Northern Ireland · PRIVATE
The 15 best private tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Spend about 90 minutes with a private Belfast taxi guide, visiting Protestant and Republican murals, the Peace Wall, and Bobby Sands Mural. Guides such as Paul, Henry, Joseph, and Pat share personal memories of The Troubles while keeping the tour balanced and clear.
“Our guide was excellent and helped us understand the conflicts well and the desire for recovery and peace”
Walk from Derry Guildhall to Free Derry Corner with a private local guide such as Michael or Noel. In 1 hour 45 minutes, you’ll see the walls, Bloody Sunday Memorial, and Bogside murals while hearing personal accounts of The Troubles and the peace process.
“Why a fantastic tour with Michael he insight to the conflict was very factual. It identified the impact that false media reports can have on a conflict”
Ride through Belfast in a private black taxi with a local guide such as Harry, Sean, Danny, Brendan, or David. Stop at Falls Road, Shankill Road, the peace wall, Bombay Street, Clonard Monastery, and the International Mural Wall. Expect personal stories, difficult history, and time for questions.
“Sean was very knowledgeable about the history and politics involved in the wall . He was very friendly and took his time explaining.”
Ride in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with guides such as Sean, Brian, Brendan, or Thomas, stopping at Belfast’s Peace Wall, Shankill Road, Falls Road, and Crumlin Road Gaol for a clear, personal account of The Troubles.
“Really interesting journey through history. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable and took our endless questions in his stride.”
You’ll travel privately from Belfast with a guide such as Jonny, Brian, Stuart, Jeff, or Joe, stopping at Dark Hedges, Carrick-a-Rede, Ballintoy, Dunseverick, Giant’s Causeway, Bushmills, and Dunluce Castle. The route can be adjusted, but attraction tickets and lunch cost extra.
“Our driver Joe was the best! Joe was very professional, humorous and informative. He kept our schedule flexible and options for lunch along with sneak peaks of attractions that were on the road less traveled. I highly recommend this private excursion versus the sponsored tour bus.”
Join David of Derrie Danders for a roughly two-hour walk around Derry’s City Walls. Expect a small group of no more than 15, a relaxed pace, clear coverage of the city’s ancient and modern past, and time for questions at gates, churches, cannons, and viewpoints.
“David is an intelligent and engaging guide! We had been in Derry for 30 minutes (having rolled in on the train from Belfast, with just enough time to drop our bags off at the hotel) before rushing off to our scheduled tour with David, so we arrived with many questions and hopes for our time in the city. David shared not only key historical locations and stories, but ensured we knew where to head for specific sights for the rest of our time in his beautiful city. He even made sure we had a good photo with the Derry Girls mural! The rain didn’t interfere with any of our 90…”
Spend about 10 hours touring Northern Ireland’s Game of Thrones locations in a private Audi A6 with Richard the Wildling. Visit Ballintoy Harbour, the Dark Hedges, Cushendun Caves, and more. Costumes and replica swords make the photo stops playful, while Richard adds firsthand stories from the set.
“If you are a GOT fan, this is the tour for you. If you aren't a GOT fan, this is still a great adventure. The other Ser Davos will drive you through the amazing Northern Ireland countryside as well as along the coast. Northern Ireland is so beautiful! We really appreciated all of the video and photos that Ser Davos showed us prior to taking us to each location, it really helped visualize the various scenes that were filmed at the locations. We definitely recommend this tour!”
Take a private two-hour Belfast black cab tour with hotel or port pickup. Guides such as Ricky, Brendan, Jimmy, and Kevin explain the Troubles through murals, Peace Walls, Shankill Road, Falls Road, and personal experience. Expect a serious, photo-friendly tour with no strangers in the cab.
“Ask for Brendon. Powerful, fascinating and heartbreaking all at the same time. Brendon was so knowledgeable and quite engaging!”
Spend two hours in a private Belfast black taxi with a local guide such as Brendan, Brennan, Ricky, or John. Visit Falls Road, Shankill Road, Bombay Street, the Peace Wall, murals, and optional Clonard Monastery, with pickup near Belfast City Hall.
“Driver and guide Brennan provided a terrific tour of the political hot spots of Belfast. We really appreciated his local knowledge and experience, and learned so much that we hadn't known even though we'd thought ourselves well-informed. Plenty of opportunities to get out of the car and take photos, too.”
Ride with guides such as John, Billy, Joe, or Martin through Belfast’s Shankill and Falls districts. Hear personal insight into the Troubles, stop at major murals and the Peace Wall, and ask questions in a private, air-conditioned black cab.
“Black Taxi tour could not have been better. John answered all of questions and gave us an excellent, insightful and informative tour.”
Spend two hours with a Belfast cab driver such as Davy or Brendan, visiting Shankill Road, Divis, the Peace Wall, Clonard Monastery, and major murals. This private English-language tour gives you close-up views and personal stories, with pickup near central Belfast or the port.
“Our driver Brendan was very knowledgeable. He gave us a good concise history of the politics of the area. Brendan even made it interesting to my teen. She learned a lot about the history of the troubles. I highly recommend Brendan and this tour!!!”
Spend about nine flexible hours with a private driver-guide from Belfast, visiting Giant’s Causeway, Carrickfergus and Dunluce Castles, Bushmills Distillery, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, and the Dark Hedges. Mercedes transport, hotel pickup, water, and local stories are included, while entry fees and lunch are extra.
“Our private tour to see the Giant's Causeway, Norman Castles, Bushmills Distillery and some Game of Thrones film locations was fabulous. The drive along the coast was gorgeous, and the Giant's Causeway was spectacular. By being in a private car, we were able to go places that the big tour buses weren't able to access. I would definitely recommend visiting the Bushmills distillery as well. If you don't like being a part of a big crowd all day, this private tour was definitely the way to go to see a beautiful part of the country.”
Take a private taxi through Belfast’s Falls Road and Shankill Road with a local guide such as Caolan or Diarmaid. Stop at murals, community gates, and the Peace Wall while learning about the Troubles from both sides. Hotel pickup is available, with extra taxi charges outside central Belfast.
“One of a kind tour with local perspective . I enjoyed meeting my guide and getting to know the history of his community , while seeing the murals and landmarks of the war. I especially appreciated the accounts of the people involved in the fighting, marches, hunger strikes and work for peace . What I learned today was an eye opener and will stay with me . Thank you , Diarmaid!”
Spend three hours with a local guide such as Barry, Paula, or Joe, touring Belfast’s Falls and Shankill districts from an Irish Republican viewpoint. You’ll see major murals, peace walls, Milltown Cemetery, Divis Tower, and a private museum, with time for questions and personal stories.
“The mural that still exists looking for unification of Ireland. The peace wall, which really is to keep the Republicans and the loyalists from killing each other and the IRA museum. Barry was quite knowledgeable of the history behind the English Irish conflict.”
Spend 8 to 10 hours with a private guide such as Murat, Nigel, or Marty, traveling from Belfast in a luxury MPV. See the Antrim Coast, Giant’s Causeway, Dark Hedges, Dunluce Castle, and more, with a flexible route and hotel, port, or airport pickup.
“We had a wonderful private tour with Murat who has been doing these tours for many years. Very professional, personable with great stories and information.”
Pick a coast, a city or a still house.
