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  1. Belfast

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9074 1500

    Type

    Type:

    Historical Tours

    Experience what life was like behind bars at the notorious Crumlin Road Gaol.

  2. Ballynahinch

    Address

    Spa Road, Ballynahinch, County Down, BT24 8PT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9756 6100

    Type

    Type:

    Self-guided tour

    The wealth of gardens at Montalto Estate are a joy to visit any time of the year.

  3. Belfast

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7714 684 804

    Type

    Type:

    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.

  4. Lead The Way Tour of Carrickfergus is emotive and informative
    Adrian of Lead The Way Tour talks through the involvement of Carrickfergus in WW2
    Props and artefacts help bring to life the stories of life during WW2 in Carrickfergus
    On the guided Lead The Way Tour walking tour you'll step back in time
    Contemporary photographs serve as props during this guided walking experience
    A parachute prop brings Adrian's stories to life during the Lead The Way Tour
    Lead The Way Tour of Carrickfergus is emotive and informative
    Adrian of Lead The Way Tour talks through the involvement of Carrickfergus in WW2
    Props and artefacts help bring to life the stories of life during WW2 in Carrickfergus
    On the guided Lead The Way Tour walking tour you'll step back in time
    Contemporary photographs serve as props during this guided walking experience
    A parachute prop brings Adrian's stories to life during the Lead The Way Tour

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Marine Highway, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7BG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7916 780 474

    Price

    Price £10.00 Activity

    Type

    Type:

    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…

    Price

    Price £10.00 Activity
  5. Tour group admire the stills within the Copeland Distillery
    Three barrels stacked in a triangle on Donaghadee Pier with the lighthouse in the background
    A close up side view photo of the Copeland Distillery venue sign
    A close up image of brewing in process in the copper distils
    Image of the brewing equipment
    Image of someone tending to the brewing distils
    Image of behind the scenes at the distillery
    A couple enjoying a tasting
    A man standing in front of Copeland premises signage
    Tour group admire the stills within the Copeland Distillery
    Three barrels stacked in a triangle on Donaghadee Pier with the lighthouse in the background
    A close up side view photo of the Copeland Distillery venue sign
    A close up image of brewing in process in the copper distils
    Image of the brewing equipment
    Image of someone tending to the brewing distils
    Image of behind the scenes at the distillery
    A couple enjoying a tasting
    A man standing in front of Copeland premises signage

    Donaghadee

    Address

    The Copeland Distillery, Manor Street, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0HF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9162 4000

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Brewery/Distillery Tour

    Truly immerse yourself at The Copeland Distillery, where you’ll hear tales of secret smugglers, savage battles and remarkable voyages, all while soaking up our coastal spirits of whiskey, gin, coffee liqueur and rum. Whether you come for the…

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket
  6. Belfast Traditional Music Trail musicians entertain guests
    Belfast Traditional Music Trail musicians playing traditional irish instruments
    Belfast Traditional Music Trail incorporates local landmarks
    Belfast Traditional Music Trail group walks through the Cathedral Quarter in Belfast
    Belfast Traditional Music Trail includes traditional Irish dance lessons
    Belfast Traditional Music Trail group enjoys a traditional Irish dance session
    Belfast Traditional Music Trail couple enjoy a chance to dance to live music
    Belfast Traditional Music Trail includes opportunities to enjoy traditional Irish music
    Belfast Traditional Music Trail musicians entertain guests
    Belfast Traditional Music Trail musicians playing traditional irish instruments
    Belfast Traditional Music Trail incorporates local landmarks
    Belfast Traditional Music Trail group walks through the Cathedral Quarter in Belfast
    Belfast Traditional Music Trail includes traditional Irish dance lessons
    Belfast Traditional Music Trail group enjoys a traditional Irish dance session
    Belfast Traditional Music Trail couple enjoy a chance to dance to live music
    Belfast Traditional Music Trail includes opportunities to enjoy traditional Irish music

    Belfast

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9028 8818

    Type

    Type:

    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’.

  7. Belfast

    Address

    Commercial Court, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 2NB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7843 590 097

    Type

    Type:

    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…

  8. Flip shows a tour group the Game of Thrones info panel
    Group walks through Dark Hedges with tour guide Flip
    Group take a walk along the beach as part of the Giant Tours experience
    Tour group takes in the views of a filming location from Game of Thrones
    Flip shows a tour group the Game of Thrones info panel
    Group walks through Dark Hedges with tour guide Flip
    Group take a walk along the beach as part of the Giant Tours experience
    Tour group takes in the views of a filming location from Game of Thrones

    Ballycastle

    Address

    North Street, Ballycastle, County Antrim, BT54 6BW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7555 665 900

    Type

    Type:

    GoT Guided Tours

    Visit off-the-beaten-track filming locations from Game of Thrones® in the company of a real expert.

  9. Wendy Gallagher chats to tour group during the Coast and Country experience
    Group enjoy a dander around the market at Coleraine town hall
    Wendy Gallagher talks to group about local produce they're about to taste
    Meeting with a local farmer and the goats he rears as part of the Coast and Country foodie experience
    A local chef talks to the Coast and Country group about the local foods they use
    Coast and Country group tuck into delicious local produce as part of the experience
    Learning about Bushmills Whiskey as part of the Coast and Country experience
    A tasting of famous Bushmills Whiskey is included as part of the Coast and Country foodie tour experience
    Wendy Gallagher chats to tour group during the Coast and Country experience
    Group enjoy a dander around the market at Coleraine town hall
    Wendy Gallagher talks to group about local produce they're about to taste
    Meeting with a local farmer and the goats he rears as part of the Coast and Country foodie experience
    A local chef talks to the Coast and Country group about the local foods they use
    Coast and Country group tuck into delicious local produce as part of the experience
    Learning about Bushmills Whiskey as part of the Coast and Country experience
    A tasting of famous Bushmills Whiskey is included as part of the Coast and Country foodie tour experience

    Coleraine

    Address

    Coleraine Town Hall, Coleraine, County Londonderry, BT51 3QQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7912 408 256

    Price

    Price £95.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food Tour

    Savour the fresh, fabulous tastes of the spectacular Causeway Coastal Route. Get a taste for all things local, artisan and foodie as you drink in the scenery on a six-hour guided mini coach tour of the best local farm to fork produce the Causeway…

    Price

    Price £95.00 Per Ticket
  10. Group arrives at Seamus Heaney HomePlace
    A group is welcomed into the Seamus Heaney HomePlace building
    A lady in a pink jumper enjoys learning about Seamus Heaney through the displays
    A lady listens to an audio device whilst looking at a display at Seamus Heaney HomePlace
    A man in a wheelchair listens to an audio tour of the Seamus Heaney HomePlace
    A couple of women take a selfie showing their attempts at sketching an image of Seamus Heaney
    A group explores a beautiful red room with shelves filled with memorabilia relating to Seamus Heaney
    A lady listens to an interactive display at the Heaney Homeplace
    Group arrives at Seamus Heaney HomePlace
    A group is welcomed into the Seamus Heaney HomePlace building
    A lady in a pink jumper enjoys learning about Seamus Heaney through the displays
    A lady listens to an audio device whilst looking at a display at Seamus Heaney HomePlace
    A man in a wheelchair listens to an audio tour of the Seamus Heaney HomePlace
    A couple of women take a selfie showing their attempts at sketching an image of Seamus Heaney
    A group explores a beautiful red room with shelves filled with memorabilia relating to Seamus Heaney
    A lady listens to an interactive display at the Heaney Homeplace

    Bellaghy

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7938 7444

    Type

    Type:

    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…

  11. Pottery display - image of rows of pottery on wooden shelves.
    Pottery display - image of rows of pottery on wooden shelves.

    Belleek

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 6865 8501

    Type

    Type:

    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…

  12. Fabulous group of guests trekking with so many alpacas in field in sunshine
    Stunning medium brown coloured alpaca striding along the pasture
    Young white alpacas in a sunny pasture waiting to go trekking
    Some cria getting very noisy with some visitors
    A trekking lady with an alpaca in a sunny field
    Trekking in the pastures with over 100 alpacas surrounding the trekking group
    Fabulous group of guests trekking with so many alpacas in field in sunshine
    Stunning medium brown coloured alpaca striding along the pasture
    Young white alpacas in a sunny pasture waiting to go trekking
    Some cria getting very noisy with some visitors
    A trekking lady with an alpaca in a sunny field
    Trekking in the pastures with over 100 alpacas surrounding the trekking group

    Dromara

    Address

    60 Levallyreagh Road, Dromara, County Down, BT25 2DG

    Telephone

    +44 (0)7918 719 595

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Tour

    Trek with one alpaca, walking in pastures with over 100 more. Your experience includes a fascinating talk about the life of alpacas in our very  large breeding herd, followed by a trek leading your own or walking with a friend leading an alpaca,…

    Dates

  13. Woman cuts her piece of silver to size to make her own ring with NI Silver
    Filing down a piece of silver for her jewellery
    Ruth leads the jewellery making sessions with helpful and friendly instruction
    Ruth of NI Silver talks through the process of making your own silver jewellery
    Guests get involved with each stage during an NI Silver workshop
    Women admire the jewellery they've made during the workshop with NI Silver
    NI Silver is based amongst the Holywood hills overlooking Belfast Lough
    Woman cuts her piece of silver to size to make her own ring with NI Silver
    Filing down a piece of silver for her jewellery
    Ruth leads the jewellery making sessions with helpful and friendly instruction
    Ruth of NI Silver talks through the process of making your own silver jewellery
    Guests get involved with each stage during an NI Silver workshop
    Women admire the jewellery they've made during the workshop with NI Silver
    NI Silver is based amongst the Holywood hills overlooking Belfast Lough

    Holywood

    Address

    Holywood, County Down

    Telephone

    +44 (0)7879 698 286

    Price

    Price £90.00 Activity

    Type

    Type:

    Craft Workshops and Courses

    Based in Holywood, County Down, NI Silver welcomes you to connect with a centuries-old tradition, through which you'll learn a new skill whilst creating your own unique piece of jewellery.

    Price

    Price £90.00 Activity
  14. Cathy ONeill, tour guide of The Emigrants Walk experience
    Group setting off on a walk in the countryside with Cathy ONeill of The Emigrants Walk experience
    Walking group stop to take in the incredible views
    Friels Public Bar is a quaint pub which is part of The Emigrants Trail experience
    Group listen to the journey that would have been made by emigrants
    Group experience the emigrant's journey with a stop at Friels Pub
    Group gets a perspective of life for emigrants collecting their rations from the Famine Pot.
    A stop for a delicious lunch is included as part of the Emigrant's Walk experience
    Cathy ONeill, tour guide of The Emigrants Walk experience
    Group setting off on a walk in the countryside with Cathy ONeill of The Emigrants Walk experience
    Walking group stop to take in the incredible views
    Friels Public Bar is a quaint pub which is part of The Emigrants Trail experience
    Group listen to the journey that would have been made by emigrants
    Group experience the emigrant's journey with a stop at Friels Pub
    Group gets a perspective of life for emigrants collecting their rations from the Famine Pot.
    A stop for a delicious lunch is included as part of the Emigrant's Walk experience

    Maghera

    Address

    Tirkane Road, Maghera, County Londonderry, BT46 5AG

    Telephone

    +44(0) 7976 321 808

    Type

    Type:

    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…

  15. Guests taste mystery liquids during the Sensorium experience
    Guests hold their nose during a taste test on the Sensorium experience
    A tray of beautiful cocktails is served during the Sensorium experience
    Guest's ability to decipher scents is tested during the Scratch and Sniff test on Sensorium
    A barman creates bespoke cocktails on the Sensorium experience
    Guests try to identify smells on the Sensorium experience
    A guest doesn't like a taste during the Sensorium experience
    Guests work through the taste tests with Phil from Taste and Tour
    Guests taste mystery liquids during the Sensorium experience
    Guests hold their nose during a taste test on the Sensorium experience
    A tray of beautiful cocktails is served during the Sensorium experience
    Guest's ability to decipher scents is tested during the Scratch and Sniff test on Sensorium
    A barman creates bespoke cocktails on the Sensorium experience
    Guests try to identify smells on the Sensorium experience
    A guest doesn't like a taste during the Sensorium experience
    Guests work through the taste tests with Phil from Taste and Tour

    Belfast

    Address

    The National, 62-68 High Street, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 2BE

    Telephone

    028 9045 7723

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink Courses

    Learn what kind of taster you are through an exciting and intriguing series of experiments. This experience brings your senses of taste and smell under scrutiny, and you'll enjoy spending a few hours discovering how they form an integral part of how…

  16. Catherine, Pat, Peter of the McKeever family
    Tours of Long Meadow Cider include a behind-the-scenes look at the bottling factory
    Group enjoys a taste of apples picked straight from one of the trees in the orchard at Long Meadow
    A couple of guys enjoy a pint of Long Meadow Cider produced on site
    Catherine demonstrates how to make soda bread as part of the Long Meadow Tour and Tasting Experience
    Participants get involved with making soda bread with Catherine McKeever
    Guests on the Taste and Tour experience at Long Meadow enjoy a laugh during the baking tutorial
    Tasting the handmade apple pies using produce from the farm is a delicious way to end the day
    Catherine, Pat, Peter of the McKeever family
    Tours of Long Meadow Cider include a behind-the-scenes look at the bottling factory
    Group enjoys a taste of apples picked straight from one of the trees in the orchard at Long Meadow
    A couple of guys enjoy a pint of Long Meadow Cider produced on site
    Catherine demonstrates how to make soda bread as part of the Long Meadow Tour and Tasting Experience
    Participants get involved with making soda bread with Catherine McKeever
    Guests on the Taste and Tour experience at Long Meadow enjoy a laugh during the baking tutorial
    Tasting the handmade apple pies using produce from the farm is a delicious way to end the day

    Portadown

    Address

    Long Meadow Farm, 87 Loughgall Road, Portadown, County Armagh, BT62 4EG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7876 684 993

    Price

    Price £38.50 to £125.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food Tour

    Pay a visit to the family run Long Meadow Cider orchard and learn how they make their award-winning apple cider, from plant to pour.

    Price

    Price £38.50 to £125.00 Per Ticket
  17. Guests admire the riverbanks from the river's perspective during the Best of the Bann experience
    The M. V. Kingfisher floats along the River Bann
    Experienced local guides provide commentary on the Best of the Bann experience
    A heron is visible amidst the shrubbery of the River Bann banks
    Guests use binoculars to get a better view of wildlife on the river banks
    Guests smile and wave as the M. V. Kingfisher floats along the river
    Business partners Ian and Fiona offer river trips onboard the fully refurbished M.V. Kingfisher
    Guests admire the riverbanks from the river's perspective during the Best of the Bann experience
    The M. V. Kingfisher floats along the River Bann
    Experienced local guides provide commentary on the Best of the Bann experience
    A heron is visible amidst the shrubbery of the River Bann banks
    Guests use binoculars to get a better view of wildlife on the river banks
    Guests smile and wave as the M. V. Kingfisher floats along the river
    Business partners Ian and Fiona offer river trips onboard the fully refurbished M.V. Kingfisher

    Coleraine

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7455 922 622

    Type

    Type:

    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…

  18. Group are welcomed by Sam at the Carved at the Castle experience in Glenarm.
    Sam demonstrates the best techniques to use when carving, during the Carved at the Castle experience
    Choosing a template for the Carved at the Castle experience
    Sam gives helpful hints and tips during the Carved at the Castle experience in Glenarm
    The setting of the Carved at the Castle experience is a beautiful outbuilding on the site of Glenarm Castle.
    Take your time and perfect the art of carving stone during this Embrace a Giant Spirit branded experience in Glenarm
    With Sam's help you'll be mastering the art of carving stone in the space of one class, like this student who is skilfully carving the letter 'R'.
    Showing off the beautifully carved letter 'S' completed in just one class with Sam in Glenarm.
    Group are welcomed by Sam at the Carved at the Castle experience in Glenarm.
    Sam demonstrates the best techniques to use when carving, during the Carved at the Castle experience
    Choosing a template for the Carved at the Castle experience
    Sam gives helpful hints and tips during the Carved at the Castle experience in Glenarm
    The setting of the Carved at the Castle experience is a beautiful outbuilding on the site of Glenarm Castle.
    Take your time and perfect the art of carving stone during this Embrace a Giant Spirit branded experience in Glenarm
    With Sam's help you'll be mastering the art of carving stone in the space of one class, like this student who is skilfully carving the letter 'R'.
    Showing off the beautifully carved letter 'S' completed in just one class with Sam in Glenarm.

    Glenarm

    Address

    Glenarm Castle, 2 Castle Lane, Glenarm, County Antrim, BT44 0BQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)7793 199 306

    Price

    Price £90.00 Activity

    Type

    Type:

    Craft Workshops and Courses

    Learn an ancient craft and experience first-hand what it's like to work with a material that’s millions of years old.

    Price

    Price £90.00 Activity
  19. Brian Hoey talks about forgotten traditions of the past
    Brian teaches group about ancient traditions used in butter making
    Brian Hoey is a farmer, accredited tour guide and seasoned foraged of wild food
    Group learn how to make their own batch of butter in Booley and Butter experience
    Old skills and traditions are revisited in the Booley and Butter experience
    Group chat and enjoy the setting in mystical Slieve Gullion, County Armagh's highest mountain
    Brian Hoey leads a group up a gorse-lined country lane during the Booley and Butter experience
    Group inspects the old stone enclosure used for centuries by cow-herding girls and butter makers
    Brian Hoey talks about forgotten traditions of the past
    Brian teaches group about ancient traditions used in butter making
    Brian Hoey is a farmer, accredited tour guide and seasoned foraged of wild food
    Group learn how to make their own batch of butter in Booley and Butter experience
    Old skills and traditions are revisited in the Booley and Butter experience
    Group chat and enjoy the setting in mystical Slieve Gullion, County Armagh's highest mountain
    Brian Hoey leads a group up a gorse-lined country lane during the Booley and Butter experience
    Group inspects the old stone enclosure used for centuries by cow-herding girls and butter makers

    Forkhill

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 3538 7224 3176

    Price

    Price £67.50 Activity

    Type

    Type:

    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…

    Price

    Price £67.50 Activity
  20. Groups get to enjoy neat tastings of the Shortcross gin range
    Group arrives at Rademon Estate Distillery and is welcomed by their guide
    David Boyd-Armstrong of Rademon Estate Distillery takes the group on a guided tour
    Group enjoy the interactive features of the distillery tour at Rademon Estate
    The tour at Rademon Estate is a multi-sensory experience, and the group experience the sights, smells and sounds of a working distillery
    Make your own bespoke label for your bottle of Shortcross gin within the distillery
    Wax dipping your own bottle of gin is a unique experience included in the distillery tour at Rademon Estate
    Enjoy grazing plates and the perfect gin and tonic against spectacular views of the County Down countryside within Rademon Estate
    Groups get to enjoy neat tastings of the Shortcross gin range
    Group arrives at Rademon Estate Distillery and is welcomed by their guide
    David Boyd-Armstrong of Rademon Estate Distillery takes the group on a guided tour
    Group enjoy the interactive features of the distillery tour at Rademon Estate
    The tour at Rademon Estate is a multi-sensory experience, and the group experience the sights, smells and sounds of a working distillery
    Make your own bespoke label for your bottle of Shortcross gin within the distillery
    Wax dipping your own bottle of gin is a unique experience included in the distillery tour at Rademon Estate
    Enjoy grazing plates and the perfect gin and tonic against spectacular views of the County Down countryside within Rademon Estate

    Crossgar

    Address

    65 Church Road, Crossgar, County Down, BT30 9HR

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4483 0001

    Price

    Price £49.95 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Brewery/Distillery Tour

    Art, craft and history blend together at Shortcross Distillery, to create an unforgettable experience on the beautiful grounds of Rademon Estate. Join founders Fiona and David to learn about their award-winning gin, which also happens to be Northern…

    Price

    Price £49.95 Per Ticket
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