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Explore Northern Ireland: Top Tours & Outdoor Excursions

Whether you’re drawn to dramatic coastlines, literary heritage, or thrilling Game of Thrones® filming locations, Northern Ireland offers unforgettable tour experiences for every traveller. From Ulsterbus day trips that whisk you to iconic landmarks like the Giant’s Causeway and Dunluce Castle, to immersive walking tours of Seamus Heaney’s homeland, food tours in Enniskillen, and city bike adventures in Belfast—there’s a perfect excursion for every mood and interest. Dive in, discover, and plan your next great outdoor adventure.

Wildlife, History & Hidden Gems: Touring the 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.

Explore Seamus Heaney’s HomePlace and the Landscape That Inspired Him

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.

Taste Your Way Through Enniskillen: A Guided Foodie Walking Tour

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.

See Belfast by Bike: A Fun and Scenic City Tour on Two Wheels

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.

Walk the Walled City: Guided Tours of Derry~Londonderry’s History & Culture

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.

Discover Myths and Monuments with Foyle Trails

Or join a guided tour with Foyle Trails, where history, legend, and landscape come together in unforgettable ways. These guided journeys take you into the wild, unspoiled countryside - rich in ancient folklore and archaeological wonders.

Walk among giants’ graves, marvel at mysterious stone circles, and stand beneath fairy trees said to hold centuries of stories. Whether you're a history enthusiast, nature lover, or simply curious about the hidden tales of Northern Ireland’s northwest, Foyle Trails offers a deeper connection to the land and its legends.

Explore the Giant’s Causeway and Northern Ireland’s Iconic Coastal Attractions

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, 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® Filming Locations Tour: Explore Northern Ireland’s Epic Seven Kingdoms

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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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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Foodie City Cycle

Derry~Londonderry

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St Columb’s Park House, 4 Limavady Road, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT47 6JY

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+44 (0) 7775 911 198

hello@farandwild.co.uk

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Food Tour

Tuck into some of the leading foodie highlights on your guided spin with Far and Wild.

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Cranfield Alpacas Experience

Kilkeel

Address

35-37 Cranfield Road, Kilkeel, County Down, BT34 4LJ

Telephone
+44 (0) 7568 537 779

enquiries@cranfieldalpacas.com

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Guided Tour

Feel the stresses and strains of daily life vanish in the presence of beautiful animals and majestic scenery of the Mourne Mountains.

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‘Hidden Huntley’ A Unique Walking and Gourmet Food Tour

Belfast

Address

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

Telephone
+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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A Taste of Castle Ward

Strangford

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Castle Ward, Park Road, Strangford, County Down, BT30 7BA

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+44 (0) 28 4488 1204

sarah.burch@nationaltrust.org.uk

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Guided Tour

If all nature is a larder, then the shelves at Castle Ward are especially well-stocked. Join expert forager Clare McQuillan on a walk through the National Trust's Castle Ward estate to explore its seasonal abundance of wild food. It’s a magical…

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Stars and Stones Experience

Cookstown

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Davagh Road, Cookstown, County Tyrone, BT79 8JQ

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 8676 0681

omdarksky@midulstercouncil.org

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Guided Tour

Boasting the darkest sky in the heart of ancient Ulster, you can spend the evening and night at the foothills of the Sperrin Mountains, by the edge of Davagh Forest and the Beaghmore Stone Circles. Wrap yourself in a blanket of stars overhead and…

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Discover Beaghmore Experience

Cookstown

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62-64 Blackrock Road, Cookstown, County Tyrone, BT80 9PA

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+44 (0) 7566 211 337

experience@embrace.tours

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Historical Tours

To this beautiful place, the stone circles of Beaghmore add another dimension. A magical one.

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Belfast Traditional Music Trail

Belfast

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

Telephone
+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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The Seamus Heaney HomePlace Experience

Bellaghy

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

Telephone
+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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Belfast Music Walking Tour

Belfast

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Creative Tours Belfast, Ulster Hall, Bedford Street, Belfast, County Antrim, BT2 7FF

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+44 (0) 7305 754 028

CreativeToursBelfast@gmail.com

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Guided Tour

Belfast has a rich, storied tradition in both music-making and playing, and was designated a UNESCO City of Music in 2021. Your guide around this musical city is Dolores Vischer of Creative Tours Belfast, who will accompany you to sites of musical…

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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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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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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

Uncover tailored equestrian experiences with the Patterson Family, along Ireland's North Coast. Explore coastlines, venture off the beaten track with private estate experiences, enhanced by local collaborations like whisky tasting and beach dining.

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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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Price £10.00 to £13.00 Per Ticket

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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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The Emigrant's Walk Experience

Maghera

Address

Tirkane Road, Maghera, County Londonderry, BT46 5AG

Telephone
+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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St Patrick's Way Camino Walk and Lunch

Downpatrick

Address

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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Price £45.00 Activity

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Mourne Trails & Ales Tour

Castlewellan

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Main Street, Castlewellan, County Down, BT31 9BU

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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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Lead the Way Tour Experience

Carrickfergus

Address

Marine Highway, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7BG

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+44 (0) 7916 780 474

leadthewaytourcarrickfergus@gmail.com

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Price £10.00 Activity

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Sightseeing

Discover what life was like in Carrickfergus during the Second World War (1939-45) on a guided walking tour with Adrian Hack of Lead The Way Tour. Using contemporary photographs and historical artefacts you'll learn how the war affected the everyday…

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Xhale: Awaken Your Senses

Newry

Address

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

Telephone
+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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Montalto Estate - Gardens Reawakened

Ballynahinch

Address

Spa Road, Ballynahinch, County Down, BT24 8PT

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9756 6100

info@montaltoestate.com

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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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