Game of Thrones Private Tour with the Other Ser Davos 1-4 people

Meet Northern Ireland’s Iron Islands. This private Belfast tour combines dramatic coastal scenery with real filming locations, guided by Adrian, a former Game of Thrones extra and photo double for Ser Davos. I like the personal connection to the show, and I like that you can shape the day around the places and scenes that matter most to you.

The tour also includes replica Greyjoy costumes and metal swords, making Ballintoy Harbour more than a quick photo stop. The main drawback is the long day: at 10 to 11 hours, with several hours in the vehicle, it demands energy. The Giant’s Causeway is optional, and lunch is extra, so the final price can rise beyond the advertised group rate.

Key points to know before booking

• Adrian, the Other Ser Davos: Your guide worked as an extra and photo double for Ser Davos across several seasons.
• A private day for up to four people: You get a private air-conditioned vehicle, pickup, bottled water, and no strangers in your group.
• The Greyjoy photo stop: At Ballintoy Harbour, you can wear replica Iron Islands clothing and hold metal swords.
• Eight possible stops: The route includes Ballygally, Glenarm, Murlough Bay, Carnlough, Cushendun Caves, Ballintoy, the Giant’s Causeway, and the Dark Hedges.
• Scenery beyond the show: Even people unfamiliar with Game of Thrones can enjoy the harbours, cliffs, caves, and coastal views.
• An adult-only experience: Children cannot join, and the show is certified for audiences aged 18 and older.

Why this private Belfast tour feels different

Many filming-location tours rely on a guide who knows the plot and points out a few familiar backdrops. This one has a more unusual selling point: Adrian was part of the production as an extra and photo double for Ser Davos. That gives the day a direct link to the show, not just a collection of scenic stops.

I would book this mainly for the private format. With a maximum of four people, you can ask questions, spend longer at the places you care about, and adjust the day instead of following a fixed large-coach schedule. The stated start time is 8:00 a.m., with pickup offered in Belfast.

The route reaches far beyond the city. You travel north along the coast through parts of the Glens of Antrim before reaching the locations linked with House Greyjoy, Arya, Melisandre, Stannis, Renly, and the Dark Hedges. The driving is part of the day, so this is not a quick half-day excursion.

The price is $828.14 per group of up to four people. For four people, that works out to about $207 per person before lunch and any Giant’s Causeway costs. For two people, the per-person price is much higher. The value improves when you fill the vehicle and care about having a private guide rather than simply reaching the locations by public transport or joining a larger group.

Ballygally Castle and Door No. 9

After roughly 40 minutes from Belfast, the first stop is Ballygally Castle Hotel. The focus here is Door No. 9 from the Doors of Thrones Collection.

The door itself is a small attraction, but it helps set the tone for the day. The Doors of Thrones project turned damaged trees from the region into decorated doors connected with the show. At Ballygally, you get an early stop that connects local craft with the series.

The visit is scheduled for about 1 hour and 20 minutes, which is generous for a door display and the hotel setting. That gives Adrian room to explain the connection rather than rush you out for the next photo. Still, if you are mainly interested in major filming scenery, this stop may feel longer than expected.

There is no separate admission charge listed for the stop. You should also remember that the schedule includes driving time, so the full day moves at a steady pace even when individual locations look close on a map.

Glenarm and Sansa Stark’s crown

A short drive brings you to Glenarm, where you visit Steenson’s Jewellery Workshop and Showroom. The stop lasts about 30 minutes and includes a chance to see jewellery made for the show.

The most distinctive detail is the prototype of Sansa Stark’s Season 8 crown, which you can try on. That turns a standard workshop visit into a hands-on moment, especially if you enjoy costume design and production details as much as filming locations.

This is a useful stop for fans who want more than scenery. It adds a behind-the-scenes craft angle to the day. The limitation is time: 30 minutes is enough for a look and a photo, but not a long workshop visit.

Murlough Bay and Fair Head: the scenic high point

Murlough Bay and Fair Head may be the most visually impressive stop on the route. The area was used for several scenes, including the meeting between Stannis and Renly on horseback, which was also their final meeting.

You get about an hour here. That is enough to appreciate the setting without turning the visit into a long walk. The supplied details do not promise a specific hike, so you should think of this as a scenic location stop rather than a strenuous outdoor activity.

This part of the route shows why the tour works even if someone in your group has not watched Game of Thrones. The connection to the show adds interest, but the coast and open views have value on their own. If your group includes one reluctant fan, this is likely to be one of the places that wins them over.

Bring suitable outdoor clothing. Northern Ireland’s coastal weather can change, and the tour spends time outside at several stops. The vehicle is air-conditioned, but you will still want to be comfortable between the car and the sites.

Carnlough Harbour and Arya’s escape

Carnlough is a quaint harbour with a clear on-screen connection. You stand beside the limestone steps Arya used to leave the water while escaping the Waif.

The stop lasts about 50 minutes. It is a compact location, so that should give you time to look around, take photographs, and hear the scene explained without feeling hurried.

Carnlough also provides a change of pace after the wider setting at Fair Head. You move from open coastal views to a built harbour with a very specific story attached to it. For fans, the steps are the main attraction. For everyone else, the harbour offers a pleasant short stop in a coastal village.

Cushendun Caves and the shadow assassin

At Cushendun Caves, you see the place where Melisandre is brought ashore by Ser Davos. In the show, she gives birth to the dark shadow spirit assassin inside the cave.

The caves are scheduled for about 50 minutes. That is enough for the location to register without making it the whole focus of the day. Adrian can also test your memory about the Season 8 scene filmed there, adding a small quiz element to the stop.

This is one of the more atmospheric locations on the route. It is not polished or staged for visitors, which helps you connect the actual place with the show. At the same time, it is worth keeping expectations realistic. You are visiting a natural cave location, not a built attraction with sets, props, or special effects.

Ballintoy Harbour and the Greyjoy photo session

Ballintoy Harbour is the centerpiece of the day. The beach and harbour were used for scenes involving Theon and Euron, including their rebirth in the Drowned God.

Here, Adrian provides replica Iron Islands leather and fabric costumes, along with metal swords. You can dress for photographs and recreate the Greyjoy mood at the actual location. This is a stronger photo opportunity than simply standing beside a sign because the costumes give your group something active to do.

The visit, including lunch and travel to the next stop, takes about 2 hours and 20 minutes. Lunch is planned at The Fullerton Arms in Ballintoy village and lasts about an hour. Lunch is not included in the tour price, so budget separately for your meal.

The private format matters most here. You can take turns with the costumes, enjoy the photo session without a large group pressing behind you, and ask Adrian about the production. The metal swords and replica clothing are included, which adds real value for fans who want a memorable picture rather than a standard sightseeing stop.

I would also treat this as a good point to slow down. The day has several stops, but Ballintoy is the most playful part of the experience. If you are booking the tour for one signature moment, this is probably it.

Optional Giant’s Causeway visit

The Giant’s Causeway is an optional stop, scheduled for about 1 hour and 20 minutes. It is Northern Ireland’s best-known natural attraction and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

You can walk among the famous interlocking basalt columns and see why the location draws so many people. It is not a Game of Thrones filming site in the information provided, so its appeal is different. You are adding a major Northern Ireland sight to an already full television-location day.

Admission is not included. Because the tour is already long, you should decide in advance if you want this stop. If your priority is Game of Thrones, the extra time and cost may not be essential. If this is your only full day in the north coast area, adding the Giant’s Causeway could make the private tour more useful.

The optional nature gives you some control, but it also means the final schedule and cost depend on your choice. Ask about the exact plan when booking if this stop is important to you.

The Dark Hedges and the final photographs

The last location is the Dark Hedges, an avenue of beech trees planted 247 years ago to welcome visitors to Gracehill House. The trees became a major visitor attraction after appearing briefly in Season 2.

The tour allows about 1 hour and 45 minutes here, which is a long visit for an avenue. That may include time for photographs and for dealing with the final part of the route rather than 105 minutes spent only walking beneath the trees.

The Dark Hedges can be especially rewarding for fans because the scene is short but visually memorable. The trees also have a story independent of television, dating back more than two centuries. The return drive to Belfast takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, depending on traffic and your exact drop-off point.

By this stage, you may be tired. That is the main practical issue with the itinerary. The day begins early, includes long coastal drives, and finishes well after most ordinary sightseeing outings.

Transport, group size, and pace

Private transport is included in an air-conditioned vehicle, along with bottled water. Pickup is offered, and the experience begins at 8:00 a.m. Since the vehicle carries only your group of up to four, you avoid the usual problem of waiting for many unrelated passengers.

The route still involves substantial driving. The listed times add up to a full day, and the journey between stops ranges from 10 minutes to about 40 minutes, with the longest return drive to Belfast at roughly 75 minutes.

I would plan this as your main activity for the day. Do not pair it with another major Belfast tour or evening booking that requires a precise arrival time. Traffic and the number of photographs you take can affect the finish time.

The tour is described as suitable for most participants, but it is adult-only. Children cannot take part. Anyone in your group should be comfortable spending a long day in a vehicle and walking around outdoor filming locations.

Is $828.14 good value for four people?

The advertised group price is expensive for one or two people, but more reasonable for a full group of four. At capacity, you are paying for a private vehicle, a full day of guiding, flexible attention, bottled water, the costume and sword photo session, and access to a route that would be difficult to cover efficiently without your own transport.

The value depends on what you want. If you only need to see the Dark Hedges and one harbour, this is too much. If you want eight connected stops, a guide with direct production experience, and a private day along the Antrim coast, the price is easier to defend.

Lunch and the Giant’s Causeway admission are extra. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start time, but changes or cancellations inside that window are not accepted and are not refunded.

Who should book this Game of Thrones tour?

I would recommend it most strongly to adult fans who want filming locations with context, photographs, and a personal guide. It is also a good fit for a group of four friends or family members who can share the private cost.

You do not need to be an expert on the series. The scenery at Murlough Bay, Carnlough, Cushendun, Ballintoy, and the Giant’s Causeway gives the day value beyond the show. Still, you should enjoy at least some connection to Game of Thrones because much of the commentary and several activities are built around it.

I would hesitate if you dislike long driving days, want a relaxed pace, or are mainly interested in Belfast itself. The tour leaves the city and spends most of the day on the coast. It is an ambitious route, not a short local outing.

My recommendation

Book this tour if you can fill the vehicle, want a private experience, and like the idea of meeting someone who worked on Game of Thrones as the Other Ser Davos. The Greyjoy costumes and swords at Ballintoy make the day more personal than a standard location drive, while the scenery gives non-fans plenty to enjoy.

Skip it if you want a low-cost visit to one or two filming sites. For the right group, though, this is a memorable full-day tour with strong scenery, a flexible private format, and a guide whose connection to the series is unusually direct.

FAQ

How long does the Game of Thrones private tour last?

The tour lasts approximately 10 to 11 hours, beginning at 8:00 a.m.

Where does the tour start?

Pickup is offered in Belfast. The stated start time is 8:00 a.m.

How many people can join the private tour?

The private vehicle is for one group of up to four people.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

No. Lunch is planned at The Fullerton Arms in Ballintoy village and lasts about one hour. You pay for lunch separately.

Is the Giant’s Causeway included?

The Giant’s Causeway is an optional stop, and admission is not included.

Can I wear Game of Thrones costumes during the tour?

Yes. Replica Iron Islands leather and fabric costumes are provided for photographs at the House Greyjoy filming locations.

Are children allowed on the tour?

No. This is an adult tour, and children cannot take part.

What is included in the tour?

Private transportation, an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, and the replica Iron Islands costumes are included.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes, if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time. Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance are not refunded.