Giant's Causeway and Game of Thrones® tour from Belfast

Minimum age: 10

Highlights

• Enjoy free time in Belfast
• Witness the incredible Giant's Causeway basalt columns
• Visit the filming location of the Iron Isles where Yara and Theon Greyjoy are from
• See where Arya Stark hid out from the Lannister's on the Kings Road known in real life as the "Dark Hedges"

All about the trip

Leaving central Belfast in the morning, the first official stop is The Dark Hedges (around 15 - 20 minutes), known as the location where Arya Stark made her escape down The Kings Road. Journey down the tunnel-­like avenue of intertwined beech trees, and spend a few minutes at the site where Arya Stark dressed as a boy to escape from King’s Landing.

Stop at the Giant's Causeway (around 1 hour 30 minutes). Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site with ample time for discovery. Continue to the Giant's Causeway to enjoy around 1.5 hours exploring the 40,000 interlocking hexagonal stone columns on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Explore the place and hear the legend of Finn McCool. The Causeway consists of 40,000 hexagonal basalt columns formed during a volcanic eruption 60 million years ago.

Onward to Ballintoy Harbour where you will get around one hour to enjoy one of the favorite filming locations on this tour. Experience the scene where Theon comes home for the first time. Your guide will show you where Theon was baptized in front of Balon and Yara, and where Euron was drowned and crowned to be king. The directors of Game of Thrones used this site extensively to film. Enjoy the most beautiful harbour in Ireland and take in the views and reflect on all the magic and mystery of Game of Thrones. 

After Ballintoy harbour we will visit Larrybane Quarry. Larrybane Quarry is the site of Renly Baratheon’s Camp of course before he got killed by the Shadow Prince but there Margaery and Renly watch Brienne of Tarth fight Ser Loras Tyrell. Larrybane is one of the most sheltered locations along the north coast. Go back to the Causeway coastal route. Enjoy the beautiful view of islands just off the coast like Rathlin Island, Sheep Island or even Scotland on a nice day.

This tour is independently operated and is not sponsored, endorsed, or affiliated with HBO or anyone associated with Game of Thrones.

What is included in the price

• Photo stops
• Entrance fees
• Professional guide
• Luggage compartment
• Transport by A/C coach
• Live commentary on board

What is not included in the price

• Food and drinks
• Personal expenses
• Roundtrip hotel transportation

Instructions

Please dress according to local weather conditions.

Not suitable for children under 10. If your child is used to traveling, please book 1 seat per child and bring your child seat.

This tour starts and ends in Dublin. Belfast is the second stop of the tour. If you are planning to go to Dublin on the same day after this tour, you can pay an extra £15 per person to get a ride to Dublin. Drop off in Dublin is around 7:30 pm/8:30 pm, on the top of O’Connell Street, around a 5-minute walk to the Spire. You can bring your luggage. There is a storage compartment underneath the coach.

Please note that all times are approximate. The locations might be visited in a different order, depends on traffic and weather.

Please arrive 20 minutes before the tour begins, the bus starts loading passengers at 9:20 am outside the "Top Shop" entrance on Chichester Street.

This activity is organised by Finn McCools Tours, Parnell Square N, Dublin, Ireland, bookings@finnmccoolstours.com.