The 13 Best VIP Experiences in Northern Ireland

1.Giant’s Causeway Tour from Belfast – Luxury Bus + Castles Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 372 reviews · from $32Our pick

Join City Tours Belfast at 9:00 am for a full day along the Antrim Coast. You’ll see Carrickfergus Castle, Portaneevy, the Dark Hedges, Giant’s Causeway, and Dunluce Castle, with live commentary from guides such as Dave, Stuart, or Tommy. The rope bridge is generally a viewing stop, not a standard crossing.

“This was a fun tour. You do a lot so it may feel like you aren't getting a lot of time at all the places but you are seeing so much and our tour guide Stuart was funny and informative. The lunch at the hedges hotel is good and the dark hedges aren't that far from the giants causeway. Overall it's a good day out and you get to see alot. Definitely good value for money as they also get you discounts at the castles and the lunch as part of the tour.”

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2.Luxury Giants Causeway Tour in Mercedes + FREE Belfast Mural Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) Top rated

Ride in a private Mercedes from Belfast to the Antrim Coast with a local guide. Cross Carrick-a-Rede, see the Giant’s Causeway, Dark Hedges, Ballintoy Harbour, Dunluce Castle, and more, then finish with Belfast’s Falls and Shankill murals. Cruise passengers can request a Bushmills tasting, time permitting.

“Had the pleasure of a wonderful tour experience with George around the Northern Ireland coast. Walking the rope bridge, seeing castles, stunning scenery, and the heart of Belfast. George knows the rugged history of the people of this town and gives insight you likely don’t know. Highly recommend this tour.”

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3.Luxury Private Hire Tour for 2- 6 people around Northern Ireland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend about eight hours with a private driver-guide from Belfast, visiting the Dark Hedges, Carrick-a-Rede, Ballintoy Harbour, Giant’s Causeway, Bushmills, and Dunluce Castle. Guides such as John, Thomas, Matt, Jordan, and Ryan tailor the day to your pace, though attraction entry, meals, and drinks cost extra.

“Great day outside of Belfast. The rope bridge and Giant’s Causeway were highlights. Our Driver Jordan was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable and accommodating. He found a wonderful spot for lunch for our group.”

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4.Five Star Giant’s Causeway & Belfast Luxury Private Excursion.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle from Belfast with a guide such as Martin or Dessie. See the Glens of Antrim, Carnlough, Carrick-a-Rede, Giant’s Causeway, Dunluce Castle, Dark Hedges, Belfast murals, Peace Walls, and the Titanic shipyard. WiFi, water, hotel, airport, and cruise-port pickup are included.

“We had Martin. We went everywhere we wanted to see. Martin was so knowledgeable with the history, etc. He made our trip so rememberable. Highly recommend him.”

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5.Luxury Causeway Coast Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.)

Travel from Belfast in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a guide-driver such as Patrick or Stevie. Over 6 to 8 hours, visit the Dark Hedges, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Ballintoy Harbour, Giant’s Causeway and Dunluce Castle, with room to tailor the day to your group.

“Patrick provided an absolutely amazing tour, not only making sure to take us to all the best tourist locations, but also customizing our tour to all of our personal requests. Highly recommended! Thank you, Patrick, for a fantastic tour!”

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6.Private Luxury Mercedes Rope Bridge Giants Causeway Coastal Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $767

Travel the Causeway Coastal Route in a private, air-conditioned Mercedes with a local guide such as Barry, Paula, Seamus, or Lorraine. You’ll visit the Giant’s Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede, Dunluce Castle, Bushmills, Dark Hedges, and several Game of Thrones locations, with room to adjust the day to your interests.

“Barry was incredible. We really enjoyed his interaction with us. The site is beautiful!!! The causeway is breath taking!”

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7.Luxury Party Bike Tour of Belfast City (Individual Seat)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · from $37

Meet Belfast Party Crew on Royal Avenue for a one-hour private pedal pub ride. You will pedal an open-air party bike past sights such as City Hall and Belfast Cathedral while a guide keeps the group on route and shares local stories. Bring your own drinks, use the USB ports, and expect a moderate physical workout.

“Amazing surprise for my aunties 60th birthday We had the best time and would highly recommend it We also loved the surfboard inside”

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8.Private Luxury Giants Causeway Trip from Belfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.)

Travel from Belfast to Giant's Causeway in a private Mercedes V or S Class with a driver-guide such as Robert or Michael. You get about 90 minutes at the famous basalt columns, snacks, bottled water, and a direct return. Extra stops may be possible, but admission is not included.

“Our driver was excellent. He went out of his way to make sure we were safe and happy. For example he handed us an umbrella when it started to rain. He chose a local bar for us to have the best fish and chips we ever had and he made an unscheduled stop at a post office to purchase stamps to mail our postcards”

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9.Luxury Tours Belfast. Full day Private Hire Tour for 2- 6 people

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Belfast with a driver-guide such as Ryan, Matt, Frank, Mick, or Syd, and shape an eight-hour Northern Ireland day around your interests. The route links Game of Thrones locations, Carrick-a-Rede, Giant’s Causeway, Bushmills Distillery, and Dunluce Castle. Pickup is available from Belfast hotels, stations, airports, the city center, and cruise terminals.

“This was a great way to see the major points of interest as well as to get a in depth insight into the political struggles of the area, including a very well balanced approach to show both sides of the issue. This tour also allowed us to see a number of points of interest that tour buses just cannot get to that were off the beaten track. Alan was a very professional driver that also served as a wealth of good knowledge and information on the city. Would recommend this to anyone wishing to see Belfast in a day without the crowds.”

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10.7 Hour Private Giants Causeway & Coastal Luxury Tour From Belfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $453

Take a private seven-hour drive from Belfast to the Giant’s Causeway, with stops at the Dark Hedges, Bushmills, Dunluce Castle, White Park Bay, Ballintoy Harbour, Sandy Bay Cave, and Carrick-a-Rede. Your guide can adjust the day to your interests, and time permitting, add Belfast sights at the end.

“Our driver Jim was fantastic. His personal touches and stories were great and he customized to what we wished. We got to eat an incredible lunch yet saw everything we wanted to see!”

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11.Derry Londonderry Private Luxury Full Day Tour From Belfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.)

Travel from Belfast in a private Mercedes-Benz with a local guide such as Barry or Paula. Walk through Free Derry and the Bogside, see the city walls, Guildhall, Derry Girls mural, Peace Bridge, and Peace Flame. Add County Donegal’s Grianan of Aileach for £60, and enjoy flexible, personal sightseeing for up to seven people.

“Barry was prompt to meet us. His van was comfortable for our group of six passengers. He was knowledgeable as he shared points of interest and very accommodating in meeting our sightseeing requests.”

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12.Full Day Private Luxury Tour of Causeway Coast (Giants Causeway)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Spend about nine hours touring the Causeway Coast from Derry in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for up to seven people. Your driver provides bottled water, WiFi, and recorded in-car stories, with stops at Gortmore, Mussenden Temple, Dunluce Castle, Giant’s Causeway, Ballintoy, Carrick-a-Rede, Bushmills, and the Dark Hedges. Some admission fees are extra.

“Shea chauffered our group of 4 (two couples) for two days in October. On the first day, we explored the Causeway coast. The next day, we went down the Antrim Coast. He helped us build a custom itinerary that had something for everyone in our group and along the way, he even added a couple of stops that we would never have found on our own. Our journey was even better than we had planned. He was right on time both days, very professional, and very knowledgeable about all of the sites that we visited. Shea took all of the stress out of our trip and we all felt very…”

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13.Belfast & Giants Causeway Luxury Mercedes Private Tour for 6 pax

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Travel from Belfast in a private Mercedes MPV with air conditioning, WiFi, bottled water, and complimentary refreshments. Your driver takes you along the Causeway Coastal Route to Carrick-a-Rede, Giant’s Causeway, Dunluce Castle, the Dark Hedges, Belfast murals, and the Peace Wall. Stops can be adjusted to suit your group.

“Martin was our driver for part of our family trip in Ireland. He transferred us from Galway to Belfast making a few scenic stops along the way. Then the next day picked us up from our hotel and took us on a tour of the Antrim Coast, including Read more”

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