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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Northern Ireland

91 tours  ·  from $14 a head

Everything with a guide, a cab or a coach attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

Cab Tours Belfast Famous Black Taxi Tours - Meeting at Pearl Assurance House
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Cab Tours Belfast Famous Black Taxi Tours

1.Cab Tours Belfast Famous Black Taxi Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,633 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $100Our pick

Ride through West Belfast with a local guide such as Kieran, Martin, Bran, Danny, or Eugene. Hear both sides of The Troubles, stop at murals, memorial gardens, and the Peace Wall, and ask questions in a private cab. Allow up to 90 minutes. Vehicles may include a comfortable Mercedes, not always an old-style black taxi.

“This was a great tour. Kerian( spelling ) was a great tour guide. We learned a lot and was Amazed all we seen.”

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A History of Terror - Belfast City Centre Walking Tour - City Hall sets the historical frame
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A History of Terror – Belfast City Centre Walking Tour

2.A History of Terror – Belfast City Centre Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,883 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Walk from Belfast City Hall to the Beacon of Hope with a local guide, covering the Troubles, bombings, policing, politics, and peace. The flat 1.5-mile route includes the Cathedral Quarter and uses headsets for clear narration. Guides such as James, Anne, Mylie, and Róisín bring personal insight to a difficult subject.

“Róisín was such a wonderful guide. She was very passionate, as she experienced first-hand, a lot of what she covered during the tour. She made you feel the emotions at the time. She helped me, and our group, really envision what was happening back then. She's a fantastic storyteller. The earpiece and radio helped a lot as well. I truly enjoyed Róisín and the tour. I've been on many tours in Europe, and this was high on my favorite list. I would definitely recommend this tour!”

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Game of Thrones and Giant's Causeway Full-Day Tour from Belfast - Carnlough Harbour and Arya Stark
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Game of Thrones and Giant’s Causeway Full-Day Tour from Belfast

3.Game of Thrones and Giant’s Causeway Full-Day Tour from Belfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,291 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Travel from Belfast with a driver-guide such as Patrick, Karl, or Paul along the Causeway Coastal Route. Visit Arya Stark filming sites, Dark Hedges, Ballintoy, Dunluce Castle, and Giant’s Causeway. The day mixes TV trivia with major Northern Ireland sights, though the Game of Thrones content can feel light.

“Karl was great all around. Many stops were close together but the day is still long. Causeway story is cool but actual experience was underwhelming. The GoT forest has gaps from fallen trees making it way less impressive than imagined. For super fans, there are 2 Game of Thrones doors on this tour plus one about 7-10 minutes walk from the drop off location.”

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Private Black Taxi Belfast City Tour - Shankill and Falls Road: two communities, two visual languages
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Private Black Taxi Belfast City Tour

4.Private Black Taxi Belfast City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,188 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $110

Spend 90 minutes with a private English-speaking guide in a traditional black taxi, visiting Shankill, Falls Road, the Peace Wall, and the Bobby Sands mural. Guides such as Paul, Henry, Pat, and Joseph share personal insight into Belfast’s troubled past while keeping the tour balanced and easy to follow.

“Our guide told us about his own childhood during the troubles & how it affected his whole family. He helped us understand what happened. Very informative & moving.”

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City Sightseeing Belfast Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - HMS Caroline and Belfast’s maritime past
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City Sightseeing Belfast Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

5.City Sightseeing Belfast Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,012 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $13Best value

See Belfast from an open-top double-decker bus on a 90-minute route linking City Hall, the Titanic Quarter, Queen’s University, Falls Road, Shankill Road, the Peace Wall, and Crumlin Road Gaol. Your one-day or two-day pass includes commentary in six languages, free headphones, and unlimited rides during operating hours.

“Fantastic Tour.With Very Good Commentary.Friendly,Helpful Staff. Well Worth Booking,To See The History and Sights”

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Giants Causeway & Castles Tour from Belfast: Guided tour - Ballygally, Glenarm, and the nine Glens
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Giants Causeway & Castles Tour from Belfast: Guided tour

6.Giants Causeway & Castles Tour from Belfast: Guided tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,432 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $33

Travel from Belfast along the Antrim Coast with a guide such as Stuart, Dave, or Troy. Visit Carrickfergus Castle, Dunluce Castle, the Dark Hedges, and Giant's Causeway, with scenic stops at Carnlough, Portaneevy, and the Glens of Antrim. Expect a long day, plenty of walking, and free time at the Causeway.

“It was worth it, and Troy made it really interesting and funny. We had a wonderful time, my wife and I.”

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Belfast's Political Mural Taxi Tour - Crossing the Peace Gates to the Peace Wall
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Belfast’s Political Mural Taxi Tour

7.Belfast’s Political Mural Taxi Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,180 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $48

Travel by private taxi through Belfast’s Falls and Shankill districts with a certified local guide. Visit the Bobby Sands mural, International Mural Wall, Peace Wall, and key Loyalist murals. Guides such as Jackie, Jimmy, Tony, Michael, and Pat explain the Troubles with personal stories and a balanced approach.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our taxi tour with Jimmy. He was so knowledgeable and gave us a true and honest explanation of Belfast's history. Communication with Jackie was also great. Would thoroughly recommend!”

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Belfast black taxi tours - Shankill Road and loyalist murals
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Belfast black taxi tours

8.Belfast black taxi tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,166 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Take a 90-minute private black cab tour through Belfast with a local guide such as Mark, Robert, Cecil, Jim, or Paul. Visit murals, memorial gardens, the Peace Wall, and Shankill Road while hearing a balanced account of the Troubles, local politics, and daily life. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“This was an excellent tour to give a history of Ireland/Northern Ireland and The Troubles. Our guide Mark was great and really balanced and informative, sharing personal stories as well. Even my daughter who has no interest in history found the tour to be very interesting. Recommend this as an absolute must for anyone wanting to understand Northern Ireland.”

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Belfast Troubles Tour: Walls and Bridges - City Hall gives you the wider frame
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Belfast Troubles Tour: Walls and Bridges

9.Belfast Troubles Tour: Walls and Bridges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 853 reviews · 2 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $33

Walk Belfast with a local guide such as Arthur McGee or Steve, tracing the Troubles through murals, Peace Walls, former divisions, and personal stories. The three-hour route also includes City Hall, the Big Fish, Cathedral Quarter, Belfast Entries, Albert Clock, and First Presbyterian Church. Expect graphic material, serious history, humor, and plenty of walking.

“Guide Arthur was brilliant. Straightforward and never without words. The three-hours tour was worthy.”

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Guided Day Tour of Giant's Causeway from Belfast by Comfortable Coach - Bushmills Distillery and a short taste of whiskey country
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Guided Day Tour of Giant’s Causeway from Belfast by Comfortable Coach

10.Guided Day Tour of Giant’s Causeway from Belfast by Comfortable Coach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 740 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Leave Belfast at 9:00 am for a seven-and-a-half-hour coach trip along Northern Ireland’s scenic Causeway Coast. You’ll have 1 hour 45 minutes at Giant’s Causeway, plus stops at Bushmills, Dunluce Castle, Dark Hedges, Portaneevy, and Carnlough. Guides such as Steven, Paul, and Paddy add local stories, history, humor, and practical advice.

“We had an excellent time! Each stop had just enough time to enjoy without feeling rushed. Giant’s Causeway was more breath taking than pictures can tell. We had Paul as our driver and guide- he’s awesome! Such a nice guy and hilarious in a subtle way; we thoroughly enjoyed our trip and Paul was a big part of that. I cannot recommend this tour enough!”

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Shore Excursion: Giants Causeway Tour From Belfast Port - Ballycastle: lunch with a coastal-town feel
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Shore Excursion: Giants Causeway Tour From Belfast Port

11.Shore Excursion: Giants Causeway Tour From Belfast Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 625 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $88

Travel from Belfast port along Northern Ireland’s scenic coast to the Giant’s Causeway, with local guides such as Amanda, Barry, Paddy, and Patrick. You’ll have time at the basalt columns, lunch in Ballycastle, a Dunluce Castle photo stop, Portaneevy views, Cushendall, and a Belfast drive-by tour.

“Great tour! Took this off the cruise ship and it was not only convenient (picked us up right at the port), but our guide was wonderful and very knowledgeable telling us all about everything we were seeing. Very cognizant about getting back to ship with time to spare before all-aboard. Highly recommend this tour to see the Giant’s Causeway if you are taking a cruise here!”

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Official World Famous Belfast Taxi Tour ™ - Writing a message on the Peace Wall
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Official World Famous Belfast Taxi Tour ™

12.Official World Famous Belfast Taxi Tour ™

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 623 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $90

Explore Belfast’s divided neighborhoods in a private taxi with local guides such as Paula, Barry, Billy, Joe, Neil, and Lorraine. In 90 minutes to two hours, you’ll see Bobby Sands murals, the Peace Wall, Clonard, Shankill Road, memorial gardens, and Divis Street. Hotel pickup is available in central Belfast, with some locations costing extra.

“Paula is one of the best guides I have met very knowledgeable and extremely polite truly a memorable tour”

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Giants Causeway, Rope Bridge, Carrickfergus Castle and Dark Hedges Tour - Carrickfergus Castle and the first coastal views
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Giants Causeway, Rope Bridge, Carrickfergus Castle and Dark Hedges Tour

13.Giants Causeway, Rope Bridge, Carrickfergus Castle and Dark Hedges Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 596 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $33

Travel from Belfast by air-conditioned coach with a guide such as Kevin, following Northern Ireland’s Antrim coast to the Giant’s Causeway. You’ll see Carrickfergus Castle, the Rope Bridge from a viewpoint, the Dark Hedges, Bushmills, and Dunluce Castle. Lunch and attraction admissions cost extra, and the day moves at a brisk pace.

“This was amazing! So easy to see these amazing natural wonders of the world with plenty of comfortable seating and more than enough time to enjoy all of it. Would do it again in a heart beat!”

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Guided Day Tour: Giant's Causeway from Belfast - The Antrim Coast Road and Carnlough
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Guided Day Tour: Giant’s Causeway from Belfast

14.Guided Day Tour: Giant’s Causeway from Belfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 489 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $52

Travel from Belfast in a comfortable coach with a local driver-guide such as Stephen, Paul, or Patrick. Spend about 1 hour 45 minutes at Giant’s Causeway, then visit Carnlough, Bushmills, Dunluce Castle, Portaneevy viewpoint, and the Dark Hedges. The rope bridge is a photo stop only, and lunch is not included.

“A grest tour with humourous tales from the knowledgeable driver Paul. Keep your phone/camera ready to take pictures of the superb views. Loved the whole day”

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Famous 1.5 hour Belfast Murals Tour - Shankill Road and the loyalist perspective
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Famous 1.5 hour Belfast Murals Tour

15.Famous 1.5 hour Belfast Murals Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 477 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $83

Ride through Belfast with a private guide and explore Divis, the International Mural Wall, Bobby Sands’ mural, Clonard Monastery, the Peace Wall, and Shankill Road. Guides such as Joe, John, Jackie, Kieran, and Billy have led tours, often adding personal experience of The Troubles to the history and politics behind the murals.

“This was a great day and very informative. Would recommend this trip.”

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