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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 pretty cool ‘Further Space’ 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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Taxi Co. Taxi Tours

Derry~Londonderry

Address

Taxi Co., 3 Lower Clarendon Street, Derry~Londonderry, County Derry, BT48 7AH

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7126 2626

jonathandevine@yahoo.co.uk

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Sightseeing

Why not get the most from your stay in the North West? Take a Taxi Co. day tour and broaden your experience!

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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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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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Food and Mindfulness Tour

Plumbridge

Address

58 Glenelly Road, Plumbridge, County Tyrone, BT79 8BN

Telephone
+44 (0) 7889 042 991

bradkeelfarm@gmail.com

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Health & Wellbeing

You will learn about the historical and medicinal uses of plants sampling a few tasty treats along the way. This experience includes a delicious, organic farmhouse lunch and an opportunity to improve your mood, health and wellbeing.

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Foyle Luxury Cruises

Downpatrick

Address

30 Clea Lough Road, Killyleagh, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 9SY

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 4482 1451

skipper@foyleluxurycruises.com

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Sightseeing

Come and spend some time on board a luxury motor yacht cruising the River Foyle and surroundings or go further afield to Scotland or Rathlin or Tory Island and have a wonderful, memorable experience that you will never forget.

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Foyle Taxi Co Tours

Derry~Londonderry

Address

10a New Market Street, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT48 6EB

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7127 9999

admin@foyletaxis.com

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Sightseeing

Foyle Taxis have employed local drivers for over 50 years. We select only the best to drive for us and all our drivers are approved by DOE. We specialise in Taxi Tours not only in our local city but throughout the North west of Ireland.

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Giants Blood

Cookstown

Address

28 Ballybriest Road, Cookstown, County Tyrone, BT80 9TY

Telephone
+44 (0) 7566 211 337

experience@embrace.tours

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Tailor-made Tours

Slieve Gallion holds secrets that have almost been lost through the test of time, stories handed down and recorded in old annals are now being brought to life to tell the story of Ballybriest and its importance in Irish History

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- Free (parking charges may apply)
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- On site parking
Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes

Ballynahinch

Address

Ballyburren, 143 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, County Down, BT24 8HZ

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9581 6650

info@ballyburren.com

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Guided Tour

Our unique estate has over 5,000 trees with ponds, pathways and bridges nestled in 18 acres of beautiful undulating surroundings just 25mins from Belfast, near Ballynahinch in County Down. We offer mini adventures for families, individuals, couples…

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Parking & Transport
- Car parking
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- Ramp / Level Access
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- Wi-fi available
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

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Price £12.00 to £17.50 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 2024to31 Dec 2024Various Opening Times

From:

1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024Various Opening Times

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Price £12.00 to £17.50 Per Ticket

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Diamond Rocks - Mountain Ways Ireland

Bryansford

Address

Meelmore Lodge, 52 Trassey Road, Bryansford, County Down, BT33 0QB

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 3057 0220

info@mountainwaysireland.com

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Guided Tour

Geologically themed day hike through one of the most picturesque mountains passes in The Mournes, crossing The Mourne Wall to reach the fascinating ‘Diamond Rocks’.

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Glenara Elite Tours & Travel

Coleraine

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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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Erne Tours

Enniskillen

Address

Round ‘O’ Jetty, Brooke Park, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, BT74 7EU

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 6632 2882

info@ernetours.com

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Boat Tours

Erne Tours offers daily sailing to Devenish Island on board the MV Kestrel. New for summer 2024 the Kingfisher is the latest addition to the prestigious Erne Tours fleet.

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River Foyle Stand Up paddle boarding

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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Tailor-made Tours

Your adventure experience will begin on the banks of the River Foyle, where your local guide and experienced instructor will teach you the basics of paddling.

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Walking Tour Of Antrim Town

Antrim

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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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Ballycastle Traditional Music Trail

Ballycastle

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Anglers Arms, 12 North Street, Ballycastle, County Antrim, BT54 6BN

Telephone
028 2076 2024

visitor.information@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk

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Guided Tour

Put yourself in the capable hands of two very skilled local trad musicians on a musical journey from the seafront up into the heart of Ballycastle. Visit the pubs where music has been kept alive through generations and at each stop experience live…

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Causeway Coast & Glens by Motorcycle

Coleraine

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Nutt Travel, 15 Sperrin Business Park, Coleraine, County Londonderry, BT52 2DH

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7035 1199

info@nutttravel.com

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Sightseeing

Pack your Motorcycle and sail the Irish Sea on a variety of new stylish, spacious ships and discover the many hidden gems that the Causeway Coast & Glens have to offer.

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Hands-On Belleek

Belleek

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3 Main Street, Belleek, County Fermanagh, BT93 3FY

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 6865 8501

takethetour@belleek.ie

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Guided Tour

When you step into the world of Belleek Pottery you enter one of Northern Ireland’s oldest and most fascinating attractions. Unique pieces are made using traditional methods passed down from generation to generation, which you'll learn about on a…

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Bag a MacNabb Challenge

Strabane

Address

Finn Valley Cottages, 2 Somerville Road, Strabane, County Tyrone, BT82 9QZ

Telephone
+44 (0) 7720 452 161

finnvalleycottages@gmail.com

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Tailor-made Tours

The aim of the experience is to harvest a stag, shoot a brace of birds and catch a salmon or pike on the fly with accommodation in the luxurious Finn Valley cottages. A truly authentic experience, steeped in tradition, attractions and activities.

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Slieve Binnian - Mountain Ways Ireland

Annalong

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Carrick Little Car Park, 74 Oldtown Road, Annalong, County Down, BT34 4RW

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 3057 0220

info@mountainwaysireland.com

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Guided Tour

Visit this magical mountain top landscape which inspired CS Lewis to write The Chronicles of Narnia. Let Mountain Ways Ireland guide you up Slieve Binnian, the third highest of The Mourne peaks, but in our opinion the best.

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Experience Gullion Tours

Newry

Address

Slieve Gullion Forest Park, Drumintee Road, Newry, County Down, BT35 8SW

experiencegulliontours@hotmail.com

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Type:

Sightseeing

Come and discover the ancient burial chambers over 5,000 years old, early Christian sites, Lord Mountjoys pursual of the last defender of ancient Ulster, Hugh O’Neill and uncover the legends amid the backdrop of mountain ranges & lakes.

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Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Famine Wall Walk - Mountain Ways Ireland

Meigh

Address

Slieve Gullion Forest Park, 89 Drumintee Road, Meigh, County Armagh, BT35 8SW

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 3057 0220

info@mountainwaysireland.com

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Type:

Guided Tour

Join our guides for a fascinating walk visiting the Famine Walls on Armagh’s highest mountain, Slieve Gullion.We will examine the famine and its impact in the area.Great views along the way over the historic Gap o the North.

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