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Whatever your interest, if there’s somewhere you want to see in Northern Ireland, there’s a way to do it. Ulsterbus Tours runs day trips from Belfast to all the main attractions - from National Trust properties to seaside resorts, while independent operators are on hand for everything from city tours to sea safaris. You just have to pick where to go first.

Tours of Ards Peninsula

On Northern Ireland’s east coast, the Ards Peninsula lies in the glinting waters of the Irish Sea and Strangford Lough. Not surprisingly, its miles and miles of coastline make it a very desirable residence for seabirds and wildlife of all kinds. Two-legged visitors are also entranced by its charms.

Life here happens at a slower pace. That’s excellent news for those who want to find out more about it. It means the locals have all the time in the world to fill you in on the pretty villages, abbeys, castles and curious characters who’ve made it what it is today. And when that local is an actual tour guide too, even better.

Sustainable Journeys Ireland take you into all the nooks and crannies. Follow St. Patrick’s Trail, meet some of the 2,000 different species living around Strangford Lough and walk away feeling like a friend.

Seamus Heaney Country

Step into Seamus Heaney’s HomePlace and be inspired by a journey through the life and literature of one of Ireland’s greatest writers. Visit the stunning interactive exhibition, packed with hundreds of personal stories, photographs and artefacts. Discover the people who inspired him, and explore the places of his childhood and formative years. Learn the intricacies of the words, rhythm and rhyme which have made Seamus Heaney the most widely published poet in the English language. (Winner of Most Innovative Business (Large) at the Giant Spirit Awards 2022).

Continue your Heaney experience, at the award-winning Laurel Villa Townhouse in Magherafelt, Ireland's only poetry guesthouse. See the Seamus Heaney Exhibition here, before you head off to take in the sights and sounds of South Derry that inspired the Nobel Laureate’s work. And look out for the Turf Man, a life-size tribute to ‘Digging’, possibly his most famous and best-loved poem.

Enniskillen Taste Experience

An experience so good you can taste it? Absolutely.

Separating Upper and Lower Lough Erne, Enniskillen is the perfect setting for a food tour with a difference. Here, you start with a guided walking tour, pit-stopping along the way to try the deliciously seasonal fare from local food producers and foodie businesses. There may be the odd drink involved, so it’s best not to be a driver for the day.

Belfast City Bike Tours

Belfast is a small city with a big heart. So what better way to get around it than by bike? If you’re new to the city, it’s a great way to get to know it. Along the way, you’ll take in the historic Cathedral Quarter, the Titanic Quarter, the University, St. George’s Market and more. With lots of chances for sight-seeing and breaks along the way.

Out and about in Derry-Londonderry

Behind the walls of Derry-Londonderry is a city best experienced on foot – or bike at a push. And, thankfully, there are plenty of tours on offer to make sure you don’t miss the best bits. Try a 5* walking tour with Martin McCrossan City Tours. A ‘Free Derry Tour’ for those interested in the city’s turbulent history. Or join Foyle Trails for a fascinating trip to the landscapes beyond the city – where giants’ graves, stone circles and fairy trees reveal their secrets.

Giant’s Causeway and Antrim Coast Tours

Speaking of giants, no trip to Northern Ireland would be complete without a visit to one of our own. Among the many staggering views you’ll see here, this is also in a class of its own.

The world-famous Giant’s Causeway is Northern Ireland’s only World Heritage Site. The result of cooling lava, the 40,000 basalt columns now form some distinct features – The Giant’s Boot and the Chimney Stacks, for example.

Depending on the tour you choose, you may also get to visit clifftop Dunluce Castle – Castle Greyjoy to Games of Thrones® fans - Old Bushmills Whiskey Distillery and walk across the dramatic, and possibly ‘out of your comfort zone’, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. Just think of the selfies.

Game of Thrones Tour

For scenery and story-telling Game of Thrones® really did nail it all. Though, they are two things Northern Ireland does pretty well too, so if you want to see where they overlap, join a Games of Thrones ® tour.

McCombs are the company who transported the cast and crew to filming in Seasons 1-5. So they should know the lay of the land. They’ll transport you to the ‘Kingsroad’ aka Dark Hedges. There are some cool glamping pods nearby if you’re planning a return trip.

Among other locations, you’ll visit Ballycastle, the native home of Lady Catelyn Stark and Varys. Cushenden where Melisandre gave birth to the shadow creature. And Larrybane where Renly swears to avenge Ned's death, but - spoiler alert - meets his end. If you’re a fan of fans, climb aboard with the rest. Of, if you prefer, you can make it a private tour.

This is just a flavour of where your Northern Ireland trip can take you. There are always more places to go and new things to see. Thankfully, being Northern Ireland, they are never any great distance away.

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Eastwell Farm Alpacas

Carrowdore

Address

6 Ballyblack Road East, Carrowdore, County Down, BT22 2HH

Telephone
+44 (0) 7734 905 152

eastwellfarm@gmail.com

Price
Price £5.00 to £20.00 Per Ticket

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Guided Tour

Whether you're on holiday, celebrating a special occasion, looking for a unique adventure with the kids or just mad about alpacas, this experience will be one to remember and a great activity for all to enjoy. All visits are personal and cater to…

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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

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Price £5.00 to £20.00 Per Ticket

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Parking & Transport
- Car parking
Carleton Street Orange Hall Tours

Portadown

Address

Carleton Street Orange Hall, 6a Carleton Street, Portadown, County Armagh, BT62 3EN

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 3833 2010

portadownheritagetours@gmail.com

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Historical Tours

Our trained community tour guides will offer you the unique opportunity, through a guided tour, to explore a community based, working and functioning Orange Hall that is bursting with history and heritage.

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Giant's Causeway Tour from Belfast

Belfast

Address

Visit Belfast, 9 Donegall Square North, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 5GJ

Telephone
+44 (0) 0353 1 868 4101

bookings@finnmccoolstours.com

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Sightseeing

We give you longer at the awe-inspiring Carricka-Rede rope bridge and the breathtaking Giant's Causeway than any other bus tour companies. We also include a extra stops in our itinerary such as Dunluce Castle and The Dark Hedges.

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Heli Power

Newtownards

Address

61 Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 8SG

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9181 1971

info@helipower.co.uk

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Sightseeing

Heli Power is a well established Helicopter flight training school for beginners or experienced flyers. We also offer tours of Northern Ireland, transport for wedding and golf parties and many more tailor made packages.

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Giants Blood

Cookstown

Address

28 Ballybriest Road, Cookstown, County Tyrone, BT80 9TY

Telephone
+44 (0) 7566 211 337

experience@embrace.tours

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Tailor-made Tours

Slieve Gallion holds secrets that have almost been lost through the test of time, stories handed down and recorded in old annals are now being brought to life to tell the story of Ballybriest and its importance in Irish History

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- Free (parking charges may apply)
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- On site parking
Derry to Belfast Sailing Trip

Derry~Londonderry

Address

Foyle Port Marina, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT48 7NU

Telephone
+44 (0) 7720 464 085

daniel@sailingnorth.co.uk

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Sightseeing

Take a city hop from Derry to Belfast on our fabulous 42’ yacht. Choose from destinations like Portrush, Rathlin Island (the northernmost point of Northern Ireland), Ballycastle, Portballintrae & more. Along the way, pass the iconic Giant’s Causeway.

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Walk it off NI

Dunmurry

Address

15 Rosevale Avenue, Drumbeg, Dunmurry, County Antrim, BT17 9LG

Telephone
+44 (0) 796 8816 988

nikki@walkitoffni.com

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Food Tour

See the stunning landscape of Northern Ireland and Taste local cuisine during a walking & food experiences with Walk It Off NI. Learn about the fascinating heritage and rich natural landscape on our doorstep with experienced guide Nikki Elliot, a…

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Famine Wall Walk - Mountain Ways Ireland

Meigh

Address

Slieve Gullion Forest Park, 89 Drumintee Road, Meigh, County Armagh, BT35 8SW

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 3057 0220

info@mountainwaysireland.com

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Guided Tour

Join our guides for a fascinating walk visiting the Famine Walls on Armagh’s highest mountain, Slieve Gullion. We will examine the famine and its impact in the area. Great views along the way over the historic Gap o the North.

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Mourne Coastal Route by E-Bike – Bike Mourne

Castlewellan

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The Forest Park, Castlewellan, County Down, BT31 9BU

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 4377 0714

hello@bikemourne.com

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Cycling Tour

The Mourne Coastal Route hosts some of Ireland’s most spectacular scenery and what better way to experience it than from the socially acceptable, environmentally sustainable and endlessly exhilarating viewpoint provided by an electric bike!
This…

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- On site parking
George Best Trail

Belfast

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Avalon House, 278-280 Newtownards Road, Belfast, Co Antrim, BT4 1HE

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+44 (0) 28 9045 1900

visitorcentre@eastsidepartnership.com

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Self-guided tour

The George Best Trail guides you through the football legend’s humble beginnings in east Belfast. It will guide you to places of interest including his family home, the local playing fields and his favourite east Belfast haunts.

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Townland Tours

Belfast

Address

Various Locations, Donegall Square, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 5GS

Telephone
+44 (0) 7511 177 718

rsgray12@icloud.com

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Food Tour

See and experience all that Northern Ireland has to offer with a local Blue Badge Tour Guide from Townland Tours. Wide range of personalised tours available including Belfast, Causeway Coastal route, Randalstown and Gracehill, near Ballymena.

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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

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Tours of Derry

Derry~Londonderry

Address

37 Great James Street, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT48 7DF

Telephone
07812084903

info@toursofderry.com

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Guided Tour

My name is Ruairi . . . I was born and raised in Derry's Bogside, and I'm one of the city's longest established tour guides and resident red head! I'm an accredited and professional guide with 19 years' experience and have had the opportunity to…

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Mysteries of the Malt Tour

Cushendun

Address

7 The Square, Cushendun, County Antrim, BT44 0PQ

sam@highseaspirits.com

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Historical Tours

Take the world’s oldest whisk(e)y trail to where it all began and where it thrives today. From the very best the Causeway Coastal Route has to offer in food, drink and accommodation, we add the bonus of excusive distillery tours and expert tastings…

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Iron Islands & Giant's Causeway from Belfast

Belfast

Address

Pickup from Leonardo Hotel, Great Victoria Street, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 6DY

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9568 0023

belfast@gameofthronestours.com

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Price £45.00 to £49.00 Per Ticket

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GoT Guided Tours

Visit Cushendun Caves where Melisandre gave birth to a shadow assassin, the Iron Islands beach where Theon and Euron Greyjoy were born again in the ‘Drowned God’, Dragonstone beach, the Giant’s Causeway and the Dark Hedges.

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Private Charter Tours with Abhainn Cruises

Ballycastle

Address

Bayview Road, Ballycastle, County Antrim, BT54 6BT

Telephone
+44 (0) 7845 370231

abhainncruises@btinternet.com

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Boat Tours

Taste the sea salt and feel the wind. What better way to explore an island with a sea-faring tradition spanning thousands of years? Create life-long memories, see World Heritage sites, and discover hidden gems along our stunning coastline.

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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
The People's Gallery of Murals

Derry~Londonderry

Address

Rossville Street, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT48 6LP

k_336@hotmail.com

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Historical Tours

The Bogside Artists® are the sole creators of the world famous People's Gallery® in the Bogside area of Derry in the North of Ireland. The twelve large scale murals are a main visitor attraction in the city.

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Game of Thrones® Afternoon Tea at Ballygally Castle Hotel

Ballygally

Address

274 Coast Road, Ballygally, County Antrim, BT40 2QZ

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 2858 1066

res@bcg.hastingshotels.com

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GoT Food Tours

Ballygally Castle Hotel is offering a Game of Thrones® Afternoon Tea which will delight fans of the world-renowned show as well as those who love the indulgence of a delicious afternoon tea.

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Parking & Transport
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Wild Horse Adventure

Derry-Londonderry

Address

City Of Derry Equestrian Centre, 30 Bigwood Road, Derry-Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT47 3RP

Telephone
+44 (0) 7850208656

info@cityofderryequestrian.com

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Guided Tour

As you ride along country lanes, winding country roads and lush greenery you will be treated to panoramic views of Lough Foyle, Donegal and the North Coast

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Island Warrior (Boat Trips to Ram's Island)

Lough Neagh

Address

Rams Island, Lough Neagh, County Antrim, BT28 2LQ

Telephone
+44 (0) 7715 368 050

info@ramsisland.org

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Sightseeing

The Island Warrior is a licensed passenger boat that takes visitors to Ram's Island.

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Slieve Gullion Tour - Mountain Ways Ireland

Killeavy

Address

Slieve Gullion, Killeavy, County Armagh, BT35 8LN

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 3057 0220

info@mountainwaysireland.com

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Guided Tour

W.B. Yeats called it Ireland's most mystic mountain and this is where the team at Mountain Ways Ireland is proud to call home.We have an in depth knowledge of this sacred mountain and all of her moods as the seasons change.

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