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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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Taste and Tour NI

Belfast

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Unit 337, Moat House, 54 Bloomfield Avenue, Belfast, County Antrim, BT5 5AD

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9045 7723

hello@tasteandtour.co.uk

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Price £62.50 to £70.00 Per Ticket
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Food Tour

Enjoy the multi award-winning Belfast Food Tour or choose from a variety of other tours including Sensorium, an interactive sensory cocktail experience, as well as bespoke private tours and corporate experiences.
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Price £62.50 to £70.00 Per Ticket

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Seedhead Arts Street Art Walking Tour

Belfast

Address

Commercial Court, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 2NB

Telephone
+44 (0) 7843 590 097

info@seedheadarts.com

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Walking Tour

Explore a changing city through its ever-evolving street art. On this gently paced, two-hour guided street art walking tour, you’ll see the incredible street art currently adding to the atmosphere of Belfast city centre. The tour will help you…

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Blue Plaques of the Maiden City

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

Combine sight-seeing and history on a fascinating guided stroll through the streets of Derry~Londonderry. The route of this unique, guided tour links the blue plaques of Derry~Londonderry and is the perfect way to get a handle on the heritage and…

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Belfast Food Tour

Belfast

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Taste and Tour NI, Portview Trade Centre, Belfast, County Antrim, BT4 1HE

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+44 (0) 28 9045 7723

hello@tasteandtour.co.uk

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Walking Tour

Discover the real Belfast – one bite at a time. This tour takes you down quiet streets and into hidden corners - “off the eaten track” - to meet inventive locals making world-beating products.

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Belfast City Bike Tours and Bike Hire

Belfast

Address

Norm's Bikes, Smithfield Marketplace, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 1JE

Telephone
+44 (0) 7780 496 969

info@belfastcitybiketours.com

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Price £30.00 Activity

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Sightseeing

Embark on an exciting three-hour bicycle tour of the city of Belfast, suitable for all group sizes.

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Touring Around Belfast

Belfast

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Belfast, County Antrim, BT15 4FY

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+44 (0) 7798 602 401

billy@touringaroundbelfast.com

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Price £20.00 to £50.00 Activity

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Taxi Tours

Try this for an interesting tour of Belfast city, which takes place in a black cab, and it's your driver who brings the story of the city to life, combining the history and character of the place with the personal experience of people who have lived…

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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 09:00 - 17:00

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Cavehill Walking Tours

Belfast

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Experience and Explore, Belfast Castle, Antrim Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT15 5GR

Telephone
+44(0) 7785 738 861

rodneyferguson@btinternet.com

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Walking Tour

Stone age warriors, ancient kings and quite a few cats. This is a tour packed with surprises. Situated high above Belfast, Cave Hill is visible across the city. Named for the five caves located on the side of the cliffs, it is rich in natural,…

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Irish FA Tours

Belfast

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Donegall Avenue, Belfast, County Antrim, BT12 6LW

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9066 9458

tours@irishfa.com

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Price £6.50 to £10.00 Activity

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Guided Tour

Irish FA Tours offer a special treat for all football fans with a behind-the-scenes visit to the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park.
Relive great football memories at Windsor Park and remember the drama, both on and off the pitch, before…

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Glide with the Tide Experience

Killinchy

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Mobile Team Adventure, Whiterock, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6QB

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+44 (0) 28 9064 6695

info@mobileteamadventure.co.uk

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Price £89.00 Activity

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Canoeing & Kayaking

Taking out a kayak is beautiful way to explore Strangford Lough, and with John Hubbucks as your guide you're in for a rewarding and unique experience that will be remembered for all the right reasons.

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The Emigrant's Walk Experience

Maghera

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Tirkane Road, Maghera, County Londonderry, BT46 5AG

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+44(0) 7976 321 808

theemigrantswalk@gmail.com

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Walking Tour

Step back in time with an expert-guided walk across Carntogher Mountain in the footsteps of mid-18th Century famine emigrants. Follow the same tracks, ascend the same slopes and head out under the same brooding skies as these families did. Get a…

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Giant Shipwrecks of the North Coast

Portstewart

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Aquaholics, 14 Portmore Road, Portstewart, County Londonderry, BT55 7BE

Telephone
+44 (0) 2870 832 584

info@aquaholics.co.uk

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Price £84.00 Per Ticket

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Boat Tours

Jump aboard for a fascinating voyage towards Rathlin Island and along the Causeway Coast searching for historic shipwrecks.
On your voyage, you'll visit the place where Spanish Armada vessel La Girona went down, as well as the wartime wreck sites…

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Price £84.00 Per Ticket

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Poetry and Prayers - A Monastic Trail

Randalstown

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17 Main Street, Randalstown, County Antrim, BT41 3AB

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+44 (0) 7784 352 832

christinedoherty945@gmail.com

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Walking Tour

From saints and sacred rivers to monks and high stone crosses, you’ll learn the full story of the land and its people on this spiritual journey. Poetry, prayer and contemplation will feature heavily as you make your way around the lough.

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Hillsborough Castle and Gardens - Guided Tour of Gardens

Royal Hillsborough

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Main Street, Royal Hillsborough, County Down, BT26 6AG

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+44 (0) 333 320 6000

info@hrp.org.uk

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Historical Tours

As a current Royal Residence, Hillsborough Castle showcases beautiful rooms and glorious gardens and gives an intimate glimpse behind the scenes into the personal living quarters of a working royal household. But there is more here than meets the…

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Men of the Mournes

Warrenpoint

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56 Burren Road, Warrenpoint, County Down, BT34 3SA

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+44 (0) 7974768831

peter@walkthemournes.com

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Historical Tours

Join expert mountain guide Peter Rafferty as he stretches your imagination - and your legs - as you discover the sights and sounds of this special mountain range.

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Electric Escape

Belcoo

Address

Corralea Adventure Centre, 184 Lattone Road, Belcoo, County Fermanagh, BT93 5DZ

Telephone
+44 (0) 78 5756 8479

info@corralea.com

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Guided Tour

Saddle-up at Corralea Adventure Centre for the only electric bike experience in Northern Ireland's remote West. Get off the beaten track atop your top-of-the range electric mountain bike, on a guided exploration of the unspoilt wilderness of West…

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Best of the Bann

Coleraine

Address

Lower Bann, The Cutts, Castleroe Road, Coleraine, County Londonderry, BT51 3RL

Telephone
+44 (0) 7455 922 622

crew@whiterivercharters.com

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Boat Tours

Explore the scenery, wildlife and beautiful views of the River Bann, learning about its history and heritage onboard vintage vessel M.V. Kingfisher. This river cruise is a two-hour roundtrip which begins at The Cutts in Coleraine, with on-board…

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Hill of The O’Neill & Ranfurly House Experience

Dungannon

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Market Square, Dungannon, County Tyrone, BT70 1AB

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 8772 8600

ranfurly@midulstercouncil.org

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Historical Tours

Explore a special place at the very heart of old Gaelic Ulster. The O’Neill was the head of one of Ireland’s most powerful dynasties. This was a family which could number two high kings among its members – and claimed descent from the legendary…

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Erne Water Taxi

Enniskillen

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Enniskillen Castle Museums Jetty, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, BT74 7HL

Telephone
07719770588

info@ernewatertaxi.com

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Boat Tours

See Lough Erne your way with Erne Water Taxi's chauffeur driven boats. Travel in the comfort of our covered 8- seater boat, complete with cab, without having to worry about the driving. Your tour guide will help you explore the history of Lough Erne.

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- Ramp / Level Access
Beer Masterclass

Derry~Londonderry

Address

Ebrington Square, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT47 6FA

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7134 3336

info@walledcitybrewery.com

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Price £20.00 Activity

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Brewery/Distillery Tour

For craft beer aficionados, anyone with a thirst for a fun experience, or essentially anyone who likes really good beer, the Beer Masterclass experience at the Walled City Brewery is just the ticket! Have a go at making your own micro-beer and…

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Price £20.00 Activity

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Lagan Legends Walking Tour

Belfast

Address

Donegall Quay, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 3NG

Telephone
+44 (0) 7563 167 521

info@belfastmictours.com

Price
Price £20.00 Per person per day

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Walking Tour

Take a guided walk through one of the most historic maritime areas in the world, home to the World-Famous Harland & Wolff shipyard.

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Price £20.00 Per person per day

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