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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Northern Ireland

173 tours  ·  from $7

Everything with a guide, a cab or a coach attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

Cab Tours Belfast Famous Black Taxi Tours - Starting at Pearl Assurance House
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Cab Tours Belfast Famous Black Taxi Tours

1.Cab Tours Belfast Famous Black Taxi Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,633 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $100Our pick

Ride through Belfast with a private English-speaking guide such as Kieran, Martin, Bran, or Danny. Visit West Belfast murals, the Peace Wall, and memorial gardens while learning how The Troubles shaped the city. Expect a personal, serious, often moving tour with time for questions.

“This is a tour to tell you about the both sides of a conflict that began in 1921, between the Irish Catholics and British Protestants.”

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A History of Terror - Belfast City Centre Walking Tour - Castle Lane turns a pedestrian street into a place of memory
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A History of Terror – Belfast City Centre Walking Tour

2.A History of Terror – Belfast City Centre Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,883 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Walk 1.5 miles through central Belfast with guides such as James, Anne, Mylie, and Róisín. Hear balanced accounts of The Troubles, personal memories, political context, and the city’s path toward peace. The flat 2.5-hour route uses headsets and ends near the River Lagan.

“Incredible. To my shame I was originally dissapointed that our guide Mylie was an American but that changed within the first 30 seconds of her speaking. She really really knows her stuff and delivered it in a very engaging way. It’s the best city tour I’ve ever done anywhere. I grew up during the Troubles and quickly realised that being English I have only ever heard one side of the story. It was great getting both sides of it on the tour. I really appreciated hearing the individual stories of people as well as the political history. Belfast is a great city but this just put the icing on the…”

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Game of Thrones and Giant's Causeway Full-Day Tour from Belfast - Carrickfergus Castle and the first coastal views
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Game of Thrones and Giant’s Causeway Full-Day Tour from Belfast

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

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

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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Private Black Taxi Belfast City Tour - Meeting at the Leonardo Hotel and getting started
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Private Black Taxi Belfast City Tour

4.Private Black Taxi Belfast City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,188 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $110

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”

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City Sightseeing Belfast Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - The waterfront and Titanic Quarter tell Belfast’s industrial story
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City Sightseeing Belfast Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

5.City Sightseeing Belfast Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,012 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $13Best value

Ride Belfast’s open-top double-decker bus past City Hall, Titanic Belfast, Queen’s University, Falls Road, Shankill Road, and the Peace Wall. A 90-minute full loop runs every 30 minutes, with 1-day or 2-day passes, six-language audio, and occasional local guides such as George, Mic, Rodney, or Lisa.

“Know that if on a cruise, ( and despite the fact that they drive to the cruise terminal) you cant get on/off there if u buy thru viator). Have tp pay 60percent surcharge to boat. Some of the "stops" are unmarked and hard to find. Some buses have a narrator and some dont. One driver seemed distracted by having to slso talk. Accents sometimes challenging.”

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Giants Causeway & Castles Tour from Belfast: Guided tour - Carrickfergus Castle and the first coastal views
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Giants Causeway & Castles Tour from Belfast: Guided tour

6.Giants Causeway & Castles Tour from Belfast: Guided tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,432 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $33

Travel from Belfast by air-conditioned coach along the Antrim Coast, stopping at Carrickfergus Castle, Portaneevy, the Dark Hedges, Dunluce Castle, and Giant’s Causeway. Guides such as Stuart, Dave, and Troy are known for lively storytelling. Castle admissions, food, drinks, and a distillery visit are not included.

“It was worth it, and Troy made it really interesting and funny. We had a wonderful time, my wife and I.”

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Belfast's Political Mural Taxi Tour - Starting at the Bobby Sands mural on Falls Road
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Belfast’s Political Mural Taxi Tour

7.Belfast’s Political Mural Taxi Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,180 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $48

Ride through Belfast with a private certified guide such as Jackie, Jimmy, Tony, Michael, or Pat. Visit the Bobby Sands mural, International Mural Wall, Peace Wall, Falls Road, and Shankill Road while hearing balanced historical and personal accounts of the Troubles.

“Best part of our trip. Very informative and eye opening to hear from Jackie about his experience(s) and from a person who lived through significant moments in Belfast's history. What a lovely guy!”

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Belfast black taxi tours - Clonard Martyrs Memorial Garden
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Belfast black taxi tours

8.Belfast black taxi tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,166 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Ride through Belfast with a private guide such as Mark, Robert, Cecil, or Jim, stopping at major murals, the Clonard Martyrs Memorial Garden, the Peace Wall, and Shankill Road. Expect a serious, personal look at the Troubles, with hotel pickup and return to the Leonardo Hotel Belfast.

“Mark from NI Black taxi was amazing. He was so knowledgeable and knew the history like the back of his hand. He was neutral yet also was passionate about his role in sharing the information. It was a truly remarkable experience.”

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Belfast Troubles Tour: Walls and Bridges - City Hall sets the tone in 10 minutes
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Belfast Troubles Tour: Walls and Bridges

9.Belfast Troubles Tour: Walls and Bridges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 853 reviews · 2 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $33

Walk central Belfast with local guides such as Arthur or Steve, visiting City Hall, the Peace Wall, murals, the Cathedral Quarter, Belfast Entries, and First Presbyterian Church. Expect about three hours, personal stories, graphic content, and a balanced look at the Troubles and Belfast’s future.

“Arthur was a great tour guide and provided great insight into what was a dark part of a Belfast's history. I highly recommend this tour for anyone who is fascinated by history, the sociopolitical affects of religious discrimination and the lived experiences of people in Belfast during "the Troubles".”

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Guided Day Tour of Giant's Causeway from Belfast by Comfortable Coach - Giant’s Causeway: the main event
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Guided Day Tour of Giant’s Causeway from Belfast by Comfortable Coach

10.Guided Day Tour of Giant’s Causeway from Belfast by Comfortable Coach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 740 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Travel from Belfast with guides such as Steven, Paul, Paddy, or Perry, depending on the day. This 7.5-hour coach tour combines Giant’s Causeway, Bushmills, Dunluce Castle, Dark Hedges, Portaneevy, and Carnlough, with free time, live commentary, and a maximum of 28 people.

“The roads are narrow, and it is a long walk from the visitors center so you need to take the bus both ways if you have mobility issues, but I highly recommend this tour. Steven, our driver, gave us useful info and went into marvelous snippets of Irish history and culture.”

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Private Guided Walking Tour in Derry City - Free Derry Corner and the Bogside
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Private Guided Walking Tour in Derry City

11.Private Guided Walking Tour in Derry City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 635 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $41

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”

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Shore Excursion: Giants Causeway Tour From Belfast Port - Ballycastle gives you a proper break and a meal
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Shore Excursion: Giants Causeway Tour From Belfast Port

12.Shore Excursion: Giants Causeway Tour From Belfast Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 625 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $88

Travel from Belfast port along Northern Ireland's scenic coast to Giant's Causeway, Dunluce Castle, Ballycastle, and Portaneevy. Your local guide shares folklore and Belfast history, with guides such as Amanda, Barry, Paddy, and Patrick praised for clear commentary and careful timing. Lunch is at your own expense.

“Amazing excursion! Amanda our tour guide was a lot of fun and very knowledgeable about all things Ireland. The best excursion of our trip so far!”

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Official World Famous Belfast Taxi Tour ™ - The Peace Wall and the meaning of a signed message
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Official World Famous Belfast Taxi Tour ™

13.Official World Famous Belfast Taxi Tour ™

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 623 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $90

Ride through Belfast with local guides such as Paula, Barry, Billy, Neil, Joe, and Lorraine, stopping at murals, memorial gardens, Clonard Monastery, and Peace Walls. You’ll visit both Republican and Loyalist districts, hear personal stories, and have time to take photos and write a message on the wall.

“One of the most interesting tours I’ve experienced. Billy, our tour guide, actually lived through the Troubles so all of the stories were honest and heartfelt. Seeing the bullet holes on a school building was sobering. Would highly recommend. Billy rocks!”

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Giants Causeway, Rope Bridge, Carrickfergus Castle and Dark Hedges Tour - The Glens of Antrim from the coach window
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Giants Causeway, Rope Bridge, Carrickfergus Castle and Dark Hedges Tour

14.Giants Causeway, Rope Bridge, Carrickfergus Castle and Dark Hedges Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 596 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $33

Spend about eight hours touring Northern Ireland from Belfast with a guide such as Kevin, traveling by air-conditioned coach to Carrickfergus Castle, the Antrim Coast, Dark Hedges, Bushmills, Giant’s Causeway, and Dunluce Castle. The rope bridge is viewed from afar, and meals and admissions are extra.

“This was amazing! So easy to see these amazing natural wonders of the world with plenty of comfortable seating and more than enough time to enjoy all of it. Would do it again in a heart beat!”

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Derry City: The troubles Bogside walking tour - Starting outside the Museum of Free Derry
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Derry City: The troubles Bogside walking tour

15.Derry City: The troubles Bogside walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 503 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $27

Walk Derry’s Bogside with guides including John, Noel, and Micky, learning about the Civil Rights movement, Bloody Sunday, the Battle of the Bogside, and the Peace Process. The flat, central route starts and ends outside the Museum of Free Derry and often runs longer than its advertised hour.

“One of the best walking tours I have ever done. The guide was fabulous and because he was at Bloody Sunday march is was very personnel.”

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