Day Trips in Belfast

Day trips in Belfast offer travelers the perfect balance of adventure, discovery, and convenience. Whether you are short on time or simply looking for an immersive experience without the need for overnight stays, these tours provide an excellent way to explore the highlights of Belfast and its surroundings in just one day. Guided by knowledgeable local experts, you can uncover hidden gems, iconic landmarks, and cultural treasures that bring the destination to life. From exploring scenic countryside and nearby villages to visiting historic monuments and vibrant marketplaces, day trips are designed to maximize your travel experience. They are ideal for families, couples, and solo adventurers alike, offering curated itineraries that combine comfort with unforgettable exploration. You can relax knowing that transportation, guides, and carefully planned stops are all taken care of. Best of all, day trips in Belfast give you the chance to see more in less time, making them a smart choice for travelers who want to make the most of their visit. With a variety of options available, every traveler can find a day trip that matches their interests and leaves them with lasting memories.

Top Day Trips in Belfast

Giant’s Causeway Day Trip from Belfast in Belfast

Belfast , Northern Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (3199 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 48.15

Duration: 9 hours (approx.)

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Giant’s Causeway and other top Northern Ireland attractions on this full-day tour from Belfast! Traveling by luxury coach, you’ll stop to see Carrickfergus Castle, Carnlough Harbour, Caves at Cushendun, Giant's Causeway, Carrick-a-rede Ropebridge, Dunluce Castle & The Dark Hedges. McComb's is the longest running Coach Day Tour from Belfast to Giant's Causeway - we created this tour for 30 years ago! This is the most comprehensive Coach Tour on offer with the most stops fitted in to one day. We offer modern luxury coaches, guaranteeing your comfort and safety.

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Game of Thrones and Giant's Causeway Full-Day Tour from Belfast in Belfast

Belfast , Northern Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (2228 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 48.15

Duration: 9 hours (approx.)

Combine ‘Game of Thrones’ gossip with a visit to the UNESCO-listed Giant’s Causeway on a full-day tour from Belfast! With a friendly local guide, visit key Northern Irish filming locations that were used in the award-winning HBO fantasy drama while learning about popular characters like Daenerys Targaryen. After seeing sites like the Dark Hedges road, enjoy free time to explore the unique rock formations at the Giant’s Causeway.

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Giant's Causeway Tour Including Game of Thrones Locations in Belfast

Belfast , Northern Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (1383 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 34.39

Duration: 8 hours (approx.)

Join us for an award-winning, full-day adventure along the breathtaking Antrim Coast, where you’ll explore the world-famous Antrim Coastline and the iconic UNESCO-listed Giant’s Causeway. Departing daily at 9 AM, our Giant’s Causeway & Castles tour invites you to uncover Northern Ireland’s rich history and natural beauty, with captivating stops at some of its most iconic sights. Wander through the mystical 'Dark Hedges,' immortalized as the 'King’s Road' in HBO’s Game of Thrones. Marvel at the hauntingly beautiful ruins of Dunluce Castle and step back in time at the historic Carrickfergus Castle, where you can enjoy reduced admission to explore the interiors. The crowning jewel of the tour is the legendary Giant’s Causeway, a geological wonder comprised of over 40,000 interlocking basalt columns created by ancient volcanic activity. Often hailed as the 8th wonder of the world, this awe-inspiring natural site is a must-see for anyone visiting Northern Ireland.

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Guided Day Tour of Giant's Causeway from Belfast by Comfortable Coach in Belfast

Belfast , Northern Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (707 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 53.66

Duration: 7 hours (approx.)

Experience an unique and scenic ride from Belfast City Centre to Giant's Causeway on a coach with extra leg room and more socially distanced with a maximum of 19-28 passengers. Visit many of the beautiful locations around the area such as The Giants Causeway, Bushmills Whiskey Distillery the oldest licenced distillery in the world, Dunluce Castle , we also stop at Portaneevy view point with its fantastic views the Carrick a Rede rope bridge and Rathlin island . Stopping at the Dark hedges made famous by the Game of Thrones. Touring with smaller groups allows you to Maximize your time at each attraction and spend less time waiting on stragglers returning to the coach.

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Giants Causeway, Rope Bridge, Carrickfergus Castle and Dark Hedges Tour in Belfast

Belfast , Northern Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (526 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 33.02

Duration: 8 hours (approx.)

Spend a memorable day visiting what is undoubtedly Northern Ireland's most infamous attraction. Travel by coach on a journey you will remember for a lifetime, taking in the spectacular natural beauty that is the Antrim Coastal Road, Carrickfergus Castle, Portaneevy Viewing Point to see the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge (Due to National Trust Staffing Issues they will not accept any coach or group bookings at present but we will be stopping for photographs), the Giant's Causeway, and the Game of Thrones locations, including the Dark Hedges plus much much more. This tour travels the entire coast road from Belfast which is a must-see area of outstanding natural beauty. Not all tours to the Causeway include this but is widely known to be best route to the causeway. To leave this out of your tour would be a big loss!!

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Guided Day Tour: Giant's Causeway from Belfast in Belfast

Belfast , Northern Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (459 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 48.15

Duration: 7 hours (approx.)

Experience an unique and scenic ride from Belfast City Centre to Giant's Causeway. Visit many of the beautiful locations around the area such as The Giants Causeway and Dunluce Castle . Portaneevy with its stunning views of Carrick a Rede rope bridge and Rathlin Island. Carnlough village and a drive through the Glens of Antrim. Including a visit to Bushmills distillery for whiskey tasting and a stop at the Dark Hedges made famous for a scene from the Game of Thrones. Maximize your time at each attraction and spend less time waiting on stragglers returning to the coach.

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Giant's Causeway Tour from Belfast - Luxury Bus + Castles Tour in Belfast

Belfast , Northern Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (404 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 33.02

Duration: 9 hours (approx.)

Depart central Belfast in a modern luxury coach and travel along the stunning causeway coastal route, voted one of the worlds best coastal drives! Visit breathtaking castles along the coastal road for photos opportunities as you hug the coast road all the way up to the mighty Giants Causeway. Explore the famous stones at the causeway included in your price, learn of the famous myths & legends of the area from your friendly guide! *Please Note This tour is a full Coastal Adventure taking the Coast road all the way up to the Northern tip of Ireland and is not to be missed, its perfect for all age groups and departs and returns daily next to great victoria street bus and rail station for convenience.

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Giant's Causeway Tour including Game of Thrones Sites from Belfast in Belfast

Belfast , Northern Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (350 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 48.15

Duration: 8 hours (approx.)

Spend a memorable day visiting what is undoubtedly Northern Ireland's most infamous attraction. Travel by coach on a journey you will remember for a lifetime, taking in the spectacular natural beauty that is the Antrim Coastal Road, Carrickfergus Castle, Portaneevy Viewing Point to see the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge (Due to National Trust Staffing Issues they will not accept coaches or group bookings but we are supporting our local community), the Giant's Causeway, and the Game of Thrones locations, including the Dark Hedges and we even do a visit to the Old Bushmills Whiskey Distillery for a chance to buy a whiskey and take some photos plus much much more. This tour travels the entire coast road from Belfast which is a must-see area of outstanding natural beauty. Not all tours to the Causeway include this but is widely known to be the best route to the Causeway. To leave this out of your tour would be a big loss!! Before we return to Belfast we will have a chance to see Dunluce castle

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Game of Thrones Locations Tour including Westeros & Giant's Causeway in Belfast

Belfast , Northern Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (215 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 34.38

Duration: 9 hours (approx.)

See the magical locations where the hit fantasy drama ‘Game of Thrones’ is filmed and visit more filming locations than any other tour. Discover the UNESCO-listed Giant’s Causeway as a bonus and get free access to the famous stones included in your price. Relax and listen to your knowledgeable guide, visit key filming locations and get the inside scoop about popular characters. Ride through the atmospheric, tree-shrouded Dark Hedges Road and marvel at the mystifying rock formations of the Giant’s Causeway.

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Giant's Causeway and Belfast City Murals Tour inc Game of Thrones Dark Hedges in Belfast

Belfast , Northern Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (169 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 48.15

Duration: 6 hours (approx.)

When your cruise ship docks in Belfast, enjoy this express shore excursion to the Giants Causeway.  The shore Excursion will pick you up  from the port of Belfast (saving you and transport into Belfast city centre around $15 saving) The Causeway Express tour will start with some time in Belfast City centre and then a Murals Tour of the famous conflict areas of Belfast, Then the bus will leave the city for the Dark Hedges (Game of Thrones location), Bushmills whiskey distillery and The Giants Causeway. Please note some stops are time dependent, so the bus driver will give you a set time to return to the bus. This is to ensure everything runs smoothly and everyone gets the same amount of time at each destination. Customers will then be dropped back to the ship after the tour with plenty of time to spare. Please only book this tour if you are arriving Belfast on a cruise ship this tour will only run if there is a cruise ship docked in Belfast.

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Game of Thrones and Giant's Causeway Day Tour from Belfast in Belfast

Belfast , Northern Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (88 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 48.15

Duration: 9 hours (approx.)

While the hugely popular 'Game of Thrones' TV series, adapted from George Martin’s 'A Song of Ice and Fire' novels, is filmed all over Europe, many of the key locations are based in Northern Ireland. During this 9-hour trip you will be travelling with your maester guide who is an expert on Game of Thrones visiting seven iconic sites from seasons one through to six, including Dragonstone, Dunluce Castle and the Giants Causeway. Your guide who is a fan of both the books and TV series will discuss information from the Game of Thrones series, recalling incredible tales of legend and local history that could come right out of the books.

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Morning Giant's Causeway Half Day Tour from Belfast in Belfast

Belfast , Northern Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (60 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 34.66

Duration: 5 hours (approx.)

From the legendary Giant’s Causeway, with its otherworldly volcanic formations, to the dramatic views of the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge and the mystical Dark Hedges, this tour offers a perfect mix of natural beauty and rich history. In just five hours, experience the highlights of the Antrim Coast, all while soaking in unforgettable sights and stories. You'll be back in downtown Belfast by 13:00 to enjoy the rest of the day with complete freedom. Head to the Crown Bar for a delicious local lunch, do some shopping on Royal Avenue or sightsee at leisure. NB: Did you know that the Belfast (Grand Central Station) - Dublin (Connolly Station) express train is now operating every hour? Ready to explore the extraordinary? Check out the full itinerary for more details on this unmissable half-day journey!

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Afternoon Giant's Causeway Half Day Tour from Belfast in Belfast

Belfast , Northern Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (49 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 34.66

Duration: 5 hours (approx.)

Set off on an afternoon excursion to discover the awe-inspiring landscapes of Northern Ireland. This tour takes you from the iconic Giant’s Causeway, renowned for its unique volcanic columns, to the breathtaking views from the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge and the enchanting Dark Hedges. With a perfect blend of scenic beauty and historical intrigue, this five-hour adventure along the Antrim Coast promises to leave you with unforgettable memories. If you’re ready to uncover some of the region’s most remarkable sights, check out the full itinerary to learn more about this unmissable half-day experience!

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Kildare Village Shopping Trip from Belfast in Belfast

Belfast , Northern Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (17 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 48.15

Duration: 11 hours (approx.)

Leave the car behind, and sit back and relax on board one of our luxury coaches on a day trip to Kildare Chic Outlet. With various pick-up points throughout Northern Ireland such as Newtownabbey, Belfast, Lisburn and Banbridge.

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Why Choose Our Day Trips in Belfast?

Our day trips in Belfast are carefully designed to combine convenience, cultural insights, and memorable experiences. Each itinerary highlights the best of Belfast, led by local guides who know the destination inside and out.

Frequently Asked Questions About Day Trips in Belfast

Most day trips in Belfast include transportation, a local guide, and entrance to selected attractions. Some itineraries also provide meals or free time for independent exploration.

Day trips in Belfast typically last between 6 to 10 hours, depending on the destination and itinerary. They are designed to make the most of your day while keeping travel times comfortable.

Yes, many day trips in Belfast are family-friendly, offering activities and destinations that appeal to both adults and children. Be sure to check tour descriptions for age recommendations.

Booking in advance is recommended to secure your spot, especially during peak travel seasons in Belfast. Some tours may allow same-day bookings if space is available.
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