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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Discover the spectacular highlights of Northern Ireland on this popular 12 hour tour from Dublin. Along the way you’ll enjoy wonderful visits to UNESCO Giant’s Causeway, Belfast, Dunluce Castle, Dark Hedges and experience the very best of Northern Irish scenery.
Volcanic activity shaped this wonder of the world over 60 million years ago - although locals will insist it was actually a legendary giant from Celtic mythology. Learn all about it from your guide and decide for yourselves!
Game of Thrones fans will recognise Kings Landing and House of Greyjoy at Dark Hedges and Dunluce Castle and enjoy refreshments and downtown highlights in Belfast city.
This is the most comprehensive route possible from Dublin and has proven extremely popular over the last 20 years. Booking at least 24 hours in advance is recommended to avoid disappointment!
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USB Charging Points at Every Seat
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Dunluce Castle Entrance Fee
All taxes, road tolls and handling charges
Live commentary on board
UNESCO Giant's Causeway access (public admission to this national monument is free of charge)
Gratuities
Lunch
Departure Point
Suffolk St, Dublin 2, D02 KX03, Ireland
Tourist Office, Suffolk Street (Molly Malone Statue) - 07:00 am
Return Details
Suffolk St, Dublin 2, D02 KX03, Ireland
Tourist Office, Suffolk Street (Molly Malone Statue) - 07:00 am
Paddywagon Tours, Dublin, Ireland We depart from Dublin and travel North, crossing the border and arriving to Northern Ireland. A brief comfort stop on the way will ensure you arrived refreshed and ready for a great day of sightseeing.
The Dark Hedges, Ballymoney, United Kingdom We visit the most popular natural phenomena in Northern Ireland, the Dark Hedges. The trees were planted in the 18th century by the Stuart family to impress their guests upon arrival to their house. Most of you will recognize the Dark Hedges as King's Road from the hit TV series Game of Thrones. It is a wonderful photo-stop and an opportunity to be a part of a real life set! 20 minutes
Glens of Antrim, County Antrim, United Kingdom On our way towards the North Coast, we enjoy a scenic drive through some of the Glens of Antrim. This area has been named as an area of outstanding natural beauty. Enjoy a panoramic drive admiring the valleys, and lovely countryside of County Antrim.
Causeway Coastal Route, Ballintoy, United Kingdom We make our way to the Causeway Coast where we can see fine views of Rathlin Island, and on a clear day we may even see the Scottish coast 13 miles away. The views along this coastline are spectacular, no wonder it is one of the most visited destinations in Europe!
Giant's Causeway, Bushmills, United Kingdom The Giant's Causeway is the highlight of this trip for most! Built by the Irish giant Fionn and his Scottish rival Angus, it is a real masterpiece formed of perfectly shaped hexagonal columns. Your tour guide shall tell you more about the Causeway, and the legends of the area. The path to the causeway stones starts behind the center, it is only 10 mins walk! For a small fare there is a mobility bus that can bring you all the way down the path to the Causeway, for those with walking difficulties. 90 minutes
Dunluce Castle, Portrush, United Kingdom We arrive at one of the most dramatic castle ruins in the world for a 1 hour stop, prepare to be amazed at the way this old castle hangs over the edge of the cliffs. Part of the Dunluce Castle fell into the sea in the 1600's, and some servants died in the tragedy. Since that time, it is believed to be haunted by the unfortunate servants. Take some impressive photos before we leave the coast and make our way to Belfast. (the visit is only outside) 60 minutes
34 O'Connell Street Lower, North City, Dublin 1, D01 EY17, Ireland We relax as we make our way back to Dublin via the motorway, and expect to return to Dublin at approx 8.30 pm after a fun-filled day!
Specialized infant seats are available
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour will return to Dublin at approximately 8:00-8:30pm.
This tour is operated by Paddywagon Tours, the market leader on this scheduled group tour route. Your bus will highly likely be a green bus or coach with "Paddywagon Tours" written on the side in yellow.
Due to occasional roadworks in Dublin city, it is possible that your bus might not enter the street you have chosen and a tour representative may walk around to the group instead. So keep your eyes and ears out!
Please be in place 5- 10 minutes in advance of departure.
Seats are allocated on a first- come, first- served basis.
Similar to the airline industry, we cannot ask drivers to wait for latecomers due to government route- license restrictions.
Please request baby seat at the time of booking.
Bookings made through Viator will automatically be signed up for the pickup point and collection time specified in the booking.
If you wish to change your reservation to one of the other pick-up locations offered by Paddywagon Tours, you will need to contact us by telephone or email not later than 17:00 the evening prior so that we can guarantee the change. Please note that changes are only guaranteed once confirmed in writing by us.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
EileenSooYen_Y
25 Apr 2023
The guide was very entertaining and knowledgeable, making the trip so enjoyable! We had a great time learning about the places we went to.
Karen_C
23 Apr 2023
An amazing experience. Brian, our driver and guide was friendly, helpful and so knowledgeable; filling us in on the history of Ireland.
Charlotte_T
19 Apr 2023
It was a nice day at the Giant's Causeway, a beautiful place. The weather was delightful, and Dunluce Castle was charming. Though it has been a long day, it has definitely been worth it!
Alex, our guide, has been entertaining with his witty sense of humor, and he has shared fascinating insights into the history of Ireland.
This tour in
Dublin
is organized by
Paddywagon Tours
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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