Northern Ireland · GUIDED
The 15 best guided tours you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Review of the Belfast to Giant’s Causeway day trip, with castles, Dark Hedges, Bushmills, lunch, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“This was a fantastic tour! Paul was an amazing guide, so knowledgeable and funny, he kept us all engaged. The stops were very well timed, not rushed and we saw some truly stunning landscapes! I would highly recommend this tour!”
Review of Belfast’s 8.5-hour Giant’s Causeway and castles tour, with Antrim Coast scenery, Dunluce Castle, Dark Hedges, and practical tips.
“This was definitely one of the best ways to see the northeastern coast of Ireland! We saw so much of the coastline, and we were extremely lucky the sun was shining so we could see Scotland! Our guide Stuart was absolutely exceptional, I'm only sorry I didn't get much of a chance to thank him once we were finished as we had to get somewhere else soon! We were so thrilled with his hilarious commentary and knowledge of the area, as well as the tips and tricks for navigating the tour and other parts of Ireland. All the best Stuart!!”
Review of the Belfast Giant’s Causeway coach tour, with Dunluce Castle, Bushmills, Dark Hedges, coastal views, costs, and practical tips.
“This was a lot of fun and very scenic. Paul, our driver, had a great sense of humor a d was very knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend this excursion.”
Review of the Belfast Giant's Causeway tour, with coastal views, Dunluce Castle, Bushmills, Dark Hedges, tips, timing, and value.
“A great day out, good value. Our driver was outstanding with excellent commentary. Stunning views along the coast. A tip - sit on driver's side of coach.”
Review of a private Northern Ireland tour from Belfast, covering the Causeway Coast, castles, villages, Giant’s Causeway, and practical booking tips.
“My husband and I took this tour on our 20th anniversary. I picked this tour because it included both the Giants Causeway and the forest that inspired Narnia. Those were my favorite moments, but there was so much more. Fergal is an excellent tour guide. He took us to the Causeway near the end of the tour, so there would be less people and we could enjoy it more . He took time to listen to what we were interested in and catered to us . I would definitely use him again . We saw so many castles . One unexpected highlight was a visit to Andrew Jackson Cottage and…”
Review of Belfast’s Real Story walking tour, with City Hall, ancient entries, the Troubles context, local insight, and practical tips.
“This was one of the best walking tours I have been on, anywhere. Martin was very friendly and incredibly well-researched. He painted a wonderful story of Belfast, as well as having excellent food and drink recommendations. It was a great 3 hours”
Walk nine bridges with a gentle alpaca through Northern Ireland farmland, woodland, and ponds, then enjoy coffee on a small island.
Review of Belfast’s small-group street art and live music tour, with pub tips, local stories, practical details, value, and honest drawbacks.
“Marty is definitely eclectic! We loved this tour - engaging, informative and jam-packed with stops we'd never have found on our own. Many of the places we stopped are off the tourist track. He gave good background on many of the murals. What a hoot! We appreciated Marty's perspective on life in Belfast, and his focus on peace and reconciliation.”
Review of Belfast’s private Troubles cab tour, with murals, Peace Walls, local stories, practical tips, value, and honest drawbacks.
“Great driver, with first hand experience. Interesting locaties where'the actions' happen during the troubled.”
Explore Belfast’s best gin spots on a three-and-a-half-hour walking tour with tastings, cocktails, local history, snacks, and a small group.
Follow Belfast’s Line of Duty filming locations with a private guide, from AC-12 HQ to key chase scenes, in a two-and-a-half-hour walk.
“Janice was a great tour guide and made it very enjoyable and informative We had a great tour and much appreciated her manner and knowledge”
Review of Belfast’s private 8-hour driver tour, covering City Hall, murals, Titanic Quarter, Stormont, and Queen’s University.
“A very interesting tour with two passionate guides that we could tell really cared about their country. If you are a political history buff, You need to take this tour. We saw beautiful areas of Belfast, but also saw the the fascinating conflict that still rages between the Catholics and Protestants, and corruption that still covers up major crimes. Very sad but with hope that the older generations are teaching their kids not to hate. If only this could work everywhere…”
Review of a private Belfast tour to Giant’s Causeway, Dark Hedges, rope bridge, castles, and Game of Thrones filming sites.
“Barry, our tour guide gave us a wonderful tour of the Northern Ireland coast. The weather was a bit cold and wintery but we were able to take in a number of great sites.”
Explore Belfast’s Titanic Quarter at your own pace with an affordable VoiceMap audio tour covering ships, slipways, art, and dock history.
“Excellent walk after time spent at the wonderful Titanic Experience. Doing that order worked well as we could visualize what we had seen/ heard inside. Very nice pathway for walking. Really enjoy this method of e plowing new places.”
Explore Belfast on a self-guided treasure hunt with puzzles, local facts, and city highlights at your own pace for up to five people.
Six counties, one coast road, and everything bookable along it.
