Shore Excursion: Giants Causeway & Dark Hedges From Belfast

Make the most of your day ashore in Belfast with a private shore excursion to the Giant's Causeway and the Dark Hedges — designed for cruise passengers who want to experience Northern Ireland's most famous sights in the time available. Your personal driver-guide will meet and greet you at the Belfast Cruise Terminal and have you back on board in good time for your departure. In between, you travel the spectacular North Antrim Coast at your own pace: visit the UNESCO-listed Giant's Causeway, walk the atmospheric Dark Hedges made famous by Game of Thrones, and enjoy photo stops wherever the view takes you. Because the tour is private and exclusively for your group, you control the day. Linger longer at the places you love, skip what you do not need, and simply tell your guide if there is somewhere special you would like to include — we will arrange it for you.

1. 1

   Antrim Coast Road

   2 hours

   Your Tour will begin from your pickup location, where you will meet your driver and guide for the day. There we will begin our journey to the north coast travelling through the rolling farmland of County Antrim.

2. 2

   Carrick A Rede Rope Bridge

   1.5 hours

   One of the most visited places in Northern Ireland amazing Carrick-a-Rede Rope bridge where you can cross a bridge that spans a chasm over 75ft in height. (Please note Crossing the Rope bridge will depend on the time you have on shore. The Carrick-A-Rede Rope bridge may sometimes be closed due to weather conditions or repairs. There will be a 1-mile walk from the car park to the Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge if you have mobility issues, have small children, or use a stroller that can't handle unpaved pathways. (If you wish to cross the bridge you will need to pre-book your ticket) Please let us know before purchasing your tickets and we will advise of an approx. time of arrival. if you do not wish to cross, we can stop at the viewing point for photos.

3. 3

   Causeway Coast & Glens

   1 hour

   We travel along the Causeway Coastal route between Ballycastle and Dunluce to experience one of the most dramatic drives in the world, now rated as one of the world’s top 5 great road journeys.

4. 4

   White Park Bay

   10 min

   A Beautiful scenic beach at the very tip of Ireland and the closest country from here would be Iceland which is 800 miles away.

5. 5

   Giant's Causeway

   1 hour

   Commonly called ‘the 8th wonder of the world, is the only World Heritage site in Ireland. During our stop here you can spend time climbing over the ancient stones, snapping photos, and reflecting on the myths and legends of this unique area. You will only need to pre-book tickets if you wish to go through the visitor’s Centre, if not your guide will show you the free entrance.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   40 min

   A relaxed lunch stop at the Causeway Hotel, set right beside the Giant's Causeway. Enjoy a bite to eat and a hot drink at your own pace before we continue along the coast. Lunch is at your own expense.

7. 7

   Bushmills Distillery

   30 min

   Old Bushmills Distillery: Bushmills Whiskey Distillery has been creating beautiful ‘water of life ‘since 1608 making this the oldest working distillery in Ireland. Visit the tasting room for sampling.

8. 8

   Dunluce Castle

   15 min

   We continue a wonderful day with a photo stop at the ruins of Dunluce Castle.

9. 9

   The Dark Hedges

   15 min

   One of the most popular natural phenomena in Northern Ireland, the Dark Hedges were used as a set for the hit TV series Game of Thrones. It was the famous King’s Road in Season 2. The hedges were planted by the Stuart family in the eighteenth century. It was intended to impress visitors as they approached the entrance to their home, Gracehill House. Two centuries later, the trees remain a magnificent sight and have become known as the Dark Hedges.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• A minimum of 1 people per booking is required
• A maximum of 7 people per booking

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.