Pick Up

30 mins after docking (no earlier than 8:30am)

4.5

Average Review

About This Tour

If you are arriving in Belfast on your next cruise vacation, Allen’s Tours would love to welcome you ashore!

IMPORTANT:

  • We will pick you up from your cruise ship. As there can be more than 1 ship in port at the same time, you will be asked to confirm the name of your ship when booking and we will see you on arrival to Belfast!
  • We will pick you up from port 30 mins after docking (no earlier than 8:30am).
  • This tour includes a short mural tour of Belfast city before heading for the North Coast.
  • For guidance, this tour typically lasts for 5.5 hours, however if your ship is in all day, the tour will be longer to give you more time to enjoy the stops.

We offer Belfast and Giant's Causeway Tours that can help you get the most out of your visit to Northern Ireland. Don’t miss the beautiful causeway, scenic countryside, and quintessential Irish experience you’ve been dreaming of!

Even if you are short on time and only have a few limited hours to explore the beauty and charm that Belfast has to offer, our bus tours can offer you an amazing glimpse of our city and its surrounding areas of interest.

Stuck on what to do while you are in town? Don’t worry about making sense of maps or reading through guidebooks to get a feel for the local heritage, history and culture. Instead, spend your brief time in Belfast fully taking in the sights and sounds while our professional driver takes you to the highlights and your local guide explains their significance.

Our Belfast cruise ship shore excursions vary based on the length of time your ship is staying for.

Our local guides are passionate about sharing the culture, history, and astounding natural beauty their country has to offer. With friendly service and strong knowledge of Northern Ireland’s history, our guides offer important information, fun facts, and historical context to help you get the most out of the sites you are visiting. They are prepared to answer your questions and facilitate a truly memorable and enjoyable time for your entire group.

With included transportation and the chance to see the Giant’s Causeway, a truly unique and breathtaking natural wonder, you will be able to maximize your time in Belfast. From castles to local legends, and whiskey to scenic lookout points, our cruise ship shore excursions include everything you need to leave feeling you had a truly Irish time!

Tour Route

Route
Stop 1

Belfast

The start of your journey.

We start our journey to explore the mythical past of giants ad folklore from Northern Ireland’s charming capital Belfast

Take in the sights of the city en route to the world famous North Coast.

As we depart we will see several well-known landmarks including our impressive City Hall, the slanting Albert Memorial Clock and imposing mountain known as the Napoleon’s Nose (the believed inspiration behind Gulliver’s Travels the bestselling novel by Jonathan Swift).

Stop 2

The Dark Hedges

The Dark Hedges, located in County Antrim, is a picturesque and haunting avenue of towering beech trees, whose twisted branches form a canopy that creates an otherworldly and mystical atmosphere. It now attracts visitors from around the world, since it gained fame as a filming location for Game of Thrones , adding to its allure.

This is also where we will stop for lunch.

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Stop 3

Giant's Causeway

The highlight of the day is our stop to the giant’s causeway where you will be able to walk across the stones themselves.

Estimated to be a staggering 60 million years old!

Whether you prefer to believe the geological explanation of a volcanic eruption or indulge in the folklore of exploits of giants Finn McCool and Benandonner, either way you will leave with an unforgettable memory of this must-see geological phenomenon.

Stop 4

Bushmills Whiskey Distillery

One of the oldest licensed whiskey distilleries in the world, with a rich history dating back to 1608 . Known for its smooth and distinctive single malt whiskeys, Bushmills uses locally sourced ingredients and traditional methods to craft its iconic products.

Stop 5

Dunluce Castle

Photo Opportunity: Dunluce Castle

We will make a stop for a photo opportunity of Dunluce Castle: A 16th Century castle perched dramatically on the rugged cliffs of Northern Ireland's Causeway Coast. It is a striking medieval fortress with a rich history.

Reviews

What our clients say

Users
4.5 of 5 stars

Average rate based on 25 reviews

Benn Allen is the best! He made us laugh all day. He is entertaining, knowledgeable, born and raised in Belfast, knows about the history (good and bad) and all the stories of his country. He is genuine, energetic and fun. He has nice music on the bus between stops, when he takes a break from talking 😜. He deserves all the best. He has been the highlight of our 15 days trip around the UK. Cheers

Alexandre Godbout
22 Sep 2024

The highlight of my North Ireland trip, it was organized. Lidnsey our tour guide and driver was super funny and informative… I did the Giant Causeway tour, it has several short stops, and the main two Dark Hedges and Giant Causeway. The views are breathtaking! Get early to the bus if you want to be able to choose nice stop in the bus. (Specially the windows), be prepared for a long day, but a very fill and fun day!

Ely P (ElyParr)
05 Jan 2025

Our guide was funny and genuinely warm. For a full day of visits and commentary, you couldn’t ask for more. The closest competition wanted £35 for the same tour.

Sbangsuk, Woking, UK
12 May 2024

“I’m from California and Lindsey is the best tour guide I’ve ever had. I left with so much knowledge about Ireland and the tour, also had an amazing time in the process.I will definitely go back again! Highly recommend!!”

Devin P, California, USA
12 May 2024

A superb tour, which surpassed my extremely high expectations. Paul, our excellent driver, was a mine of information & a wonderful storyteller. He really enhanced the experience. The Giant's Causeway was my highlight. Such a fascinating place with the most stunning scenery! I shall always treasure my memories of this trip. Thank you, Allen Tours!

Sally Yonish
10 Oct 2024