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Discover the best top things to do in County Londonderry, United Kingdom including In the Footsteps of Seamus Heaney Tour, Magestic Donegal Day tour, Derry Londonderry Private Guided Minivan Tour From Belfast, Seamus Heaney - A Private Journey Through the Poet's HomeGround, Private Guided Tour of Causeway Coastal Route.
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1. In the Footsteps of Seamus Heaney Tour
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PLEASE NOTE THE QUOTED PRICE IS PER PERSON AND NOT PER VEHICLE. THIS BOOKING IS SUITED TO 2 or 3 TRAVELLERS. Follow in the footsteps of the legendary Irish poet and Nobel Prize winner Seamus Heaney on this private 8-hour tour from Belfast. Discover the work of the great Irish writer as you explore his home county of South Derry, Northern Ireland; visit locations made famous in his poetry; tour the newly opened Seamus Heaney HomePlace museum, and visit Heaney’s resting place in Bellaghy Graveyard. Whether you’re a Seamus Heaney novice or a scholar of his body of work, this tour will be intimate, moving and arresting in equal measure, delivered with the characteristic humour, knowledge and subtlety of a fellow Bellaghy native.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Professional guide, Bottled water, Professional photographer guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By andinteralia
We had an amazing time with Fergal. This tour is perfectly paced and takes you to multiple hidden gems along the coastline. Fergal is a knowledgable and thoughtful tour guide who tailors the tour to your interests and always makes sure you’re comfortable. Having a private tour makes all the difference to seeing such a beautiful part of the country. Fergal knows how to avoid the crowds and always provided fascinating and engaging commentary. This tour is absolutely worth taking if you want to learn about Irish history, culture, and food off the ‘beaten track’. It’s an added bonus that Fergal takes excellent photos as well!
2. Magestic Donegal Day tour
Come with us into the depths of history! On this private tour we embark into whats described as the crown in Donegals jewel we prepare for a day of wonder, incredible beauty and deep history. . . . . . The Inishowen Peninsula in North west Donegal. On this tour we will delve deep into history while visiting ancient forts, Castle ruins, Cultural sites, not to mention the breath taking scenery, before making our way to the most northerly part of Ireland
Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By jmclutter12
Being a university student studying the Troubles, I was blown away by the knowledge and experience of Ruari. He answered every question with extreme detail and used his own experiences to illustrate the climate and history of Northern Ireland. He treated much of the tour as a conversation that was extremely enjoyable and informative. We encountered several logistical issues due to unforeseen circumstances but Ruari handled them with remarkable flexibility and patience. I was blown away by the trip and every part of the tour exceeded my expectations.
3. Derry Londonderry Private Guided Minivan Tour From Belfast
Derry, also known as Londonderry, is a city on the River Foyle in Northern Ireland. It’s known for the intact 17th-century Derry’s Walls with 7 gates. Within the walls, spired St. Columb’s Cathedral displays artefacts from the 1688–9 Siege of Derry. Near the Peace Bridge, the Tower Museum has city views and historical exhibits. Huge stained-glass windows adorn the neo-Gothic red sandstone Guildhall. This is a Private Qualified Guided tour in your own Private Air Conditioned Minivan with privacy Glass. The tour includes a visit to the Bogside to learn about Bloody Sunday as well as the British Army's Operation Motorman and a visit to Free Derry corner with lots of opportunities for photographs along the way. After you will have lunch and we will walk around the city's ancient walls including the 16th century canon, before a visit to the peace bridge and on the way back for a drink in Ireland's highest pub the Ponderosa in the beautiful Sperrin Mountains.
Inclusions: All activities, Driver/guide, Local guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off , Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Transport by private vehicle, Gain intimate insight into Derrys history and culture from your guide, Learn more about the city’s former conflict from your guide, Learn all about Bloody Sunday, Benefit from the personalised service and itinerary of a private tour, Optimize your time with hassle-free round-trip transfer from your hotel
Exclusions: Tip for your Guide, Upgrade to Top of The Range Luxury Mercedes Benz V-Class for £30(Where Available), Lunch
Reviewed By LetsG0today
If you're in Northern Ireland you MUST go to Giants Causeway. This is an Iconic landmark and a must see. However if you go, make sure to take the bus back up the hill, it's a long walk.
4. Seamus Heaney - A Private Journey Through the Poet's HomeGround
This is an intimate and emotional journey through the landscapes and places that inspired the Nobel Prize Winning Irish poet, Seamus Heaney. You will be guided through your experience by Fergal Kearney, who knew the poet personally and has many stories to tell of these inspiring moments. This is a private experience by private luxury vehicle and will take you to many places referenced in Seamus' many poetry collections, most of which are known only to your guide. Those who have taken this journey with us have often been overwhelmed by the beauty and complexity of Seamus' writing, read aloud to you by your guide in the very places that inspired them. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing Seamus Heaney' HomeGround. It will be an unforgettable experience.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Soda/Pop, Private transportation
Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Dinner, Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By andinteralia
We had an amazing time with Fergal. This tour is perfectly paced and takes you to multiple hidden gems along the coastline. Fergal is a knowledgable and thoughtful tour guide who tailors the tour to your interests and always makes sure you’re comfortable. Having a private tour makes all the difference to seeing such a beautiful part of the country. Fergal knows how to avoid the crowds and always provided fascinating and engaging commentary. This tour is absolutely worth taking if you want to learn about Irish history, culture, and food off the ‘beaten track’. It’s an added bonus that Fergal takes excellent photos as well!
5. Private Guided Tour of Causeway Coastal Route
The Giants Causeway driver guided tour includes a drive along the iconic Antrim Coast Road (one of the top ten road journeys in the world!) followed by visits to the famous Carrick-a-rede ropebridge, the UNESCO World Heritage site at the Giants Causeway, Dunluce castle, the Dark Hedges (the Kings Road in Game of Thrones!), Ballycastle shorefront, Downhill Beach, Bushmills distillery giftshop and a range of other scenic photostops. It is a truly breathtaking journey and is adaptable to depart from and return to either Belfast or Derry-it has to be done!!
Inclusions: Private transportation
Exclusions: Admission fees to Carrick a rede ropebridge (9 pounds each) and Dunluce castle (5 pounds each)
Reviewed By gstell333
This review is long overdue....My dad and I went on a father-son trip to Ireland last Summer and Michael and his team were one of the main components of making our trip one of the best and most memorable experiences of our lives. We were looking for a private excursion starting in Sligo that ultimately brought us all the way up to Portrush for the Open Championship that we had tickets to over the course of 5 days. From the beginning of inquiring about this trip we were planning, Michael went above and beyond to help us plan our route. He basically let us customize the whole thing and helped recommended certain stops along the way. His level of knowledge on the history of Ireland/Northern Ireland is nothing short of amazing.....we learned more than we ever could have imagined. Our walk around Derry to learn about Bloody Sunday was one of the most haunting, but eye opening experiences to the tragedies that happened many years ago, yet still have a significant affect to this day. Michaels local knowledge of the roads and secret spots to take us was definitely not taken for granted.....My dad and I couldn't have imagined navigating some of the places we did (Slieve League, all of Donegal and Malin Head). It's remote to say the least but some of the most beautiful locations and terrain. His other tour guides Neil and Aidan were awesome too and took us around places of NI like Giants Causeway and Belfast! All I can say is without Michael and his team this trip does not happen.....I can't recommend a tour group more than this....if you're looking for a custom Ireland experience like no other these are your guys....even if just for a day I can assure you will not be disappointed!
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