail down to the shore and the causeway. The view from the top was absolutely breathtaking and just when we thought it could not get any better, we reached the causeway at the shore. We were literally speechless, as our brains couldn’t fathom the 40,000 plus basalt hexagonal columns. We climbed out onto them and watched the powerful waves wash in. The more moderate walk back up the blue hike was spent in some silent reflection. On the drive back to Belfast, Troy mostly played music - nice move, Troy! This was an awesome tour - I would not miss the chance to see Giants Causeway!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Many thanks for taking the time to review your experience with us. We are so glad you enjoyed the tour with Troy and I will ensure that he is aware of your positive review. Thank you.
Gemma_F, Mar 2026
Excellent day with a great driver,Dave and fantastic guide, Lisa who was so clear, friendly and informative.
So many great things to see, great details about each place of interest.
Well paced, plenty of stops, places for food and free time.
Giants causeway is as magnificent as you imagine.
All in all really great value for money and a brilliant experience.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Many thanks for taking the time to review your Giant's Causeway tour with Citysightseeing. We are glad to hear that you would recommend our day tour to other visitors. I will ensure that Dave and Lisa are aware of your feedback.
JONATHAN_Z, Mar 2026
Great coastal views and a good introduction to Northern Ireland. Well informed and entertained by guide Troy! A worthwhile and fun day.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Many thanks for taking the time to review your Giant's Causeway tour with Citysightseeing. We are glad to hear that you would recommend our day tour to other visitors. I will ensure that Troy is aware of your feedback.
Garth_B, Mar 2026
Stuart was a great driver and guide. Learned lots of interesting facts throughout the day and everything ran on schedule. Would recommend!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Many thanks for taking the time to review your Giant's Causeway tour with Citysightseeing. We are glad to hear that you would recommend our day tour to other visitors. I will ensure that Stuart is aware of your feedback.
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