From Dublin: Belfast and Giant's Causeway: 2-Day Guided Tour

Discover Northern Ireland on a 2-Day Tour from Dublin

This 2-day guided tour from Dublin explores Belfast, the Giant’s Causeway, and key Northern Ireland landmarks. Suitable for history and nature enthusiasts.

Highlights

• Explore the city of Belfast
• Visit the Giant’s Causeway’s unique basalt rock formations
• Photograph Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge
• Experience the Titanic Belfast museum
• Tour the ruins of Dunluce Castle

Description

On day one, depart Dublin for a two-hour drive along the Peace Highway to Belfast. Stop at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Drogheda to see the preserved head of St. Oliver Plunkett. Visit the ruins of Monasterboice, featuring a 10th-century round tower and 9th-century Celtic crosses carved by monks.

Arrive in Belfast with two hours of free time for shopping or lunch. Optionally, take a Black Taxi Tour of the Falls and Shankill Roads. Then visit the Titanic Belfast museum for a two-hour immersive experience covering the ship’s design, construction, and maiden voyage.

Overnight accommodation is in Belfast’s university quarter.

Day two starts with a drive through County Antrim to the north coast. Stop to photograph the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge with views of Rathlin Island. Continue to the Giant’s Causeway to explore its 40,000 hexagonal basalt columns formed 60 million years ago.

Visit Dunluce Castle, the cliff-top ancestral home of the MacDonnell Clan, with paid entrance included. Stop at the Dark Hedges, a scenic tree-lined road known from Game of Thrones, before returning to Dublin with a rest stop en route.

Includes

• Guide
• Transportation
• Accommodation (based on selected option)
• Breakfast
• Entrance fees

Excludes

• Lunch
• Dinner
• Additional attractions

Easy Cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Booking tip: Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring weather-appropriate clothing. The best time to visit is during dry weather for the outdoor sites.