Experience the legendary landscape and compelling history of Belfast and Northern Ireland on an exclusive shore excursion.
From ancient myths to modern legends, Northern Ireland fires the imagination. This journey takes you through a thousand years of history — from Finn MacCool and the Titanic to the tragedy of the civil conflict known as “The Troubles” and the region’s otherworldly ancient ruins. All you need is a guide with the right blend of professionalism, passion, charm and knowledge!
Leaving Dublin, you’ll finally hear a clear, balanced account of The Troubles, the conflict that turned Northern Ireland into a war zone from 1968 to 2005. On arrival in Belfast, you’ll visit the Peace Wall and see the striking murals on both sides — some hopeful, some unsettling, all unforgettable. It’s a place that forces you to reflect on the centuries of division that have shaped the island of Ireland’s story.
Belfast has brighter chapters too. It was the only part of Ireland to experience an industrial revolution, and its greatest achievement was the world’s most famous ship. The Titanic Belfast museum is superb — a modern, interactive dive into the story of the ship, the city and the people who built her.
Leaving Belfast behind, we head into a landscape of fantasy and folklore. If you’re interested, we can stop at Game of Thrones filming locations such as the Dark Hedges or Dunluce Castle. If not, we continue straight to the Giant’s Causeway — the highlight of any Giant’s Causeway Tour from Dublin.
Here you can wander among 40,000 hexagonal basalt columns formed by ancient volcanic activity (or, as legend says, by an Irish giant challenging a Scottish rival). Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Giant’s Causeway ranks among the world’s great natural wonders and is an essential stop for anyone interested in Ireland’s wild places.
After a day filled with remarkable sights and stories, we return to Dublin — a chance to rest, reflect.
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Explore the 40,000 plus hexagonal-shaped pillars that were formed by lava millions of years ago or, if you believe local legend, by an Irish giant fighting a Scottish giant 17 centuries ago. A World Heritage site, the spectacular phenomenon ranks alongside Everest and the Giant Redwoods in worldwide importance. A must-see!
2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Titanic Belfast is an iconic six-floor building, featuring interpretive and interactive galleries exploring the sights, sounds, and stories of Titanic, as well as the City and people which made her. It is the world’s largest Titanic exhibition, located right beside the historic site of this world-famous ship’s construction – a ‘must-see’ visit on any tour of Belfast.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
A romantic ruin perched dramatically above the coastal cliffs of north County Antrim, Dunluce Castle bears witness to a long and tumultuous history. No wonder it was featured on Game of Thrones. Besides the history, local folklore tells of a banshee and how the castle kitchens fell into the sea one stormy night in 1639.
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
The most interesting aspect of Belfast is the complicated and fascinating history of The Troubles (1968-2005), which saw neighbouring communities of Nationalists (Irish) and Loyalists (British) face off against each other in near-daily skirmishes. The resolution of this conflict has proven an incredible achievement of diplomacy, patience, tolerance and maturity by the Nobel Peace Prize-winning politicians and the societies themselves. Creative murals provide insights into the inspirations and sentiments of both communities, past and present.
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Now this an experience you won’t soon forget as you walk like Indiana Jones across this ropebridge, suspended almost 100 ft (30 m) above sea below. Don’t worry, there are no crocodiles! The adrenal rush of the passage and dopamine of your success will make this visit standout as one of the highlights of your day. You’ll be sure to take in the stunning views of the coast and the fresh North Atlantic breeze.
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
This beautiful avenue of beech trees was planted in the eighteenth century, intended as a compelling landscape feature to impress visitors as they approached the entrance to Gracehill House mansion. Game of Thrones Featured Scene: Season 2, Episode 1: The North Remembers – On the King’s Road, Arya Stark has escaped from King’s Landing, disguised as a boy. She is with Yoren, Gendry, Hot Pie and others who are to join the Night’s Watch, in a cart, travelling north on the Kingsroad. Find out about other Game of Thrones® Filming Locations in Northern Ireland at www.discovernorthernireland.com/gameofthrones
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