6 hours
English
Free Cancellation
Overview
Departure 9:30 am, 31 Chichester Street, Belfast (outside Top Shop entrance, across the road from Garrick bar) Return Around 5:30pm - 6:30pm, same place --- Leaving central Belfast in the morning, the first official stop is the Dark Hedges (around 15 - 20 minutes), known as the location where Arya Stark made her escape down The Kings Road. Journey down the tunnel-like avenue of intertwined beech trees, and spend a few minutes at the site where Ayra Stark dressed as a boy to escape from King’s Landing. Stop at the Giant's Causeway (around 1 hour 30 minutes). Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site with ample time for discovery. Continue to the Giant's Causeway to enjoy around 1.5 hours exploring the 40,000 interlocking hexagonal stone columns on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Explore the place and hear the legend of Finn McCool. The Causeway consists of 40,000 hexagonal basalt columns formed during a volcanic eruption 60 million years ago. Onward to Ballintoy Harbour where you will get around one hour to enjoy one of the favourite filming locations on this tour. Experience the scene where Theon comes home for the first time. Your guide will show you where Theon was baptised in front of Balon and Yara, and where Euron was drowned and crowned to be king. The directors of Game of Thrones used this site extensively to film. Enjoy the most beautiful harbour in Ireland and take in the views and reflect on all the magic and mystery of Game of Thrones. After Ballintoy harbour we will visit Larrybane Quarry. Larrybane Quarry is the site of Renly Baratheon’s Camp of course before he got killed by the Shadow Prince but there Margaery and Renly watch Brienne of Tarth fight Ser Loras Tyrell. Larrybane is one of the most sheltered locations along the north coast. Go back to the Causeway coastal route. Enjoy the beautiful view of islands just off the coast like Rathlin Island, Sheep Island or even Scotland on a nice day. *This tour is independently operated and is not sponsored, endorsed, or affiliated with HBO or anyone associated with Game of Thrones. *Please note that all times are approximate. The locations might be visited in a different order, depends on traffic and weather.
Operated by
Finn McCools Tours
Itinerary
Dark Hedges/ Ayra's escape - around 20 minutes
Leaving central Belfast in the morning, the first official stop is the Dark Hedges (around 20 minutes), known as the location where Arya Stark made her escape down The Kings Road. Journey down the tunnel-like avenue of intertwined beech trees, and spend a few minutes at the site where Ayra Stark dressed as a boy to escape from King’s Landing.
Dunluce Castle - around 10 minutes
Enjoy a photo stop at the beautiful Dunluce Castle. This 13 century castle ruin is known as the nicest photo opportunity of all castles in Ireland and will make any amateur photographer look like a professional photographer. Please note the tour will include this stop only from 11th of April 2019 until the 1st of September 2019
Giant's Causeway - around 1.5 hours
Stop at the Giant's Causeway (around 1 hour 30 minutes). Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site with ample time for discovery. Continue to the Giant's Causeway to enjoy around 1.5 hours exploring the 40,000 interlocking hexagonal stone columns on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Explore the place and hear the legend of Finn McCool. The Causeway consists of 40,000 hexagonal basalt columns formed during a volcanic eruption 60 million years ago.
Ballintoy Harbour/ Theon's return - around 1 hour
Onward to Ballintoy Harbour (where you will get around one hour) to enjoy one of our favourite filming locations on this tour. Experience the scene where Theon comes home for the first time. Your guide will show you where Theon was baptised in front of Balon and Yara, and where Euron was drowned and crowned to be king. The directors of Game of Thrones® used this site extensively to film. Enjoy the most beautiful harbour in Ireland and take in the views and reflect on all the magic and mystery of Game of Thrones®.
Larrybane Quarry - about 20 minutes
A chalk quarry which contains chert nodules, fossils and calcite crystals. This is also where Catelyn Stark met one of the many new kings that have been popping up.
Location
31 Chichester Street, Belfast (outside the entrance to Top Shop, across the road from the Garrick bar) (Chichester Street 31, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT1 4LD)
Duration
9 hours
Start Time
09:15
Address
31 Chichester St, Belfast BT1 4LD, UK
Experience
Inclusions
- The Giant's Causeway
- Larrybane Quarry
- Drive past the famous Bushmills Whiskey distillery
- The Dark Hedges
- Ballintoy Harbour
- All attractions can be seen without extra charges
- Professional guide
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- Luggage compartment
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
- Not recommended for small children or those with walking disabilities (a fair amount of walking involved). If your child is very used to travelling, please book 1 seat per child and bring your own child seat.
- Not recommended for participants with back problems, with heart complaints, pregnant women or other serious medical conditions
- This tour originates from Dublin. Enquire directly with the company about staying on the bus back to Dublin. Keep in mind this will ONLY be possible if pre-organised directly with the company
Requirements
- Warm rain-proof clothing recommended
- Packed lunch recommended
Extras Available
If the displayed extras are not bookable via our website, you can book and pay locally within the destination
Ride from Belfast to Dublin on the same day
This tour actually starts and ends in Dublin. Belfast is the second stop of the tour. If you are planning to go to Dublin on the same day after this tour, you can pay an extra £20 per person to get a ride to Dublin. Reservation by e-mail for the Belfast – Dublin part of the tour needed.
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.