Northern Ireland · HISTORICAL TOURS
Dunluce on its stack, Carrickfergus on the shore since 1177, and Belfast’s own Victorian centre. These 15 tours are priced and timed, with a note on how much of each day is spent at the sites and how much on the road between them.
Review of Belfast’s A History of Terror walking tour, covering The Troubles, key sites, local stories, practical details, value, and who should book.
“Wow! James was fab and so knowledgeable on The Troubles. Really good experience and such a friendly guy. Thank you so much.”
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!!”
See Giant’s Causeway, Dark Hedges, Antrim Coast, and Dunluce Castle on an affordable full-day tour from Belfast.
“This tour included a lot of stops, very interesting. It’s quick moving so maybe not great for people with mobility issues. Plenty of comfort stops. Game of Thrones fans will be very happy.”
Review of Belfast’s 9.5-hour Giant’s Causeway bus tour, with castles, Dark Hedges, coastal views, guide tips, costs, and rope bridge advice.
“It is a great choice to explore the Antrim coast with lots of stops to visit the castles and other attractions The lunch stop is well planned and the food was good value and plentiful Our driver Dave was brilliant. Knowledgeable and humorous anRead more”
Review of Finn McCools’ Belfast tour to Giant’s Causeway, Dunluce Castle, and Dark Hedges, with practical tips on timing, value, and comfort.
“Sights were great and our tour guide brought the stories of Ireland to life for us!! Thanks Quiggs!!”
Explore Belfast’s Peace Wall, Shankill Road, Falls Road, and Troubles history on a private, thoughtful black cab tour with local insight.
“Sean was extremely knowledgeable and gave a wonderful history of The Troubles! Faster than reading a book, and he recommended several books if we wanted to dive deeper.”
Explore Giant’s Causeway, castles, Bushmills, rope bridge, and Game of Thrones sites on a flexible private tour from Belfast.
“Our group of 7 enjoyed the amazing journey through the beautiful Northern Ireland landscape with Jimmy who treated us to a day of a lifetime. Great discussions, great scenery and great adventure for all of us....GOT fans and elders who savored the whiskey...”
Explore Belfast’s Falls Road, Shankill Road, murals, gates, and Peace Wall on a private 90-minute taxi tour with a local guide.
“We had an absolutely superb tour. It felt very personal and balanced, letting the things we saw with our own eyes tell the story rather than being pushed one way or the other. Our guide, Diarmid (sorry if I’ve spelt that wrong!), was friendly, passionate, and honest – a genuine person from the community giving a real recount of what happened. We were very lucky as he had no further bookings after us, so we ended up with nearly 3 hours, which gave plenty of time to understand, ask questions and not feel rushed. Real value for money. What struck me most was how fair and human it felt, in…”
Review Hillsborough Castle Gardens, from the restored Walled Garden and woodland walks to family trails, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Hillsborough Castle and its gardens are a wonderful combination of impressive architecture and picturesque nature. The castle exudes historic charm, while the gardens, with their lush greenery and colorful flowers, offer inviting tranquility and beauty. It’s a perfect place for relaxation and enjoying the outdoors.”
Review of Belfast’s private Causeway, castles, Torr Head, Game of Thrones sites, and Bushmills whiskey tour, with practical booking advice.
“Highly recommend a private tour such as the one provided by Adrian. No waiting, get picked up from your hotel and can adjust the tour to match your needs (within reason). Not only that, but if you get someone like Adrian, your tour guide is friendly, knowledgeable, understanding and up for a chat and a laugh. We thoroughly enjoyed our day out in the Irish countryside, despite the cold (which Adrian happily resolved with the heating in the car)!”
Explore Belfast’s Troubles with a private black cab guide, visiting Falls Road, the Peace Wall, and Shankill Road in one focused hour.
“this is a must do tour when travelling to Belfast. We went with Brendan and what he didn't know about the troubles wasn't worth knowing. He grew up as a child throughout this time, so gave amazing insight to what went on. We learned so much more than we ever knew!”
Belfast by the Glass pairs six generous drinks with six surprising chapters of Belfast history in a lively 90-minute tasting.
“Party of 3 adults - We literally landed in Belfast and came straight to this experience. We were looking for a bit of geeky history and also a good drink! This experience did not disappoint! The venue is absolutely beautiful, centrally located and easy to find. The experience itself is wonderful, it's interesting, the graphics on the walls really embed the story and the drinks... (THE DRINKS!) please don't come here thinking it's a small taster session, there are 6 DECENT sized drinks served. You will leave more drunk than you came in! Just have to add that the customer service and engagement from the vendor through VIATOR was also…”
Walk St. Patrick’s Way through Downpatrick, visit Saul Church and Inch Abbey, enjoy a pub lunch, and hear local stories in a small group.
Explore Belfast’s Peace Walls, murals, Divis, Clonard, Crumlin Road Gaol, Bombay Street, and Shankill Road by taxi in two hours.
“By far the best tour I’ve been on in the UK. Very informative and will help me write an important paper about it. My guide was actually shot during the Troubles, gave an equal and balanced view of both sides of the conflict, and showed me and talked to me about a lot of things the UK government doesn’t want the general international community to know. This is an essential tour for those who respect history or are involved in modern politics.”
Review of Belfast’s one-hour black taxi tour, covering murals, the Peace Wall, The Troubles, pickup, price, and practical tips.
“We had Brian as our driver and he was fantastic. His commentary and knowledge was exemplary, this tour was truly an eye opener. Our only issue was that we had to contact the company to find out why they didn't turn up. There appeared to be an issue with the booking but it was cleared straight away and Brian picked us up.”
Six counties, one coast road, and everything bookable along it.
