Game of Thrones with Giant’s Causeway Tour from Belfast
Our Game of Thrones with Giant’s Causeway tour from Belfast is the best Game of Thrones Tour for die-hard fans. Available every day departing from Central Belfast, discover Northern Ireland’s iconic filming locations on a fully guided coach tour. Highlights include visiting the real-life locations of Braavos, Renly Baratheon’s Camp and the Seat of the House of Greyjoy. We will also visit the Giant’s Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site over 400 million years old.
Our Game of Thrones with Giant’s Causeway tour departs from Belfast at 9am throughout the year and also at 12pm during the summer months.
Highlights:
Dunluce Castle
- Depart Belfast early in the morning on our Game of Thrones with Giant’s Causeway tour.
- Stop at Carnlough which is the Free City of Braavos located to the east of Westeros. See the Cushendun Cave where Melisandre of Asshai gave birth to her ‘shadow assassin’.
- Pass through the town of Ballycastle, which is the hometown of actor Conleth Hill (who plays Varys) and Michelle Fairley (who played Catelyn Stark)
- Visit Larrybane Quarry, which was used as Renly Baratheon’s Camp where Brienne of Tarth fought Loras Tyrell.
- Cross the famous Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
- Visit the Giant’s Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is one of the most spectacular sites in Northern Ireland
- Stop for a selfie at Dunluce Castle, the 17th century ruins that were used as the exterior of the House of Greyjoy on Pyke Island
- See the Dark Hedge, where Arya Stark dressed as a boy to escape from King’s Landing. This is one of the most famous places to visit on a day trip from Belfast that is well-known for its natural archway of trees
- During the day, you’ll have opportunities to dress up for photos with our Game of Thrones costumes and props!
Carnlough & Cushendun Caves:
Departing Belfast early in the morning, the first stop on our Game of Thrones tour is to Carnlough. This seaside village featured in series 6 and is closely associated with Arya Stark. In the show, Carnlough is the free city of Braavos and it’s here that Stark learns to become a faceless assassin.
We’ll also visit the nearby Cushendun Caves which were formed over 400 million years ago! Soak up the incredible atmosphere, breathe in the fresh air and enjoy the sound of the waves. This is the location where Melisandre of Asshai gave birth to her ‘shadow assassin’.
Larrybane & Carrick-a-Rede
Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge
Our Game of Thrones tour from Belfast continues with a visit to Larrybane Quarry which served as the setting for Renly Baratheon’s Camp. Take in the impressive rocky landscape and coastal views. Your tour guide will bring this spot to life, where Loras Tyrell fights off an unknown opponent who is later revealed as Brienne of Tarth.
From here, visit the nearby Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge. This breathtaking bridge was built over 350 years ago for salmon fisherman to cross over to the tiny island of Carrickarede. It stands over 30 metres above the rocks and is 20 metres in length. Our tour includes tickets to cross the rope bridge onto the island. From here, you’ll have amazing views of the Northern Irish coastline and can even see Scotland on a clear day. Please note that crossing the rope bridge is optional.
Giant’s Causeway:
Giant’s Causeway
The afternoon of our Game of Thrones tour includes a visit to the Giant’s Causeway. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site made up of some 40,000 massive black basalt columns sticking out of the sea. It was formed by volcanic activity around 50-60 million years ago.
This is one of the most impressive sites in Northern Ireland. Whilst no Game of Thrones scenes were filmed here, it’s been a source of inspiration for Irish folklore, myths and legends. You will have around 1.5 hours to explore the Giant’s Causeway on a walking tour with audio guide.
There will also be time to visit the Giant’s Causeway visitor’s centre. This state-of-the-art building houses a permanent exhibition with interactive material describing the history behind the Giant’s Causeway.
Dunluce Castle & Dark hedges:
Dark Hedges
As we make our way back to Belfast, we’ll stop for a quick photo at Dunluce Castle. These ancient ruins date back to the 14th Century, and sit spectacularly on the side of a cliff as seen in this drone video! The Castle was used as the House of Greyjoy, who ruled the Iron Islands in Game of Thrones.
Our final stop on this Game of Thrones Tour is at the Dark Hedges. This magical and mysteries location became the backdrop to The Kingsroad in Game of Thrones and is where Arya Stark dressed as a boy to escape from King’s Landing. It’s one of the most instagrammable places in Scotland and we’ll stop for a selfie.
From here, we return back to Central Belfast.
More information:
Timings:
- The tour departs every day at 9am from Irish Tour Tickets Office, 10 Great Victoria Street, Belfast.
- It returns to the same location at approx. 18:30.
- During July & August, the tour will run twice a day, departing at 9am and 12pm
Tour includes:
- Driver and tour guide
- Coach transportation
- Entrance fees to Giant’s Causeway and Carrick-a-Rede
- Audioguide at Giant’s Causeway*
- Free gift set including a Game of Thrones postcard & fridge magnet*
Tour excludes:
- Food & drink
- Gratuities (optional)
Further info:
- *Please note that the tour departing at 12pm does not include the audio guide and free gift set
- Make sure to bring comfortable walking shoes, a raincoat and warm clothes.
- There will be places to stop along the way to buy lunch, or you are welcome to bring your own food
- Since the tour involves a lot of walking, it might not be suitable for people with mobility problems. In this case, we would recommend our other Game of Thrones Tour from Belfast to Winterfell.
- This tour is not suitable for children under the age of 16
- Once booked, the tour cannot be cancelled
