9 Historical & Heritage Tours in Carrickfergus That You Shouldn't Miss

Make your vacation to Belfast a memorable one and take this private tour to the Giants Causeway. On your way, visit the Carrick a Reide Rope Bridge, Bushmills Distillery, Dunluce and Carrickfergus Castles. You may also visit some of the film locations of one of the top shows of television, Game of Thrones.

Inclusions: Private tour, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled water, Light refreshments, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Local guide

Exclusions: Lunch, Entry fee into Giants Causeway, Rope Bridge, Dunluce and Bushmills are paid separately by customer

**We are the only Giant's Causeway tour with a 5 Star Quality Accreditation from Northern Ireland Tourist Board. Enjoy this premium full-day Giants Causeway and Antrim Coast day tour. Explore the world-famous Antrim Coast and UNESCO listed Giant's Causeway free from the crowds and the queues as we travel in the opposite direction from most other operators. Hear stories of the Irish myths and legends of how the Causeway was formed. See the sensational views of the famous Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge. Visit the Bushmills Whiskey Distillery, the oldest licensed distillery in the world and see the stunning ruins of the 14th century Dunluce Castle. *This tour includes admission to the Giant's Causeway Visitors Centre (Includes self-guided walking tour). *Please note that this tour is not suitable for passengers arriving at Belfast on a Cruise Ship*

Inclusions: Live commentary on board, Hotel pickup from Selected city centre hotels (Must be confirmed by calling +44 (0)2890 310101. 8am-7pm GMT), Transport by air-conditioned luxury coach, Includes Giant's Causeway Visitor Center admission

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Hotel drop-off

This is a full-day guided tour taking in the highlights of Belfast (optional), the beautiful Causeway Coastal Route, the Giant’s Causeway and Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, with a few surprise destinations off the beaten track. This tour is aimed at the visitor who has limited time to spare on their trip to Northern Ireland. This tour will give you a great taste of the variety offered by the city, the coastline, the culture and heritage on a day-long tour from Belfast or any accomodation within Northern Ireland (additional costs apply).

Inclusions: Hotel/port pickup and drop-off from Northern Ireland, Bottled water, Light refreshments, Driver and/or guide dependent on booking, Live commentary on board, Local professional guide, Professional photographer guide, Transport by air-conditioned Private Car or Minivan, Hand Sanitiser in all our Private Vehicles , Social Distancing Guaranteed

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks, Tips and Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Hotel pickup from Dublin

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Giant’s Causeway and other top Northern Ireland attractions on this full-day tour from Belfast! Traveling by luxury coach, you’ll stop to see Carrickfergus Castle, the famous Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge and the Old Bushmills Distillery before arriving at Giant’s Causeway. Climb the site's famous stones with your expert guide and then return to Belfast.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup (selected city centre hotels only), Air-conditioned vehicle, Local guide

Exclusions: Hotel drop-off, Entrance fees (Carrick-a-Rede Ropebridge & Giant's Causeway Visitor Center)

For cruise ships docking in Belfast, join a day trip to the Giant's Causeway and other iconic locations in Northern Ireland, such as Carrickfergus Castle, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Titanic Museum etc. You will be collected at the dock and be delivered back to the dock in time for your departure again. In general the tour lasts around eight hours (depends on your docking and leaving time) and is filled with the best that Northern Ireland has to offer.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Titanic Experience entrance fee included, Carrickfergus Castle photo stop, Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge photo stop, The Giant's Causeway, Dunluce Castle photo stop, Free time in Belfast City (depending on Cruise ship schedule)

Exclusions: Drinks, Food and drinks, Bridge crossing fee (approximately £7)

Each tour is bespoke to the group and I will endeavour to include as many additional stops as possible at local 'hidden gems' not listed in the advert, subject to traffic conditions. During any travel sections of the tour between locations, the vehicle is equipped with iPads showing videos of the locations you will be visiting and others as a teaser to come back to Northern Ireland again. The car is equipped with a coolbox full of complimentary drinks. Guests have the option of having a video memento of their day with NITOUR, which features photos & video of your party taken throughout the day and edited together with dash cam footage at each location. (Note: Additional charge applies)

Inclusions: Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, Soda/Pop, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Snacks

This corner of Ireland has a wealth of experiences, activities and history, and we’ve selected the best to give you a very different view of Northern Ireland! You’ll travel through history, starting in the 5th century in the walled town of Carrickfergus, then you’ll meet the giants of Victorian steam power in picture-postcard Whitehead, and finish off on the Gobbins Cliff Path to get your heart racing. You’ll experience it all through the eyes of local people: your driver, and your onboard guide and storyteller. They’re local, professionally trained and very experienced, but what you’ll love most about them is their warmth and welcoming spirit. The storyteller is a unique part of the Thieves & Steel Tour – as you travel, they’ll delight you with tales of fairies, giants and local folklore. It’s all part of the magic of this tour: the day combines ethereal myths and legends with the power of castles, engines and steel walkways. It’s Ireland as you’ve never seen it before.

Inclusions: Dedicated & experienced local driver, Dedicated & knowledgeable local storytelling guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Luxury Mini Coach, Lunch, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities

Just think – in a single day, you can get to know this part of Northern Ireland like never before, and like no one else… except us locals, that is. We’ll take you on a tour of some of our most exciting, meaningful and historical sites along the Causeway Coastal Route. You’ll walk in the footsteps of a legendary giant, and feel the wind steal your breath as you cross Atlantic waves on a rope bridge! You’ll spend the day in the company of local people, and you’ll see it all through our eyes. With a local tour guide, driver, onboard storyteller who’ll share our ancient myths and legends, and generous and hospitable hosts at stop-offs, you’ll experience our unique sense of humour and be charmed by our warmth. By the end of the day, you’ll feel like one of us. In fact, don’t be surprised if you want to move here!

Inclusions: Dedicated & experienced local driver, Dedicated & knowledgeable local storytelling guide , Air-conditioned vehicle, Luxury Mini Coach, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

My tours are fully validated and have been approved by international tour associations and also universities in the USA. My tours are informative yet also fun and carried out in a luxury Mercedes Taxi-Bus. My tours have been running for over 20 years taking tourists, decerning travellers, university academics and students from around the world. The tours also come with supporting materials that provide an overview of the sites and people seen on the tour and also give an unique understanding of the incredable history of Belfast that spams over 5000 years.

Inclusions: Guided Tour

Exclusions: Admission to the Castle @ £5.50 per person. , Lunch