Things to do in County Down, Northern Ireland: The Best Private Tours

Ever wondered what it’s like in the Queen’s house? Enjoy the richness and diversity of the house and gardens at Hillsborough Castle, home to the British Royal Family whenever they visit Northern Ireland. Located in County Down, just 12 miles from Belfast, Scenic Tours NI enables you to take a guided tour of the historic property and its grounds, allowing you to enjoy the sheer splendour of your surroundings.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Mobile WiFi

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BREATH FIRE into your day with a visit to the Winterfell Castle movie set, the film location where Bran Stark was pushed from the windowsill back in Season One.....plus many more pivotal scenes. Your Game of Thrones private tour guide (who by the way has acted in the show!) will take you around Winterfell Castle & its vast 1000 acre estate (20 key film locations onsite) sharing fascinating stories about how the film sets where created onsite and some insider gossip about what the cast got up to behind-the-scenes. Key locations on this exclusive Game of Thrones private tour can include: • Winterfell Castle courtyard (Including exclusive access to Winterfell Archery Range Movie Set Experience or Axe Throwing Range) • 'The Archway' from Kings Roberts Arrival to Winterfell • 'Castle Windowsill' where Bran Stark falls from • 'The Mystical Tree' under which Robb & Talissa secretly marry • 'Twins Castle' and the Red Wedding

Inclusions: Wear Game of Thrones Costumes & Props from the filming days - just imagine the photos you will be able to post online!, Private access to the Winterfell Archery or Axe Throwing Range, A bottle of Exclusive Winterfell Ale for each guest (over 18yrs), Private transportation, Customize your tour by contacting us directly, Exclusive access into Castle tower Bran Stark was pushed from back in Season One

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Be a pilgrim for a day and walk Saint Patrick's Camino - Saint Patrick's Way - through one of its most beautiful stretches. Your guides are former Adoration Sisters turned Tour Guides Martina Purdy and Elaine Kelly. Share their fascinating story and learn about Saint Patrick and Saint Donard on Saint Patrick's Way. Have refreshments in the quaint seaside Harbour Bar as an introduction, take a transfer to the Mourne Mountains and walk 8 miles through stunning scenery back to Newcastle through Tollymore Forest Park in time for an ice cream by the beach.

Inclusions: Coffee refreshments at the Harbour Inn., Private transportation, Have an Ice Cream when you return to Newcastle and a walk on the promenade.

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Completely Unique Irish Experience! This will suit travellers who have seen all the other sights! Follow in the footsteps of Ireland's patron saint with a full day County Down travel package, exploring the landmarks and legends of Saint Patrick all for an unbeatable price. Tour the Ards Peninsula, climb up Scrabo hill and see the Tower whilst admiring the amazing view, drive along the shore of Strangford Lough an area of outstanding natural beauty, visit the Game of Thrones filming location beautiful Inch Abbey as well as the medieval town of Downpatrick, you can visit Down County Museum as well asThe Saint Patrick Centre. Tour Saint Patrick's Grave, sight-see the cathedral as well as the largest Saint Patrick statue in the world! The tour also visits the beautiful Game of Thrones filming location of Inch Abbey. You can customise this tour to suit your needs. We can also incorporate some moderate walking if you want.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Free Pick Up Central Belfast, Optimize your time with hassle-free round-trip transfer from your hotel, Benefit from the personalized service and itinerary of a private tour, Let your driver handle navigation, leaving you free to admire the beautiful scenery, Gain intimate insight into Northern Ireland's history and culture from your guide, Admission to Down County Museum, Private Tour of Down Cathedral and Saint Patricks Grave

Exclusions: Tip For Your Guide, Upgrade to Top of The Range Luxury Mercedes V-Class for £30 (Where Available), Saint Patrick Center Admission, Add extra time to your tour from £50 per hour, Car Ferry Fee

See the World of Game Of Thrones on our Village and Countryside Tours of Northern Ireland. Heading south from Belfast, you’ll witness the majesty of popular attractions such as Castle Ward and Inch Abbey, which cover a variety of the series’ most breathtaking vistas, our tour puts you right in the world of Westeros. Get in touch with Scenic Tours NI in Belfast today for further details. This will be a private tour, in a top of the range vehicle, car, minibus (numbers dependent) were you are not constrained by particular times, schedules etc, only realistically your own limits apply. You have the option to stop at unexpected points if you wish for photo stops etc as and when requested. This tour can be tailored to clients requests, to visit, somewhere not mentioned. (dependent on time and geographical limits)

Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Mobile Wi-Fi

Exclusions: Entrance fees to Castle Ward & Strabo Tower

Escape from the hustle and bustle of tourist traps with our Strangford Lough scenic tour. Showing off some of the most beautiful sights in Northern Ireland, this truly relaxing experience takes in the scenery hidden away just south of Belfast, allowing you to sit back and enjoy nature at its best. You will be collected from and dropped off at your requested locations.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Mobile WiFi

Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes

Although this is a cab tour, please note that this cab tour also includes two locations treks, one in the afternoon at Tollymore forest (3kms), the other in the morning at Castle Ward Estate (3kms).

Inclusions: Hotels, Ports and Airports pickup

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This a 5 star rated tour carried out by a qualified and published historian. You travel in luxury to the best sites and scenery in Ireland and hear the story of the Irish people told through the castles, mansions and living rocks of the ancient Irish landscape. From the Game of Thrones to the Battle of Waterloo and the Nazi's this is a unique tour with a professional guide who's 5 Star rated tours are in the top 5% rated tours worldwide. In 7 packed hours you will experience the best that Ireland has to offer with a qualified dedicated tour guide.

Inclusions: Private transportation

Exclusions: Around 10 to 15 British Pounds for a light lunch., Admission to Mount Stewart at £17 per person

Fall in love on a 7 Day Northern Ireland self-drive experience. Roam the hills of Donegal, hug the Antrim Coastline on your way to discover the rich history, heritage and culture of Northern Ireland. This unique self-drive experience to Ireland is powered by our bespoke app. Paddy the Pocket Pilot has hours of information pre-loaded about Ireland’s most famous sites and off the beaten track locations. Learn Gaelic on the go and have 24/7 access to a professional guide via the app. The app connects to google maps with all your destinations pre-loaded so all you need to do is show up and drive! Passes for activities and experiences throughout the tour will be at your fingertips through the app. All the freedom of a self-drive road trip safe in the knowledge that Paddy the Pocket Pilot is on hand whenever you need him!

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Accommodation, Car Rental - Comprehensive Insurance, Bespoke Paddy the Pocket Pilot App - 24/7 Support on Tour, Most Activities, Experiences and Entries to National Parks, Detailed Itineraries

Exclusions: Some optional activities and entrance fees that cannot be prepaid.

Our journey starts at Hillsborough where the main attraction is Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. This castle has been a grand family home and a royal residence. As well as visiting the castle we will visit the gardens, which are a joy to explore. Keep an eye out for rare plants and take your time to relax and get inspired. After that we head for Belfast where we will visit some of the main attractions: Crumlin Road Gaol, a 19th century Grade A listed jail known as the “Crum”. Our tour guide will take you on a sightseeing tour around the city, explaining to you the history behind peace walls, Falls road, the City Hall or the many political murals around the city. We will also go past the famous Belfast Dome at Victoria Square Then, a quick stop at the Titanic Memorial. Our final visit is the Botanic Gardens, a popular meeting place for residents, students and tourists. PLEASE NOTE: WALKING INVOLVED MISSING YOU ALREADY!!

Inclusions: Hillsborough Castle & Gardens ticket included, Crumlin Road Gaol Ticket included, Port Pick Up and Drop Off, Private Tour, Professional Local Guide

Exclusions: Gratuities