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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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Seedhead Arts Street Art Walking Tour

Belfast

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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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Irish FA Tours

Belfast

Address

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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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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Foodie City Cycle

Derry~Londonderry

Address

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

Telephone
+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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Delve Into The Deep

Enniskillen

Address

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

Telephone
+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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Belfast Traditional Music Trail

Belfast

Address

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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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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Worlds Within Wardrobes: A Literary Odyssey

Belfast

Address

Outside Jack Coffee Bar, 402 Newtownards Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT4 1HU

Telephone
+44 (0) 7900 988 886

l.spence@hiddenulstertours.com

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Walking Tour

Join a professional guide on a tour of the East Belfast of the author’s childhood.

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A Taste of Castle Ward

Strangford

Address

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

Telephone
+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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Crindle Bespoke

Limavady

Address

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

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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Hillsborough Castle and Gardens - Guided Tour of Gardens

Royal Hillsborough

Address

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

Telephone
+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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Titanic Belfast Discovery Tour

Belfast

Address

Olympic Way, Belfast, County Antrim, BT3 9EP

Telephone
+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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‘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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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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The Seamus Heaney HomePlace Experience

Bellaghy

Address

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 Food Tour

Belfast

Address

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

Telephone
+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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Glide with the Tide Experience

Killinchy

Address

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

Telephone
+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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Booley and Butter Experience

Forkhill

Address

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

Telephone
+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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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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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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