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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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Lead the Way Tour Experience

Carrickfergus

Address

Marine Highway, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7BG

Telephone
+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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Parking & Transport
- Parking (free)
Inside Glenarm Castle & Garden

Glenarm

Address

Castle Lane, Glenarm, County Antrim, BT44 0BQ

Telephone
+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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Island Discovery

Enniskillen

Address

2 Sligo Road, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, BT74 7JY

Telephone
+44 (0) 7797 70588

info@ernewatertaxi.com

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Sightseeing

The best way to really see the Fermanagh Lakelands is from the water, so hop in a boat and explore the many islands of Lough Erne. And if that boat is skippered by Barry Flanagan, you will see and hear so much more.

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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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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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Best of the Bann

Coleraine

Address

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

Telephone
+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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Walking the Edge

Islandmagee

Address

The Gobbins Visitor Centre, 68 Middle Road, Islandmagee, County Antrim, BT40 3SL

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9337 2318

info@thegobbinscliffpath.com

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Sightseeing

Step out and find yourself between earth, sea and sky on the thrilling Gobbins Experience, where nature isn’t content to sit back and be admired. It completely engulfs you: from the all-enveloping Irish Sea winds and the dolphins dancing off the…

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Belfast City Bike Tours and Bike Hire

Belfast

Address

Norm's Bikes, Smithfield Marketplace, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 1JE

Telephone
+44 (0) 7780 496 969

info@belfastcitybiketours.com

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Price £30.00 Activity

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Sightseeing

Embark on an exciting three-hour bicycle tour of the city of Belfast, suitable for all group sizes.

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Poetry and Prayers - A Monastic Trail

Randalstown

Address

17 Main Street, Randalstown, County Antrim, BT41 3AB

Telephone
+44 (0) 7784 352 832

christinedoherty945@gmail.com

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Walking Tour

From saints and sacred rivers to monks and high stone crosses, you’ll learn the full story of the land and its people on this spiritual journey. Poetry, prayer and contemplation will feature heavily as you make your way around the lough.

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Sailing in the Wake of Giants

Carrickfergus

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Quayside, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 8BJ

Telephone
+44 (0) 7852151 378

elwynagnew@gmail.com

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Guided Tour

See Belfast Lough as you never have before with this thrilling water adventure.

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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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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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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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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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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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Beer Masterclass

Derry~Londonderry

Address

Ebrington Square, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT47 6FA

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7134 3336

info@walledcitybrewery.com

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Price £20.00 Activity

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Brewery/Distillery Tour

For craft beer aficionados, anyone with a thirst for a fun experience, or essentially anyone who likes really good beer, the Beer Masterclass experience at the Walled City Brewery is just the ticket! Have a go at making your own micro-beer and…

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DC Tours - Belfast Walking Tours

Belfast

Address

Belfast City Hall, (Front Gate), Donegall Square North, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 5GS

Telephone
+44 (0) 7716 949 460

cu@deadcentretours.com

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Price £22.00 Per Ticket
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- Five Star Quality Assurance
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Sightseeing

DC Tours run scheduled, private and group walking tours. Their flagship tour ‘A History of Terror’ is an award-winning and politically neutral city centre walking tour explaining the history of the Troubles and the path to peace and reconciliation.…
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Price £22.00 Per Ticket

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- Ramp / Level Access
Laurel Villa Tours Of Seamus Heaney Country

Magherafelt

Address

60 Church Street, Magherafelt, County Londonderry, BT45 6AW

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7930 1459

info@laurel-villa.com
Gradings
- Five Star Quality Assurance
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Arts and Culture tours

‘There are few things as refreshing as finding there is another dimension behind the poetry of one so recognised and analysed, and that is what happens on every step of the journey through Heaney’s childhood terrain’
Travel Extra Review October 2014
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McComb’s Game of Thrones Tour

Belfast

Address

22 Donegall Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT12 5JN

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9031 5333

tours@mccombscoaches.com
Gradings
- Five Star Quality Assurance
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GoT Guided Tours

For those of you who have been blown away by some of the stunning scenery featured as the backdrop in HBO's Game of Thrones, then these are the tours for you!
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Martin McCrossan City Tours

Derry~Londonderry

Address

11 Carlisle Road, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT48 6JJ

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7127 1996

derrycitytours@icloud.com

Price
Price £6.00 to £10.00 Per Ticket
Gradings
- Five Star Quality Assurance
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Walking Tour

On a city walking tour, join your guide as they take you around key locations in and around the only intact walled city in Ireland on a fully guided tour, lasting approximately 1 hour.

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From:

1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024Various Opening Times
Price
Price £6.00 to £10.00 Per Ticket

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