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Whatever your interest, if there’s somewhere you want to see in Northern Ireland, there’s a way to do it. Ulsterbus Tours runs day trips from Belfast to all the main attractions - from National Trust properties to seaside resorts, while independent operators are on hand for everything from city tours to sea safaris. You just have to pick where to go first.

Tours of Ards Peninsula

On Northern Ireland’s east coast, the Ards Peninsula lies in the glinting waters of the Irish Sea and Strangford Lough. Not surprisingly, its miles and miles of coastline make it a very desirable residence for seabirds and wildlife of all kinds. Two-legged visitors are also entranced by its charms.

Life here happens at a slower pace. That’s excellent news for those who want to find out more about it. It means the locals have all the time in the world to fill you in on the pretty villages, abbeys, castles and curious characters who’ve made it what it is today. And when that local is an actual tour guide too, even better.

Sustainable Journeys Ireland take you into all the nooks and crannies. Follow St. Patrick’s Trail, meet some of the 2,000 different species living around Strangford Lough and walk away feeling like a friend.

Seamus Heaney Country

Step into Seamus Heaney’s HomePlace and be inspired by a journey through the life and literature of one of Ireland’s greatest writers. Visit the stunning interactive exhibition, packed with hundreds of personal stories, photographs and artefacts. Discover the people who inspired him, and explore the places of his childhood and formative years. Learn the intricacies of the words, rhythm and rhyme which have made Seamus Heaney the most widely published poet in the English language. (Winner of Most Innovative Business (Large) at the Giant Spirit Awards 2022).

Continue your Heaney experience, at the award-winning Laurel Villa Townhouse in Magherafelt, Ireland's only poetry guesthouse. See the Seamus Heaney Exhibition here, before you head off to take in the sights and sounds of South Derry that inspired the Nobel Laureate’s work. And look out for the Turf Man, a life-size tribute to ‘Digging’, possibly his most famous and best-loved poem.

Enniskillen Taste Experience

An experience so good you can taste it? Absolutely.

Separating Upper and Lower Lough Erne, Enniskillen is the perfect setting for a food tour with a difference. Here, you start with a guided walking tour, pit-stopping along the way to try the deliciously seasonal fare from local food producers and foodie businesses. There may be the odd drink involved, so it’s best not to be a driver for the day.

Belfast City Bike Tours

Belfast is a small city with a big heart. So what better way to get around it than by bike? If you’re new to the city, it’s a great way to get to know it. Along the way, you’ll take in the historic Cathedral Quarter, the Titanic Quarter, the University, St. George’s Market and more. With lots of chances for sight-seeing and breaks along the way.

Out and about in Derry-Londonderry

Behind the walls of Derry-Londonderry is a city best experienced on foot – or bike at a push. And, thankfully, there are plenty of tours on offer to make sure you don’t miss the best bits. Try a 5* walking tour with Martin McCrossan City Tours. A ‘Free Derry Tour’ for those interested in the city’s turbulent history. Or join Foyle Trails for a fascinating trip to the landscapes beyond the city – where giants’ graves, stone circles and fairy trees reveal their secrets.

Giant’s Causeway and Antrim Coast Tours

Speaking of giants, no trip to Northern Ireland would be complete without a visit to one of our own. Among the many staggering views you’ll see here, this is also in a class of its own.

The world-famous Giant’s Causeway is Northern Ireland’s only World Heritage Site. The result of cooling lava, the 40,000 basalt columns now form some distinct features – The Giant’s Boot and the Chimney Stacks, for example.

Depending on the tour you choose, you may also get to visit clifftop Dunluce Castle – Castle Greyjoy to Games of Thrones® fans - Old Bushmills Whiskey Distillery and walk across the dramatic, and possibly ‘out of your comfort zone’, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. Just think of the selfies.

Game of Thrones Tour

For scenery and story-telling Game of Thrones® really did nail it all. Though, they are two things Northern Ireland does pretty well too, so if you want to see where they overlap, join a Games of Thrones ® tour.

McCombs are the company who transported the cast and crew to filming in Seasons 1-5. So they should know the lay of the land. They’ll transport you to the ‘Kingsroad’ aka Dark Hedges. There are some pretty cool ‘Further Space’ glamping pods nearby if you’re planning a return trip.

Among other locations, you’ll visit Ballycastle, the native home of Lady Catelyn Stark and Varys. Cushenden where Melisandre gave birth to the shadow creature. And Larrybane where Renly swears to avenge Ned's death, but - spoiler alert - meets his end. If you’re a fan of fans, climb aboard with the rest. Of, if you prefer, you can make it a private tour.

This is just a flavour of where your Northern Ireland trip can take you. There are always more places to go and new things to see. Thankfully, being Northern Ireland, they are never any great distance away.

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McComb's Giant's Causeway Tour

Belfast

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22-32 Donegal Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT12 5JN

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9031 5333

info@mccombscoaches.com
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- Four Star Quality Assurance
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Sightseeing

McComb's Travel offers day tours with local experienced guides to the Giant's Causeway. We include stops like Carrick-a-rede Ropebridge, Bushmills Distillery, Dunluce Castle & Carrickfergus Castle - all on-board our brand new luxury coaches.
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Game of Thrones Studio Tour

Banbridge

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Game of Thrones Studio Tour Parking, The Boulevard, Banbridge, County Down, BT32 4LF

Telephone
+44 (0)28 4046 4777

info@gameofthronesstudiotour.com

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Game of Thrones Experiences

Created in official partnership with Warner Bros., the world’s first and only Game of Thrones Studio Tour has arrived in Northern Ireland.
Located at the authentic filming location of Linen Mill Studios in Banbridge, County Down, Game of Thrones…

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1 Oct 2024to31 Dec 2024Various Opening Times

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2 Jan 2025to28 Feb 2025Various Opening Times

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1 Mar 2025to30 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 18:30

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- Off site parking
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- Wi-fi available
River Bann Tours

Portglenone

Address

Portglenone Marina, Bannview Terrace, Portglenone, County Antrim, BT44 8HT

Telephone
+44 (0) 845 564 4764

contact@riverbanntours.co.uk
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Boat Tours

River Bann Tours offer boat trips on the Lower Bann based at Portglenone Marina. Tickets can be purchased online for scheduled tours to Lough Beg and back to Portglenone or for our trip from Toome to Lough Neagh return. Private bookings welcome.
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Ballycastle Traditional Music Trail

Ballycastle

Address

Anglers Arms, 12 North Street, Ballycastle, County Antrim, BT54 6BN

Telephone
028 2076 2024

visitor.information@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk

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Guided Tour

Put yourself in the capable hands of two very skilled local trad musicians on a musical journey from the seafront up into the heart of Ballycastle. Visit the pubs where music has been kept alive through generations and at each stop experience live…

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McNamara Tours

Londonderry

Address

94 Butlers Wharf, Strathfoyle, Londonderry, Co Londonderry, BT47 6SR

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7186 1177

info@mcnamaratours.com

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Sightseeing

Catering for all types of groups and individuals; Historical Societies, Schools, Church Groups, Cross Community and Sightseeing Tours.

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Irish Monastic Tours

Belfast

Address

35 Ava Avenue, Ballynafoy, Belfast, Co Antrim, BT7 3BP

Telephone
+44 (0) 7513 295 292

theresecullen@irishmonastictours.com

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Sightseeing

Irish Monastic Tours offers expert-led guided tours to some of the most historic and evocative sites on the island of Ireland. From settlements of the earliest inhabitants to the island to the most venerated sites associated with its Saints.

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Gracehill Guided Tours

Gracehill

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The Old School House, 19A Church Road, Gracehill, County Antrim, BT42 2NL

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+44 (0) 7903 739933

gracehilltours@gmail.com

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Guided Tour

Discover Gracehill, a Moravian Church settlement and Northern Ireland’s first UNESCO Cultural World Heritage site, with local qualified guides. Delve deeper into Gracehill’s rich historical, cultural, social, educational, and religious heritage…

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NI Food Tours

Killinchy

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52 Ballymorran Road, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6UD

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9754 3224

info@nifoodtours.com

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Food Tour

Tracey Jeffery of NI Food Tours will take you by coach along 115 miles of stunning coastline of Strangford Lough. You will visit award winning Producers, hear their stories, and sample many local food and drink products.

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Ulster Walking Tours

Antrim

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60 Springfarm Road, Antrim, County Antrim, BT41 4JH

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07842809873

stmccracken@hotmail.com

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Walking Tour

We offer scheduled and bespoke walking tours for all, experience the North Coast or closer to home on the Mary Ann McCracken Radical Belfast walking tour or indeed one of our cemetery tours. We cater for all needs and can facilitate a tour of…

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Clifftop Experience (Away A Wee Walk)

Belfast

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Away A Wee Walk, 20 Ben Eden Green, Belfast, County Antrim, BT15 4GU

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+44 (0) 28 2073 1855

eimear@awayaweewalk.com

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Price £39.00 Activity

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Sightseeing

The best way to avoid the crowds and get under the skin of a place is to explore it with a local friend, which is what walking the Causeway Coast with Eimear Flanagan feels like. These are ‘her’ cliffs, and she is delighted to share it with visitors.

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Ella Mor Outdoor Adventures - Causeway Coast Experiences

Limavady

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Limavady, Country Londonderry, BT49 0TW

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+44 (0) 7793 542 468

info@ellamor.co.uk

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Guided Tour

Embrace the natural beauty of the Causeway Coast and Glens in the company of qualified local guide, and owner of Ella Mor Outdoor Adventures, Heather Nicholl. Growing up exploring this magical playground, Heather loves to share her childhood…

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Lesser Spotted Gullion - Mountain Ways Ireland

Mullaghbawn

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Forest Road, Mullaghbawn, County Armagh, BT35 9SA

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+44 (0) 28 3057 0220

info@mountainwaysireland.com

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Guided Tour

This walk initially follows unused forestry tracks traversing and zig zagging up Slieve Gullion's western slopes. A great day full of history, heritage, flora and fauna.Knowedgeable local guides take you on the less travelled natural paths and…

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Titanic Distillers at Thompson Dock

Belfast

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Thompson Dock, Queen's Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT3 9DT

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02890 992992

bookings@titanicdistillers.com

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Price £10.00 to £100.00 Per Ticket

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Brewery/Distillery Tour

This is the city's first working distillery in almost 90 years. Explore the site where Titanic last rested on dry ground, before her maiden voyage. Visitors to Thompson Dock and Pumphouse will clock in, as workers did a century ago, and experience…

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The Theatrical History Tour of Belfast

Belfast

Address

The Big Fish, Donegall Quay, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 3NG

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Price £20.00 Activity

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Guided Tour

‘The Theatrical History Tour of Belfast,’ is a new, innovative walking tour that sees two actors, a male and a female, lead a one-hour walking tour from The Big Fish to The Soundyard. During this one-hour tour, the actors will perform five…

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Game of Thrones® Tour

Coleraine

Address

3 Glenara Woods, Coleraine, County Londonderry, BT52 3TR

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7035 1186

frances@glenara-elite-travel.co.uk

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GoT Guided Tours

The Glenara Elite Travel Game of Thrones® Tour gives you the chance to see many of these showcased sites from each series of the show, as well as other diamonds of Northern Ireland's North Coast.

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North Belfast Heritage Trail including Clifton House

Belfast

Address

2 North Queen Street, Belfast, County Antrim, BT15 1ES

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9099 7022

archive@cliftonbelfast.org.uk

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Self-guided tour

North Belfast’s unique built heritage is a hidden gem stretching back to the 18th Century. In just over one mile, 14 such buildings and sites sit, sometimes side by side, and collectively tell a fascinating story of our city’s past. This walking…

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- Free (parking charges may apply)
Mysteries of the Malt Tour

Cushendun

Address

7 The Square, Cushendun, County Antrim, BT44 0PQ

sam@highseaspirits.com

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Historical Tours

Take the world’s oldest whisk(e)y trail to where it all began and where it thrives today. From the very best the Causeway Coastal Route has to offer in food, drink and accommodation, we add the bonus of excusive distillery tours and expert tastings…

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Carrickfergus Walking Tours

Carrickfergus

Address

Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DQ

Telephone
+44 (0) 7816 969350

johnomcilvenna@outlook.com

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Walking Tour

Carrickfergus with over 1000 years of history under its belt, has lots of secrets to reveal. Enjoy a walking tour around the town with your guide John, and learn about castles, town walls, the palace, big houses, ghosts, salt mines, monarchs and so…

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Dundrum Heritage Trail

Newcastle

Address

Newcastle Visitor Information Centre, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0AA

Telephone
+44 (0) 330 137 4046

newcastle.vic@nmandd.org

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Historical Tours

Dundrum Heritage Trail takes you on a journey through the village and tells the story of the commercial and maritime heritage - Trail map available to download at www.visitmournemountains.co.uk or from Newcastle Visitor Information Centre.

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Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes

Ballynahinch

Address

Ballyburren, 143 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, County Down, BT24 8HZ

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9581 6650

info@ballyburren.com

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Guided Tour

Our unique estate has over 5,000 trees with ponds, pathways and bridges nestled in 18 acres of beautiful undulating surroundings just 25mins from Belfast, near Ballynahinch in County Down. We offer mini adventures for families, individuals, couples…

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