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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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Belfast & Holywood, 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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Enniskillen Taste Experience

Enniskillen

Address

Enniskillen Castle, Wellington Place, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, BT74 7HL

Telephone
+44 (0)7734 055 452

info@enniskillentasteexperience.com

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Food Tour

Taste the best of Fermanagh’s local produce. Indulge your inner foodie and discover a unique perspective of the only island town in Ireland on the Enniskillen Taste Experience. On this this 3-hour gourmet tasting tour, you’ll experience the tastes,…

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Inside Glenarm Castle & Garden

Glenarm

Address

Castle Lane, Glenarm, County Antrim, BT44 0BQ

Telephone
+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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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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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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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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Price £75.00 Per Ticket

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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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Hill of The O’Neill & Ranfurly House Experience

Dungannon

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Market Square, Dungannon, County Tyrone, BT70 1AB

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+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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Canoe and Cake

Killinchy

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

Telephone
+44 (0) 7749 011 283

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Food Tour

A wellness experience and combines two experiences in one.

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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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Sightseeing

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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If Buildings Could Talk Tour

Belfast

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

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+44 (0) 7714 684 804

barneygribbin@hotmail.com

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Historical Tours

Enjoy an entertaining couple of hours discovering the secrets behind some of the buildings of Belfast, from a man who used to build them.

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‘Hidden Huntley’ A Unique Walking and Gourmet Food Tour

Belfast

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Upper Malone Road, Dunmurry, Belfast, County Antrim, BT17 9LA

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+44 (0) 7968 816 988

nikkijelliott@btinternet.com

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Food Tour

A Walking and Artisan Tour taking-in the picturesque Hidden Huntley Estate.

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Beer Masterclass

Derry~Londonderry

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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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Best of the Bann

Coleraine

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

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+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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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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Price £130.00 to £750.00 Activity

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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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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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Erne Water Taxi

Enniskillen

Address

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
Island Discovery

Enniskillen

Address

2 Sligo Road, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, BT74 7JY

Telephone
+44 (0) 7797 70588

info@ernewatertaxi.com

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Sightseeing

The best way to really see the Fermanagh Lakelands is from the water, so hop in a boat and explore the many islands of Lough Erne. And if that boat is skippered by Barry Flanagan, you will see and hear so much more.

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Wild Atlantic Distillery Gin School & Distillery Tour

Castlederg

Address

Trienamongan Road, Castlederg, County Tyrone, BT81 7XF

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9600 2525

Info@wildatlanticdistillery.ie

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Food & Drink Courses

The Wild Atlantic Distillery is an award-winning whiskey, gin and vodka distillery based in County Tyrone, drawing inspiration from the spectacular rugged coastline.

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Walking the Edge

Islandmagee

Address

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

Telephone
+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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Crumlin Road Gaol Experience

Belfast

Address

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

Telephone
+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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