Morning Giant's Causeway Half Day Tour from Belfast
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Belfast, Northern Ireland
- 5 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- This round-trip tour from Belfast makes the most of your time
- Drive past the Dark Hedges road, made famous by Game of Thrones
- Morning tour with the rest of the day free to explore
- Group tour helps to keep costs down
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Driver/guide
- Live onboard commentary
- Entry/visit to the Giant’s Causeway
- Photo stops
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Europa HotelGreat Victoria St, Belfast BT2 7AP, UK
We meet in front of the famous Europa Hotel, on Great Victoria Street, BT2 7AP - right in the very heart of Belfast. (The bus typically collects from Glengall Street, just off Great Victoria Street - so keep a watchful eye)
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.8:00 am
Itinerary
1
Portaneevy View Point
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Giant's Causeway
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
The Dark Hedges (Pass By)
3
Carrick A Rede Rope Bridge
Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 58 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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Reviews
4.8
based on 244 reviews
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Shelby_R, Jul 2026
Our driver (Garry) was funny, knowledgable and we give him 5 stars!! The tour was everything we expected and more. The half day tour was perfect for us!
Jayne_H, Jul 2026
The morning is best as it gets much busier later on. Our guide was very informative and had a good sense of humour- we thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend
Anonymous, Jul 2026
Our guide was great, maybe the best we’ve ever had. (I have been to 80+ countries.) The scenery was breathtaking and the guide’s narrative was superb.
Ian_E, Jul 2026
Excellent trip , great driver / courier.Gary was interesting informative and funny.Super morning.National Trust a right rip off at this venue.
Larry_S, Jul 2026
Paddy wagon tour was excellent. The bus driver made the trip fun. I like all the stories he shared with the group.
Judith_C, Jul 2026
Worth the trip to see this iconic heritage site. Even though the skies were a bit gloomy it added to the dramatic scenery. Highly recommend.
Jonathon_G, Jul 2026
Amazing, knowledgeable driver with a great sense of humor. Always felt safe and well cared for. The trip was comfortable, and the stay was short(as planned), but great. You’d probably need a full day to cover the grounds, but an hour or so gives you enough for some exploring and photos. Glad we squeezed this into our short stint in Belfast!
Elizabeth_M, Jul 2026
Bus left at 8 o’clock sharp! The driver provided commentary on places of interest as we left the city. He also played Irish music on the way there and back, gave us some background info on Irish history and talked about folklore and superstitions. He was clear about departure times and gave advice on safety as it was a wet day.
The Causeway was great to see but we didn’t go right down or climb up high as it was fairly slippery! We walked down to it but got the wee bus back up the hill as it’s quite steep. The time actually flew in and we felt a bit rushed at the end. Would have liked to have gone in the hotel for a cuppa as we were cold. It was still a fantastic experience though!
Nuala_K, Jul 2026
Great little half day tour if you're short on time, guide Rory great cràic & very informative, only negative is tour does not include time at bridge which apparently is not included anymore as coach can not get nearer so site needs to update itiniary to state this.
searchlori, Jul 2026
This was a very fun and informative trip. Our driver Rory did a fantastic job explaining everything we were seeing
Jessica_G, Jul 2026
Gary was very knowledgeable, had well rehearsed jokes, and a pleasure to spend the day with! Just don’t be the last on the bus.
Melissa_D, Jun 2026
Rory was great. He was funny and knowledgeable and a great driver with these tiny streets. He was very clear in his directions on when to be back and where to meet.
lizboath, Jun 2026
This trip was definitely one of the best I have ever been on and believe me I have been on many.
The scenery is mind blowing and a must to see for everyone that visits Belfast. However what really made the trip for me was Colin our driver. His welcome was so friendly and it immediately put everyone at ease.
Colin's knowledge of his subject was absolutely mind blowing. His pace, pitch, tone, volume and delivery of his messages were perfect. He managed to captivate his audience with just the right amount of honesty, austere and humour dependent on the subject matters. Colin is such an asset to his Company....many thanks for such a wonderful visit
Deborah_W, Jun 2026
Garry was a great driver and tour guide. Friendly. Informative. Recommended we go to the causeway first as it would get busier so we were able to take some great photos. It was much appreciated.
SrikanthReddi_K, Jun 2026
Morning half a day tour is perfect for this natural wonder. You'll beat the crowds that start arriving to the spot when you are leaving the place. The tour operator was efficient and the coach driver cum guide, Gerry, was informative and good.
Janet_N, Jun 2026
A great morning. Driver Rory - super - knew lots about things to look out for on the journey. Informative, friendly and professional.
julie_o, Jun 2026
Great ride out to see the Giants Causeway, the driver was very knowledgeable and entertaining It was a shame we were unable to stop and view the Dark Hedges as we had visited the studio of Game of Thrones the day before but great that the driver pointed them out for us.
We actually took a morning tour but it gave us an insight as to what we could expect of a full day.
We would certainly recommend the tour (and the driver).
Reagan_S, Jun 2026
The bus is a long portion but you are given plenty of time to look around. Don’t expect much related to game of thrones as that stop is a moving stop only.
Ann, Jun 2026
Excellent half day visit to the Giants Causeway. Used the trip as an easy way to get to the causeway rather than use public transport. Our driver Gary made it more than that by pointing out things of interest on the way, playing some good music, telling us some Irish folklore stories and giving us a brief history lesson too. By taking the half day morning tour we also arrived reasonably early to the causeway and were able to clamber around on the rocks before more of the crowds arrived. An excellent tour and well worth the money.
rob_s, Jun 2026
Trip itself was great with some interesting history.
Giants Causeway itself was a little underwhelming, nice enough scenery but nothing spectacular. Interesting stone formation but not as grand as we were expecting.
George_D, Jun 2026
Great tour guide/driver Roy. He was jovial/funny and pointed out things of interest along the way. I thought the tour included the rope bridge and Roy did mention it but we/I never got to see it. That’s the only reason for 4 vs. 5 stars.
Jilly_N, Jun 2026
If you're fortunate enough to get Gary for your driver and tour guide then you're in for a jolly time. His information and sense of humour made this trip so much more enjoyable.
Gary gave us the tip that when going into the visiting centre they will charge you to go down to see the causeway, when in actual fact it's free to visit if you walk through the short tunnel. The cost of our trip is mainly for the transport there and back and obviously for the knowledge of the driver.
Andrew_M, Jun 2026
Tour driver was excellent 👌
The view point and causeway stunning, because we were 8am one it was quieter than expected
Eric_M, Jun 2026
Smooth trip. Plenty of time to enjoy Giant’s Causeway. Driver was very knowledgeable and funny. Definitely wear a rain coat with a hood as umbrellas are not helpful if it’s windy
hitizzy, Jun 2026
Our driver, Gary was super pleasant, very informative on all sites coming in going for this trip. The Giants Causeway was almost otherworldly with its rock formations, and the area here at the edge of the sea was tremendously beautiful. I would recommend this trip to anyone, but I would go in the morning as we did because as we were leaving. It became quite busy.
Paul_B, Jun 2026
A very worth while trip with a knowledgeable driver. Nice scenery too. £18 to enter the experience is a bit much save your money and have a drink in the Causeway Hotel.
danielmontesdeocatap, Jun 2026
Morning time is the best experience, is not crowded, weather is nice and our driver and guide tour was fantastic!!!!
Lorraine_S, Jun 2026
Gary was a great tour guide. Played a great Playlist when not talking. Very informative. Tour of the Causeway was amazing! Highly recommend!
Carla_T, May 2026
Great trip. The guide Gary was so knowledgeable and friendly. It was such a fantastic day out and so interesting
Sandra_B, May 2026
Gary is an excellent guide. Very funny and knowledgeable. The tour ran smoothly and on time. He also gave very good advice about other places to visit and things to do in Belfast.
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