Giants Causeway and Game of Thrones® from Dublin - Touring Exhibition
Overview
Venture into the fantasy world of Game of Thrones® as you tour some of Northern Ireland's most memorable filming locations from the hit HBO® series. After a rest stop that breaks up the drive, we stop by the Dark Hedges, where you will stroll beneath the dramatically arched trees, snap photos of the natural wonder, and hear from your guide why it was chosen for the scene of Arya's nailbiting escape from King's Landing.
Next stop is the Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland's only UNESCO World Heritage site and one of its most visited attractions. Enjoy the spectacular landscapes, made up of some 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, formed by ancient volcanic eruptions.Next, continue to the picturesque coastal village of Ballintoy, where you'll have around 40 minutes of free time. Hear how Ballintoy Harbour served as the location for Theon Greyjoy's return to the Iron Islands, as well as scenes such as Theon's baptism, Euron's crowning, the burning of bannermen by Stannis and Melisandre, and the burial of Balon Greyjoy. We will drive along the Causeway coastal route and go through little towns like Ballycastle where you can enjoy views of Sheep Island and Rathlin Island etc.
After that, we drive through the Glens of Antrim to go to Belfast. You will spend around 45 minutes of free time to admire the city sights.From April 11th to September 1st only, visit the GAME OF THRONES™: THE TOURING EXHIBITION with authentic props, costumes and majestic settings from all seven seasons to create an interactive and immersive Game of Thrones® experience. On days we are visiting the Touring Exhibition, the tour will not include the visit at the Ballintoy Harbour, in order to make time for the exhibition.
See the famous Crown bar, Belfast City Hall and it's Titanic memorial garden, Big Fish and Albert’s Clock etc. So stretch your legs, or grab some food (own expense) at one of the many cafes or restaurants. Your tour ends back in central Dublin around 7:30pm/ 8:30pm.
Highlights
- Stop at Dark Hedges to snap photos of the dramatic arched trees and hear of Arya's nail biting escape from King's Landing
- Explore the Giant's Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with ample time for discover its legends
- See the beautiful view of islands just off the coast like Rathlin Island, Sheep Island or even Scotland on a nice day
- Drive through the Glens of Antrim
- Enjoy some free time to admire the city sights of Belfast
- Enjoy some free time in Belfast
- In Ballintoy Harbour, take in the view and reflect on all the magic and mystery of Game of Thrones®. On days visiting the Touring Exhibition, the tour will not include the visit at the Ballintoy Harbour, in order to make time for the exhibition.
- Visit the GAME OF THRONES™: THE TOURING EXHIBITION from the 11th of April to the 1st of September
Good to Know
Scheduling: Shared Tour
Languages offered on the Activity / Tour: English
Duration: 10 to 12 hours
Printed or Mobile Voucher Accepted
Easy CancellationThere is no cancellation fee once Customers Cancel at least 7 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
There is 50% cancellation fee for Customers to Cancel 3 and 6 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
There is 100% cancellation fee for Customers to Cancel 2 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Inclusions
- Transport to all locations
- Knowledgeable Tour Guide
- Free time visiting Belfast
- Luggage compartment
- Visit Ballintoy Harbour, the famous Iron Islands in Game of Thrones®. On days we are visiting the Touring Exhibition, the tour will not include the visit at the Ballintoy Harbour, in order to make time for the exhibition.
- Entrance to the GAME OF THRONES™: THE TOURING EXHIBITION - on Summer only (value: £16)
Exclusions
- Personal expenses
- Pick up and drop off from hotels in Dublin
- Gratuities
- Food, drinks and any other service not specified
Pickup and Drop-off / Meeting Point
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Know Before You Go
- Groups of 12 people or more will not be accepted, even if the group make separate bookings. This is to ensure that everyone else on the bus can enjoy a good time.
- There can be up to 60 people on board
- Fair bit of walking involved
- Children under 12 not recommended
- Bringing a packed lunch is advised in order to maximise time on the tour
- We do not have any dedicated lunch stop. Restaurants and pubs next to the Giant’s Causeway tend to be a bit overpriced. Also, it would take up the time that you could have spent in exploring the Causeway.
- All times are approximate. The locations might be visited in a different order, depends on traffic and weather.
- On days we are visiting the Touring Exhibition, the tour will not include the visit at the Ballintoy Harbour, in order to make time for the exhibition.
- This tour is independently operated. It is not sponsored, endorsed, or affiliated with HBO® or anyone associated with Game of Thrones®
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- lynnbowser · US2021-09-05Traveler review
Excellent trip! Jeanette our tour guide was wonderful! She was there to answer all of our questions, provide us a bit of history and there to entertain us with Irish music. Mike our driver was also excellent! Both kept us safe and on schedule. Prepare to walk a lot with this tour and bring a light jacket. The best part of our trip to Ireland so far.
- Didy D · FR2021-08-05Traveler review
A wonderful day with a great guide !! I really enjoyed the tour, so beautiful! Some minutes on Dunluce castle to appreciate the view, some hours in giant causeway and last stop on Dark hedges (game of thrones) ! The guide is really funny, I really like his stories, and I learn many things about Ireland and Irish. Thanks you so much for this lovely day.
- Merdeces V · ES2021-07-14Traveler review
We came from Spain, and as our stay in Ireland was going to be brief, we wanted to make the most of it and learn about the country as much as possible. As I have been an eager nature lover since childhood, my sister thought that this tour would be an excellent way to spend a special day together and discover the natural wonders of the North. I must say that she could n´t have made a better choice, we enjoyed every single moment of the trip. The journey was lovely, everything was perfectly organised and we had the opportunity of visiting amazing places with breathtaking views, taking pictures and explore around.
- May S · GB2021-07-11Traveler review
Amazing day trip with the very nice and informative guide Brian and the nice and safe driver Adam! had a great time and saw some beautiful sights.
- Roberto R · IT2021-06-05Traveler review
Had an amazing experience getting to know the history of Ireland thanks to our guide Dave and a smooth ride thanks to the driver, Adam. 100% Recommendation.
- Tomaholic · IE2021-04-29Traveler review
A fantastic day trip, very insightful. Trip was perfectly organized, our tour guide was very great. Plenty to see and do, great photo opportunities to be had. I would highly recommended doing this trip. Thank you for a fantastic day out.
- Micheal L · GB2019-12-17Traveler review
We had a great time with Nathan and Adam on the tour from Dublin to Giant's Causeway. It was a long day, but it was completely worth doing. I've been on other tours where they drop you off in a tourist trap, but this tour didn't include any of that. The bus was comfortable and air conditioned, and the driver did a great job navigating some of the tiny roads. The sights were terrific and I loved hopping the stones at Giant's Causeway.
- Manuela G · DE2019-12-05Traveler review
great trip.great guide Jeanette...too much to see...in one words..great...i strongly recommend..thanks
- Sydney S · GB2019-11-14Traveler review
This company was incredible!! Adam was a great driver and Dave kept the long rides entertaining. The views were amazing and this trip and company is highly recommended.
- Caitlin S · IE2019-10-15Traveler review
I had an AWESOME time on the trip! Our guide David was super cool and kept the trip interesting even during the driving. Our bus driver Adam did a really good job too. I would 10/10 recommend!!! Ask for David !!!
- Explore 791420 · US2019-10-13Traveler review
The trip was fun and informative. Nathan and Adam did a great job. Hope more people will check this out.
- Chiarastella · IE2019-10-11Traveler review
Had my aunt coming over with her husband for a few days in Dublin.We booked this trip, it seemed perfect to see these beautiful spots, far from Dublin, in a short time. Not only was definitely worth it because of the stunning places we have been to, but the whole experience was made special by the excellent tour guide, who explained the history of Ireland in the most intense, entertaining and sometimes even moving way!I will come back for sure and recommend it to all my friends.
- Malpasj · AU2019-10-07Traveler review
Fabulous organisation for this trip. Tour guide Brian was very knowledgeable and provided great info on all the sights, as well as some great history. Adam was the perfect driver. Well worth the money. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this experience.
- Minouko · US2019-09-29Traveler review
If you are to pick one trip only among all the options then pick this one. Nathan and Adam were excellent, informative and really fun! Definitely recommending this trip
- Boris B · US2019-09-20Traveler review
The tour took us from Dublin all the way to Northern Ireland's Giant's Causeway while stopping at some scenery from Game of Thrones. The ride was very smooth thanks to Martin's driving. Nathan is a remarkable guide, not only is he knowledgeable about Ireland and Irish history but he is also a genuinely nice person who cares about people which all in all made the day trip even more enjoyable. In itself, the experience of crossing the border and going to the far North of the island of Ireland was worth the day!
- Natasja C · GB2019-09-19Traveler review
We are definitely glad we did this long drive up north to see the Giant's Causeway. The time goes by quickly as you learn Irish history along the way. The tour guide will go on every hour or so and narrate a relevant chapter of history that goes along with sites we are passing. It is entertaining to watch the scenery out the window.We had enough time at the stops to take photos and explore the beauty of these places.Long day but worth it.
- James F · CA2019-09-18Traveler review
We decided to take this tour on our last day of a 10 day Scotland/Ireland family vacation. At first the thought of 10 hours on a bus was not welcome - but we relented and gave it a go - and so glad we did! It was a terrific way to see the beautiful Irish country side and more than any city tour could offer. Our guide, Nathan and driver Adam were both incredible. Friendly and knowledgeable which made the tour informative and enjoyable! Our kids and ourselves were able to see sights we hope to carry for a lifetime and we thoroughly enjoyed the day. Highly recommend.
- David S · US2019-09-15Traveler review
Our tour guide and driver (Nathan and Adam) provided us a great experience visiting this marvelous sight. Nathan was a wealth of knowledge and willingly and fully answered every question asked of him, while Adam safely navigated the narrow roads. Giants Causeway is a geological wonder that you should not miss.
- James M · US2019-09-06Traveler review
My wife and I went on the Giants Causeway Tour . It was definitely a long day, but our guide, Dave, and driver, Adam, made it well worth it. Fantastic views and great photo opportunities! The perfect amount of time was enough for each stop. On the way there, Dave gave a lot of information about a history of Ireland. I would recommend for anyone considering it.
- Nataliya F · BE2019-09-03Traveler review
So many breathtaking photo opportunities, wonderful staff, genuinely interesting, and a overall wonderful day trip! Nathan was very helpful with overall Dublin knowledge and Ed is the best tour bus driver I’ve ever had!
- Amanda S · IE2019-08-19Traveler review
Last minute booking at privatetour.com and off we go to the Giants Causeway from Dublin City Gallery with Mick as our driver and Brian as our guide, Recapped on our history and what a way to hear it, Brian was a great tour guide, very informative and made the journey very interesting. Dunluce Castle, Giants Causeway, and then the Dark Hedges. Remarkable places to visit in out home country.Everything went very smoothly and the weather even held up, it truly was a remarkable experience. Its all about timing and getting the group back on time for each stop and Brian and Mick managed it well. Definitely recommend, privatetour.com. Our Next trip is to New Grange!! Cant wait!
- valerier7646 · US2019-08-05Traveler review
Our driver Michael was quite informative, helpful and made sure we were aware that this was not a guided tour, but that he would explain where he took us, it's significance and guaranteed us the allotted times to explore each place. He surely delivered! I actually loved that he let us go freely and explore each destination. Definitely worth it if you want a simple, straightforward shuttle/tour experience to these amazing, and beautiful destinations in the Northern Ireland countryside and coast. I would definitely book again!
- Cada 51 · US2019-07-17Traveler review
We took the Giant’s Causeway tour today. Brian was our tour guide and Alex was our driver. They were very professional and kept us on schedule. We stopped for a photo at a castle and spent time at the dark hedges. It was a full day but an enjoyable day. I can definitely recommend this tour.
- Amanda I · US2019-06-16Traveler review
My daughter and I are touring the British Isles to celebrate her high school graduation. We chose this tour for the later departure time. Nathan and Michael led a great tour. The scenery is breathtaking! Walking down to these locations will give your calves quite a workout, but the reward is well worth it. It was a long but awesome day.
- Andrea G · IE2019-05-05Traveler review
The crazy thing about this trip was that I booked it at 11pm the night before with privatetour.com. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to spend an entire day traveling north but I’m so glad I did. Adam the driver and David the tour guide were incredible. David spent the trip up to the Giants Causeway telling us about the history of Ireland and adding his own personal life experiences which made it super interesting. Once we got there, we had plenty of time to see the Giant’s Causeway before we had to leave. I believe we were given 2 hours which is more than enough.They took us to the Dark Hedges known as the King’s Road in Game of Thrones and David even offered to take pictures for you. Overall, I’d highly recommend this trip and if you get lucky enough to end up with Adam and David, you’re in for an unforgettable experience.
- Neal S · GB2019-05-05Traveler review
We did this as a last minute alternative to another day in Dublin and this was one of the best vacation decisions my wife and I have ever made. Nathan was a great guide, full of information delivered intelligently with plenty of humor. Ed was a skillful driver who kept the trip comfortable and safe. It was a long day but we were engaged the entire time. The most impressive part was how hard they worked to keep things going well and to ensure that everyone was having a positive experience. Nathan seemed like he was everywhere, offering individual attention, answering questions and giving up pearls of information at each of the stops, and on Dublin as well. Definitely worthwhile!
















