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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.

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Tours of Ards Peninsula

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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Crumlin Road Gaol Experience

Belfast

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53-55 Crumlin Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT14 6ST

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+44 (0) 28 9074 1500

info@crumlinroadgaol.com

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Historical Tours

Experience what life was like behind bars at the notorious Crumlin Road Gaol.

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Delve Into The Deep

Enniskillen

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Marlbank Road, Florencecourt, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, BT92 1EW

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+44 (0) 28 6632 1815

Mac@fermanaghomagh.com

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Guided Tour

Delve deep into a world 340 million years in the making and marvel as you are guided through the depths of the natural world of the Marble Arch Caves.

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Crindle Bespoke

Limavady

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6b Carrowclare Road, Limavady, County Londonderry, BT49 9ED

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+44 (0)7738 516 106

crindlebespoke@outlook.com

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Tailor-made Tours

Experience Authentic Northern Ireland with Crindle Bespoke! Join the Patterson family at Crindle, a charming working farm, for private horseback rides through Northern Ireland’s breath-taking countryside and secluded beaches. Whether you’re looking…
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St Patrick's Way Camino Walk and Lunch

Downpatrick

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The Saint Patrick Centre, Saint Patrick’s Square, Market Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6LZ

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+44 (0) 28 4461 9000

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Price £45.00 Activity

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Walking Tour

Join a pilgrimage themed around Saint Patrick in Downpatrick, County Down, with your talented guides former Adoration Sisters Martina Purdy and Elaine Kelly, for a walk along Ireland's own Camino.

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Giant’s Eye View – North Coast Helicopter Tour

Eglinton

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Cutting Edge Helicopters, City of Derry Airport’s West Apron, Airfield Road, Eglinton, County Londonderry, BT47 3PZ

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+44 (0) 28 7181 2555

info@cuttingedgehelicopters.com

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Air tours

Experience the North Coast from a Giant’s Eye view.

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Giant Tours Ireland

Ballycastle

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North Street, Ballycastle, County Antrim, BT54 6BW

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+44 (0) 7555 665 900

flip@gianttoursireland.com

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GoT Guided Tours

Visit off-the-beaten-track filming locations from Game of Thrones® in the company of a real expert.

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Walking the Edge

Islandmagee

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The Gobbins Visitor Centre, 68 Middle Road, Islandmagee, County Antrim, BT40 3SL

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+44 (0) 28 9337 2318

info@thegobbinscliffpath.com

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Sightseeing

Step out and find yourself between earth, sea and sky on the thrilling Gobbins Experience, where nature isn’t content to sit back and be admired. It completely engulfs you: from the all-enveloping Irish Sea winds and the dolphins dancing off the…

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Lough Neagh Stories

Magherafelt

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Millrace Drive, Moneymore, Magherafelt, County Londonderry, BT45 7TJ

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+44 (0)7900 872 169

info@loughneaghsstories.com

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Boat Tours

Experience the biggest lake in Ireland and Britain and Ireland in the company of a real fisherman.

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The Boatyard Distillery

Enniskillen

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3 Tully Bay Marina, Drumcrow East, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, BT93 7DX

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+44 (0) 7732 959 859

tours@boatyarddistillery.com

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Guided Tour

On the banks of Lough Erne just outside Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, you’ll find the Boatyard Distillery, a distillery focused on producing pure spirits with a sustainable and organic approach.

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Montalto Estate - Gardens Reawakened

Ballynahinch

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Spa Road, Ballynahinch, County Down, BT24 8PT

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+44 (0) 28 9756 6100

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Self-guided tour

The wealth of gardens at Montalto Estate are a joy to visit any time of the year.

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Mussenden Unwind

Castlerock

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Mussenden Sea Salt, Mussenden Road, Castlerock, County Londonderry, BT51 4RP

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+44 (0) 7437 054 169

claire@mussendenseasalt.com

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Health & Wellbeing

Immerse yourself in the natural sights, sounds and tastes of the beautiful Causeway Coast. In the shadow of the beautiful Mussenden Temple, you'll be welcomed by Claire from Mussenden Sea Salt to an experience that marries the ancient with the…

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Mourne Trails & Ales Tour

Castlewellan

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Main Street, Castlewellan, County Down, BT31 9DQ

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+44 (0) 28 4377 0714

hello@bikemourne.com

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Food & Drink Courses

Get a taste of the outdoors, local history and the finest craft brews.

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Xhale: Awaken Your Senses

Newry

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St. Moninna Park, Killeavy, Newry, County Down, BT35 8SL

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+44 (0) 7816 835 147

ann@xhale.biz

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Guided Tour

Deepen your Mindfulness Practice through forest bathing in the magic of the Ring of Gullion.

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Canoe and Cake

Killinchy

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52A Ballymorran Road, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6UD

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+44 (0) 7749 011 283

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Food Tour

A wellness experience and combines two experiences in one.

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The Seamus Heaney HomePlace Experience

Bellaghy

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45 Main Street, Bellaghy, County Londonderry, BT45 8HT

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+44 (0) 28 7938 7444

seamusheaneyhome@midulstercouncil.org

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Arts and Culture tours

Step into the Seamus Heaney HomePlace, and discover the world-renowned poet in his beloved hometown. Journey through the life and works of this literary giant, greatly valued worldwide for his decency and humility, and experience the place, the…

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Sailing in the Wake of Giants

Carrickfergus

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Quayside, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 8BJ

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+44 (0) 7852151 378

elwynagnew@gmail.com

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Guided Tour

See Belfast Lough as you never have before with this thrilling water adventure.

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Booley and Butter Experience

Forkhill

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11A Cloughinney Road, Forkhill, County Armagh, BT35 9RY

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+44 (0) 3538 7224 3176

info@mountainwaysireland.com

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Price £67.50 Activity

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Guided Tour

Join a seventh-generation farmer, Brian on a journey to the heart of Irish myth, legend and old country folkways. You’ll see original butter-making tools used by Brian’s great-grandparents. Theirs is the magic that brings you up-close and personal…
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Inside Glenarm Castle & Garden

Glenarm

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Castle Lane, Glenarm, County Antrim, BT44 0BQ

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+44 (0) 28 2884 1203

info@glenarmcastle.com

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Historical Tours

Become the distinguished guests of Lord and Lady Dunluce on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Glenarm Castle and Garden.

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Titanic Belfast Discovery Tour

Belfast

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Olympic Way, Belfast, County Antrim, BT3 9EP

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+44 (0) 28 9076 6386

welcome@titanicbelfast.com

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Titanic Tours

Hear all the stories. See all the hidden symbolism. Discover the truth. A visit to Titanic Belfast is incomplete without experiencing this award-winning guided walking tour. You’ll find out fact and fable as you walk in the footsteps of the…
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Belfast Traditional Music Trail

Belfast

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20 Cooke Street, Ormeau Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT7 2EP

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+44 (0) 28 9028 8818

claire@androichead.com

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Belfast Traditional Music Trail is a unique way to experience Irish music. With two musicians as your guides, at each stop you will be treated to a performance of traditional tunes, songs and stories which make up your own personal ‘session’.

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