10 Full-Day Tours in Northern Ireland to Build a Day Around

1.Game of Thrones and Giant’s Causeway Full-Day Tour from Belfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,291 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48Our pick

Leave Belfast at 8:30 a.m. with a driver-guide such as Patrick, Karl, or Paul for a full day along Northern Ireland’s coast. Visit Game of Thrones sites, Ballintoy, Dunluce Castle, and the Giant’s Causeway, with lunch and entry fees extra.

“Our driver/guide Paul was funny, knowledgeable, and a great driver on those narrow NI roads! He told great stories along the way, and kept our busload of people (25 of us) on time. Total tour duration from pick up to final dropoff was just under 10 hours if that helps with your planning (0830 to 1820). We had about 90 minutes of self-guided time at the Giant's Causeway which was enough time to hike the entire trail and back, if you're a medium fast walker. I either didn't know or didn't remember that a visit to Bushmill's distillery was included - great surprise! A lot of these Causeway tours look…”

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2.Northern Highlights Full-Day Guided Tour in Northern Ireland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 181 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $377

Set out from Belfast with Fergal, a local guide-driver, for a private 6 to 8-hour tour along Northern Ireland’s coast. Expect Belfast sights, castles, villages, cliffs, Giant’s Causeway, flexible photo stops, and round-trip hotel, port, airport, or railway-station pickup.

“Fergal, our guide, is an absolute delight and a fount of knowledge. A true local gentleman. His attention and care for our time was spot on. You’ll see hidden gems not seen on big bus tours. Pick up and drop off right on time with no effort required. Do yourself a favor if you have a group of 2-3 people and look him up.”

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3.Giant’s Causeway Full Day Tour from Belfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 147 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $47Best value

Travel from Belfast to the Dark Hedges, Giant’s Causeway, and Dunluce Castle with Paddywagon Tours. You’ll ride in an air-conditioned vehicle with live commentary, WiFi, and a driver-guide. The tour runs about seven hours, costs $47.93, and leaves from the Europa Hotel at 9:45 am.

“Brilliant trip! Ken and Tom were great guides for the day. Perfect time spent at each location. Thank you!”

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4.Private Tour: ‘Game of Thrones’ and Giant’s Causeway Full-Day Tour from Belfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 52 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $413

Travel from Belfast with a private guide in an air-conditioned minivan, visiting Cushendun Caves, Ballycastle, Dark Hedges, Ballintoy, Carnlough, the Giant’s Causeway, and other Game of Thrones locations. Guides such as Philip, Hugh, Derrick, and Martin have added show clips, Irish history, and flexible stops.

“This full day tour was filled with beautiful Irish scenery of the Irish Coastline. It was breathtaking. So much history. Unfortunately our tour guide was more interested in giving us his personal opinions of Irish/English history, critiques of other tour guides even approaching them while on our tour and the world in general. Half way through the tour I had wished we were matched with a different guide.”

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5.Luxury Tours Belfast. Full day Private Hire Tour for 2- 6 people

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend about eight hours with a private driver-guide visiting the Dark Hedges, Carrick-a-Rede, Ballintoy Harbour, Giant’s Causeway, Bushmills Distillery, and Dunluce Castle. Guides such as Frank, Mick, Ryan, Matt, and Syd are praised for history, flexibility, and thoughtful pacing.

“Great tour guide and beautiful, scenic tour. We enjoyed learning the history of Northern Ireland and seeing it’s beauty.”

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6.Derry Londonderry Private Full Day Tour From Belfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $378

Travel from Belfast to Derry in a private, air-conditioned minivan with guides Barry or Paula. Expect a full day of murals, memorials, city walls, museums, and careful discussion of the Troubles, with time to tailor the route to your group.

“Our private tour to Derry was excellent! Barry was very knowledgeable and we thoroughly enjoyed our day with him. We tailored the tour so I was able to see my family’s town and local churches. We then continued on to Derry to take in all the sights including, the Derry murals, Bloody Sunday memorial, Guild Hall and Peace Bridge. I would highly recommend this tour.”

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7.Full-Day Private Giant’s Causeway Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Travel from Belfast in a private vehicle with a certified guide on an eight-hour North Coast outing. See the Giant’s Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede, Bushmills Distillery, Dunluce Castle, and The Dark Hedges. Michael and Tony are among the guides named in guest feedback.

“Great experience and Michael as very accommodating getting us to our sights. We had set up our own itinerary.”

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8.Full-Day Private Tour of Giants Causeway with Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.)

Travel from Belfast with guide Ronnie on a private 6 to 8-hour tour of Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coast. See Game of Thrones locations, cross Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, explore the Giant’s Causeway, and stop at Dunluce Castle, with hotel pickup and private transport.

“My sister and I hired Ronnie, at great expense, in order to be able to see the sites at our own pace. We are fairly fit women in our late 50’s and are happy to walk and would prefer not to wait on others. This will be a long review, settle in, this will be very honest. Ronnie collected us at our hotel promptly at 9:00am and instantly we felt he was a very lovely man who had tons of knowledge of the area and lots of local pride. We shared with him how excited we were to be on a private tour and shared our views of group tours…”

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9.Derry Londonderry Private Luxury Full Day Tour From Belfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.)

Travel from Belfast in a private Mercedes-Benz with guides such as Paula or Barry, then walk Derry’s Bogside, ancient walls, Guildhall, and Peace Bridge. Add the Museum of Free Derry and Grianán of Aileach for a fuller day, with a possible County Donegal border crossing.

“I had a wonderful time at Derry. Barry m rorschach guide was a great host. He took Mr all around Derry. I'm a Derry Girls fan and always wanted to visit. There's lots of walking so wearing the right shoes is essential! Also check the weather forecast.”

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10.Full Day Private Luxury Tour of Causeway Coast (Giants Causeway)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle from Derry or a nearby pickup point to the Causeway Coast. Your day includes Gortmore, Mussenden Temple, Dunluce Castle, Giant’s Causeway, Ballintoy, Carrick-a-Rede, Bushmills, and the Dark Hedges, with in-car stories, bottled water, and flexible local guidance.

“I don't usually post reviews but our driver for the week, Jimmy Norris made our group of 8 golf trip a great experience.”

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