Journey with us on a Giant’s Causeway tour from Dublin for an exploration of the rugged North! Travel through the beautiful landscape of the Boyne Valley, before we cross the border to the exciting Northern capital of Belfast. Spend some time exploring the lively city and its history on a Black Taxi or Titanic Experience Tour, and make your way to one of the most geographically diverse places in the world – the Giant’s Causeway. A truly unforgettable experience!
9:30am Arrival in Belfast. You can choose to enjoy the world-famous Black Taxi Tour of Belfast where your local guide will talk you through Belfast’s fascinating political history or visit the state of the art Belfast Titanic Experience.
Option One: Visit and sign the Peace Line and join the list of world celebrities including Bill Clinton and the Dalai Lama who have signed their name to the wall. Walk along this huge wall which divides the two religious/national communities of east Belfast. The political murals, some of which are the most spectacular in the world, reflect a harrowing and tragic chapter in the history of Northern Ireland. Your personal local guide will relate to you their personal and family experiences of life in Belfast during The Troubles, some of the stories you quite simply won’t believe.
Option Two: Your alternative to a Black Taxi Tour is to visit the Belfast Titanic quarter and the state of the art Titanic Visitor Experience. Here you can experience the entire life and story of the Titanic, from her fateful maiden voyage to her eventful discovery on the seabed of the North Atlantic. Learn about the origins, construction, launch and history of the Titanic. The experience contains interactive features so you can truly explore the Titanic story in an insightful light. The journey will take you beyond the aftermath of the sinking to the later discovery of the ship. This tour will also take you to the present day with a tour of the live undersea exploration centre.
If some of your family wish to visit one attraction and others wish to do the other, that’s perfectly alright as we will regroup before we depart for Dunluce Castle. Depart Belfast at 11:50 AM (approximately).
At around 1 PM, we arrive at our next stop, Dunluce Castle. Also known as the House of Greyjoy from Game of Thrones. This iconic historical castle dates back over 500 years and its location on the cliff edge of the north Atlantic make it one of the most dramatic settings in Europe. The castle has been frequently used over the years in many movies most recently the tv series the Game of Thrones. The admittance to visit and peruse the castle and its grounds for 45 minutes is included in the ticket price. Dunluce Castle was built by the McQuillan family around 1500. It is located on the top of sheer-sided cliffs 100 feet above the ocean – the perfect location for one of the Great Houses of Westeros. The Castle’s dramatic history of violence, intrigue and rebellion is matched by the scandal and betrayal committed by the Greyjoys in Game of Thrones. (visiting time approx. 35 minutes).
Following a route known as the Antrim Coastal Drive we pass spectacular scenery including stony shores, densely wooded glens and the village of Bushmills; best associated with the popular drink uisce beatha (water of life) or whiskey.
We’ll arrive at The Giant’s Causeway at around 1:50 PM. This Unesco World Heritage-listed site was created more than 60 million years ago after a series of volcanic eruptions. The Causeway is best known for its distinctive rock formations that span nearly 18 miles (29 kms) of coastline and once we arrive you can stroll along this spectacular site and see formations such as the Wishing Chair, the Giant’s Boot and Organ.
During your two hour stay here you can enjoy lunch with a choice of providers on site and learn about the legend of Finn MacCool, said to be the creator of the Causeway.
At 4:20 PM, we will depart the Giant´s Causeway. Now sit back and enjoy the relaxing drive back to Dublin, stopping off just after Belfast for a 20 minute rest stop before arriving back to Dublin at around 8:00pm.
Currently the Carrick A Rede Rope Bridge is closed to the general public so the tour will now include a visit to very popular and famous Dunluce Castle
7:00 AM at The Starbucks Cafe on Dame Street, 1 College Green o
7:05 AM at Dublin Bus Office, 59 O’Connell Street, Dublin 1
D'Olier street, Dublin 2, roughly at 8.00 PM
All weather clothing and a smile.
Admissions to all attractions including , Black Taxi Political Tour OR Belfast Titanic Experience and Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. (Currently the Carrick A Rede Rope Bridge is closed to the general public so the tour will now include a visit to very popular and famous Dunluce Castle instead.)
Transport and guides.
Note: Other tour companies do not include admission to attractions.
Cost of food is excluded
Full refund up to 24 hours cancellation notice in advance of the date of the tour. That is prior to 12:01am on the day before the tour date.
Cancellation notice must be given by email, if no cancellation notice is given, the refund policy is then at the discretion of the reservations department. Tickets for Events or Attractions are non-refundable. Airport, Limousine or Coach - transfer services are non-refundable.
Q? What type of vehicles do we have?
A. All vehicles are touring specification coaches ranging from 33, 41, 53 and 63 seat luxury vehicles. We do not use vans or shuttle buses.
Q? Do we have Wifi on the coach?
A. Yes, we offer free Wifi on board all our coaches so you can post your pictures of the day while you travel!
Q? Do we cancel a tour due to low numbers?
A. We have never cancelled a tour in the history of the company due to a lack of numbers and never will. On occasion, in exceptional weather circumstances, a tour might have to be cancelled. In such a situation a full refund is granted.
Q? What do I need to bring?
A. All weather clothing and a smile on your face.
Q? Will food be provided?
A. Unfortunately, food cannot be provided, but we offer rest stops where food can be purchased. You are also invited to bring your own food. Please note that hot food is not allowed on any of our buses.
Q? Are the attractions included in the price?
A. All attractions are included in the price of the ticket.
Q? Will I get my money back if I cancel?
A. * Full refund up to 24 hours cancellation notice in advance of the date of the tour. That is prior to 12:01am on the day before the tour date.* Cancellation notice must be given by email, if no cancellation notice is given , the refund policy is then at the discretion of the reservations department.* Tickets for Events or Attractions are non-refundable * Airport, Limousine or Coach – transfer services are non-refundable
Q? What happens if I don’t return to the bus on time?
A. We always make sure that the departure time is clearly communicated to our guests before they leave the coaches so there is no misunderstanding or delays. We will wait for you for a maximum of 5 minutes before we will have to leave you behind. In that case, you would be responsible for making your own way back to Dublin. We ask for your understanding in this matter as we are also responsible for our other guests who expect to receive a tour as scheduled and the time schedule needs to adhere to for everyone’s enjoyment.