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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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Giants Blood

Cookstown

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

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+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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Derrie Danders Walking Tours

Derry~Londonderry

Address

1 Caw Hill Park, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT47 6LU

Telephone
+44 (0) 7799 693 789

david@derriedanders.co.uk

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Walking Tour

Please take time to "Linger longer in Londonderry" and enjoy a "Dander around Derry". We can arrange a private or group tour to meet your needs and also many add-on visits to other local attractions.

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Experience Gullion Tours

Newry

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Slieve Gullion Forest Park, Drumintee Road, Newry, County Down, BT35 8SW

experiencegulliontours@hotmail.com

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Sightseeing

Come and discover the ancient burial chambers over 5,000 years old, early Christian sites, Lord Mountjoys pursual of the last defender of ancient Ulster, Hugh O’Neill and uncover the legends amid the backdrop of mountain ranges & lakes.

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Cab Tours Belfast

Belfast

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Donegall Square East, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 5HB

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+44 (0)7713 640 647

info@cabtoursbelfast.com

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Taxi Tours

Choose from a range of our award-winning tours. Our black taxi cabs provide comfort while showing you the sights and our local guides will answer any questions you might have. We can pick you up from any location in Belfast, seven days a week, for…

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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

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Slieve Gullion Tour - Mountain Ways Ireland

Killeavy

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Slieve Gullion, Killeavy, County Armagh, BT35 8LN

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+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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Gracehill Guided Tours

Gracehill

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The Old School House, 19A Church Road, Gracehill, County Antrim, BT42 2NL

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+44 (0) 7903 739933

gracehilltours@gmail.com

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Guided Tour

Discover Gracehill, a Moravian Church settlement and Northern Ireland’s first UNESCO Cultural World Heritage site, with local qualified guides. Delve deeper into Gracehill’s rich historical, cultural, social, educational, and religious heritage…

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Mourne Alpacas Trekking and Cria Watch Experiences

Dromara

Address

60 Levallyreagh Road, Dromara, County Down, BT25 2DG

Telephone
+44 (0)7918 719 595

bookings@mournealpacas.com

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Guided Tour

Trek with one alpaca, walking in pastures with over 100 more. Your experience includes a fascinating talk about the life of alpacas in our very large breeding herd, followed by a trek leading your own or walking with a friend leading an alpaca,…

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Ballintoy Boat Tours

Ballintoy

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Ballintoy Harbour, Ballintoy, County Antrim, BT54 6LX

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+44 (0)7886 232 718

ballintoyboattours@hotmail.com

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Boat Tours

Experience North Coast by Sea

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Exclusive NI Tours

Broughshane

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91 Knowehead Road, Broughshane, County Antrim, BT43 7JD

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+44 (0) 28 2586 1128

exclusivenitours@gmail.com

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Sightseeing

We provide luxury XJ Jaguars and Range Rovers for bespoke tours throughout Northern Ireland or transfer to Dublin and beyond.

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Deluxe Tours and Transfers - Causeway Coast Tour

Londonderry

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6 Oak Tree Manor, Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT47 3PG

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+44 (0) 7452 824 813

deluxetoursandtransfers@gmail.com

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Tailor-made Tours

Take a luxury Private Tour with Deluxe Guided Tours of The Causeway Coast and discover why Northern Ireland has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world

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Gobbins Sea Safari with Abhainn Cruises

Carrickfergus

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Quayside, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 8BJ

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+44 (0) 7845 370231

abhainncruises@btinternet.com

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Boat Tours

Create life-long memories and discover hidden gems along the coast, cruising from Carrickfergus Castle all the way to the Gobbins. A bespoke private charter tour immersing you into stunning coastal scenery, history and nature, for a truly authentic…

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Mourne Road Tours - Craft Brewery Tour

Castlewellan

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Drumee Gardens, Castlewellan, County Down, BT31 9EJ

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+44 (0) 7368 529 714

info@mourne-road-tours.co.uk

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Brewery/Distillery Tour

Northern Ireland has become one of the most prominent players in the craft beer and gin boom across the world, and this exciting tour will take you to visit three of the region’s biggest players in the industry.

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Taxi Co. Taxi Tours

Derry~Londonderry

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Taxi Co., 3 Lower Clarendon Street, Derry~Londonderry, County Derry, BT48 7AH

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+44 (0) 28 7126 2626

jonathandevine@yahoo.co.uk

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Sightseeing

Why not get the most from your stay in the North West? Take a Taxi Co. day tour and broaden your experience!

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Friends of Derry City Cemetery

Derry~Londonderry

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Lone Moor Road, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT47 2LA

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+44 (0) 7935 779 498

jpbreslin@outlook.com

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Historical Tours

Friends of Derry City Cemetery tours provides a unique insight into the history of Derry, dating back to when the cemetery opened in the 19th century right through to the present day.

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Walking Tour Of Antrim Town

Antrim

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The Old Courthouse, Market Square, Antrim, County Antrim, BT41 4AW

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+44 (0) 28 9442 8331

info@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

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Self-guided tour

Learn about the origins of the historic town of Antrim and its important buildings by independently walking the heritage trail.

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Cutting Edge Helicopters - Game of Thrones® Air Tours

Eglinton

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City Of Derry Airport, Eglinton, County Londonderry, BT47 3GY

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+44 (0) 28 7181 2555

info@cuttingedgehelicopters.com

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GoT Guided Tours

Games of Thrones® thrilling Air Tour Adventure. Enjoy stunning aerial views and the picturesque scenery of the Causeway coast used as film locations by HBO in the award winning series Game of Thrones® plus Giant's Causeway, Dunluce Castle and more.

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Townland Tours

Belfast

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

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+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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Mysteries of the Malt Tour

Cushendun

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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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Stones and Thrones Game of Thrones® Location Tour

Belfast

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Donegall Square North, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 5GB

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9032 1912

info@citytoursbelfast.com

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Price £25.00 to £35.00 Per Ticket

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GoT Guided Tours

The Stones & Thrones tour is a unique day tour of discovery where you can explore the scenic splendor of the seven kingdoms and see where so many of the pivotal Game Of Thrones scenes were shot!

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Price £25.00 to £35.00 Per Ticket

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Carnlough Bay Boat Tours

Carnlough

Address

58 Harbour Road, Carnlough, County Antrim, BT44 0EU

Telephone
+44 (0) 7720 464 044

curiositytours@outlook.com

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Boat Tours

Memorable, invigorating boat trip in this area of outstanding natural beauty. Passengers have the chance to spot an array of marine life including dolphins, seals, porpoises and various seabirds.

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- Dogs accepted by arrangement
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- On site parking