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Belfast Port Excursion: Early Departure Giants Causeway Tour and City Visit
4.6
503 Ratings
Belfast
Experience the best of Belfast and the Giants Causeway on this early departure excursion. Avoid the crowds, explore the city, and enjoy insider insights from a local tour guide.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Giant’s Causeway - The Giants Causeway is a World Heritage site and is said to have been created as a result of a Volcanic Eruption over 60 million years ago.Legend has it that the Causeway was built by Finn Mc Cool a local giant who was over 12 feet tall.
- Ballycastle - We will stop in this Quaint little coastal town for approx 1 hour for lunch.Where there are many choices for lunch with local traditional pubs serving traditional Irish food at reasonable prices,or if you prefer a snack and a walk along the beach with its stunning scenery.
- Dunluce Castle - We will make a stop to let you see Dunluce Castle. This iconic ruin bears witness to a long and tumultuous history. First built on the dramatic coastal cliffs of north County Antrim by the MacQuillan family around 1500, the earliest written record of the castle was in 1513.
- Glens of Antrim - On our return to Belfast we will travel through the nine Glens of Antrim and your guide will tell you stories and Folklore from these amazing and magical Glens.
- Antrim Coast Road - Our Journey will also take us along the coast road said to be one of the most scenic drives in Europe an area of outstanding natural beauty with amazing views of both land and sea.
- Carnlough Harbour - We will make one more stop (comfort break) on the return journey in a small little fishing village of Carnlough with its beautiful little Harbour which was recently used for a scene in the H.B.O. series the game of Thrones.
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Belfast - On returning to Belfast we will take you around Belfast and its attractions.We will visit as many places as possible (time permitting)
Falls road,Wall murals,Peace Walls.Shankil road etc. - Portaneevy View Point - We will visit the view point at Portaneevy with it spectacular views of Carrick-A-Rede rope bridge and Rathlin Island which is just six miles of the coast at Ballycastle.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Free access to the Giants Causeway
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Understanding the essence of time and the necessity to return to the port of Belfast punctually for departure. Our excursions set off earlier and head directly to the Giants Causeway, bypassing crowds and long lines. This schedule permits time for sightseeing in Belfast City and a visit to the Giants Causeway, making the tour more leisurely. The narrative of our local tour guide gives an inside look into the lifestyle on the Antrim Coast.
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Only available for passengers arriving into Belfast port on a Cruise Ship
Location
189 Airport Rd W
Airport Road West
On leaving the ship and passing through the welcome tent turn right for private tours and our buses will be waiting for you. BUS#1
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(503 Ratings)
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Rosalindd594
Jul 26, 2024
Excellent! - I booked this tour to collect us from the cruise port. As other reviewers have said, not only was this private tour cheaper than the excursions arranged by the cruise line but it was much more fun. Our guide was Stephen who was very knowledgeable and friendly. It included the giant causeway, a beautiful coastal route drive, a few en route photo stops and a short tour and talk on the troubles upon our return to Belfast. An excellent tour which I’d highly recommend. 10/10 !!
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266addien
Jul 26, 2024
One of our favorite tours and guides in the UK - This tour is a must. One of our very favorites in the UK and Ireland. Our guide Mary was darling and knowledgeable. Divy the driver was skilled and very safe. The sites were absolutely stunning.
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Faraway770285
Jul 21, 2024
Excellent tour - don't bother with the ship's excursion! - Excellent tour with Stephen, her really knew his stuff and gave us lots of interesting information from his own experience having lived through "The Troubles".
We were on a cruise which did its own tour of Giants Causeway but not only were Odyssey cheaper, they did the tour in an order which got to Giants Causeway before the big tours came along so it wasn't crowded. Stephen let us know all the toilet stops in advance - essential information! He was also very mindful about getting us back to the ship in good time.
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Joannemc9929pu
Jul 21, 2024
Very good trip. - Our driver Paul was easily findable outside the terminal.
He got us too and from the Port in good time and gave lots of good information and stories with good humour too.
Giants Causeway worth seeing and easy walk to it off the bus.
If I had one disappointment guide said we would stop at Ballycastle for lunch.
This looked a lovely place to stop but we where taken to a nice restaurant called the Lookout but too far away from the town which we just drove through following another Odyssey coach to stop.
Think a better approach would be to drop people in the town to eat or view the town and still pick up again in the allocated time if bus needs to park elsewhere.
Visit to Belfast was fascinating and info well covered.
Good trip and recommended.
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Debi_b
Jul 20, 2024
Excellent day tour of Northern Ireland - We had a wonderful day seeing many of the sights of Northern Ireland. The bus provided was comfortable, the bus driver was excellent and the weather was perfect. We spent just the right amount of time at each spot to explore, shop and have a snack or lunch. Would highly recommend.
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Valerier361
Jul 19, 2024
Belfast port tour to Giants’s Causeway and the Antrim Coast. Quick tour of Belfast and the Peace Wall. - Had a great tour with Stevie (Stephen). He was quite humorous and shared a lot of information throughout the tour. I especially enjoyed the extra tour of the city of Belfast and The Peace Wall. Small coach was very comfortable and the spot we stopped for lunch was great. Thanks 😊
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Amy_t
Jul 10, 2024
Best way to spend day in Belfast - Stephen (I think with odessey tours) was spectacular. He grew up in Belfast and gave us history and perspective and had the best routs and timing… most of all laughed and gave us the best day ever. The giants causeway tour was our favorite tour of our entire 2 weeks in Europe
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Gary_g
Jul 9, 2024
Powerful day in Belfast - Our small group was cared for by our driver/guide for a day of learning.
I personally resonated with the history of “The Troubles.” The visit to the “Wall of Peace,” made it quite tangible and poignant.
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Stphanie_r
Jul 6, 2024
Amazing experience! - This is n amazing tour! Mary, our guide, and Paddy, our driver, were incredible. We have learnt so much about the history, myths and legends of Ireland. The tour ended with a drive through Belfast which left us moved as we were not aware of the division still happening in this city. Thank you!
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Seasider2020
Jul 6, 2024
Brilliant shore excursion from Belfast port - Were picked up at the port by Steve, a very knowledgeable guide and an excellent driver. His local knowledge and information made the trip so special. Couple of stops/photo opportunities before getting to the Giants Causeway which were good then the visit to the Causeway was great- walked down and back but there is a little bus that saves you the effort for £1 each way. Then onto Bushmills, a cute little place where we could get lunch/snack. Another photo opportunity before the drive back to Belfast for a quick city tour of the peace walls and back to the ship in good time for sailing. Far better and cheaper than the ships excursion and enjoyed all Steve’s informative guiding. Would definitely recommend!
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