4 Day Northern Ireland tour

Belfast Castle: Situated in the north of the city on the slopes of the Cavehill Country Park the castle sits 400 feet above sea level offering beautiful views of the city. You can take a short break at the Belfast castle and enjoy a nice cup of tea and freshly baked scones.

Crumlin Road Jail: Crumlin Road features two imposing structures of Belfast’s criminal justice system. Crumlin Road Jail first opened its gates to prisoners in 1846 and for 150 years was a fully operational prison. On March 31, 1996, the Governor of Belfast’s Crumlin Road Jail walked out of the fortified prison and the heavy air-lock gates slammed shut for the final time.

Shankill Road and Murals: The Shankill Road (from Irish, Seanchill, meaning “old church” is one of the main roads leading through west Belfast, the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland It runs through the working-class, predominantly loyalist area known as the Shankill.

Peace Wall: The first peace lines were built in 1969, following the outbreak of the 1969 Northern Ireland riots and the Troubles They were built as temporary structures meant to last only six months, but due to their effective nature they have become wider, longer, and more permanent.

Bombay Street: In 1969, a sectarian mob burned 1,500 residents from their homes on Bombay Street, Belfast Around 1,500 Catholic families were left homeless.

Clonard Monastery: Clonard Monastery is a Catholic church and monastery, located off the Falls Road in Belfast, Northern Ireland, home to a community of the Redemptorists religious order.

Bobby Sands Mural: The 1981 Irish hunger strike started with Sands refusing food on 1 March 1981.

Falls Road International Wall Murals: Murals in Northern Ireland have become symbols of Northern Ireland, depicting the region’s past and present political and religious divisions. Northern Ireland has become famous for the murals painted in almost every area of the country.

St Anne’s Cathedral and Cathedral Quarter:  Belfast Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral Church of St. Anne, has stood for over 100 years as a place of Christian worship in the heart of Belfast. The cathedral’s foundation stone was laid in 1899 and the building itself, Romanesque in style, continued to grow over the years. Located in the Cathedral Area of Belfast now a very trendy area with numerous restaurants and bars.

Titanic Museum and Titanic Quarter: Titanic Belfast, named the World’s Leading Tourist Attraction at the prestigious World Travel Awards in 2016, is located beside the Titanic Slipways, the Harland and Wolff Drawing Offices, and Hamilton Graving Dock, the very place where Titanic was designed, built and launched in 1912.

The self-guided Titanic Experience extends over nine interpretive and interactive galleries, which explore the sights, sounds, smells, and stories of RMS Titanic and the city and people who made her. Just so you know, tickets for touring the museum are not included but are optional.

SS Nomadic: SS Nomadic is most famous for the part she played in the Titanic story when she ferried first and second-class passengers to Titanic from Cherbourg, but this was only the beginning of her extraordinary journey that stretches over 100 years.

Carrickfergus Castle: Situated in the town of Carrickfergus in County Antrim, on the northern shore of Belfast Lough. Besieged in turn by the Scots, Irish, English, and French, the castle played an important military role until 1928 and remains one of the best-preserved medieval structures in Ireland. For more than 800 years, Carrickfergus Castle has been an imposing monument on the Northern Ireland landscape whether approached by land, sea, or air.

Antrim Coast Road: Your Tour will begin from your pickup location, where you will meet your driver and guide for the day. There we will begin our journey to the north coast travelling through the rolling farmland of County Antrim. The Antrim Coast Road is widely agreed to be one of the finest stretches of road anywhere in the world.

Carnlough Village: Our first stop of the day takes us into the amazing, picturesque fishing village of Carnlough for a quick comfort break. Although built in the nineteenth century during the famine years, this harbour still retains an old-world charm, which meant that it didn’t seem out of place when it first appeared in Game of Thrones.

Cushendun Caves –  Storms End: This is an Unforgettable scene where Melisandre gives birth to the monstrous shadow baby.

Lunch Stop: we can stop for lunch in a nice Irish pub or restaurant to sample some good food and maybe a cheeky pint of Guinness. Or you can sample some locally caught fish in one of the best fish and chips shops.

Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge: one of the most visited places in Northern Ireland amazing Carrick-a-Rede Rope bridge where you can cross a bridge that spans a chasm over 75ft in height. (Please note that the Carrick-A-Rede Rope bridge may sometimes be closed due to weather conditions or repairs.

There will be a 1-mile walk from the car park to the Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge, if you have mobility issues, have small children, or use a stroller that can’t handle unpaved pathways.

(If you wish to cross the bridge you will need to pre-book your ticket) Please let us know before purchasing your tickets and we will advise of an approx. time of arrival. if you do not wish to cross, we can stop at the viewing point for photos.

Ballintoy Harbour – Lord Sport: Theron Greyjoy arrived back in the Iron Islands and later where admires his ship the Sea Bitch.

White Park Bay: A beautifully scenic beach at the very tip of Ireland, and the closest country from here would be Iceland which is 800 miles away.

Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne: Mussenden Temple is in the beautiful surroundings of Downhill Demesne near Castlerock in County Londonderry. It perches dramatically on a 120 ft cliff top, high above the Atlantic Ocean on the north-western coast of Northern Ireland, offering spectacular views westwards over Downhill Strand towards Magilligan Point and County Donegal and to the east Castlerock beach towards Portstewart, Portrush and Fair Head. The temple was built in 1785 and forms part of the estate of Frederick Augustus Hervey.

Causeway Coastline Views: We travel along the Causeway Coastal Route between Mussenden Temple and Dunluce Castle to experience one of the most dramatic drives in the world, now rated as one of the world’s top 5 great road journeys.

Dunluce Castle: We continue a wonderful day with a photo stop at Dunluce Castle. We arrive at one of the most dramatic castle ruins in the world. Prepare to be amazed at the way this old castle hangs over the edge of the cliffs.

Giants Causeway: Commonly called ‘the 8th wonder of the world, is the only World Heritage site in Ireland. During our stop here you can spend time climbing over the ancient stones, snapping photos, and reflecting on the myths and legends of this unique area.

Lunch Stop: we can stop for lunch in a nice Irish pub to sample our good food and maybe a cheeky pint of Guinness. Or you can sample some locally caught fish in one of the best fish and chips shops and of course not forget the mushy peas.

Old Bushmills Whiskey Distillery: Bushmills Whiskey Distillery has been creating beautiful ‘water of life ‘since 1608 making this the oldest working distillery in Ireland. (If you wish to take a tour at the Bushmills Distillery you will need to pre-book your ticket) Please let us know before purchasing your tickets and we will advise of an approx. time of arrival.

The Dark Hedges: One of the most popular natural phenomena in Northern Ireland, the Dark Hedges were used as a set for the hit TV series Game of Thrones. It was the famous King’s Road in Season 2. The hedges were planted by the Stuart family in the eighteenth century.

Doagh Famine Village: Animated guides lead visitors through 1800s buildings with Irish history & culture exhibits.

Dunree Head: Dunree Head is a Discovery Point on the Wild Atlantic Way on the Inishowen Peninsula, Co Donegal. Dunree Lighthouse and Dunree Fort are well worth visiting for the views and for their historical importance. The lighthouse was built in 1876. The Fort dates from the Napoleonic Wars and is now an impressive military museum.

Wild Atlantic Way: From the wind-whipped tip of Malin Head to the haven of Kinsale Harbour, wrap yourself in the wilderness of the west coast of Ireland on the world’s longest-defined coastal touring route. The Wild Atlantic Way is a sensational journey of soaring cliffs, buzzing towns and cities, hidden beaches, and epic bays. So, whether you drive it from end-to-end, or dip into it as the mood strikes, it’s going to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Lunch Stop: we can stop for lunch in a nice Irish pub to sample our good food and maybe a cheeky pint of Guinness. Or you can sample some locally caught fish in one of the best fish and chips shops and of course not forget the mushy peas.

Enjoy 1 hour Derry City walking tour with one of the best guides in Derry / London Derry

A walk around the walls in Derry Londonderry reveals a splendid city crammed full of history, heritage, interest, and a vibrant cultural scene. This is the only remaining completely walled city in Ireland and one of the finest examples of Walled Cities in Europe. The Walls were built during the period 1613-1618 by the honourable, Irish Society as defences for early seventeenth-century settlers from England and Scotland.

The Walls, which are approximately 1.5km in circumference, form a walkway around the inner city and provide a unique promenade to view the layout of the original town which still preserves its Renaissance Style Street plan to this day. The four original gates to the Walled City are Shipquay Gate, Butcher Gate, Bishop’s Gate and Ferryquay Gate. Three.

Bogside Museum of Free Derry: The Museum of Free Derry is a museum located in Derry, Northern Ireland that focuses on the 1960s civil rights era known as The Troubles and the Free Derry Irish nationalist movement in the early 1970s. Located in the Bogside district, the museum’s exhibits include photographs, posters, film footage, letters, and personal artefacts.