Top Belfast Historical Tours

Swap crowded buses for a more intimate and personalized way of exploring Belfast—a private taxi tour. Learn about "The Troubles" that divided the city, and see its famous murals up close; including the Peace Wall, where you can sign your name. During the tour, find out about 800 years of history, and have the chance to visit the Memorial Gardens too.

Depart Belfast for a full-day tour of Northern Ireland's spectacular Antrim Coast and the Giant's Causeway. Stop at the cliff-top ruins of Dunluce Castle and learn the history of this former medieval stronghold. Visit the distinct geologic formations that form the Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland's only UNESCO-listed site.

Over 2 hours and 15 minutes, our local expert guides will take you on a journey back in time through the city centre of Belfast. You will discover how 'the Troubles' started, visit the locations where some of the most important events occurred, and learn about the path to reconciliation and eventually peace (and the challenges the future may hold). You will discover the realities of growing up and living your life during the conflict, and how it touched everyone. The tour is factual and historically accurate to ensure it is unbiased, the guides are conflict historians, who also weave their own stories into their tours to bring history to life, transporting you back to the Belfast of the 1970s and giving you a unique understanding of the recent past. The tour starts each day at 10.30am.

A convenient option for time-tight travelers who want to see as much of Northern Ireland as possible in a single day, this tour encompasses the country’s highlights as well as some lesser-known sights. Explore Belfast city with a guide and travel along the Antrim Coast, stopping at the Giant’s Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, and the waterfalls of Glenariff Nature Reserve without the hassle of navigation.

Discover the magic of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Giant’s Causeway on a full-day trip from Belfast. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, travel by luxury coach through Northern Ireland’s spectacular countryside. Then arrive at the Giant’s Causeway and admire the scenic splendor of the surroundings.

See the magical location where the hit fantasy drama ‘Game of Thrones’ is filmed on a full-day tour of the UNESCO-listed Giant’s Causeway from Belfast. Accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide, visit key filming locations while listening to inside gossip about popular characters. Ride through the atmospheric, tree-shrouded Dark Hedges Road and marvel at the mystifying rock formations of the Giant’s Causeway.

See several filming locations from Game of Thrones on this full-day tour from Belfast. Learn about insider stories from guides who worked as extras on the popular HBO series. Visit Old Castle Ward, location of the Winterfell Castle from season 1. See an old-growth forest, medieval ruins, landmarks like Inch Abbey, and go for a scenic ferry ride on Strangford Lough.

Explore famous filming locations from television’s 'Game of Thrones,' plus the renowned Giant’s Causeway, on this 9-hour tour of Northern Ireland from Belfast. Discover well-known spots from the series such as the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge and Dunluce Castle, as well as the UNESCO–listed Giant’s Causeway, which shares the same otherworldly feel as the filming spots. Your guide, well-versed in the show, brings the 'Game of Thrones' series to life. Visit sites featured in popular plot lines, including Lordsport, Renly Baratheon of Storm’s End’s camp and Dark Hedge road (where Arya Stark famously fled King’s Landing), then return to Belfast. A stop for lunch (at own expense) in Ballycastle, the hometown of a few of the actors from the series, is included.

Delve into the fascinating history of the Titanic at Titanic Belfast, the world’s largest Titanic exhibition, on a self-guided tour of the magnificent museum. Explore the institution at your own pace in order to discover insightful exhibits detailing the construction, voyage, and legacy of the infamous ship. Enjoy interactive displays; watch audiovisual presentations; and feel your adrenaline levels surge during an exhilarating Shipyard Ride. Receive complimentary entry to the SS Nomadic with your Titanic Belfast ticket.

Explore historic Belfast in an open-top double-decker bus on this hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour.  With your 1- or 2-day pass, create your own adventure with possible stops at wall murals in Falls and Crumlin Roads, St George's Market, Titanic Dock, and Albert Clock. Enjoy unobstructed views, colorful onboard commentary, and a personalized itinerary.

Expand your knowledge of Belfast’s turbulent history and find out about The Troubles from a company that’s owned by both a Catholic and a Protestant—which helps provide a balanced, unbiased viewpoint. Opting for a private black taxi tour is a comfortable alternative to a crowded bus, and means you can ask the driver questions along the way as you travel between points of interest, such as the city’s famous murals.

Make your own way through Belfast with a three day tour bus pass. On board, you can listen to commentary to learn more about what you’re seeing, or gaze at the scenery for yourself. When something catches your eye, get off and explore this lovely city for yourself. With over 30 stops throughout the city, this bus pass allows you to capitalize effectively on your time in Belfast.

Travel into the seven kingdoms with this exciting Game of Thrones-themed tour from Belfast. See where many pivotal GoT scenes were shot, as you view magical landscapes. Get dazzled by the Giant's Causeway, walk along the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, explore the Cushendun Caves, 400-million-year-old caves often used in the show. You don't have to be an avid Game of Thrones viewer to love this tour, as the nature and culture you'll see along the way will be dazzling.

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Giant's Causeway on this full-day tour from Belfast. Traveling on a coach with extra leg room and a maximum of just 19 passengers, you can admire the scenic landscapes and see sites such as Dunluce Castle, the Dark Hedges, Bushmills Whiskey Distillery, and Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge. Any entrance fees are at your own expense.

Experience the beauty of Northern Ireland’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site on this stunning private tour of the Giant’s Causeway. Enjoy pick-up and drop-off from any Belfast location, travel in the comfort of a private vehicle, and take in the best sites of the Antrim Coast. Stop at Dunluce Castle, Bushmills Distillery, and the Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge, and come to understand why many call this area 'the eighth wonder of the world'.

Spend your time in port wisely with a day-trip to Ireland's North Coast. Meet your driver at Belfast Cruise Terminal for a scenic journey up Ireland's Causeway Coast, known for its coastal cliffs, exquisite views and unique geological formations―including the Giant's Causeway, thousands of columns of layered basalt believed to have resulted from volcanic eruptions. Enjoy some exploring, then head out to see the precariously perched ruins of Dunluce Castle (and learn about its tumultuous past). Afterward return to Belfast for a bit of sightseeing before reboarding your cruise ship.

It would be a missed opportunity to travel to Belfast without seeing the amazing Giant's Causeway, a natural phenomenon along the coast north of Belfast that has to be seen to be believed. Get transported in an executive Mercedes V Class or S Class and stop at at castles and rustic villages along the way. After the visit to the Giant's Causeway, head to the nearby village of Bushmills, home to the famed distillery of the same name.

Maximize your time in Northern Ireland and cover more ground in just one day than you could on public transit during this private excursion to the Antrim Coast, Giant’s Causeway, and more. Ideal for first-time visitors or those short on time, you can even customize the itinerary to your tastes without the hassle of arranging the logistics.

When your cruise ship docks in Belfast, enjoy this exciting shore excursion to the Giants Causeway. Cruise up the coast in a comfortable smaller-sized coach, enjoying the rugged coastline, and then experiencing the Giants Causeway before making pitstops at Dunluce castle, Carrick-a- Rede rope bridge and lunch in the village of Ballycastle.

The Giant's Causeway is Northern Ireland’s most visited natural wonder and only UNESCO World Heritage site. On this shore excursion, maximize your time in Belfast and head straight to the Giant’s Causeway in order to arrive before the crowds. Also included are photo stops at the Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge, Dunluce Castle, and Cushendall, and a visit to Belfast’s famous Peace Wall and murals.

Get a more in-depth insight into Belfast’s complex past than you could independently during a private half-day tour of the city’s conflict-related murals, landmarks, and attractions. Plus, benefit from the personalized attention of your personal guide and cover more ground than you could on foot with private transfers, leaving you free to relax and enjoy the experience.

Discover the poignant and politically charged artworks that adorn Belfast’s streets on this mural tour. Learn about the city’s compelling street art and how its striking murals marked the conflicts and protests of The Troubles of Northern Ireland. See the colorful murals created by both the Nationalist and Loyalist communities, including the notorious Peace Wall, featuring the signatures of the Dalai Lama and President Clinton.

Explore Belfast with ease and see the city’s many political murals with this private guided tour. Don’t stress about getting around the city or missing out on any of the main murals as your certified guide shows you around and shares stories from the city’s history. Stops along the tour can include the International Mural Wall Divis Street and Falls Road, as well general city sights like Clonard Monastery.

Explore one of Northern Ireland’s most famous natural attractions on this full-day Giant’s Causeway tour from Belfast. Follow the Antrim Coastal Road as your guide explains the region’s history and geology. Take in landmarks including Antrim Coastal Road, the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, and 'Game of Thrones' filming locations, including the Dark Hedges plus much more. Head on to the magnificent Giant's Causeway and gain insight into the geological phenomenon and hear tales of Irish folklore from centuries passed. Take in panoramic coastal views, then return to Belfast.