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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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Thieves & Steel Day Tour

Larne

Address

1b Nixon Building, LEDCOM, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 3AW

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 2858 0385

bookings@condorexecutive.com

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Sightseeing

As you travel, our storytellers will delight you with tales of fairies, giants and local folklore. This tour combines ethereal myths and legends with the power of castles, engines and steel walkways. It’s Ireland as you’ve never seen it before.

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McNamara Tours

Londonderry

Address

94 Butlers Wharf, Strathfoyle, Londonderry, Co Londonderry, BT47 6SR

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7186 1177

info@mcnamaratours.com

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Type:

Sightseeing

Catering for all types of groups and individuals; Historical Societies, Schools, Church Groups, Cross Community and Sightseeing Tours.

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Touring Around Belfast

Belfast

Address

Belfast, County Antrim, BT15 4FY

Telephone
+44 (0) 7798 602 401

billy@touringaroundbelfast.com

Price
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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From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Open 09:00 - 17:00

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Price £20.00 to £50.00 Activity

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Spirit of Knockmany

Augher

Address

61 Knockmany Road, Augher, County Tyrone, BT77 0DE

Telephone
+44 (0) 7880 663 146

spiritofknockmany@gmail.com

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Price £20.00 Per Ticket

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Guided Tour

Guided walk of the ancient lands of Knockmany with special access to 5,000 year old Neolithic tomb, burial place of the mythical Goddess Queen Áine.

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Price £20.00 Per Ticket

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Coiste Irish Political Tours

Belfast

Address

Coiste Mural at Divis Tower, Divis Street, Belfast, County Antrim, BT12 4QA

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 90 200 770

tours@coiste.com

Price
Price £18.00 to £30.00 Per Ticket

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Sightseeing

Coiste Irish Political Tours operates political tours, educational talks and programmes, and provides associated services to visitors, which advances education for the public regarding the historical and political context of the conflict in Ireland.

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

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Price £18.00 to £30.00 Per Ticket

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Glenara Elite Tours & Travel

Coleraine

Address

3 Glenara Woods, Coleraine, County Londonderry, BT51 3TR

Telephone
+44 (0) 7718 805 633

frances@glenara-elite-travel.co.uk

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Sightseeing

Tour the breath taking and wondrous sites of Northern Ireland’s North Coast in one of our Luxury Coaches. Experience natural wonders of the world, like the Giant’s Causeway, to locations seen in the Game of Thrones like the Dark Hedges.

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Cutting Edge Helicopters - Game of Thrones® Air Tours

Eglinton

Address

City Of Derry Airport, Eglinton, County Londonderry, BT47 3GY

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7181 2555

info@cuttingedgehelicopters.com

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GoT Guided Tours

Games of Thrones® thrilling Air Tour Adventure. Enjoy stunning aerial views and the picturesque scenery of the Causeway coast used as film locations by HBO in the award winning series Game of Thrones® plus Giant's Causeway, Dunluce Castle and more.

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Kintra Boat Tours - Great Lighthouses of Rathlin Island

Ballycastle

Address

Bayview Road, Ballycastle, County Antrim, BT54 6BT

Telephone
+44 (0) 7848473652

kintraboats@gmail.com

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Boat Tours

Experience a guided boat tour of the historic lighthouses of Rathlin on the Causeway Coast of Ireland whilst taking in one of Ireland's most spectacular wildlife habitats with breath taking scenery.

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Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Derry’s Famous Beer & Cheese Tour

Claudy

Address

26 Tamnagh Road, Park, Claudy, County Londonderry, BT47 4DN

Telephone
+44 (0) 77795 80542

hello@discoverderry.com

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Food Tour

Our Beer & Cheese day excursion tour allows you to meet the producer, learn some knowledge of their craft, while being fun and entertaining. Creating memories you can take away.

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The GI Trail

Kilkeel

Address

The Nautilus Centre, Kilkeel, Co Down, BT34 4AX

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 4176 2525

gitrail.ni@gmail.com

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Sightseeing

The GI Trail, a Heritage Lottery Funded project aims to map out all the sites at which the American GIs were based in Northern Ireland during The Second World War.

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Walking Tour Of Antrim Town

Antrim

Address

The Old Courthouse, Market Square, Antrim, County Antrim, BT41 4AW

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9442 8331

info@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

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Self-guided tour

Learn about the origins of the historic town of Antrim and its important buildings by independently walking the heritage trail.

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Walk Saint Patrick's Way

Downpatrick

Address

Saint Patrick's Square, Market Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6LZ

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 4461 9000

sales@saintpatrickcentre.com

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Historical Tours

Walk in the footsteps of Saint Patrick on Saint Patrick’s Way and discover his story with our Pilgrim Guides around the beautiful medieval town of Downpatrick.

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The Mystic of the East - Van Morrison Trail

Belfast

Address

Avalon House, 278-280 Newtownards Road, Belfast, Co Antrim, BT4 1HE

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9045 1900

visitorcentre@eastsidepartnership.com

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Type:

Self-guided tour

The Van Morrison Trail will take you on a journey through the east Belfast of Van's youth. The Trail is a wonderful opportunity for you to visit some of the places that Morrison knew as a child growing up.

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Lesser Spotted Gullion - Mountain Ways Ireland

Mullaghbawn

Address

Forest Road, Mullaghbawn, County Armagh, BT35 9SA

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 3057 0220

info@mountainwaysireland.com

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Guided Tour

This walk initially follows unused forestry tracks traversing and zig zagging up Slieve Gullion's western slopes. A great day full of history, heritage, flora and fauna.Knowedgeable local guides take you on the less travelled natural paths and…

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Gracehill Guided Tours

Gracehill

Address

The Old School House, 19A Church Road, Gracehill, County Antrim, BT42 2NL

Telephone
+44 (0) 7903 739933

gracehilltours@gmail.com

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Guided Tour

Discover Gracehill, a Moravian Church settlement and Northern Ireland’s first UNESCO Cultural World Heritage site, with local qualified guides. Delve deeper into Gracehill’s rich historical, cultural, social, educational, and religious heritage…

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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
The People's Gallery of Murals

Derry~Londonderry

Address

Rossville Street, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT48 6LP

k_336@hotmail.com

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Historical Tours

The Bogside Artists® are the sole creators of the world famous People's Gallery® in the Bogside area of Derry in the North of Ireland. The twelve large scale murals are a main visitor attraction in the city.

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Heli Power

Newtownards

Address

61 Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 8SG

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9181 1971

info@helipower.co.uk

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Type:

Sightseeing

Heli Power is a well established Helicopter flight training school for beginners or experienced flyers. We also offer tours of Northern Ireland, transport for wedding and golf parties and many more tailor made packages.

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Foyle Adventures and Boat Tours

Derry~Londonderry

Address

Foyle Marina, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT48 7NU

Telephone
028 7187 6111

hello@foyleadventuresandboattours.co.uk

Price
Price £10.00 to £25.00 Per Ticket

Type

Type:

Boat Tours

Foyle Adventure and Boat Tours offer guided tours taking in the history of the River Foyle and the wildlife.

Price
Price £10.00 to £25.00 Per Ticket

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Parking & Transport
- On site parking - There is parking available along the quay, council car parks are free at the weekends
The Belfast Experience

Belfast

Address

Spectrum Centre, 331 Shankill Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT13 3AA

Telephone
+44 (0) 7954 181 004

katherineredpath@icloud.com

Type

Type:

Sightseeing

The Belfast Experience offers enthralling social, industrial, and political walking and taxi tours which brings to life the history of one Belfast’s most remarkable communities, the Shankill Road.

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Enchantment

Enniskillen

Address

Lough Erne Resort, Belleek Road, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, BT92 7ED

Telephone
+44 (0)28 6632 3230

info@lougherneresort.com

Price
Price £4.00 to £16.00 Per Ticket

Type

Type:

Self-guided tour

Nestled in the Fermanagh countryside, surrounded by dark waters, meet Twinkle the Fairy and the rest of her woodland family who will help guide you along the way.

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

Price
Price £4.00 to £16.00 Per Ticket

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